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B&O 9800
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 8/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~10k
📰 Why this phone matters: Battery chargers for mobile phones are not the most exciting objects in the world, but Bang & Olufsen have a continual habit of making a virtue out of what others see as ordinary. By combining the battery charger with a specially designed holder, BeoCom 9800 suddenly became a mobile phone that users really wanted others to see!Weighing less than 100 grams and able to fit snugly in a pocket, the BeoCom 9800 mobile phone was one of the world’s smallest cellular phones when it was introduced, with an equally impressive list of features. Tell it the name of the person you wish to telephone and BeoCom 9800 dialled it. The inclusive BeoCharger combined holder and battery charger in an attractive package.
Features:
Caller ID; Call Forward; SMS; Voice Dial; Call Duration; Call Hold; redial function for last 10 numbers; 90 minutes’ battery talk time with 100 hours standby; graphic display; keypad lock; clock; data/fax connection; 100g with standard batteryAccessories:
BeoCharger; extra battery; hands-free car kit📝 Reviews when released: BeoWorld 🔗
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Bosch 909 Dual S
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.5/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~80k
📰 Why this phone matters: Luxury style from Bosch in 1999📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Ericsson ER207 (NTT DoCoMo): Ultra-Rare Japan-Only Release
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The Ericsson ER207 is not just rare – it’s a portal into a hidden chapter of mobile history.
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: 200 €
📊 Units Sold: ~60k
📰 Why this phone matters: A remarkable and extremely rare Japan-exclusive Ericsson ER207, produced in August 1999 for NTT DoCoMo’s PDC network. This model was never sold internationally and represents Ericsson’s transitional era when the company tailored unique hardware specifically for the Japanese market – often completely different from their global product line.The ER207 embodies classic late-90s Japanese mobile design: compact, angular, antenna-based and featuring the distinctive “DIGITAL” logo across the display window. Unlike mainstream Ericsson models of the same era, the ER207 employed Japan’s proprietary PDC 800/1500 MHz system, resulting in a device architecture not compatible with GSM and making it fundamentally different from eur;opean Ericsson phones.
Unit is accompanied by original accessories, including the Japan-style hand strap, a collectible piece of its own that reflects the cultural design philosophy of late-90s Japanese phones, where personalization and wearable portability were key features.
This makes the device not just rare – but historically significant as part of the very limited Ericsson-DoCoMo collaboration portfolio.📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗
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Ericsson R290
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The most compact satellite phone
👁 Evaluation in my collection: New – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES – SWAP
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~120k
📰 Why this phone matters: The Ericsson R290 is a combined GSM and satellite phone using the Globalstar satellite network. The R290 was introduced in June 1999 and manufactured in the United Kingdom by Ericsson Mobile Communications.The Globalstar uses a foldable antenna that is the same length as the body of the telephone. The R290 comes in a blue and black case in a style similar to other Ericsson phones of its period. The case incorporates some Gore-Tex weatherproofing, similar to that used in the Ericsson R310s, although less extensive.
The R290 also has a built-in modem for data and fax communication at 9.6 kbit/s in GSM mode and 7.2 kbit/s in satellite mode.
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The R290 is somewhat larger than typical, pure GSM phones, measuring 162 mm (6.4 in) x 62 mm (2.4 in) x 39 mm (1.5 in) and weighing 350 g (12 oz) (with slim battery). The R290 has relatively brief battery life compared with typical, pure GSM phones of its generation.Because it uses a non-standard battery voltage, its charging connector is not one of the types commonly seen on other Ericsson handsets. The device was capable of detecting over-voltage from inappropriate charging equipment, and warning the user to disconnect the charger.
The R290 spanned the corporate change from Ericsson to Sony Ericsson (when many of Ericsson’s other phones were redesigned), being the only combined GSM and satellite phone in their range; it was not rebranded, however.
📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗
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Ericsson T28s
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
⭐ WOW Factor: The lightest handset on the market in 1999
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.8/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~2.5M
📰 Why this phone matters: The T28 was the lightest and slimmest mobile phone at the time, with a weight of only 83 grams.Unlike many mobile phones of the time (1999-2001) it had a fixed, stubby external antenna. It was probably best known as the first phone that used lithium polymer batteries. At one point, it was the best selling mobile phone in America.
In terms of market positioning, Ericsson designated this as a premium phone, as such it was priced substantially higher (often more than triple) the price of the T10 and T18 devices – their nearest cosmetic and functional competitors. It has a tiny LCD screen and an spring-loaded latch mechanism to release the ‘flip.’
Models
Four different versions of the T28 were sold. T28z was compatible with GSM1900 for use in North America. T28s was compatible with GSM900/1800 for use in the rest of the world – this is by far the most common version. T28 World was compatible with GSM900/1900 for use worldwide on GSM900 and North America on GSM1900 (this was the second World phone Ericsson introduced, the first being the I888 which had the distinction of being the first commercially available GSM900/1900 phone). A special version, the T28sc was released in China with support for reading and entering Chinese characters.The device came in three colours-very dark blue, lighter blue and sand. The sand version being the least common.
The device was listed as compatible with two batteries. A normal slim-line and an ultra-slim lower capacity battery. However the device was also battery-compatible with the later R320 and R520 series.
📝 Reviews when released: Profit Warning 🔗
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Ericsson T28s Marble Beige: The Ultra Slim Business Legend
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The lightest handset on the market in 1999
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.8/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~150k
📰 Why this phone matters: This BNIB Ericsson T28s in Marble Beige stands as one of the finest surviving examples of Ericsson’s late-1990s engineering excellence, preserved exactly as a high-tier executive customer would have received it in 1999. All accessories remain sealed, including original charger, ultra-slim battery, carrying case, headset, and Greek-market manual, confirming the set as fully untouched retail inventory. The handset itself is flawless, showing zero oxidation on the metal hinge, zero aging on the keypad, and a perfectly preserved LCD protective film.Manufactured in Sweden during production week 99W48, this unit belongs to the earliest and most sought-after manufacturing batch, a period when Ericsson’s Scandinavian plants produced their highest-precision casings and hinge systems. The Marble Beige finish, the rarest official color for the T28 range, displays uniform pigment with no signs of yellowing, coating shift, or micro-wear. This particular finish was produced in extremely limited quantities, intended for boutique retail channels and premium corporate contracts rather than mass distribution.
As the lightest mobile phone in the world at launch, weighing only 83 grams, the T28s broke new engineering ground. It was the first commercial handset to utilize lithium polymer battery technology, a breakthrough that allowed Ericsson to achieve its groundbreaking slimness while maintaining strong standby performance. The T28 family helped set the design trajectory for the R320, R380, and later R520 series, all of which inherited its battery architecture and minimalist Scandinavian design language.
The T28s was priced dramatically higher than Ericsson’s T10 and T18 models, often exceeding triple their cost. This was deliberate: the T28s was positioned as a business instrument rather than a consumer phone. Its user base consisted of executives, financial professionals, international travelers, and early mobile adopters who valued style and compactness over mass-market features. In the United States it became one of the most successful premium handsets of its time, appearing in advertising campaigns, airport lounges, and business environments where elegance and miniaturization were the primary selling points.
The hinge mechanism, a defining feature of the T28s, was engineered with a spring-loaded stainless-steel latch designed for long-term durability. Many surviving used devices exhibit hinge fatigue or paint cracking, making BNIB examples exceptionally rare. This unit’s hinge remains factory-tight, demonstrating the precision of Swedish production during the late 1990s.
Additionally, the T28s was one of Ericsson’s earliest phones to implement a multi-market strategy with multiple radio variants: T28s for international GSM900/1800, T28z for GSM1900 North America, T28 World for GSM900/1900 dual-band, and T28sc for the Chinese character market. Among these, the T28s Marble Beige remains the most elusive due to its limited distribution and fragility of finish. Collectors widely consider Marble Beige the crown jewel of the T28 line, especially in factory-fresh condition.
With all documentation intact, sealed accessories, and a pristine handset untouched since production, this set stands as a museum-grade time capsule from the era when eur;opean engineering dominated mobile phone design. It captures the technological threshold between classic feature phones and the upcoming intelligent device revolution, making it one of the most historically meaningful Ericsson collectibles in existence.
📝 Reviews when released: Profit Warning 🔗
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Jphone J-PE02 by Pioneer: Early Touch Era Legend
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: J-PE02 is one of the earliest touch interaction phones ever sold commercially
👁 Evaluation in my collection: New – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 0 | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~60k
📰 Why this phone matters: The Pioneer J-PE02 is one of the most unusual and forward-thinking handsets ever released on the Japanese market. Built by Pioneer Corporation and sold under the J-Phone Group in November 1999, this device represents a rare moment in phone history when non-telecom consumer electronics giants dabbled in mobile innovation. The result was a handset decades ahead of its time.Unlike the compact keypad phones of its era, the J-PE02 centered around a large front display designed for touch-style navigation, making it one of the very earliest commercially sold phones to experiment with stylus and screen-based input. This concept predates mainstream touch devices by years and shows how aggressively the Japanese market was pushing the boundaries of mobile interaction.
The design reflects Pioneers background in multimedia and in-car navigation: a clean silver housing, oversized screen, minimalist buttons, and an interface tailored for J-Sky internet services, early emoji support, and primitive web portals. Internally, the phone uses Pioneers PI-A4 platform, with full Japanese radio and telecom certifications confirming the unit as a late 1999 retail model.
This unit is fully working and BNIB, an exceptionally rare combination given Japans strict device recycling laws that eliminated most PDC-era phones from circulation. Having both pristine physical condition and functional electronics makes it an extraordinary survivor of a forgotten technological branch. It also stands as one of the few Pioneer-branded phones ever made, giving it a unique place in mobile history.
With its experimental touch-driven design, oversized screen, and deep ties to the pre-camera-phone era of J-Phone, the Pioneer J-PE02 remains a landmark collectible. It captures a pivotal moment before Sharp released the worlds first camera phone, reflecting the bold innovation race that defined Japans mobile golden age.
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Mitsubishi Trium Galaxy Wind
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: ~100 $
📊 Units Sold: ~150k
📰 Why this phone matters: N/A📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Nokia 3210 – The Youth Icon
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: D (Very Common)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 5m | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: ~150 £
📊 Units Sold: ~160M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 3210 is one of the most important mobile phones ever made, a device that redefined the industry and introduced a new era of mobile culture. Released in 1999, it was the first Nokia phone designed specifically for young users, with a focus on style, entertainment, and ease of use. It introduced T9 predictive text, internal antenna design, customizable Xpress-On covers, and three built-in games that helped shape mobile entertainment.The 3210 is historically important as the first widely produced Nokia with a true internal antenna, a major step that defined the design of every Nokia released afterward. This engineering milestone allowed Nokia to eliminate the external antenna stub while maintaining strong GSM reception, setting a new standard for mobile phone design across the entire industry.
This BNIB unit represents the 3210 at its absolute best. With its lightweight form, strong reception, long battery life, and classic Nokia durability, the 3210 became a global phenomenon, selling around 160 million units worldwide. Its internal antenna was a major engineering achievement, eliminating the need for external protruding parts and contributing to its clean, modern look.
Customizable covers made the 3210 a fashion statement. The included green Xpress-On cover is a less common variant that adds even more collector value to this unit. Because the 3210 was heavily used by millions of people for years, finding a new-in-box example is extremely rare, and such units are now considered valuable pieces of mobile history.
The Nokia 3210 remains a cultural icon and a milestone in Nokia’s development. This BNIB example is a perfect representation of one of the most influential handsets ever produced and a standout addition to any serious mobile phone collection.
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Nokia 7110
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first GSM phone to implement the T9 Predictive text input method for composing SMS messages
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~1M
📰 Why this phone matters: The 7110 was Nokia’s second handset with a sliding cover that could be used to answer and terminate voice calls. As with the 8110 before, with the cover deployed, the microphone was brought closer to the user’s mouth, improving the clarity of the voice reception. New to the 7110 was a spring-powered release mechanism, which would release the cover when a small metal catch on the rear of the handset was depressed. The cover could also be opened manually .
Connectivity is provided via a standard IrDA transceiver on the top edge of the handset. A serial cable can also be attached to the handset’s expansion terminal, to allow synchronization of the phone’s contents, and to allow the phone to function as a Modem. Data capabilities are limited to circuit switched data; GPRS was not available on this handset. The WAP mini-browser established a connection to the internet using CSD.
The navi-roller was used in place of the familiar up and down buttons, allowing the user to rapidly scroll through lists of options; depressing the roller selected the currently highlighted option.
The 7110 was the first cellular phone to implement the T9 Predictive text input method for composing SMS messages, but the 3210 was the first phone to combine both T9 and internal antenna.
Contrary to popular myth, though the Nokia 7110 does feature a spring-loaded cover concealing the keypad; this is not the model featured in the first Matrix movie, which is the Nokia 8110 (made three years prior), which was adapted with a spring mechanism to feature in the 1999 film.📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Nokia 8210
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
⭐ WOW Factor: The smallest and lightest Nokia phone at that time
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: 200 £
📊 Units Sold: ~10M
📰 Why this phone matters: At the time, it was the smallest, lightest Nokia mobile phone on the market,thus its selling point was based on its design and customization, with removable Xpress-on covers📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Nokia 8850
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~1.5M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 8850 is a mobile phone handset manufactured by Nokia. It was a light alloy-bodied enhanced version of Nokia 8210 model with slider protection of the keypad and white lighting of the keypad and screen. The 8850 is considered to be an un-repairable phone, thus resulting in very few active handsets in the market.It was introduced as a successor of an earlier model, the chrome phone Nokia 8810.
It was succeeded by the Nokia 8910, which was released in 2002.📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔