Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone
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The Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone was the first commercially available handheld cellular phone, famous for its large “brick” design and for ushering in the modern mobile communications era.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8472287 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone Context triple: [Motorola, Inc., notableProduct, Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone]
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A.
Motorola StarTAC
The Motorola StarTAC is a pioneering clamshell mobile phone from the mid-1990s, widely regarded as one of the first truly iconic and ultra-compact cell phones.
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B.
Nokia 8210
The Nokia 8210 is a late-1990s ultra-compact GSM mobile phone known for its lightweight design, customizable covers, and iconic status in Nokia’s classic handset lineup.
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C.
Nokia 3300
The Nokia 3300 is a music-focused mobile phone from the early 2000s featuring a distinctive gamepad-style keypad layout and integrated MP3 player.
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D.
Nokia 3110 classic
The Nokia 3110 classic is a mid-2000s candybar mobile phone known for its durable design, long battery life, and straightforward calling and texting features.
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E.
Nokia 2700 classic
The Nokia 2700 classic is a budget-friendly candybar mobile phone known for its simple Series 40 interface, basic multimedia features, and durable design.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone Target entity description: The Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone was the first commercially available handheld cellular phone, famous for its large “brick” design and for ushering in the modern mobile communications era.
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A.
Motorola StarTAC
The Motorola StarTAC is a pioneering clamshell mobile phone from the mid-1990s, widely regarded as one of the first truly iconic and ultra-compact cell phones.
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B.
Nokia 8210
The Nokia 8210 is a late-1990s ultra-compact GSM mobile phone known for its lightweight design, customizable covers, and iconic status in Nokia’s classic handset lineup.
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C.
Nokia 3300
The Nokia 3300 is a music-focused mobile phone from the early 2000s featuring a distinctive gamepad-style keypad layout and integrated MP3 player.
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D.
Nokia 3110 classic
The Nokia 3110 classic is a mid-2000s candybar mobile phone known for its durable design, long battery life, and straightforward calling and texting features.
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E.
Nokia 2700 classic
The Nokia 2700 classic is a budget-friendly candybar mobile phone known for its simple Series 40 interface, basic multimedia features, and durable design.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cellular phone
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handheld mobile phone ⓘ mobile phone ⓘ |
| announcementYear | 1983 ⓘ |
| batteryLifeStandby | about 8 hours ⓘ |
| batteryLifeTalkTime | about 30 minutes ⓘ |
| category | first-generation mobile phone ⓘ |
| commercialAvailability | 1983 ⓘ |
| communicationCapability | voice communication only ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| culturalImpact |
frequently depicted in 1980s and early 1990s media
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iconic symbol of early mobile phones ⓘ |
| designStyle | brick phone ⓘ |
| developmentContext | early cellular network deployment in the United States ⓘ |
| displayType | numeric display ⓘ |
| formFactor | candybar ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
antenna
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battery pack ⓘ earpiece speaker ⓘ keypad ⓘ microphone ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
LED status indicators
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external whip antenna ⓘ numeric keypad ⓘ removable battery ⓘ |
| height | approximately 25 centimeters ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | first widely recognized handheld cell phone ⓘ |
| inputMethod | physical keypad ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Motorola NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketPosition | high-end luxury device at launch ⓘ |
| networkStandard | AMPS ⓘ |
| networkTechnology | 1G ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being the first commercially available handheld cellular phone
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large brick design ⓘ ushering in the modern mobile communications era ⓘ |
| operatingMode | analog cellular ⓘ |
| powerSource | rechargeable battery ⓘ |
| predecessor | Motorola car phones NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryUse | voice calls ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1983 ⓘ |
| successor | Motorola MicroTAC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetMarket |
business users
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wealthy consumers ⓘ |
| typicalLaunchPrice | several thousand US dollars ⓘ |
| usedIn | North American analog cellular networks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| weight | approximately 790 grams ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone Description of subject: The Motorola DynaTAC mobile phone was the first commercially available handheld cellular phone, famous for its large “brick” design and for ushering in the modern mobile communications era.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Motorola, Inc.