Motorola L7

1 November 2005 phonehome 0

It is the start of 2006, and Motorola has decided that if you liked the Razr but found the whole ‘flipping’ thing a bit too much like hard work, you should probably buy the SLVR L7. Following on from the L6, the L7 is the premium ‘candybar’ expression of Motorola’s obsession with

Motorola Razr V3

1 November 2004 phonehome 0

The year is 2004, and every other mobile phone on the planet has just been made to look like a piece of farm machinery. The Motorola Razr V3 has arrived, and it is quite possibly the most beautiful object ever fashioned from aircraft-grade aluminium. Measuring just 13.9mm thick when closed, it is

Motorola V300

Motorola V300

1 October 2003 phonehome 0

If the Samsung E700 is a sleek sports car, the Motorola V300 is a reliable, rubberised family hatchback with surprisingly good speakers. Launched in late 2003 as a mid-range contender on the T-Mobile and Orange networks, the V300 is Motorola’s attempt to bring high-end clamshell features to the average punter. It’s a

Motorola Timeport

Motorola Timeport

1 October 1999 phonehome 0

If you’re the sort of person who spends more time in the departures lounge at Heathrow than in your own living room, the Motorola Timeport is the silver-clad savior you’ve been waiting for. Released in 1999, this is the first true “World Phone,” meaning it’s a tri-band GSM beast that can handle

Motorola cd930

Motorola cd930

1 November 1998 phonehome 0

Motorola is back in the game with the cd930, a dual-band GSM beast that is built like a brick outhouse and features a display that actually knows what it’s doing. Released in 1998, this phone is a godsend for anyone on the Orange network, as it comfortably handles both 900 and 1800

Motorola StarTAC

Motorola StarTAC

3 January 1996 phonehome 0

It is January 1996, and if you aren’t currently staring at the Motorola StarTAC with a mixture of lust and financial dread, you’ve clearly settled for a life of carrying a plastic brick in a holster. The StarTAC isn’t just a phone; it is a declaration that the “mobile” part of mobile