NOKIA Model 232 Mobile Phone
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Description
Circa 1994
Use Case:
Designed for personal voice communication on first-generation (1G) analog networks like AMPS in the US and ETACS in Europe. NOKIA promoted it as both compact and light, making it a viable personal handheld device. It featured basic functions like one-touch keys for quick dialing, adjustable ring volume, and a phonebook capable of storing up to 99 numbers.
Historical Significance:
- Design Icon: It was one of the first phones to come in a range of colors, inspired by SWATCH watches, allowing for personal expression for the first time.
- Cultural Reference: The phone was notably featured in the 1995 American comedy film Clueless, highlighting the growing presence and use of mobile phones among a younger demographic in popular culture. It was also used by Agent Fox Mulder in the first and second seasons of The X Files.
- Market Dominance: The success of models like the 232 and its predecessor, the 101, helped cement NOKIA's position as a global leader in mobile phone manufacturing throughout the 1990s.
NOTE: 2-Units available.
(H-16cm x W-c5m x D-3cm)