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Motorola RAZR V3

The thin aluminium flip that made phones fashionable. Released in 2004, refurbished, tested on 14 points and shipped anywhere in Canada.

Reserve this Motorola RAZR V3

Brand	Motorola
Released	2004
Shape	Flip phone
Network	2G only
Highlights	13.9 mm aluminium shell, etched keypad, external screen
In the box	Phone, tested battery, charger

The story of the Motorola RAZR V3

Motorola launched the RAZR V3 in 2004 at just 13.9 mm thick, with an aluminium shell and a flat keypad etched from a single metal sheet. It sold more than 130 million units, making it the best-selling clamshell of all time, and it turned the mobile phone into a fashion accessory. Coloured editions followed in 2005, but the original silver is the one most people picture when they hear the name.

Does the Motorola RAZR V3 work in Canada?

The Motorola RAZR V3 supports 2G only. Canada has switched off its 2G networks, so it cannot connect to a carrier or make calls here. Everything else works: it powers on, charges, and runs its offline features. Why old phones stop working in Canada.

What it is good for today

• 13.9 mm aluminium shell
• Etched keypad
• External screen
• The snap-shut feel nothing modern recreates
• A gift for anyone who owned one, or a prop for film, theatre and photo shoots

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