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Charge your gear like it’s 1983.

The Trozk RetroTalk is a portable 20,000mAh charger inspired by the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, the world’s first commercially available mobile phone. Trozk’s version offers charging speeds up to 140W over USB-C, and while it can’t make calls, it does include walkie-talkie functionality.

Early backers can pre-order it through Kickstarter for $89 with delivery expected in November, while full pricing will be over $120.

The Trozk RetroTalk connected to and charging several devices including a laptop, smartphone, and tablet.
The Trozk RetroTalk can output up to 170W of power through two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.
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