Engaging with Communications

NEC P3

Released in 1990

Network = TACS

Weight = 440 g

Dimensions = 345mm x 59mm x 30mm

Battery Life = 80 mins talk time and 1080 mins standby

The NEC P3 became available on UK mobile phone networks in 1990, retailing for £500 under contract. NEC claimed that the P3 was the first truly personal pocket phone being small, reasonably light (compared to other phones) and with good battery life. It succeeded the NEC 9A, being smaller thanks to a reduction in the internal circuitry and battery size but offering an improved performance. The battery offered longer talk and standby times, the address book was extended to store up to 99 telephone numbers and associated names and it had a built in clock with an alarm feature. The NEC P3 is shown here within its charging cradle.