Posted by clauf
Keitai Corner
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Posted by razec
Cool! i would like to see more from this
is there an SO905iCS successor in the pipeline?
Posted by goldenface
Simply Fantastic. Good luck with the thread guys, there is always plenty of interesting Keitai stuff happening .
This message was posted from a K850i
Posted by goldenface
Japanese Providers To Go Global
Soon NTTDocomo could be your next network provider.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Looking good mate! Good luck with the new thread! I'll have to keep a close eye on this one.
Posted by clauf
Unfortunately, school is driving me crazy already... so it will take a little longer to make sure everything's running properly >__<
Great article goldenface!
Alright, I do write posts, just not on blogs but on facebook instead =P Anyways here's the latest note (or what I call "scribble") about the SH8010C annoucement:
SH8010C
5 (not so hot) models holding 5 different colours of the Sharp-China's newest phone, the SH8010C, in the Four Seasons Hotel of Shanghai and the Grand Hyatt of Beijing. This phone is based on the bright and vibrant Japanese PANTONE SLIDE 825SH by the phone carrier Softbank.
The phone comes in five bright colours, namely Black, Velvet Bronze, Deep Violet, Peach Pink, as well as White [I'm making up these names]. A large [wait for it...] 2.8 inch AQUOS anti-reflective QVGA LCD panel display. Sliding opening the slider, you'll see a large keypad and your navigation pad. What's interesting about Sharp sliders is Sharp likes to put their navigation pads inside rather than outside. While it looks a lot nicer, there's no way you can operate the phone (not to my knowledge) without having to slide open the phone. No biggie considering you will be having one of the most unique phones >=P On the back is the 2.0 megapixel camera with autofocus (and what looks to be a flash).
The SH8010C does have an accelerometer built inside the phone, which turns the orientation of the display from Portrait to Landscape. Shaking the phone when in different menus activate a few nifty features. MotionControl is also included in the JAVA games. =D
Software wise, it's incredibly similar to the SH9010C (the amazing flip phone). I would expect the entertainment player to include a variety of Equalizers including Karaoke, which manages to fizzile out the voices of the singers (pretty well too). I would also expect the SH8010C to have Picsel browser, which allows you to view word documents, excel spreadsheets, powerpoint presentations, and PDF files.
The MicroSD slot (not sure if it's HDSD) allows you to further expand on the 50 mb built in memory. Stand features such as bluetooth, Video Calling (doesn't work in Canada unfortunately), Infrared Port (though many phones nowadays don't have it), etc. are also present.
The interface of Sharp phones are incredibly simple to use. It's actually pretty similar to Sony Ericsson phones (which is revolutionary for ease and simplicity [back when the iPhone wasn't out at least]). You have the two softkeys, which correspond to the ones on the screen. Below the left softkey is the Multi-Task key, which allows you to run multiple applications, like the Activity Menu on Sony Ericsson phones. The entertainment shortcut key is located below the right shortcut key which gives you access to Music, Games, Videos, Live TV (does not work in Canada), etc. The Call and End (also power) key sandwiches the back/clear key, which is something they got rid of with Sony Ericsson's new phones (STUPID DECISION!!!!)
Alright... let's get down to the price. HAHA the last Sharp phone I wrote about, everyone flipped when they saw the price XD Though Sharp did not mention anything, I would expect the phone to be between $450-$550 CDN, which is much cheaper than the other Sharp SH9010C phone (which is $700 CDN). Not unreasonably expensive: when my phone was out, it was $400... considering this one has way better features, it's not too too bad... Even though I'm a fan of flip phones, the SH9010C is really too pricey so I'm actually considering this one... =)
Too bad they didn't release an Aqua Blue... lately I have an obsession with blue phones... but white is fine for me too =D When the phone is open, it exposes a not so nice surface, similar to LG, Moto, and Nokia looks... I wonder when companies will make the insides look just as nice on the outside like Sony Ericsson sliders (no slide tracks, screws, etc.).
Enjoy more pictures:
UPDATE: MORE PICTURES
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
She's a beauty!
Posted by razec
I felt more jealous with the Japanese this time
Posted by djin
Nice thread
. M quite a fan of Japenese technology.
Posted by clauf
923SH (sharp) Softbank:
Highlights:
- 3.3" AQUOS Cycloid Rotating Screen
- 5.2 mp autofocus camera w/ LED Flash
- External OLED Screen
- Triband/WCDMA
- Touch Cruiser Touchpad (navigation centre confirm key is a touchpad to control mouse navigation throughout phone including browser)
Currently, a unlocked version is about $750 CDN/ 500 EUROS (originally a lot more expensive). Not sure if it's fully unlocked or partially. If the price just lowers a little more, I want a blue one =)
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Posted by Aware
Nice to see this going somewhere guys!
Also nice to see 923SH, with it's WVGA screen, and that tiny 790mAh battery, which powers it......
And many on here argue that WVGA screens are too much power drain - then how can this device even run, on that little power??
Oo, any info on FOMA STICK NEXT??......
Posted by ayejatt
923SH looks stunning!
keep up the good work on this section mate!
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
great thread ! I am looking forward to following this !
keitaidenwa - 携帯電話 けいたいでんわ is an interesting word.
the first two characters - keitai 携帯 can mean ' to carrying something in the hand '
The first character is used in the verb - tazusaeru 携える たずさえる to carry in one's hand,
The second character is also used in the verb - obiru 帯びる おびる (1) to wear (sword, decoration, etc.), to carry, (2) to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission), to take on, (3) to have a trace of, to be tinged with,
Interestingly, this character can also be read as obi and is a noun. 帯 おび which is the name for the sash worn around the waist with a kimono.
The third and fourth are denwa 電話 mean electricity 電 and talk ( or tale ) 話 so it is like electricity talk !
The verb hanasu 話す はなす means to speak.
Got you all bored now
back to reading the news from Japan ! 
Ofiaich
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Posted by razec
923SH (sharp) Softbank is awesome! the design really kicks ass (imo)
Posted by clauf
Latest rumors that the next SH907i from DoCoMo will be a flip phone (oh how obvious...) with a 8.1 megapixel camera. Hopefully Sharp actually uses a different camera module this time... Sharp used to have the world's best cameras in their phones with a CCD sensor... their last 903SH was the first 3.2 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom.
Posted by razec
On 2008-09-13 21:26:46, clauf wrote:
Latest rumors that the next SH907i from DoCoMo will be a flip phone (oh how obvious...) with a 8.1 megapixel camera. Hopefully Sharp actually uses a different camera module this time... Sharp used to have the world's best cameras in their phones with a CCD sensor... their last 903SH was the first 3.2 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom.
Indeed Sharp were the pioneers of CCD implementation on mobile phones, GX30 came first with CCD before SE did with S700. and Lets become realistic, v903SH was the true best 3mp camera phone. I also bet that the new sharp 5.2mpx t phone utilizes CCD sensor. anyway it's very good to hear that sharp and panasonic were about to redeem themselves outside japan. panasonic's last phone to participate in the megapixel race was their VS series @2mp.
Posted by QVGA
I have to say these look very good on paper, but very bulky and awkward in pics.
Posted by clauf
On 2008-09-14 15:52:18, QVGA wrote:
I have to say these look very good on paper, but very bulky and awkward in pics.
It's a little big... but not awkward in person. Just an update, I did get my hands on the SH906i and I will be writing a full review hopefully soon, within the month or so? I'll be posting my first impressions of the device tomorrow.
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Posted by QVGA
Do japanese Walkman phones have a DSP chip?
Posted by clauf
On 2008-09-15 12:52:13, QVGA wrote:
Do japanese Walkman phones have a DSP chip?
Good question... not sure actually =P I know the most recent Japanese Walkman phone is the SO905i (not the SO905iCS)... sorry I can't be of any help.
Posted by clauf
Some new info about the 907i series... here's my post on Facebook:
HAHA some exciting stuff. SH907i for DoCoMo insider pictures of the phone as well as the brochure! Check it out now:
This picture shows a new and revised DoCoMo user interface. Those who have played with a DoCoMo phone know how hard it is to navigate around the phone: let's home that the new 907i user interface would be easier to use. Looks like there will be widget/gadgets support in the phone now =D It seems that it's incredibly popular: LG, Samsung, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson all have some sort of widget support now.
Glimpse of the actual 907i phone itself. Looks like the Touch Cruiser will also be integrated into the navigation pad, just like the SH906i and 923SH. The new Touch Cruiser is in a rectangle shape as it can also be used as a fingerprint scanner. The only other phone company that integrates a fingerprint scanner into the phone is Fujitsu: F905i and F906i.
If someone can do some translating, this would be nice =P This is the specs sheet of the 907i phone series: F907i from Fujitsu, P907i from Panasonic, N907i from NEC, and what looks to be the SH907i (far right) though that could be SO907i as well. Looks like none of the phones will have GSM 850 support... but that's fine since we have great GSM 1900 in Vancouver. Other things to be aware of are the screen sizes... fairly large, at least greater than 3.1 inches. The N907i is the only phone that doesn't have an external display (at least according to this chart). The 907i phones seem to be pretty heavy, heavier than the iPhone >_< Oh well we are trading cool looking phone with amazing features for a heavy weight... I don't mind =P
This photo refers to the unique features found on the SH907i (or the entire 907i series).... Windows TrueType Fonts are supported in the phone (just not used)... Not sure what AXIS means (DARN IT FOR NOT TAKING JAPANESE)... I'm guessing it has an axis sensor built in to the phone... Again, more information about Touch Crusier, RSS Reader, Bluetooth, Dolby Digital 5.1, etc.
Saving the best for last, this picture shows the phone's exterior, coming in black, white, blue (I LIKE), and pink. Looks like it will be a phone that has a rotating screen, so I'm not sure if they will have touchscreen on this phone...
Some cool stuff here! =P
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Awesome! I like the blue too, and I really like the big digital clock and hidden screen design on the outside. Looks sweet.
Posted by clauf
adding on to the rumors, some say that the sharp phone will be a 8.1 af mp camera with CCD sesnor! =O =D
Posted by razec
On 2008-09-18 02:58:53, clauf wrote:
adding on to the rumors, some say that the sharp phone will be a 8.1 af mp camera with CCD sesnor! =O =D
loved this thing....
Posted by goldenface
Wow! Thats upped the stakes a bit. I knew it wouldn't be long before the 8.0MP barrier was breached in Japan but they've gone one further with CCD. Sharp should make this one a slider.
Posted by razec
how i wish it will be sold outside japan as well
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Don't we all!
Posted by clauf
They all are... you just need to find them. Try to pop into those Asian Chinese Malls *winks* At least that's the case for Canada. In the States, I would go to Chinatown, and you have to live in a place with a large chinese/taiwanese community (i.e. San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, etc.)
You can use many Japanese phones now... the 905i and 906i series can be used via hypersim. The problem with DoCoMo phones (905i and 906i series) are they have a few reception problems... they aren't made to be used outside of Japan, and you are forcefully using the phone, so a lot of the time the phone goes "out" with no calls coming in or out of the phone. Really easy to fix though, just pull out your SIM card and hypersim and place it in a fully unlocked phone (i.e. W850... first phone that came in my mind), and then put it back into the Japanese phone. With Softbank phones, you don't have that problem. But there's a limited choice of phones. Softbank phones can only be used for calling and texting, nothing else UNLESS it is fully unlocked/media unlocked, such as the 920SH.
The primary reason of this thread is to inform people that you can get a piece of Japanese technology. Unfortunately, you wouldn't be able to use so many features, like 1-Seg Mobile TV, internet, etc. but you do get something to show off with.
I'm pretty sure the 923SH (that sweet white phone) will be avaliable for the international general public in the next month. The current software unlock is getting (which is hypersim coupled with a valid Softbank USIM) more popular.
Here's my latest scribble on the 923SH (scroll down to see the sweet images of the phone with other Japanese phones). There's a google video link at the bottom too, which shows the 923SH making calls in and out, camera mode, and instant screen orientation (by rotating the screen). It also shows you how large the screen is... and how amazing the graphics move =P Oh and the SH906i has had a few software updates lately, with the touchscreen performance on the phone (yes a flip phone with touchscreen) being a lot smoother and faster. Great animations too...
Anyways without further adieu (next post)
Posted by clauf
HAHA I'm pretty sure you guys are knowing that this is my favorite Japanese phone of all... too bad I've only seen "photo shoots" of the white and black one... not my favorite blue... SIGH
Anyways... the phone is unlocked via hypersim now... that's pretty much confirmed. If you have a Softbank "USIM" that is valid, you can do a software unlock with it. I'm pretty sure we will be seeing many unlocks available everywhere within the next month or so. I'm not telling you to get that phone... BECAUSE IT'S MINE! =D
Pictures with other phones (the SH906i is on the right, the one I'm talking about with the touch screen =P)
If you got a few minutes, view this Google Video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3839116593310702928 It basically shows that the phone is unlocked, can make calls no problem. Look at the amazing screen and how fast the graphics move on the phone. And what's extra cool, wait 'till it gets to 4:00 and fast forward there, the guy does something cool with the display =) The screen just switches orientation SO QUICKLY. And there's so many animations awww... I love it XD =D I want blue please =)
Posted by goldenface
The UI looks a lot different but the design and styling is spot on. I noticied, as you said, he made a call via T-Mobile so its not impossible to have one of these after all.
Posted by razec
Cool, the animations are great!
(my jealousy further increases... )
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Posted by clauf
There I updated the front page. It should be easier to read and load, and I will update that periodically. There's also a quick FAQ section to it too.... hopefully that answers most questions.
Posted by razec
Bravia LCD TVs features the s-master DSPs from Sony, i wonder whether the SE bravia phones are using them as well.
Posted by jizzy
wonder
why didnt Japaness made such phones for other countries 
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Posted by clauf
SH8010C to be on sale in China for 3500RMB or $500 USD. Here are a few images of the phone booth in a mall (obviously I didn't take these). The phone will be on sale in a "few" days
Edit: since Images weren't working, here's the link: http://bbs.blueshow.net/read.php?tid=511153
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Looks like those images aren't working mate.
Posted by razec
only the blue logo shows
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Love the new name of the thread though!
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Posted by clauf
Odd... I see it on my computer but not on my laptop.. weird... Anyway there's the link!
Update to front page:
923SH hypersim is sort of stupid right now... it can't automatically identify your SIM card which requires you to send your SIM card to the seller/distributor... this will change in the future though as hypersims improve.
For those of you who don't know what a hypersim is... it's basically an "external" SIM card that "tricks" the phone you have the CORRECT company SIM Card... so for instance, let's say T-Mobile phones are locked. If you cut your SIM Card & place it in the hypersim, it will "trick" your phone thinking it's a T-Mobile SIM Card. =) This is what you have to do with Japanese phones since there's no such thing as Software unlock (not with the newer phones at least). Softbank got smarter and removed the media features of the phone if it's not a genuine valid Softbank USIM... sigh...
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
I like the Pantone colour covers for the SH8010C. That's so cool. Does it mean users can make custom colour covers? (I can't read Japanese)
Posted by clauf
On 2008-09-23 06:10:59, Muhammad-Oli wrote:
I like the Pantone colour covers for the SH8010C. That's so cool. Does it mean users can make custom colour covers? (I can't read Japanese)
No those aren't colour covers... just different colour variations for the 825SH (not the SH8010C, the SH8010C is based on the 825SH). Sharp Mobile China took a few of the colours found on the 825SH and toned them down slightly so they look less bright.
The 825SH comes in so many variations... kind of scary:
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Lol I quite like them. Apart from the dark blue one.
Posted by Mav3rick
Posted by sigea
Whats the extra layer on top flip part of some of the phones?
Is it a slider to protect camera
Posted by clauf
No the camera is on the other side.
The extra "layer" is so that the screen can change orientations, from portrait to landscape. See picture (from the previous 920SH):
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Great to see that the 923SH unlock is becoming more popular. Thanks Mav3rick! =) And welcome!
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Posted by sigea
Ah gotcha
Posted by Mav3rick
On 2008-10-02 01:24:20, clauf wrote:
Great to see that the 923SH unlock is becoming more popular. Thanks Mav3rick! =) And welcome!
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i just sold my phone lol... trying P905i next
will post when its arrives
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
Q: What is NTT DoCoMo, Softbank, AU by KDDI, and Willcom
how does EMobile fit in with the other providers.
I know they have been around in the mobile phone market in March 2007
More information on them here and products here
Ofiaich
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Posted by Robis
who could help me- how to set WMA tone as ringtone? (Phone Amadana N705)
Posted by clauf
wow lucky you have an Amada! Umm... the truth is you can't do it with DoCoMo phones. You have to record the song with your phone, and then use it like that.
Softbank phones, you can convert your wma/mp3 files to mmf, and use that as your ringtone.