EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 1H 23M
Tech Xtra 19: Retro Phone Graveyard: From Nokia 5110 to BlackBerry & The Matrix Phone
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Tech Xtra 19: Retro Phone Graveyard: From Nokia 5110 to BlackBerry & The Matrix Phone In the first episode of 2026, Roger Moore and Marx open up the "Phone Graveyard" to take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of mobile technology. Before the iPhone dominated the world, Nokia was king, snake was the only game that mattered, and texting was an art form. Join the guys as they dig through a box of retro treasures found in Roger's shed, exploring the evolution from the "brick" phones of the 90s to the business-class BlackBerrys that changed how we communicate. In This Episode: * The Phone Graveyard: Roger unearths a box of battery-acid-covered history, including his life before the iPhone 5. * The Nokia Era: A look back at the legendary Nokia 5110 with its customizable "Xpress-on" covers and the indestructible build quality. * The Matrix Debate: Was it the 8110 "Banana Phone" or the 7110 with the spring-loaded slide? The guys break down which phone was actually used in the movie versus which one had the cool action. * Gaming on the Go: How Snake revolutionized mobile gaming and the stress of high scores. * The Business Phones: The shift to the "Boss Man" phones like the Nokia 6310i and the introduction of the E-Series. * The Death of BlackBerry: Roger and Marx discuss their love for the BlackBerry Bold and how the arrival of WhatsApp eventually killed the platform. * Why Nokia Fell: A candid discussion on how Nokia lost the war to Android and Apple by failing to adapt their operating systems. Featured Tech: * Sony Ericsson K50i & A6010 * Nokia 5110 & 3410 * Nokia 8110 (The Banana Phone) * Nokia 7110 (The WAP Phone) * Nokia N91 * HTC Wildfire S (Android) * BlackBerry Bold 9700 * & More Hosts: * Roger Moore * Marx #TechXtra #RetroTech #Nokia #LifeBeforeiPhone #BlackBerry #TheMatrixPhone #MobileHistory #SnakeGame #TechNostalgia #RogerMoore #AffinityXtra #2000sTech https://youtu.be/2OXOHIirrPw
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Tech Xtra 19: Retro Phone Graveyard: From Nokia 5110 to BlackBerry & The Matrix Phone In the first episode of 2026, Roger Moore and Marx open up the "Phone Graveyard" to take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of mobile technology. Before the iPhone dominated the world, Nokia was king, snake was the only game that mattered, and texting was an art form. Join the guys as they dig through a box of retro treasures found in Roger's shed, exploring the evolution from the "brick" phones of the 90s to the business-class BlackBerrys that changed how we communicate. In This Episode: * The Phone Graveyard: Roger unearths a box of battery-acid-covered history, including his life before the iPhone 5. * The Nokia Era: A look back at the legendary Nokia 5110 with its customizable "Xpress-on" covers and the indestructible build quality. * The Matrix Debate: Was it the 8110 "Banana Phone" or the 7110 with the spring-loaded slide? The guys break down which phone was actually used in the movie versus which one had the cool action. * Gaming on the Go: How Snake revolutionized mobile gaming and the stress of high scores. * The Business Phones: The shift to the "Boss Man" phones like the Nokia 6310i and the introduction of the E-Series. * The Death of BlackBerry: Roger and Marx discuss their love for the BlackBerry Bold and how the arrival of WhatsApp eventually killed the platform. * Why Nokia Fell: A candid discussion on how Nokia lost the war to Android and Apple by failing to adapt their operating systems. Featured Tech: * Sony Ericsson K50i & A6010 * Nokia 5110 & 3410 * Nokia 8110 (The Banana Phone) * Nokia 7110 (The WAP Phone) * Nokia N91 * HTC Wildfire S (Android) * BlackBerry Bold 9700 * & More Hosts: * Roger Moore * Marx #TechXtra #RetroTech #Nokia #LifeBeforeiPhone #BlackBerry #TheMatrixPhone #MobileHistory #SnakeGame #TechNostalgia #RogerMoore #AffinityXtra #2000sTech https://youtu.be/2OXOHIirrPw
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Tech Xtra 19: Retro Phone Graveyard: From Nokia 5110 to BlackBerry & The Matrix Phone
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