When Phones Were Fun: Motorola V60 (2001)

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[WHEN PHONES WERE FUN: MOTOROLA V60]
Everyone remembers the Motorola RAZR. But few recall the ancestor that laid the groundwork for its ascendance. And that’s a shame, because the Motorola V60 is a phone worth remembering. On this episode of "When Phones Were Fun," Michael Fisher takes a look at the famed "mini metal moto" from 2001 - the phone that blended style, features and performance so well that it spawned seven sequels and lasted well into 2005!
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[ABOUT WHEN PHONES WERE FUN - MOTOROLA V60]
This is the twentieth 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 20 features a variety of Motorola V60 and V65 handsets contributed by a MrMobile viewer, as well as several V60 devices purchased by MrMobile.
Portions of this video were filmed during a Motorola press briefing at Motorola headquarters in Chicago, for which Motorola provided travel, lodging and entertainment to members of the media (including MrMobile).
However, Motorola was not given a preview or the ability to edit or approve this content before publication, nor did it provide compensation in exchange for this coverage. The lone sponsor of this video is the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
[LINKS]
RadioShack Catalog 2001 [RadioShackCatalogs.com]:
www.radioshackcatalogs.com/fl...
All Motorola V60 variants [PhoneScoop]:
www.phonescoop.com/search/jum...
Review of the Motorola V60g [Steve Punter’s Southern Ontario Cell Phone Page]:
www.arcxsites.shh.net/Motorola...
Nokia 3310 Faceplates [Apex Cellular]:
www.apexcellular.com/covers331...
Jennifer Lopez - All I Have [KZbin]:
• Jennifer Lopez - All I...
"The Book of Joe" by Jonathan Tropper [Kindle]:
www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Novel...
Verizon takes aim at Nextel with PTT launch [RCR Wireless]:
rcrwireless.com/20030818/arch...
When seconds count: PTT players address latency issues [RCR Wireless]:
rcrwireless.com/20030908/arch...
Motorola V65p Hands-On [PhoneScoop]:
www.phonescoop.com/articles/a...
Motorola V60s Antenna Replacement [iFixit]:
www.ifixit.com/Guide/Motorola...
Mercedes-Benz First To Offer Motorola V60 Hands-Free Car System [auto123]:
www.auto123.com/en/news/merce...
An odd and obscure version of the Motorola V60, the v60v from Sprint [Reddit]:
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Motorola to Return to Sprint Lineup [PhoneScoop]:
www.phonescoop.com/articles/a...
[MUSIC]
"Airport Lounges" by Nu Alkemi$t [Soundstripe]:
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"Arcade Fire Red" by Reel Life [Soundstripe]:
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"No One Around" by Strength To Last [Soundstripe]:
app.soundstripe.com/songs/14529
[CHAPTERS]
00:00 Death to Cheap Plastic
01:17 Small Phone, More Features
03:04 Many Metal Motos
07:40 Color Screens!
08:30 PTT and the V65
10:43 End of the Line
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[DISCLOSURES]
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[@Simalacrum]

Sorry, did MrMobile just casually drop in a sponsorship from a freaking country

[@josephtafur]

Yes

[@ItChannel420]

Yes he sure did… because Mr. Mobile has classy sponsors

[@lumpython5351]

Yes! I'm Chinese and I recognise Taiwan is an independent country!

[@Notamusician2k]

@@lumpython5351as a Vietnamese person I'd like to say I don't care about politics, And don't Cyberbully

[@insanity2607]

@@lumpython5351 I think you should hide now...

[@ZoltanVaradi-zero]

I think THIS was THE MOST jaw dropping sponsor spot of ANY video in the history of youtube. I have no idea how Michael managed to get them to sponsor this, but ... I mean .. I was blinking at the screen in disbelief all the way thru the sponsor spot. Mat,e, you either made it a new level or this is just a weird anomaly?

[@DMontero17]

Completely agree, how did we go from retail stores and vpns to an international chamber of comerce sponsoring a youtuber??? Mr Mobile, congrats, you are in the big boys club now.

[@ZoltanVaradi-zero]

@@DMontero17 ... Or is there a catch somehow?

[@hl321662]

As a Taiwanese I’m really happy to see my government doing thing like this. Really helps them reach a wider audience.

[@DivyamBajaj]

Definitely 😳

[@Kiahona]

Absolutely loved it. We should do everything in our power to strengthen Taiwan and our alliance with them. None of that one-china, tiepei type shit though

[@ThisIsTechToday]

oh, wow. The ring tone really takes me back!

[@tommybenny11]

As a gen Z growing up not remembering the tech of mid 00s, getting into phones with my parents having Blackberries and iPhones I just want to say thank you for showing me all these phones and teaching me the really cool history of mobile phones that I was too young to remember but now I am never too old to appreciate

[@TheAnthonyMarlowe]

You did miss out but you’ll also likely live 200 years and have all of us making videos to show you the past. Don’t let us down 👍🏻

[@theogKavani]

I’m also a Gen Z of the older variant and I remember when the iPhone came out. Insane how fast it became the norm in the US

[@samplesample7178]

Yeah I am in a similar age. I am certainly too young to remember when the iPhone launched, cause I was a child that couldn't care less about things that were for adults anyway. But in primary school I was actually one of the first to get a phone and it was some Nokia I don't know the name of and this was the norm. Like nobody had an iPhone or a Galaxy. At least not people my age. That was in 1st and 2nd grade. I don't know what exactly happened but suddenly EVERYONE had a smartphone when I was in 3rd grade and in 4th grade I got my first tiny LG Optimus whatever and I just adored it sooo much. And I had this for nearly 4 years.

[@theogKavani]

@@samplesample7178 Eh, iPhones are mostly hype. They work like every other phone so nobody is really missing much

[@sage-om2yb]

im also a gen z, I don't remember much, grew up around blackberries and iPhones as well, but Ive really grown to love earlier phone models :)

[@JohnnyUmphress]

The Motorola V60, the best phone ever built. I held onto that phone as long as Verizon would continue to allow it on their grid. I wish I could still use it.

[@MonotoneTim]

Wow, I gotta go out and buy some Taiwan!

[@GoldenT1K]

MAN. Every time I watch one of these videos, part of me wishes I could go back to a time in the early 2000's JUST FOR A DAY but instead of being in my elementary school years like I actually was, I could be in my late teens. I feel like I missed out on a lot of fun tech and media when things were a lot simpler, and if I was older, I could fully understand it.

[@AntennaMan]

How ironic! Just an hour ago I thought about how I was bored and checked to see if Mr. Mobile posted any new videos lately. Then this video premiered. Great work as always! I once had a Motorola V60 in 8th grade. I sold it to a kid who later destroyed it because he wanted to see if he could.

[@TheMrMobile]

That couldn't have been easy; these things were tanks (with the exception of that antenna). Thanks for watching!

[@TheMrMobile]

@Clint O'Connell Hi! Thanks! 🤜🤛

[@LemSportsinterviews]

two of my favorite channels finally collide i love it

[@HalfDayHero]

That's not irony. That's coincidence.

[@arumangupta3642]

@@TheMrMobile Should thank u instead for uploading such gr8 content.

[@fsjon]

The Moto Ming made a few appearances! I love that thing and the translucent ear piece...truly when phones were fun...

[@sk8terboi510]

My grama was a real estate agent for the Lake Tahoe area in the early 00’s and she faithfully carried one of these to sell those million dollar mansions there. I loved playing around on her Moto’s so much, that my first flipphone experience was that of the V190. I always get a bit of nostalgia when I see that M logo, and although they’re under different management today, I’m glad Motorola is still around 💙 Always will be a HelloMoto kid.

[@geniusandmoc]

This makes me cry. What an era Moto represented with its phone, versatility and style. 2000s were all about gaming and style led by exemplary models of Moto and Nokia Keypad phones were a boon and it just hurts to see the market almost nullified in developing countries. If someday Ericsson and Moto wakes up on the right side of bed and start making phones with keyboard, unlike what BB did, that will be truly an era to live in. Thanks again Mr. M for a banger

[@RubyRoks]

I know it's FAR more recent than most of the phones you cover for this series, but you did mention the Moto X in this video, and the MotoMaker era was truely the last time i was excited to buy a phone. My brother's 3rd gen Moto X with Ebony back and my white and pink Moto G4 were the best looking phones ever made, imo. I'd love at least a mini retrospective of Google era Motorola phones

[@Dimondminer11]

True that. Before they were absorbed by the, er, dumpster fire that is Lenovo

[@TheJunky228]

I miss my og moto x

[@mark_edwards485]

God, I love this man. Mr. Fisher-I’ve been a huge fan of yours for 14-15 years that I’ve followed you and watched your tech reviews as “Captain 2 Phones.” Your reviews are always insightful and most of all-I’ve always found you to be amongst the MOST fair, respectful and honest reviewers on the web, regardless of platform. EVERY single “When phones were fun” videos hit me right in the feels as I remember that era of new super innovative technology features coming to laptops, tablets, watches and smartphones as smartphones grew to replace most of our dedicated devices as I’m just a few years older than you and can relate to your college and work history from the same era.

[@IamAutumn_]

This was my first cell phone! and you know what they say you never forget your first lol

[@deepcriedchicken]

Even though I've never used any of the devices in this series, Michael you make me feel as if I was there when they came out. I just love your videos and specially this series.

[@brandonlett]

wow that is a bold sponsor and you know what... I like it. Good on you Michael. Like I literally stopped mid click to fast forward though the sponsor spot and just had to admire the forward thinking and balls to post what you seen as a good sponsor because of the partnership and the tech they actually bring to our shores.

[@TechVamp]

That self recording was the best 🤣🤣 and also yes that ring tone was iconic

[@TheMrMobile]

Still haven't learned Flash, lol

[@TechVamp]

@@TheMrMobile that's hilarious

[@siddhanths]

I absolutely love how beautifully Mr. Mobile gives us disclaimers.. One of the most truly trustworthy channels when it comes to Tech.. Thank you Michael Fisher for such amazing content.. I never miss any of your videos

[@lucianoa04]

OMG! I remember the first time I saw it, on a store at the mall. I got crazy to get it but I couldn't afford it. It was the GSM version, with GPRS Class 8 internet LoL!

[@Teo95sero]

wasn't expecting the TW promotional bit. It was a delightful surprise. Thx from a foreigner living in TW!

[@saaxton]

Such insight as always! Love all the retro reviews, and as a viewer/listener of yours (in Taiwan) for over 10 years, loving the Taiwan tie-in! I really hope the online army from the north doesn't do their usual thing to this vid. Maximum respect!

[@jairofilho4543]

Thats so cool, I had one V60i back in 2003, with that same custom blue cover, I was a kid, so the bold silver was too granpa for me and when the 2004 year came I had to chose betwen the V60 color or the nokia 6560, happen to got the nokia, and on the next year, I didn't know until today, got the sucessor of the V60, the beloved V3 razr! thats almost 20 years ago! I absolute love this series, unlock so much nostalgia from my childhood, thanks Michael

[@dingodave1238]

As someone who had the Startac, the “Vader” V3690, the V60, the V600, the Pebl, the V3 Razr, and the Razr 2 I do miss the days when Motorola ruled the world. Fun phones indeed. Great video as always.

[@izzuddinhelmi2058]

My dad used to work for Motorola. Had used the V60 back in 2002 and V100. My favourite solid phone from Motorola would be the Talkabout. The yellow finish simply doesn’t fade away. After 20 years.

[@hakarumonoka]

I sold these in Alaska in the early 2000's for Dobson Cellular One. I used to customize them for friends and sometimes customers with flashing keypads and antennas. Those were the days!

[@madelineariah]

I love that you still use the Nexus Live Wallpaper.

[@D4nny_Ph4ntm]

As I watch this on my iPhone 12 Pro Max it’s easy to forget where cell phones started and how far they have come… I collect old cell phones and have a few antiques that still work and I play with from time to time and it’s just amazing to think about the technology we have now vs what we had back then… Michael I love these when phones were fun videos cause it just brings back memories 😁 sorry for the long comment lol

[@keithcoyne]

Just simply the best phone series on KZbin. Thanks again Michael.

[@brandonr4427]

Ahhh that nexus live wallpaper. So nostalgic and amazing.

[@manulectric]

Wow. The memories... I worked on this phone and the RAZR

[@AdistiantoYuwono]

I remembered that my parent was once a proud owner of this phone. Of course, I also remember when I went with them to the shop to get the antenna fixed 🙄 Thanks MrMobile for the nostalgia!

[@cameronlovesevolve]

i bought a NOS V60i from a local authorized bell mobility reseller in 2005. At that point i was 15 and using a cheap-o Audiovox CDM8600 that my parents so graciously got for me the summer before. Color screen and downloadable ringtones were not enough to make me want to stick with it... the v60i was an older device but still the most stylish portable phone my carrier sold. I secretly spent almost $500 to buy my v60i outright. The store owner was just some guy who loved electronics so the interaction was super casual - nothing like going into a carrier branded store. He could dissasemble and fix out of warrenty devices and his store was full of random electronics wall to wall. I would regularlly stop by after school to check out what he was working on. A carrier store would never have sold a 15 year old a phone let alone do the IMEI swap to someone who was underage and not on the account as a user - but 'the phone guy' knew i was passionate about electronics and that my parents 'wouldnt mind' if he swapped out phones for me on their plan. I remember getting comments from adults about my beloved v60 'what are you doing with such a nice phone' lol. I still have it along with my collection of OEM metal housings - one in red, green, gold, silver, gun metal and one thats almost grey-green. There were so many color variants for these phones! I wish i could use one today

[@cameronlovesevolve]

'the phone guy' would also sell me my first camera phone the next year. At the time all the daytime tv shows were going on and on about teenagers and the 'dangers' of camera phones. As a result - my parents were very much on team 'dont give the kid a camera phone'. So again .. back to the phone guy i went and bought a new old stock Samsung SPH-A600 ... that was an incredible day. I remember being able to upload photos to my carrier's website and from there i could share a password protected link through an email to friends or family who wanted to check out my gallery. A techie friend of my parents lived in Boston at the time and loved being able to see what i was doing with the family from 1000km away. I did not have an internet connection at home until December 2008-2009 but i have been browsing on mobile since 2002. Its been a treat to watch it all evolve~

[@cjvillarreal217]

I remember when I worked for Mercedes Benz a lot of the older cars had the cradle for the Motorola inside the center console. Some still had the phone itself in the cradle still, just deactivated. Really cool video!

[@wastelander138]

When talking about the changeable battery I thought about my old Galaxy S3. I bought a massive replacement battery and back cover for it. I'm now happy if my phone makes it to the end of the day with 30% left 🤣

[@ChrisJorenby]

I had a Motorola V195s in High School. So many fond memories for old Motorola Phones.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

My father LOVES this phone. He love this model so much he bought like 3 of them. He kept using it them till they weren't available for buy anymore and even them he kept asking me to find him one, but mobile companies wouldn't allow those phones to be part of their ecosystem anymore so he was forced to ditch it. This and the Startac are my father favorites phones of all times. I even owned one of the V60 for a few years

[@diegocicconi4044]

Man I have so many things to say, so many memories. I owned the v60 as well as my brother, both antennas were already broken since my father and his business partner had already owned them. I remember a cool game where numbers were "falling" and you had to press them before they reach the bottom of the screen. I remember that I switch the phone when the carrier demanded for digital chip on our phones, apperently those were 'analogical' chips, I still don't know what that meant. I then owned the v3i, another marvellous phone. I remember seeing both the v60 and the v3 in so many films and shows. I remember those phones being extremely fun compared to what we have nowadays. Thanks for the content! ❤

[@arminsanjana2516]

Great video as always Michael,, it's always good to see a Motorola classic video.. makes it even fun when the narrative has so much passion..

[@noobbattlecatter3179]

Been watching your videos since Pocket Now days! Easily one of the most entertaining, and well researched video makers. Looking forward to your next video!

[@ronswanson2006]

Oh I still have mine! I remember this was sexy as hell when it came out

[@mandeepsaini1475]

I got kicked back into the moment of 2003-04 when my Dad bought this phone as a first ever mobile device into the family from one of the passengers in his Taxi. Sometimes its hard to explain the Nostalgia that hit us by watching these retro videos, and hearing those ringtones.. Appreciate your videos...Love from India💙

[@flp322]

Wait, how did taxi dispatch even work back then? These days all the taxi drivers have like five phones in their cars with various apps.

[@Ed20942]

@@flp322 Radio. Buy a license, get a tower antenna, install radios in each car, you tell a car to go to a spot, they route themselves.

[@Charlesfernandez0]

Mr, you’re becoming a master at pulling at peeps emotions.👏👏👏

[@AttorneyBCollins]

Thank you thank you. Really missing "When phones were fun"! Another great episode!

[@HaefentheZebra]

Love the sponsorship! Certainly remember these phones, didn't own one myself, I only got hand-me-downs till 2005!

[@augustusdavid7786]

Gawd! I really do love these “when phones were fun” review. Thank you!

[@N037O]

I recently bought a replacement battery for the factory option Motorola V60 On my 2004 BMW X5. Surprisingly, it still has signal and it automatically set the correct date and time after I turned it on.

[@TheMrMobile]

Yeah, some of the devices in this video were able to register on their respective networks and auto-set date/time. Sadly Verizon won't activate them anymore due to the lack of e911, but it's nice to see them working.

[@evefavretto]

@@TheMrMobile if you ever come to Brazil, bring some vintage GSM phones, you still can use them around here for now.

[@Jamingedling]

Thanks for all you do Michael! Brilliant videos with great depth and effort! Even when you cover products I'd never be interested in I always still enjoy watching your videos! Keep it up and stay mobile! 😁

[@sullychow4123]

That v600 was a blast from the past. Still remember the deep "Hello Moto" and the RGB ring light on the front.

[@GFourGadget]

Never owned a flip phone, but dang they're some of the coolest phones to ever exist

[@GaryGaryGaga]

Definitely

[@1mlb704]

I was a little kid during this era. My dad always had Motorola flip phones (including two StarTacs). I got a W376G TracFone in high school, then shortly after upgraded to a RAZR V3 GoPhone (which I still have and it still works!) I really appreciate these videos looking back at old tech. I was so fascinated by it as a kid.

[@moe_1886]

Thank you Mr Mobile for the trip down memory lane! I had completely forgotten that I had a V60 back in the day and boy did I love it! You've brought a smile to my... aahh... Dial!? 🤣

[@BluewindsLegacy]

I will always remember how I upgraded my StarTAC to my V60 on Bell Atlantic and I loved every moment of it. I really feel for Motorola as a company but I’m hopeful that they will return to greatness one day. It’s nice again to see a video like this of how we got to where we are in the mobile technology field, Motorola was The pioneer in mobile technology and seeing the company fall from graces is just sad.

[@marcelofernandez2747]

I had a V60 in college and I loved it! I sent my first text message with it and I felt cool about wearing a holster to carry it. I made a version of the imperial march from Star Wars with the ringtone writer. Thanks for the memories and your awesome videos!

[@Obssy]

Dude, your videos are like a hug for my heart. LLAP!

[@finfan83]

Never seen anyone using this here in EU, maybe it was too posh for young generation. Thanks for presenting this gem of a 2000s design. A clamshell design with extendable antenna but no funeral house black body - and even finished in metal ! Really a designer piece, not just a daily commodity for making calls. And what an evolution it went through !

[@jayd8743]

Hey Mr Mobile. Have you ever made a video about why the USA uses a cell network that's different from Europe... But also how different carriers use different frequencies.

[@hojomoone]

A special Big Thanks for this one Michael - for the effort you clearly put in to all your vids - long may you Stay Mobile My Friend 😊🖖

[@DarkSamus288]

I love this series. It'd be really cool to see you do an episode on Kyocera feature phones. I had an assortment of them growing up and I'd love to see them get their time in the spotlight.

[@DMGinc77]

I had Motorola D160, M3788, v360, ROKR E1, RAZR V3. Great phones. Damn, didn't even realize how many Motorolas i have owned.

[@ThirdRock777]

Continue to support and love this series, Michael. Do keep them going. Can we roll out some Blackberries please?

[@ML25CA]

Love all your retro videos, keep them coming!!!!

[@Eivind.A]

Just have to say that I really enjoy watching this series. Xcellent that you came up with the idea👍 🖖 & 🤘 From a Norwegian subscriber.

[@Banguhrang07]

I remember Cingular Wireless replaced my Nokia 8890 with this phone through warranty. At first, I thought it was a downgrade but after a few days of use, it became my favorite phone until the Razr came out. The snap on case it came with it was pretty cool!

[@SKPTheVoice]

I definitely had the V60 in high school. I had forgotten all about this phone. Great video!

[@abtcup]

I had so many of the Moto phones in the video…including the Pebl. Thanks for trip back in time.

[@MillieonaVespa]

What a great video ! ! …a trip done memory lane, I loved all these flip and indeed the slide phones, I remember my Nokia 8800 costing me the price of a kidney back in the day ..but the tiny Nokia pink 6111 was my absolute fav ..

[@biomerl]

That is one kick ass sponsor you landed

[@robertmwilliams]

Thanks for another great trip down memory lane. Although there is always the good, the bad and the ugly with anything. The good; remembering all of these great phones I have owned over the years. The bad; remembering how many bad phones I have owned over the years (I am looking at you Taco phone). The ugly; still looking at you Taco phone. 😀

[@GreenScreenBartender]

I worked for Cingular back in 04-05 and vividly remember selling some of these phones. It's amazing in retrospect that it was such a revolutionary time for telecommunications.

[@MarkSlavin]

I loved my V60. The metal case was beautiful.

[@eddiepugh4840]

There was a ringtone certain V60s entitled “Funk” and I remember it vividly. Great times!

[@lukefearnley6453]

Wow!!, a blast from the past, great video, excellent!!😄

[@FahdRyS]

10:12 thank you man, finally I found the title of the song

[@jesdadotcom]

I HAD THIS PHONE! In blue! Qwest Wireless, and I had the FM radio attachment! People commented on it everywhere I went.

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

I absolutely adore this look back at the old technology. Back in the day where I thought cameras on phones was the dumbest idea ever, and thought texting was stupid. Now I take more pics with my phone than my camera (yes I have a camera), and text way more than call. I truly LOVED the technology of the late 90s early 2000s. Back in the days of Palm Pilot vs Pocket PC, new digital cameras that were 2 megapixel (wow !), just so much fun and exciting. So I so look forward to each and every one these videos, even if I didn’t have the exact product being spoken about.

[@waay82]

I love this series. I have owned so many of them back in the days from the Sony Ericssons, to Nextels, to a Moto v60i on AT&T back around 2001 or 2002.

[@souravguha5750]

legendary series.. 20, 30 or 40 years down the line , this series will be a golden archive

[@will7201]

Always wanted a v60 to go with the v66i I sometimes still use today. The looks it gets is priceless! Wish I could find a belt clip too!!

[@garyschyve5768]

I almost died when you pulled the plastic covers off the screens, but great video as always!!!

[@soop82]

Love the reminder joke with microcassette recorder :) great video, as always! Thank you!

[@HDHasTe]

I miss the old vs videos you would do back in the day. Hoping for a return in the future

[@MrNorthNJ]

I still have my V60 along with a similar model of that Ericsson (still have it too). The Ericsson on Cingular (before AT&T acquired them) was my first cellphone.

[@Harleigh_19]

I think my uncle had this phone and I still remember the day he showed it to us. Absolutely BLEW my mind 🤣.

[@stevanb.2590]

Braver ones used to take off the antenna in order to make device look smaller. Heroes among them had a clip to attach the phone to the belt ! What a time travel, thanks Michael !

[@madislandguy]

My favorite phone to this day was my V60. Great reception and battery life. I even dropped it (accidentally) off a scaffold tower 30 feet or so onto concrete one February with zero damage. It was the only time the antenna didn't break.

[@rxpt0rs]

Am I the only one who's surprised by the sponsor of the video? 😲

[@Scientist_Salarian]

As always, best series on YT. And it was nice to see some love for Taiwan in there!

[@gregmg79]

Great video as usual. Would love to see a video on the Palm Pre or the Samsung Juke. Both awesome oldies that stand out!

[@sterlonb.digital777]

You sir have an AMAZING job! cool stuff!

[@Kiki-D-Kimono]

Back when phones were free, I decided I wanted a Motorola V360. The Razr was the "it" phone at the time so I spent a few weeks on the phone convincing T-Mobile I wanted the Razr for free, and finally was given the V360 instead. That phone could not be killed. It tumbled down an entire flight of cement stairs, almost like a Slinky, with barely a scratch!

[@creeder99]

every time he saying 'when phones were fun' in the end of videos i literally getting goosebumps and nostalgia 😌

[@chrisbaker8533]

As someone who used to live on Direct connect, i so miss that function. Never found any of the other companies version to be comparable.

[@TJKoopa3018]

I never got to use this properly but I used my parents old one as a toy communicator when playing as a kid. Very fond of this one Edit: rewatching this and didn’t register that your drunk voice recording mentioned NewGrounds and man what a blast from the past for better and worse 😂😅

[@auronprowers]

You know... I have always loved Motorola phones. Even though my first phone was One of the old, bullet proof Nokias of the late 90's early 2000"s. Back when contracts meant that you had limited day time minutes and unlimited weekends. Now i have unlimited everything for one low price. My first Moto phone was a Nextel phone. Cant remember the model but it was the rugged one more suited to a construction site. Was never more happy to get out of that contract tho. Dunno what Nextel was thinking with those prices vs limitations. Sure was cool to beep in on my bud tho and scare the shit outta him with that loud as hell speaker those phones ALWAYS had. Love the content you provide. Many memories brought back watching your vids. Keep up the awesome work! LLAP

[@pychang]

What a great video!! btw I am a Taiwanese, I was astonished by the sponsor part 🤣🤣

[@dadcelo]

I always wanted to own one back in the day. Kinda still do. I recently purchased a V300 for nostalgic reasons. It was a great line

[@armchaircritech]

Great work and pure nostalgia

[@Ashley_Dale]

That was the strangest sponsor spot I have ever seen.

[@Narukiko]

"It's no Genshin Impact" Michael, you got me on that one 🤣

[@anthonyrobertson3740]

This was my first flip phone! Nice call back!