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Motorola Released Dec 1998 Discontinued

Motorola Startac 7897

Custom Operating system

— Screen size

— Main camera

— Processor

No Storage

— Battery

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Domenic Barber · 20 years ago

Recommended

The Motorola StarTac is a sturdy and reliable phone. I truly love it except the version that I have that was manufactuured for ATT doesn't have a clock function. Does anyone know how to access that function which is available with the same phones that are carried by a different cell service provi...

Ian_8798 · 21 years ago

I''m very proud of my StarTac. In the most remote areas, when my friends'' brand-new camera/video/game-loaded phones fail to get a signal, the StarTac is always ready at five bars. A thoughtfully designed screen and set of controls. What I like even more about it now is the curious attention it g...

Paul Langley · 21 years ago

Recommended

only thing it doesn't do is surf the net, but i use my home coputer for that anyways

Specifications

Full specs

Overview

Released Dec 1998

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Storage No

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Regions USA, Canada

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Warranty 1 Year

Accessories AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery

Software & Support

OS Custom

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Display

Type Monochrome

Technology LCD

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Secondary Display

Secondary Display Unknown

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Camera — Front

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Storage No

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Battery

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Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Removable Unknown

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Bluetooth Unknown

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USB Type -

USB OTG Unknown

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NFC Unknown

Infrared

Headset Jack 2.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS Unknown

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UWB

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Memory Expansion Unknown

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Cellular

Networks No

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VoLTE Unknown

WiFi Calling Unknown

Physical SIM No

Dual SIM Unknown

eSIM

Push to Talk Unknown

Data Tethering Unknown

Design & Build

Form Factor Flip

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Colors Black

Dimensions 9.4 × 5.1 × 2.5

Weight 102g

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Water Resistance Unknown

Fingerprint Sensor Unknown

Rugged Design

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Audio

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Noise Cancellation Unknown

Dolby Atmos

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Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type D-pad

Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric

Home Key Unknown

Sleep/Wake Key Unknown

External Volume Unknown

Safety

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Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown

TTY/TDD Unknown

Additional Information

Messaging: SMS
Graphics: –
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: –
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 99
Auto Answer: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Radio: –
Games: No
Apps: –
Included Software / Apps: –

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What people actually want to know

When was the Motorola Startac 7897 released?

The Motorola Startac 7897 was released on December 12, 1998.

Does the Motorola Startac 7897 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the Motorola Startac 7897 has a 2.5mm headphone jack.

Where can I get support for the Motorola Startac 7897?

Visit Motorola's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Where can I download the Motorola Startac 7897 manual?

You can view and download the Motorola Startac 7897 manual on our dedicated manual page.

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