Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, affectionately nicknamed "The Brick," was the first commercially available mobile phone. Released in 1984, it symbolized a leap into the future of communication, despite its hefty price tag and considerable size. This device was a status symbol, instantly recognizable and highly coveted. Its key features included a talk time of around 30 minutes and the ability to store 30 phone numbers. The DynaTAC 8000X played a pivotal role in shaping the mobile communication landscape, paving the way for the smartphones we use today and forever changing how people connected with each other.