A modernized look at the Motorola i730: a mid-2000s clamshell feature phone focused on voice, basic data, and hands-free use. Useful historically and for legacy networks, but lacking Wi-Fi and modern cellular compatibility.
Used Nextel (iDEN) phones still turn up on resale sites, but the iDEN network was shut down in 2013 and most of these devices won't work on today's carriers. They're now mainly collectibles or parts - not daily drivers.
A concise, updated look at the mid-2000s Motorola RAZR family - the V3, the Miami Ink special editions, and the V3x - and why those slim, style-forward phones mattered.
The Motorola RAZR rewired expectations about phone design: a slim aluminum clamshell that emphasized style without abandoning core phone features. Its look influenced mobile design and later inspired Motorola's modern Razr foldables.
A mid-2000s collaboration between Baby Phat and Nextel produced a Motorola-styled handset that combined fashion-focused design with Nextel's Push-to-Talk feature. The device reflected the era's trend of co-branded phones and remains a collectible example of lifestyle tech.
Walkie-talkie headsets provide hands-free, noise-managed radio communication for noisy, high-risk workplaces. Modern options include noise cancellation, level-dependent hearing protection, wired or Bluetooth PTT, and radio-specific connectors for compatibility.
A modern take on choosing reliable phones: lessons from classic Nokia designs and a practical checklist for today's smartphone buyers.
A look back at the limited-edition Baby Phat x Motorola fashion phone: pink styling, Baby Phat branding, and mid-2000s social features that emphasized style and group conversations over slimness.
In the 2000s Baby Phat partnered with handset makers to produce limited-edition phones that emphasized style - pink finishes, jewel-like trims and coordinated accessories - while offering the basic features of the era.
Motorola's consumer walkie-talkies evolved from military tools into compact two-way radios for outdoor recreation, family use, and event coordination, offering features like VOX, NOAA alerts, rechargeable batteries, and channel/privacy controls.
A mid-2000s Motorola flip phone that offered EV-DO data, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP camera, and multimedia downloads through Verizon. Now a legacy device unsuited to modern 4G/5G networks.
Prepaid (pay-as-you-go) Motorola phones remain a practical choice for avoiding contracts. Modern Motorola models - from budget Moto G/E units to the revived RAZR foldable - offer current smartphone features and work with prepaid carriers and MVNOs. Buy unlocked for flexibility and check carrier compatibility for 4G/5G support.
A mid-2000s collaboration between Baby Phat and Nextel produced limited-edition Motorola handsets marketed as fashion accessories with jeweled trim and Nextel's Push-to-Talk. The phones are now collectible after Nextel's iDEN network was retired in 2013.
Push-to-talk (walkie-talkie) phones moved from specialized use to mainstream awareness thanks to Nextel and later evolved into carrier services, apps, and 3GPP-standardized mission-critical solutions.