Description
Motorola W490 Purple (same as W510), Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished Motorola W490 Purple (same AS W510), GSM unlocked, reconditioned to close-to-new working order under the -RB SKU code. Purple is the finish collectors associate with the W-series flips, and collector shops, prop houses, and exporters serving live-GSM markets take this listing for a working thin flip in a color other than black.
The Motorola W490, sold in the US as the W510, is a 2007 thin flip modeled on the KRZR: a 17 mm body, a 262k-color internal display, a 1.3 MP camera with 8x digital zoom, a music player, Bluetooth, EDGE data, instant messaging clients for AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ, picture and text messaging, voice notes, and predictive text. It is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G and no Wi-Fi.
TG Wireless supplies the W490 in purple to collector shops and enthusiasts who want the KRZR-style flips in their color range, to prop houses that need a late-2000s T-Mobile flip, and to exporters serving markets where 2G GSM service is still live.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola W490, same as W510 (2007) |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Clamshell, 17 mm thin, KRZR-inspired |
| Display | 262k-color internal display |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with 8x digital zoom |
| Cellular | GSM with EDGE data; no 3G |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Messaging | SMS, picture messaging, AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ instant messenger |
| Features | Music player, calendar, calculator, voice notes, predictive text |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The W490 is a 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G or LTE. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so this phone gets no service on a US carrier today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM service is still live, collectors and enthusiasts of the KRZR-style flips, film and TV props, and display stock.
Resale fit
- Collector shops and enthusiasts who want the W490/W510 flip in purple.
- Film and TV prop houses that need period-correct 2007 flip phones.
- Export to markets where 2G GSM service is still live.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
