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  1. DynaTac 8000X
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    The DynaTac 8000X, due to its resemblance in size and weight to a standard clay-fired brick, was nicknamed the brick phone by users, a term later applied to other brands as a contrast to smaller handsets appearing in the 1990s.
    Motorola developed the first portable cell phone in 1973. The hand-held device was shaped like a brick and weighed around 2.4 pounds. It was called the DynaTAC 8000X and is considered as the original cell phone. The device only operated for a maximum of 30 minutes talk time, and that was with a huge 10 hours of charging!
    The dawn of the brick phone era can be traced back to a pivotal moment in 1983 when Motorola introduced the DynaTAC 8000X, the first commercially available portable cellular phone. This wasn't just a phone; it was a symbol of status and innovation. Weighing in at a whopping 2 pounds and costing nearly $4,000, it was a luxury few could afford.
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