The mobile phone market has
changed beyond all recognition in the 25 or so years since the devices first
went on general sale. With new handsets being released on a regular basis,
encouraging users to always have the most up-to-date model, many older phones
were consigned to the rubbish bin.
In recent years, however,
there has been a resurgence of interest in these early models which are now
seen as landmarks in the development of mobile phone technology. Such phones
are increasingly prized by collectors.
Although it is not able to
connect to modern mobile phone networks, a premium example of the Motorola 8000
series, the first handheld mobile phone launched in the UK back in 1985, can
sell for up to £500. At 600 grams, the 8000 is more than four times heavier
than a modern iPhone and 15 times heavier than the Modu, the lightest mobile
phone currently available.
Classic Nokia Phones
Another highly desirable
model is the Nokia 6310i. Launched in 2002, it was the first model from the
company to include Bluetooth. Rugged, reliable and featuring a long battery
life thanks to a power pack that formed almost the entire back panel of the
handset, the 6310i was a huge success right from the start.
Aimed solidly at the
business market, the phone soon became the dominant GSM device in the corporate
world and remains popular to this day, despite being discontinued in 2005.
Collectors looking to get
their hands on the iconic phone made famous in the 1999 action film The Matrix
need to exercise caution. The model in the film was a Nokia 8110 but the
filmmakers adapted the handset to include a spring-loaded cover for greater
dramatic effect.
This feature was then
incorporated into the similar-looking Nokia 7110, leading many to believe that
this, not the 8110, is the handset featured in the film. Produced three years
later, the 7110 is far more advanced and was the first mobile to allow
rudimentary internet access thanks to the inclusion of a WAP browser.
Smartphone
Newer phones are also in
demand from enthusiasts. The Nokia 6700 designation has been used on two
separate models - the Slide and the Classic - of which the Classic is by far
the most valuable. It features a 2.2-inch display screen and a microSD slot
that allows the internal memory to be expanded to a maximum of 16GB.
With a 5MP camera with LED
flash, the Classic is a great handset for those looking for an alternative to a
touchscreen smartphone. This means that if you decide to sell your
Nokia 6700 Classic
you'll find plenty of willing buyers.
For many, the original
Apple iPhone, launched in 2007, is the most iconic handset of the past 25
years. With a touchscreen interface, built-in Wi-Fi and ability to run apps, it
took the mobile phone market into a completely new direction.
Daniel Harper is a seasoned
computing and technology writer. He has been writing for websites and print
media for over 15 years. His articles on the value of older mobile phones
should be of enormous help if you decide to sell a
classic Nokia phone to make a little extra money.
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