First cell phone's birth tied to Motorola DynaTAC 8000X
Chicago AP profile recounts the 1984 launch of the two pound brick DynaTAC 8000X costing 3995 with 30 minutes talk time. Rudy Krolopp recalls leading design under Martin Cooper and the six week sprint to a portable phone amid FCC wireless funding pressure.
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Ultimate Electronics to auction all 62 stores in liquidation bid
Bankruptcy case shows Ultimate Electronics plans to auction liquidation rights for 62 stores to maximize proceeds for creditors. Gregg Galardi notes reorganization efforts continue, but no financing exists to keep the chain afloat. Great American Group bids first on the initial 30-store group with inventory at 71.9 cents on the dollar.
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