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IBM Simon - World's First Smartphone - RARE Vintage Collectible

$ 765.07

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Connectivity: 1G
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Color: Black
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Manufacturer Color: BLACK
  • Condition: The original box, packing materials, and manual are not available. Cosmetically, all components are in very good shape. There is some deterioration of plastic coating around the base of the cigarette lighter adapter cord (see close-up picture). The slim battery charges and the unit will power on, but no guarantees on how long the charge will last. The high-capacity battery did not appear to retain a charge after 15 minutes on the charger. Unfortunately, the stylus is missing
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Brand: IBM
  • Network: AMPS
  • Storage Capacity: 1 MB
  • Model: SImon
  • Model Number: Simon

    Description

    IBM Simon - World's First Smartphone - RARE Vintage Collectible
    Includes:
    Simon Phone
    Leather Case
    Battery - Normal Capacity
    Battery - High Capacity
    Two (2) Desktop Chargers
    Cigarette Lighter Adapter that allows Simon unit to be used without battery
    Batteries will ship with each individually wrapped to comply with USPS guidelines.
    BellSouth Cellular Corp. distributed the IBM Simon in the United States between August 1994 and February 1995, selling 50,000 units. The Simon Personal Communicator was the first personal digital assistant or PDA to include telephony features.