There is little doubt that Motorola’s Razr cell phone is the ultimate fashion accessory. A member of what is termed by those in the know as the camera clamshell phones, the Razr is only half an inch thick, making it one of the most totable phones around. No wonder it was included in the exclusive gift bags given to the crème de la crème of celebrity icons at the 77th Academy Awards.

But fashion is a notoriously fickle thing, given to the most capricious of whims, and the cell phones currently deemed by those in high places to be in vogue are no exception to this steadfast rule. Upon its first release, the Razr cell phone was marketed, and priced, as an exclusive item, but as with most other high fashion pieces, its fascination has diminished over time. There is little doubt that the slender silhouette of the Razr makes it extremely easy to carry around, but as time has told so many times before, practicality has no place in determining what is deemed to be of the moment.

And yet, it is not high fashion that keeps the world turning, at least not entirely. In a world where money is the root of pretty much everything, a Razr cell phone that has fallen in price to reach the budgetary limits of the vast majority of cell phone users is going to be a popular thing. The rest of the world might lag behind high fashion, but to the humble masses, the Motorola Razr cell phone is still cool.

Available in a range of colors, and with that slender signature look, there’s little enough that makes it un-cool. Black, silver, blue and pink tones make this a phone that will stand out. And for those with social consciences, the Razr is a phone that cares – a portion of the proceeds from the pink variety will find their way toward the important pockets of breast cancer charities.

So while the Razr was not the cell phone of choice at this year’s Oscar celebrations, this slender cell phone remains an object of lust for many. And rightly so – with its sleek lines and cool wide screen, the Razr is likely to be a popular choice in the cell phone market for several seasons to come.