Features and Functionality
The phone’s memory is quite basic, accommodating a phonebook capable of storing 100 contacts, which was sufficient for many users at the time. Call records included memory for 10 dialed, 5 received, and 5 missed calls. This storage capacity catered to the simpler needs of users, focusing primarily on voice communication.
The lack of a camera, speakerphone, or 3.5mm jack reflects its sole focus: voice calls. For notifications, users relied on vibration and monophonic ringtones, a far cry from today's multimedia alerts. The StarTAC 85 didn’t feature any wireless communications like WLAN or Bluetooth, positioning, or USB connectivity, reinforcing its use as a straightforward communication device.
Despite its simplicity, the phone did offer some customization and functionality options, including support for SMS messaging, although there was neither a built-in browser nor an alarm function. Interestingly, it supported voice notes of up to three minutes, which was a cutting-edge feature for the time.
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