Motorola StarTAC 130

  • Released 1998
    95g, 19mm thickness
    Feature phone
    No card slot
  • N/A 328,262 hits
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    4x15 chars
  • NO
    No video recorder
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  • 500mAh
    NiMH

Motorola StarTAC 130 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 1998
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 94 x 55 x 19 mm (3.70 x 2.17 x 0.75 in)
Weight 95 g (3.35 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type Monochrome graphic
Size
Resolution 4 x 15 chars
 Fixed icons
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 100
Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Monophonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio No
USB
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS
Browser
Clock Yes
Alarm No
Games No
Languages 16
Java No
 Voice note ( 3 min )
Organizer
Battery   Removable NiMH 500 mAh battery
Stand-by 50 h
Talk time 140 min
Misc Colors

Motorola StarTAC 130 - User Reviews

  • Is the StarTac 130 the same as the StarTac 338c? Both GSM and will work in europe?

  • I am still interested if it has GSM band 850 and/or 1900

  • hi do you still interested ? i have it.

  • i love to have this phone. can anyone help me to get this? I am dead interested to get. Plse.......... Please..

  • Dear SeanBond, could you please help me to get this phone "StarTAC 130". i love this phone from the beginning. Please let me know how could i get?

  • Still have my original with all the chargers and even the add on Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks device that clipped to the phone and could dial from your contact list... Even Extra Small batteries and the big extended battery ... Very cool phone and you are right... Just a simple phone! ;-)

  • i like

  • I bought one a few years ago to satisfy a life long attraction. It was epic, in like-new condition and came with some accessories. I LOVED THAT THING! Then it broke my heart. It started switching off in my pocket, more and more often. No phone repair shop wants to take it upon themselves and try to fix it, as it's ancient technology. I still have it, still hold it sometimes. As was said before, the best phone of it's time, if not ever. Just a phone, nothing more, nothing less.

  • The best Phone of all, why? Because it just a phone, nothing more, nothing less!

  • Nope, I had this phone in 1999 here in Morocco ;)

  • Did the phone has an Arabic language in it

  • hey i remember this phone my father bought it in 1999 and it was great lol

  • I'm done with new generation smart phones... i really wanna buy this startac130. please anyone knows where i can buy this phone? HELP!!!!!

  • best phone for its time

  • MEOw

  • it does not suck

  • i do not think that this is a crap phone

  • many on ebay

  • I want to buy Motorola startac 130 as soon as possible somebody help me ! Ajit imphal

  • i would also like to purhase this. please tell me where email- [email protected]

  • Go to www.lekkr.fr

  • Helo dear, i want to purchase this fone, what a price and where i get it.

  • dear Iqbal, can i get this model. coz i like antique items for my own collection. plz help me for getting this model. [email protected]

  • It is My First Cell Phone and i am still use it, Strong like a Rhino. after 15 years everything's working well. i love this phone simply and elegant, i hope Motorola produce again The Startac series

  • Ahh,the memories. This was my first phone. I still remember the feeling of freedom and excitement. I'll always hold a special place.

  • looking for the same kindly share condition of this mobile and price

  • I still have one and still use it.

  • i still have this Phone :) box and everything. stylish and elegant, back in the late 90's of course. i loved the icons, first time i ever seen them on a cell phone:) but i think i'll stick with my S3! Monochrome graphic... LOL

  • Simple i adore this phone,it was the coolest thing in late 90's, hope some day Motorola sell a special edition or newest version but conserving old fashion.

  • Dear Diane check on www.ebay.com check on www.lekki.fr for refurbished startac Jaguar you can find it between 130 to 700 $ Good Luck :)

  • Can someone give me assisance please - my carphone was stolen at a car cleaning shop. It was the original car phone issued with a Jaquar S type 2001 model -- can you advise how and where to get a replacement phone and an idea of the cost?. thank you [email protected]

  • I will never forget the first time that i look this phone.

  • you can find some brand new startac on www.lekki.fr. I bought mine 2 months ago, and it works perfectly well!

  • Hi, since hard-and software are refurbished: does software still not recognise unanswered calls? Thx for answer!

  • I'd like to buy it. Pls tel me about it's condition and accesories.

  • i want to buy it

  • yes i have one. It is brand new, with its original protective plastics. Original box, with the complete set of accessories

  • Hi to everyone, I have one Startac M6088, dual band, and I want to replace the case from another startac 130, does anybody know is it possible? thanks

  • Ordered from Lekki and received within 7 days, phone looks good, call quality good. Cool phone, high tech from the 90's :-)

  • Got my lekki original yesterday .am so exciated to get it . It was my dream mobile phone those days

  • is anyone knows where to find startac rainbow?

  • bought my lekki green and get it today, everything is ok! cool phone

  • Hi guys, i use my lekki for 3 months (it s a orignal) and it work good. The autonomy is not so great (about 2 or 3 days) but i was so happy to find this phone in brand new candition!

  • My StarTAC from Lekki has a new problem. Today the display became too faded.

  • i received my lekki yellow startac yesterday :) works perfectly well!

  • Sorry, this is a double post, I couldn't see my previous message. Thank you very much for your responses!

  • So is there a problem with the phone? Poor signal?

  • I don't know, I rarely talk on the phone.

  • Does that mean there is a problem with the phone?

  • Sometimes I have unreceived calls with this phone. Later I receive a SMS with the number that failed to reach me.

  • 3 days, that's impressive! How do you feel now using it? Cheers!

  • Okay, I received it. Nice phone :)

  • nolty-> No problem! the phone works perfectly well. the battery is brand new and got 3 days of autonomy

  • Jack, how is it working? Any problems with the battery?

  • Today I received it. It has a defect - the "0" key is not working. I will RMA it.

  • me i just get a startac original from lekki, and it's amazing, it is perfectly new!

  • Ooookay, according to the tracking nunber, it has arrived to Sofia today! I am sooo excited! In 3 day it will be in my city! I am waiting for it with impatience :)

  • It still hasn't come to Bulgaria yet. The French Postal services "La Poste" are really slow. According to the tracking number info, it is somewhere betweem France and Bulgaria, loool. I am waiting for it with great eagerness.

  • fashion_m, when you get your StarTac from Lekki let me know how it is, I was thinking about getting one but am worried it wont work where I live in Portland, Oregon, USA because it uses 900 mhz frequency. My email is [email protected]

  • The phone in ima-shop.com is Startac 70. It uses old-fashioned big SIM card, and I'm not sure that it's compatible with modern small SIM cards.

  • You can buy brand new StarTAC from ima-shop.com

  • Did someone buy it from Lekki? Any opinions? I ordered it today.

  • i found some new refurbished phone on lekki.fr

  • How is the condition of the battery;Where are you;

  • i have one how much will u give me for it it's int -car charger, reg charger, case, manuals

  • I also have a startac 130 for ten years. But now i want to find an original slim battery.

  • hi there.. am lookign to buy startac since long,, can u tell me where can i buy it,, please ?

  • i just bought a brand new motorola startac from ebay and i am using it along with HTC legend. i like using the startac more

  • Amazing that you have no difficulty contacting these people nobody else appears to have your luck maybe you might pass on the format Regards, Liam O' Reilly Ireland

  • Do you have a land line number not replying to e mails I am looking for Star Tac for 1999 Daimler Super V 8 Liam O' Reilly Ireland

  • I have tried to contact same company no response I would not pay without making sure correct product something wrong when not responding

  • I also have one on the 1998 Jaguar XK8 car I have just bought but I do not have any instructions. Do you know whereI can downlod one or get a copy? Thanks Peter

  • i am looking for one startac 130 for a jaguar s type 2001 :i have 3 but they do not work with the car ,,,,, thank you james (france)

  • I have a Daimler Supercharged V 8 - 1999 looking for a Motorola Star Tac 130 can you help Regards

  • Hi, i recommand you to don't buy anything on their website! I bought some accessories one month ago, and i am still wiating to get it !

  • Hi, The RetroBrick is still operating their business? I have sent inquiries several times to them but no response. I am very interested in purchasing some products they are posting but I'm wonderig whether they are operationg or not. Is it safe to pay them before I got the products? Thanks.

  • Hi Klaus Late but anyway!Your StarTAC 130 still available? If so please let me know. My own (for the Jaguar) went missing and I like to have one in my car. Kind regards Ernst Lederer Somerset West / South Africa

  • I am happy and proud to be an owner of a great Motorola StarTAC. I changed the battery (now it can last much longer than the original one) - and it's just nice :) Anyway, it's more a stylish thing than an useful one, our days. Besides - I have an HTC Touch HD in some other pocket :))

  • I have forgotten how to delete my 'phone numbers from my startac. can anybody help me with this function?

  • Contact RetroBrick. I purchased a few phones with external extendible antenna from them. Can't quit the obsession with such phones :)

  • I got a Motorola Startac with Jaguar software. I used it in my SType fom 2000. If you are interested please contact me: [email protected]

  • had one myself , drove me nuts , and to top it all we had network problems at that time .

  • i am looking for a motorola phone that was fitted to a 1999 to 2003 jaguar xj8. the 1 i need is the short one. can enybody help?

  • These Jaguar phones are available on Ebay

  • Why dont you check out ebay.com I have found some of the bs retro mobiles on ebay. al u need is a pay pal account and a credit card. you can get what you want, even a brand new startac 130 for a steal... hope u find one soon...cheers - [email protected]

  • I am looking for one of these phones for my Jaguar XKR Silverstone to be operable in my car can anyone help here can one also use a StarTac 70 type phone in my Jaguar care too with no issues???

  • StarTAC ST7868W will work on GSM(Sim Card ) Network

  • came across this site lokn for a startac. ok im from the bahamas i just wanna kno if any type of startac works with a prepaid gsm sim card? i really want one that i can use. i loved the startac wen i was an owner of 1. please answer

  • I still own one, and it�s kept very safely....What a phone.....This phone not only created a new niche market of clamshels, but it showed the world that motorola was indeed number in the world....If only they had invested more on software.....a shame.... Still best phone ever by the american manufacter....even the RAZR, wasn�t able to beat this one....

  • can i get any information about this phone fitted to a 1999 jaguar fitted to a 1999 s/type jaguar

  • I bought a phone form retrobrick over a year ago and it has been fine. I had a slight problem with the first one they sent and they replaced it immediately.

  • Isnt it abolished yet

  • i love it can i buy one!!!!!!

  • So funny the other day, right, I was really bored, so I watched an old video tape of some shows, taped back in 1997-1998, and there was an ad showing this phone, and it said it was the thinnest phone in the world, I laughed so hard :P

  • I have big problem with batery and screen of this phone. I love very much this model becsause look, but quality is diferent question

  • The Best Phone ever made by MOTOROLA!

  • How to get the Manual for this phone: 1. Go to 2. DO NOT SELECT YOUR "REAL" COUNTRY! You should pick "United Kingdom", otherwise you will not get a full list of phone choices. Now click the orange button next to the country selection box. This takes you to next page. 3. Click the "support" button on the top right hand corner of the page. 4. Now look on the left hand side of the new page ... there should be an orange colored menu... one of the options there is "manuals"... click on this!!! 5. Now, "select category" = "all phones" 6. Select Model = "StarTac 130" 7. Select Language = "English" - only one they have! 8. Click the big orange OK button. 9. You now have bad pdf of manual!!! Enjoy.

  • Again, I love this phone. It was the only one that survived many a cold winter at Cornell, and being dropped at least 400 times in the 4 years that I had it. Please someone start a petition to Motorola and have them just add the GPS to the phone so that all of the faithful can resume worship of this magnificent phone!

  • Anybody know if this phone can still be bought

  • i really wanna about this cell phone i checked up 2 kind of cellphone for this startac 130 and startac 328 but i don know which is better and which is newer product. and i wonder startac 328 is avilable to use SMS hmmm just let me know and if you can just send some information to my e-mail thanks!!!

  • It is a crime that Motorola can't or won't make a phone this nice anymore. It is the best phone I have ever owned, excellent sound quality, easy to read display even in sunlight. I am on my 3rd & last one & I am dreading the day this one dies & I have to replace it.

  • It is a crime that Motorola can't or won't make a phone this nice anymore. It is the best phone I have ever owned, excellent sound quality, easy to read display even in sunlight. I am on my 3rd & last one & I am dreading the day this one dies & I have to replace it.

  • Actually, MY understanding of the Patriot Act is that companies were required, as of about 2004, to ensure that 95% of all cell'phones have positioning electronics in'em. NOT 100%. I'm not sure that the P/A specifies that 'phone companies CANNOT activate such a legacy 'phone, given that they have the required 95%. I think that it's the usual marketing hype - buy a new 'phone, buy a new play. I am in fact looking for a late-model Motorola GSM Startac - I'm overseas - BUT I'M NOT SURE THAT current SIMMS are compatable with it. Anyone know? Thanks. MWH

  • Today 2/25/06 Verizon advised that by law they cannot program my back-up Startac 130 due to the lack of GPS per the phone. My 130 is DOA. I have other "new" phones for the business but nothing I have ever used compares with the Star. I dislike all the bells and whistles on the new phones. I have appreciated a phone that has worked well for almost 8 years.......Thank you Motorola but PLEASE bring the original Star 130 back into production and back to the USA for us to enjoy.

  • If anyone want to buy a STARTAC 130 , have a look this site www.retrofone.com , I bought one already from there...working good....

  • if this phone is bought, no one will activate it since it is against federal law to do so. this phone must have GPS tracking installed or it will never be activated by any business in the US.

  • I would like to buy a working startac 130 that was produced for the 1998 jaguar, model xj8, this phone has the jaguar logo on it and was programmed by jaguar to work hands free from controls located on the steering wheel. Thankx in advance, Barry Mederrick Brussels, Belgium

  • for a user manual, you can download one at: You must have Adobe Reader to open the file though. AWESOME PHONE!!!

  • verizon activated mine ... I origionally bought it there 4 years ago ... no probs

  • Verizon office said they would NOT activate StarTAC phones, due to federal law, because they do not have GPS (global position) necessary for 911 calls. If you know a work around, please reply.

  • I just bought a startac for Alltel used. The startac was the best working phone I ever owned. I didn't know you could buy preowned like that from a website!? I still have all the accessories, including the hands free speakerphone/radio transmitter/charger. Oh well, the startac rides again. I hope they bring it back to the states like they did in Korea, minus the ridiculous price...

  • Does anyone know how to get a Motorola Startac 130 to work in a factory fitted Jaguar (2001)Kit. I believe some programming is required that is not in the manual.

  • Any chance to buy a brand new one? Or a second hand in a good condition..anybody selling it??PLs msg me..thanks in advance

  • The NEW StarTAC may be reality! In the mid-90s, Motorola released the StarTac, a cell phone with a revolutionary clamshell design taking the world by surprise. Years later, it became a staple in Motorola's product portfolio as North Americans everywhere became flip phone fanatics. But as times progressed, Motorola's clamshell market share slowly dwindled as it released less popular T720, and V-series phones; unable to sustain the dominance held by the StarTac. Recently, Motorola attempted to appeal to lost fans by releasing a StarTac inspired device in the Korean market. But it took a decade to re-introduce the North American market to an upgraded design. Measuring 46 x 87 x 20 mm and weighting just 87 grams, the new StarTac 2004, dubbed the V.I.P. 10th Anniversary Edition, will be an upgraded version of the original for the new millennium. Planned to run on the Verizon's new 3G cdma2000 1xEV-DO high-speed network, the StarTac 2004 will be able to stream and store multimedia at broadband speeds stored on its 4 MB of internal memory. Optimal talk and standby times are 190 minutes and 185 hours respectively. For multimedia, the StarTac 2004 supports 64 chord polyphonic ringtones. And with at 128 x 160 px resolution, the 262K color TFT screen displays up to 9 lines of text. Five interchangeable covers are available for customization including red, gold, black, white, and blue. Retailing at $1,600-$2,000 USD, the Special Anniversary Edition carries a hefty price tag. Currently, it's unknown if Motorola plans to make a reoccurring production model for the masses.

  • The StarTAC is the best phone and most likely the most engineered phone in history! Fantastic accessories and tough as an ox, the StarTAC is indeed a REAL PHONE. No silly games, no crappy silver finish paint that rubs off over a few months.... a phone that will last years and years if treated right. Long live the StarTAC - and hope Motorola brings it back with say all the new technology, 3G, and screen under the ear piece.... rock on StarTAC!

  • I have a star tac cell phone. I like it but! I don't have a manual. And because it is outdated,the carrier can't help me with the features. I just want to know how to lower volumn on the listening ear tone. It's just too loud. If you can help me e-mail me the support. Thanks

  • i need a manual on how to use my motorola startac phone ..i don't know how to set the vibrator or how to access all the features or how to use them can some one help

  • please give me it's prise. i want to buy this phone.

  • I'n searching for an NEW(easthetic, no signs of use) Startac 130 phone. Who knows how to get it? It doesnt need to work technical, just the outside house is important. If you cal help me, plaese contact me! Thankt You.

  • I wanna buy startac 130 or 70.

  • Can You Help me to get New LCD & battery 4 this Phone.

  • i want a ringtone on my phone ! can you help me ??? i have a motorola startac 130

  • is there a replacement for startac 130 i can use in my jaguar factory fitted system on s type 3litre se year 2001

  • I from malaysia. I have phone Motorola StarTac 2004 from korea. The problem is i already con. to GSM from CDMA but i still cannot use because dailing 013,019,017 and other is not my phone (software). Can somebody help me please. thanks.

  • HELP I bought a 2000 Mercedes and they want to charge me a arm amd a leg for a startach phone to go into the already exiting phoneport Where can I purchase the phone and 86 mercedes.

  • I am looking for an instruction manual for a motorola startac 130.

  • I have a StarTac Phone, that was given to me. What I need to know is, what does it mean when you have a Circle with an A in it, and Why does the Phone keep switch back, and forth to Roam??? Please let me know....Thank You!!!! JOHN

  • I want to buy a STAR TAC 130 in good condition (as good as possible)! Please can you help me? Thank you in advance Antonio

  • ı want to buy motorola startac 130 please give some information

  • im from malaysia,i have a startac 85 but it have some damage onit, i want to repair it,but dont know where to send it any ideas where i can repair my startac 85

  • My sister sent me motorola starTac 130 from u.s.a and I haven't got the user manual with the phone could you please send it to my e-mail or my postal adress is; Wossenu areda POBox 8063 Ethiopia Addis Ababa

  • We are looking for Motorola StarTac manual. Please assit. BR, Eviatar Cohen CTS World Wide Phone: +972-54-4911553 Fax: +972-9-7602169 email: [email protected]

  • I just got a motorola Startac and i dont have the manual for itand i cant find it on motorola.com. is there anywhere else to find it?

  • sr#FCD94DF1 800CDMA SOFTWARE 6259 ROAM LIST 803. Can I get a manual? Phone came in a Merc.Benz S430. It works great (hands free, etc) But I need to up-load numbers fm. phone to command center in the Nav system of the car. Any help will be appreciated. thanks Amos

  • sr#fcd94df1 800cdma software 6259 roam list 803

  • The Motorola startach by far none the best cellphone ever made to date. I use mine and recomend them with out reservation. I know they are not made anymore, but they are the best over all. If you can show me a better one, I may...I may consider? Thanks. Rich

  • If all you need is a damn good 'phone without all the 'Bells & Whistles' this is it. Ignore what the poor deluded Fashion Victims have to say about this and buy one, you will not regret it. I bought one because the SAR level is one of the lowest around and now I'm hooked. It easily outperforms all my newer 'phones in signal strength/clarity due to extendable antenna. Loads available on eBay (USA handsets don't work in UK!) along with loads of accessories. Li-ion batteries best, I use 1100Mha Main and 650Mha auxilliary and it lasts for ages between charges. Carry a spare auxilliary in your pocket and it'll never run out in every day use. Overall rating 10/10

  • I need this phone in good condition, if anyone got it please email me at [email protected] THANKS!

  • Good design but the size is just too big for the palm of the hand, futher more there is no composing of one's own melodies. But the price is OK.

  • Ladys and Gemtlemen we wont a motorola startac 130. Can you help me? Thanks Best Regards

  • I think i really like dis phone 'coz of it's design but i would like to know more could i get image details of it with any other links to more info & if possible the link to it's official page at Motorola.com 'coz i have tried searching there & i could not get any info on dis phone there.

  • I want to sell a startac 130 with 2 batteries car plug, home plug (with 2 slots), all the original boxes, headphone, Who wants to buy it ? Is really new !! Write me i live in Italy. Ciao

  • Languages : have Languages vietnames ?

  • Hi, if there is anyone out there, that wants to sell a startac GSM 130, then please mail me, this is a GENUINE enquiry! I sold mine about 18 months ago and I miss it!!! hope to hear from you asap....:))

  • I've inherited the starTAC 130 with a car but no instructions. any suggestions where I can get them? Many Thanks

  • this phone is decent i like it

  • I would like to know are there any rind tones available to download into my Star Tac.

  • I've got my Startac (maybe the same model like it here) with less than 30USD. Ok, just fine.

  • ı have got a startac.. I wnt to ask a question? How can I understand which model my telephone? the phone haven't alarm.. most important charestic, there are under the bataria jagurs' pothos..

  • its nice,but i use a startac328 and i can't find it here i'll like to know if its possisble to change my ringing tone. please reply.

  • How do I get my phone to vibrate, and can I change my ringtones. regards Karin

  • Motorola startac 130 is the best phone I have ever used

  • Please could you send to my mail the manual for motorola startac 130? I have the phone but do not have the manual. I am finding difficult to use. thank you faustie

  • I think it's the best phone that ever made.

  • i am a foreign student in india and i the state of chandigarh and would like to purshase a motorola startac at the lowest prices.what should i do?

  • Good design but the size is just too big for the palm of the hand, futher more there is no composing of one's own melodies. But the price is OK.

  • Good design but the size is just too big for the palm of the hand, futher more there is no composing of one's own melodies. But the price is OK.

  • hola ,que tal. solamente queria dirigirme ha vosotros para decir claramente que este movil: ES UNA MIERDA. jamas pense que comprar algo que yo creia magnifico , y ( carisimo en su dia ) pudiera resultar tan desastroso . no podia llamar.........se cortaba, no podia recibir llamadas.....se cortaba, no podia mandar mensages........se cortaba.....ahhhh eso si me quedaba ideal en la mesita del cafe . gracias .

  • We are lookiing for Motorola T180 in a large quantity. Hear from you very soon. Tel: 1(713)587 9445 Fax:1(713)5879443 American Distribution Company Houston Tx USA

  • How can I know when somebody phoned me and I coud'nt take the phone who it was?

  • I have some questions?I would like to buy TarTac 130 mobile phone but i dont know where , how much it cost?Please sen me message and answer me on those questions thanks bye Mathew

  • ba fratilor din cate am vazut cred ca ii meserias, avand in vedere ca a aparut in 98. sper sa nu se duca dracului clapeta. ar fi fain sa aiba si ceva jocuri ca ma cam plictisesc. altfel numa bun n-am ce zice.

  • This is the best phone ever,it`s small,very compact!A real ganstar phone!

  • This is one of the best phones I've ever had. Small, light and works perfectly. Also, it does not have any of those silly ringtones.

  • This phone sucks

  • is the best and cool phone created by motorola

  • st130

  • It rules a true Gangsta Phone !

  • This phone ... alarm - Yes !?!?!? ... Voice note (3 min) Where ?

  • I think that this is a crap phone

  • Hai, I am indian. Is there any way that you can send the mobile to India continent.The mobile add in like Personal Digital Assistant can that be used to send and receive and can do WAP with that.Any reply is highly awaited

  • It was love at first sight for me. So compact and light with futuristic design (still contemporary for me after all these years). The only thing missing is an alarm to wake me up in the morning. I don't need any Timeport, Motorola should just add this feature (alarm), and they could sell many more millions.

  • I like this phone very much- certainly the best I've ever had. I've always liked the flip-top design too- the phone is ever so small and very light effects like the side sim-card tray amongst other things ad to its great design and look, the phone itself and features a pretty cool too- 10/10

  • How do I get to the alarm function ?

  • Hello, I've got a problem with my StarTac 130 because actually it is locked!!! Could you please help me ?