The Mobile Time Capsule
Nostalgia. Evolution. Technology.
Discover the history of the mobile world. From the polyphonic ringtones of 2005 to the flagship killers of today, we document the gadgets that changed how we connect.
Iconic Devices
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Sarah M.
The Indestructible
Elara V.
The Flip King
Jamie L.
The MEMORY Standard
Coco D.
The Revolution
From the Blog
Shaboxes Manifesto: Why We Preserve Digital History
“The click of a T9 keypad in a dark bedroom at 1:13 a.m., backlight glowing, thumb hovering over ‘Send’ like
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T9 Texting: The Lost Art of Typing Without Looking
“The soft click-click-click of a T9 keypad on a dimly lit Nokia screen, your thumb flying over ‘2’ three times
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Android vs. iOS: The 15-Year War for Dominance
“The soft buzz of a plastic slider phone on a wooden desk, that tiny green Android robot peeking from a
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Kids and Smartphones: When is the Right Age?
“The tinny polyphonic ringtone of my first flip phone still rings in my head, like a toy trying really hard
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E-Waste: What Happens to Our Old Gadgets?
“The soft buzz of a CRT monitor powering off, the faint static on your fingertips, and that chunky beige tower
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Best Note-Taking Apps for Stylus Users (S Pen & Apple Pencil)
“The faint scratch of a plastic stylus across a resistive screen, that slow blue text trailing behind as your handwriting
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I’m Simon Box
I am the lead archivist and tech enthusiast behind Shaboxes. I started this space to document the rapid evolution of the mobile world, from the click of a physical keyboard to the smooth glass of modern flagships.
My goal is simple: to preserve the digital history that defined a generation while helping you navigate the confusing world of modern tech. Whether you are here for a trip down memory lane or a review of the latest gadget, welcome to the box.
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