When Phones Were Fun: Nokia's Star Trek Communicator (2009)

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MrMobile [Michael Fisher]

MrMobile [Michael Fisher]

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[WHEN PHONES WERE FUN: NOKIA STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR]
Star Trek may not have directly inspired the first mobile phones … but when it came to giving the cell phone a pocketable form factor, the name “Motorola StarTAC” kinda tells the whole story (don’t @ me, Total Area Coverage stans!). With the StarTAC - which I covered in an earlier installment of this series - a generation of Star Trek fans that had waited three decades for a flip-top mobile communicator finally got something that at least felt close.
But it would take another ten years before the cellphone industry finally gave Trekkies a proper “Star Trek phone” … only to cruelly beam it away before it ever saw the light of day. I found one on eBay about twelve years ago - and now, at the dawn of a beautiful new era of televised Star Trek, seems the perfect time to tell the tale of the Nokia Starfleet Communicator that never was.
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[ABOUT WHEN PHONES WERE FUN - NOKIA STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR]
This is the nineteenth in a series of MrMobile videos exploring the mobile tech world's most vibrant period in design and experimentation. In “When Phones Were Fun,” Michael Fisher re-reviews cellphones from the golden age of mobile, the decade-long span from the turn of the century to approximately 2009.
When Phones Were Fun: Episode 19 features the only known Nokia Star Trek Communicator device, number 05 of 12, purchased by Michael Fisher in 2010. No manufacturer or carrier paid a fee or otherwise offered compensation in exchange for this coverage, nor did any such company preview or approve this content before publication. The lone sponsor of this video is Incogni.
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Starfleet 2256 jacket [Volante Design]:
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[LINKS]
Avi Greengart [Techsponential]:
www.techsponential.com/
Cingular Releases Star Trek Phone as 3125 [TrekToday]:
www.trektoday.com/news/130906...
Create a Star Trek Communicator Edition RAZR [Instructables]:
www.instructables.com/Create-...
How-To: Make A Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator [Make]:
makezine.com/2009/11/02/star-...
HTC 3126 / Smartflip / 8500 / Star Trek [PhoneScoop]:
www.phonescoop.com/phones/pho...
iPhone and Android biggest winners in mobile market in 2009 [Ars Technica]:
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2010/...
Meet "The Father Of The Cellphone," Dr. Martin Cooper [Pocketnow]:
pocketnow.com/martin-cooper-i...
Sound Effects: TrekCore
www.trekcore.com/audio/
Special Edition Star Trek Communicator Phone [UberGizmo]:
www.ubergizmo.com/2005/08/spe...
Star Trek Communicator Phone by Sona Mobile [Internet Archive]:
web.archive.org/web/200602060...
Star Trek Nokia 5800: Set half-assed movie tie-ins to stun [CNET]:
www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/star...
Star Trek: Why Enterprise Was Cancelled [ScreenRant]:
screenrant.com/star-trek-ente...
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As “Fun, Watchable” [The Onion]:
www.theonion.com/trekkies-bas...
[MUSIC]
"Moon Traveling" by Neon Beach [Soundstripe]:
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"Retro Waves" by Mikey Geiger [Soundstripe]:
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"Welcome to the Apocalypse" by Neon Beach [Soundstripe]:
app.soundstripe.com/songs/12347
[CHAPTERS]
00:00 From Star Trek To StarTAC ...
01:13 ... to HTC's "Star Trek" (?!)
02:19 Sona? More Like No-Na
03:12 Saved by a "Bad Robot"
04:08 Unboxing a 23rd-century communicator
08:05 Prototype blues
10:24 Bluetooth saves the day
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@starksuman
@starksuman 2 жыл бұрын
4:40 they even changed there tagline from connecting peoples to connecting Lifeforms. wow, Nokias golden Era was really outstanding than todays boring bar designs.
@DetroitBORG
@DetroitBORG 2 жыл бұрын
Surely that Nokia Communicator is actually constructed of a crystalline composite of silicon, Beryllium, Carbon 70 and Gold.
@TekTrekgamer
@TekTrekgamer 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll give you three dollars for it…
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
@@TekTrekgamer I accept.
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
Legendary reference game
@DetroitBORG
@DetroitBORG 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMrMobile It’s how my brain works! 😂
@TekTrekgamer
@TekTrekgamer 2 жыл бұрын
Great to speak with you both. @detroitborg we go back quite a bit. Good to see you interacting again Mike. @MichaelFisher, your reviews are some of the best material on YT. Love that we are all die hard Trek fans. Hope you’re both enjoying SNW.
@DominickRuocco
@DominickRuocco 2 жыл бұрын
I really love these "When Phones Were Fun" series. It brings me back to the early days of cell phones.
@enzoonymus3084
@enzoonymus3084 Жыл бұрын
I agree, now a days you gotta be a computer nerd or Mr. Spock to operate these "smart" phones! I just want a phone. NOT an entertainment center / full blown computer.
@randommanlady
@randommanlady 2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel it's the only place I feel like truly unveil my inner nerd about cell phones
@nrmlcnsmr
@nrmlcnsmr 2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree
@stellviahohenheim
@stellviahohenheim 2 жыл бұрын
Nerds make their own phone, you're just a consooomer
@rxpt0rs
@rxpt0rs 2 жыл бұрын
These episodes can't come fast enough! Each one is so well thought out and well researched! Guess I'll have to watch the playlist again for the 100th time haha.
@marknewman3360
@marknewman3360 2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@MinnesotaMathew
@MinnesotaMathew 2 жыл бұрын
agreed. I love Discovery for it's different take on Star Trek episodes too. best of both
@stellviahohenheim
@stellviahohenheim 2 жыл бұрын
@@MinnesotaMathew You love STD?
@Two-Checks
@Two-Checks 2 жыл бұрын
You had to use that special motion to open flip phones. You know the move.
@RHTeebs
@RHTeebs 2 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest, I actually remember your original review video. As a Trekkie, I was so obsessed with this phone. It took me such a long time to connect that RapidNadion channel to your PocketNow/Mr. Mobile videos.
@midgeot
@midgeot 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching a lot of MrMobile videos and Michael's way of presenting always reminds me of the great late Anthony Bourdain. Gotta love it!
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
Legitimately honored. Thank you.
@midgeot
@midgeot 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMrMobile oh you're absolutely welcome! It was one of the things that got me hooked on your videos.
@Kiki-D-Kimono
@Kiki-D-Kimono 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree, Ricardo!
@CamboSpace
@CamboSpace 2 жыл бұрын
This is always the greatest content for me to watch on KZbin.
@AlextheguitarFreak
@AlextheguitarFreak 2 жыл бұрын
I don't consider myself a phone nerd but I love hearing you talk passionately about phones for some reason. This was a great video, I love Star Trek and it was very interesting to see this.
@monkeybarmonkeyman
@monkeybarmonkeyman 2 жыл бұрын
Michael, I don't know when you will break the barrier but by now, with your quality work, I expected you to be at least in the multi-millions. Keep pushing forward sir, I know you are a league above.
@geraldpolymath
@geraldpolymath 2 жыл бұрын
Man, they should have put Mr Mobile in the new Star Trek serious he has all the talent to be on there.
@augustosantos7621
@augustosantos7621 2 жыл бұрын
Man there was a magazine in Brazil about science and stuff "Superinteressante", with a tech section full of expensive stuff or prototypes with amazingly high price tags. Thanks for bringing that nostalgic hunger of Tech that was interesting but expensive.
@yaicoob1
@yaicoob1 2 жыл бұрын
Man the production on these videos are outstanding. Your videos come out out and I watch, even though some videos don’t intrigue me. Your presentation keeps me entertained. You deserve more fame. Hope you blow up more than you already have.
@Mubashir_AK
@Mubashir_AK 2 жыл бұрын
As a mobile tech enthusiast, I can tell you Michael's videos are by far the best produced in this niche on KZbin. It's amazing he doesn't have more subscribers.
@siamahmed7936
@siamahmed7936 2 жыл бұрын
this is my ongoing favorite series after better call saul.
@Obssy
@Obssy 2 жыл бұрын
I've been saying for many years that phones should just be called communicators, because they are way more than phones at this point.
@barrettdecutler8979
@barrettdecutler8979 2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, Nokia called one of their phones that, but it didn't stick. "Phone" is much easier to say.
@michaelt8682
@michaelt8682 Жыл бұрын
i bet youve killed a few conversations with that line
@aquaponieee
@aquaponieee Күн бұрын
they're called smartphones
@Kevan808
@Kevan808 2 жыл бұрын
Love your presentation - voice tone, inflection and witty humor. The subject matter is very entertaining.
@Forever_Rayne
@Forever_Rayne 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who has a soft spot for clamshell phones and enjoy learning about tech I couldn't afford then, your series on these old school phones is very entertaining to watch. These old phones, though they look so different from the ones we use now, have so much charm and appeal.
@ILOVEBACONBOY2018
@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 2 жыл бұрын
Love these, I'm almost 40. Good stuff man.
@GameAndMusicNerd
@GameAndMusicNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this video series. For some reason, pretty much everything from the 2000s fascinates me. For one of your next videos, hopefully you could tackle some of Nokia’s fashion phones, like the L’Amour Collection or the 7200 phone. Those have got to be some of the strangest phones I’ve seen.
@lan2580nokia
@lan2580nokia 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing suggestion! 😄😄
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
MORE INFO From ex-Nokia Design Andrew Gartrell, via LinkedIn: “Twas a labor of love [...] There were a few Paramount/Nokia promotional opportunities under discussion for J.J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek film reboot … We engineered/fabricated an illuminated ‘hero prop’ of the specific Communicator designed by the Paramount Prop Team, for use on set. We offered a heavily-retooled 7280 stick-phone code-named Epsilon, which apparently saw action in a Spock/Kirk chase scene (& the cutting room floor). The Communicator ‘phone’ was pitched as a possible product offering (unfortunately the correct levers were never pulled). It is foremost a tribute to the optimistic body & spirit of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek universe. Designed as a hypothetical ‘successor’ to the Communicator used in ‘The Original Series’ with aluminum railed holster, and perforated brass antenna over RGB crystals; period sounds (hailing frequencies, bosun's whistle); signature displays (Star Trek insignia, classic moire processing pattern); and instructions/packaging fit for ‘Starfleet’ distribution. The 3D CAD was digitally re-mastered over a Tarzana kitchen table during the Christmas holidays, whilst conversations continued. The proto-series was machined/kitted (with some lovely keymat and badging components courtesy of Nokia's stellar supply base). Assembled thanks to the craft and expertise of our Los Angeles 3D-Lab and Graphics Team. The device retains all N76 functionality, with only mechanical parts upgraded (largely ready for tooling). There are some minor UI compromises (obscure charging access, damped Navi tactility), as Star Trek mythology needed to rule. Hope that helps provide a little more light. Assembled versions are rare indeed (a few still remain in kit form). One features a custom modified hinge for the flickable opening gesture William Shatner made famous. I'm sure that ritual sparked many a trekkie's love for all things scifi.” Thanks to Mr. Gartrell for sharing that, and to Frank Nuovo and Ben Wood for the amplification on LinkedIn!
@barrettdecutler8979
@barrettdecutler8979 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Mobile finally went full Star Trek nerd! Yes! I've been waiting for this. First the space laptop, and now a Star Trek phone. Now we just need a review of the Bluetooth communicator badge and a phaser that controls your TV or something. I still can't believe that power button is so tiny, and the grille hides the screen, though. Hey, maybe we can get a tour of all of Michael's Trek collectibles.
@theussmirage
@theussmirage 2 жыл бұрын
They actually made the bluetooth Combadge, it's around $70 on Amazon, it has issues though according to the reviews
@kr00zn
@kr00zn 2 жыл бұрын
Love the "stone knives and bearskins" reference to the original series episode "The City on the Edge of Forever" !
@rmaha1965
@rmaha1965 9 ай бұрын
Part of what makes you, my favorite KZbinr is your love of Star Trek, and the way you work the references into just about every video. I have the wand communicator and I wish there was a way to turn off the Bluetooth so that it wouldn’t link up with my cell phone all the time.
@matteo1429
@matteo1429 2 жыл бұрын
The most friendly, charming and kind host of the KZbin universe
@AutoYoung
@AutoYoung 28 күн бұрын
So, you figured out by the end of the video what was CLEARLY expressed at the beginning with the PROTOTYPE distinction along with its limited number which was also displayed. Smart…
@JustinLetandre
@JustinLetandre 2 жыл бұрын
I never comment but, been watching since you were on pocket now. Lol. Interesting vids.
@PurpleCowMan
@PurpleCowMan 2 жыл бұрын
Michael, I have to say. I originally followed you for the spectacular phone reviews and content, I have repeatedly found myself in geeky awe and outright jealousy or the dedicated love you show to Star Trek. You are obviously a huge fan, and your nuanced approach to showing off everything from small props, clothing, and replicas, to outright knowing stardate details, and in depth knowledge that only a true fan would know. So many trek fans have such a non-nuanced surface level like for the universe that it sometimes has me saying "I'd pay real money if he'd shut up". I just wanted to leave a long winded comment that will never get read to say this: Thank you. LLAP
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
Read and appreciated. Thank you Drew!
@MaglevM5
@MaglevM5 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a review! The script is a feast for Tech and English major nerds! MrMobile, you're super awesome!
@nicholasbabeaux2052
@nicholasbabeaux2052 2 жыл бұрын
Marty Cooper is such a cool guy, he lives down the street from me in Del Mar California, he was one of the first people to get a Tesla Model S. And he would give people drives in it all around town, I still see him to this day.
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
I so enjoyed our conversation. I expected him to be smart; what I didn't expect was for him to be such a relatable, easygoing and fun guy.
@mrniceone17
@mrniceone17 2 жыл бұрын
Going to the past brings me so much nostalgia.
@Supraboyes
@Supraboyes 2 жыл бұрын
Love my RAZR 5g, I was recently doing a course and it turned out the tutor was a trek fan, he commented on my RAZR during the course, then had a nerdgasm as I did the old trek flip.
@CF542
@CF542 2 жыл бұрын
I remember owning the Cingular 3125. It was fun but not a great phone. I did nab the communicator replica unit that you have as well. What an amazing device. I regret not buying the phaser they built as a crappy remote control for your TV.
@georgefotiadis3787
@georgefotiadis3787 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this,the series when phones were fun is my favourite in the whole youtube!!
@WalterPavlikII
@WalterPavlikII 2 жыл бұрын
This was great! (Who am I kidding, ALL of your videos are great!)
@hanifkhan-gd4nm
@hanifkhan-gd4nm 2 жыл бұрын
I like your deep interest towards old memories related phones specially retro , memories of past days , also you have a collection of phones. I remember my old days when using internet on phone mostly possible via PDAs or symbion phones. Please retake a glimpse on windows mobiles / flash player/ limited apps and limited camera , I will wait
@King_K_Rool_
@King_K_Rool_ 2 жыл бұрын
As an avid S60 Nokia collector and huge Trekkie, this phone would be one hell of a get!
@brodika
@brodika 2 жыл бұрын
Watching Michael have the time of his life talking about this phone and making references I sure as heck don't get is the best thing I've seen all week.
@jgro1976
@jgro1976 2 жыл бұрын
Great review video! First time watcher, and I give KZbin presenters about 30 seconds to capture my attention (even if it's something I REALLY want to watch, if the host is grating or does weird things with music/sound effects, it's an instant no), watched yours all the way through; great production, content/information, you kept me engaged and entertained to the end. Thank you!
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for paying a visit to the channel; glad you stuck around and enjoyed!
@hanifkhan-gd4nm
@hanifkhan-gd4nm 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMrMobile hi
@spdewertton
@spdewertton 2 жыл бұрын
You had this gem for TWELVE YEARS and it still took you this long to feature it in this channel? I'd be bragging about it in every other video! I admire your restraint 😂
@threesdeadend5131
@threesdeadend5131 2 жыл бұрын
I've been binging this series for the past few days! Watching a newly uploaded episode for the first time's really fun. Thanks for this series, and your other videos. Makes me want to learn more about technology in general, not just the weird points in the mid 2000s.
@novawolf9320
@novawolf9320 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you noticed but Seven of Nine and Rafi were using a slightly bent Galaxy Flip 3 in a case that made it look like a tri-corder in Star Trek Picard. If they ever sell that case you should make your flip 3 into a tri-corder.
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I noticed. :) The Trek prop forums were right on top of that; I think a 3D-printable pattern hit the internet in less than 48 hours?
@kingkal81
@kingkal81 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the Next generation of the Motorola RAZR the future of foldable phones.
@moe_1886
@moe_1886 2 жыл бұрын
Man I would have bought one if it ever had been commercialised! Would have put on my rose tinted glasses and turned a blind eye to all its faults and quirks, just so I could have one! 🤣😂 Thanks Mr Mobile... ripper of an episode!
@frankiechan9651
@frankiechan9651 2 жыл бұрын
With a few refinements, I would have been all in on that phone back in the oughts. The little details on it are amazing. I'm glad that at least one of the prototypes made it into the hands of someone who would really cherish it.
@kgvertu
@kgvertu 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic piece of story telling Michael. I had a proper “matrix” phone so can appreciate the nostalgia and ent for something different to the norm, especially back then.
@Chsae314
@Chsae314 2 жыл бұрын
I love these videos and how often you sprinkle Trek into your "normal" reviews. :) I just remembered that you made a video about the Samsung Matrix phone from 2003 - I always kicked myself for never buying that when it came out! Going back to rewatch the very first "when phones were fun" episode!
@FoxxFire
@FoxxFire 2 жыл бұрын
Even though I lived through and had many phones (not this one lol) featured in this series, as I was a young adult when cell phones really came to market (living in Japan, but I believe it was similar there to what was happening here in the states), and I would presumably be the target market for just these types of videos, for some reason I have little interest in the phones themselves. What is fascinating, and why i watch every second of this series (as I do for all Mr. Mobile videos) is your fascination with these phones. Yes, I'm intrigued by your fascination. Man it really bleeds through the videos in a way fake enjoyment just never could. I also felt this way when you reviewed early foldables, which I know you also love. It's just fun to watch someone having fun with tech, even if the tech itself isn't all that interesting anymore.
@JennyEverywhere
@JennyEverywhere 2 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of dual-band amateur radio handhelds for use on the 2 meter and 70 centimeter bands. The Alinco DJ-C5T handheld was their last true "credit card" transceiver. It was literally the size of a credit card. If credit cards were a little over a centimeter thick, but they packed a lot of functionality into the little things. These weren't your childhood walkie-talkies, or even the huge, field-phone sized 5 watt CB walkie-talkies mostly sold by Radio Shack. These were actual ham radios, set up to talk on local repeaters, or even across the world on long range "linked" repeater systems, connected together via the Internet. The the drawbacks that I think killed them were a) insufficient power out at only about half a watt, b) a very limited endurance lithium-ion battery, and a strange, proprietary pogo-pin charge tray. The coaxial power jack at one end was notoriously bad, corroding quickly until your charge sessions were pretty hit or miss. Other things, like a truly tiny flexible helical antenna, and it was working uphill at the best of times. If I could get the batteries replaced, and the charge tray revamped...or a micro USB socket installed in place of the goofy charge tray and pogo pin connector... and this radio would still be one of my daily drivers. As it is, it loses battery power in only about half an hour, and the chargers don't work all that well... though I'm sure most of that is simply due to worn out batteries. I could easily talk to a half dozen repeaters in my area, two of which were linked systems covering half the United States. It wouldn't take much to replace the tiny rubber duckie antenna with a tuned patch antenna made from lightweight but strong and corrosion resistant aluminum bronze. Rig it to make a characteristic squeaking sound when flipped open, and it would be the communicator of our dreams. www.rigpix.com/alinco/djc5.htm
@kingdave31
@kingdave31 8 ай бұрын
I'm amazed that I never heard about this back in the day! A shame it never saw a wide release, but you did a great job of explaining why.
@teddymeowuk
@teddymeowuk 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I find your content to be a fabulous way to relax after a stressful day at work! I'm on the verge of purchasing a Z Flip 3 thanks to both you and David Cogen talking so enthusiastically and confidently about them. Keep up the amazing work!!
@Everything13ish
@Everything13ish 2 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for you to cover these for so long! Badass!!!
@akshatarora6536
@akshatarora6536 2 жыл бұрын
The thing about your videos is, you're an actual nerd and you leave the viewer with a smile.
@robertosmmjlist
@robertosmmjlist 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great content! I really appreciate all the effort and love the star trek them. Have a positive day Mr. Mobile
@fuzz33594
@fuzz33594 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy this series. Nicely done inadequately expresses my appreciation of your work.
@will-cartoons
@will-cartoons Жыл бұрын
I had that Nokia 3125 phone too! This took me back to some good times 🙂 Also, the Star Trek phone is such a beautiful sight to behold. Beam me up, Scotty!
@DeathInTheSnow
@DeathInTheSnow 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! And I loved your Sony Xperia 1 IV one too! You put so much care and love into your videos and you find the best out of the items you review. Please keep it up!
@facerillo
@facerillo 2 жыл бұрын
I remember when I would see pictures and rumors of this phone and wait and wait to see if I could possibly get one. The It all just disappear, kind of like the McFarland toys Discovery phaser. Since I always wanted a communicator I wound up getting the wand Bluetooth one which I love. Thank you for all your awesome content.
@marknewman3360
@marknewman3360 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. Just the right amount of seriousness and humor. Very objective reporting too.
@uinnovell
@uinnovell 2 жыл бұрын
Never knew it existed. Love your show. Thanx for another episode show
@speeve1366
@speeve1366 2 жыл бұрын
Great scott this was a good video! I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel and your video has been sent to all my friends! God every reference or anything I'm still taking it in, this was a wonderful video. Thank you!
@MrLoipurz
@MrLoipurz 2 жыл бұрын
FINALLYYYYYY. I remember asking you about this years ago. Thank you so muchhh!!
@OldMiley
@OldMiley 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love my communicator. Always wanted an Enterprise era one though!
@newandroid14
@newandroid14 2 жыл бұрын
Always love your videos. So informative 👌
@TeleNikon
@TeleNikon 2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting YEARS to see this phone in photos let alone an entire video on it. Holy mackerel - my mind is blown - What a phone! Thanks for the vid man. 🖖
@StuartKeel
@StuartKeel 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video Michael! Never knew this phone existed! Always great entertainment and eagerly looking forward to the next...
@IntergalacticOperator
@IntergalacticOperator 2 жыл бұрын
Long time waiting for when phones were fun episode
@Jamesdallimore90
@Jamesdallimore90 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Thank you!
@jableux
@jableux 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video and the entire When Phones Were Fun series. This is such an excellent way to protect and preserve the history of smartphone tech.
@lloydie86
@lloydie86 2 жыл бұрын
Storytelling to the T! Again another wonderful example of why your the MrMobile, and not just another big standard "another Tech reviewer". There is one product that isn't as rare, but a story not told which is the cancelled Nokia 7700, there was probably 2000 prototypes made, some with sales box, some with the Digital TV DVB-H receiver also as protons, and the Book along side it to tell the story. That's would be definitely one I'd want to see next.
@copey7969
@copey7969 2 жыл бұрын
Soooo Cool! Such an amazing piece of history and an incredible prototype I wish we could have seen more of.
@ThePerradox
@ThePerradox 2 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed with my morning coffee. Excellent video.
@madmike6942
@madmike6942 2 жыл бұрын
that multicolor motorola starTAC was my 1st phone.. i was 13 back then...man u bring back memories.. most of the phones u show i had them... i had all the colection of Nokia L'amour, v3 RZR including the D&G... i had sony cyber shot, nokia n73, n95, n8, n72.. memories.. now i am searching to buy and use the nokia whit the disco light... i will put my mate 40 pro porsche design aside
@ideasquarebased
@ideasquarebased 2 жыл бұрын
So gorgeous. I cant wait for the next episode, every new episode makes a day much, much better. Definitely it is one of the best channels.
@GFourGadget
@GFourGadget 2 жыл бұрын
May the force be with you - Mr. Mobile 🖖
@Evie0133
@Evie0133 2 жыл бұрын
I ALWAYS wanted you to cover this phone ever since you reviewed the Wand communicator back in 2016, and now I'm sooooo glad it's here :)
@ArifHossain-to1fl
@ArifHossain-to1fl 2 жыл бұрын
This is my fav. Show ♥ Thanks Michael Fisher for taking me to the memory lane ♥
@faisal1210
@faisal1210 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your content!
@i1pro
@i1pro 2 жыл бұрын
Gosh I loved this review... Good job!!
@dudemetoo2053
@dudemetoo2053 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Of all the tech reviewers out there I enjoy the production value of your videos the most. If ever a magazine article went the way of KZbin videos, yours would be it.
@Edward135i
@Edward135i 8 ай бұрын
11:23 I love how far behind Star Trek phone technology is compared to real life smart phones 😂
@dafyddr8678
@dafyddr8678 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so envious .. that is so neat a phone. Fab video Mr ..
@ayol1011
@ayol1011 2 жыл бұрын
I don't even watch Star Trek and I fee giddy for Michael haha
@cowtc
@cowtc 2 жыл бұрын
Your Nokia Star Communicator is gonna be a true relic! Great video as always
@Chemy.
@Chemy. 2 жыл бұрын
I missed the premiere but i wanted to see this video twice, great documentaries for sure, fun and interesting. Liked as always Captain
@cottagecheese1000
@cottagecheese1000 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I always love the star trek content
@jishuar
@jishuar 2 жыл бұрын
That was super interesting. Thank you for putting in the time to nerd out on this!
@TechDove
@TechDove 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Glad I got here early Too often I miss out on these premieres because of work
@moranmono
@moranmono 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video, great one ☝️
@ejmb1992
@ejmb1992 2 жыл бұрын
I honestly wished you could release more videos....they're too fun, too watchable and rewatchable I've even rewatched your Fold 3 video at least 10 times 😂 Excited for the review of that Asus laptop you showed earlier in the video 😎
@brenster21
@brenster21 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he released that review a week or two ago.
@ejmb1992
@ejmb1992 2 жыл бұрын
@@brenster21 check the video at @00:00:11 The laptop he's using isn't the 14x Oled Space edition... seems to be one the asus duo laptops
@seriouslypretending
@seriouslypretending 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your star trek stuff! its tasteful without being too plastic and flashy. I have twc communicator as well and I use it daily to answer calls. It has survived 3 phones and multiple away missions in costume. Jolan Tru!
@conorkeogh1499
@conorkeogh1499 2 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch your videos Michael 🙂 usually bed time here in Ireland 🇮🇪 I love getting a notification with a new video especially a blast from the past ( when phones where fun ). Stay safe my friend 🙂
@DaraGaming42
@DaraGaming42 2 жыл бұрын
Thats why watching e3 used to be annoying as we'd get it here in ireland late or too early, thank go for u tube
@gregoriomiceli561
@gregoriomiceli561 2 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a cool review! More like this please!
@SharleyParamonov
@SharleyParamonov 2 жыл бұрын
MrMobile quoting the Onion! Unexpected and pleasant. That's something even their state of the art wormhole satellite wouldn't predict😄
@spartan3460
@spartan3460 Жыл бұрын
This feels more like a Netflix doc than a quick You Tube video. This has a very ''premium'' series vibe.
@ahmedashram3
@ahmedashram3 2 жыл бұрын
Man u are in a league of you own when it comes to entertainment 😄
@TechOdyssey
@TechOdyssey 2 жыл бұрын
Oh snap! I never knew about this phone. Jacket is fly AF though! Nice work, Bro.
@DrBagPhD
@DrBagPhD 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video, I wish this had come to market back in the day.
@woweixiaomiandui
@woweixiaomiandui 2 жыл бұрын
Ok, a Nokia i didn't know about. I am quite excited to watch this video! Thank you for great content
@Miss-Foe
@Miss-Foe 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad watching your videos somehow got me into Star Trek. I've watched everything up until Voyager which I am currently enjoying.
@TheMrMobile
@TheMrMobile 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, glad to hear it!
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