Thursday, March 26, 2009

Pre-iPhone: BellSouth/IBM Simon Personal Communicator (1993)


A cell phone with added PDA functions isn't news today. But in 1993, it was a novel idea. The Simon Personal Communicator, jointly marketed by IBM and BellSouth, was the first mobile phone to add PDA features. It was a phone, pager, calculator, address book, fax machine, and e-mail device in one package, albeit a 20-ounce package that cost $900.

4 comments:

  1. I have one of these for sale with original packaging, batteries and accessories if any collectors are looking for one. joe@compoundgraphics.com

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  2. If you still have one of these, devices cardiacfan, I'm interested. robertdwells at gmail

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  3. I have one fror sale as well, with charger, 2 batts and case.

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  4. Jan, I'm not able to access your Blogger profile. I'm wondering if you could email me about the price you are selling yours for.

    Also, does anyone have a charger/cradle they are willing to sell for the Simon?

    email me at tbarlott@gmail.com

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