Posted by shinyspoon
Was: Anyone know the answer to this one?
I need a phone that will work both in the UK and also in Japan since I'll be going over quite often. Most of the phone shops (CPW, Link etc) know zilch about it and insist that my P900 will work despite attempts to tell them it won't!
Anyone here got any suggestions or ideas?
[ This Message was edited by: laffen on 2004-02-17 11:20 ]
Posted by Vlammetje
can you perhaps share with us uneducated what network Japan uses?
Posted by shinyspoon
I think they use something like WCDMA or PDC (correct me if I'm wrong, I probably am!), but definitely not GSM like most other countries.
Posted by Sutitan
I say get two phones
. Its my alternitive for europe to the states. I just think its nice to have two sperate phones to play with.
As for what japan uses, isnt it CDMA?
Posted by shinyspoon
Yeah, i would, but I already have a P900, my T610 and a Nokia (which is provided for me by work before anyone says anything!), so I might ditch the T610 for one I can use across in Japan.
Posted by pezius
Check gsmworld.com for coverage in japan.
Posted by Cytech
there are both WCDMA (UMTS) and PDC networks in Japan... and also CDMAone and CDMA2000 are available... so with the use of a dualmode (GSM/UMTS) phone it should work...
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Posted by arus
Japan adopt CDMA technology in their network since UK adopt GSM, and so far (as i know) there is no any mobile phone packed 2 technology in one single handset.
Posted by 701
I guess u need a cdma phone...but u have to check with the japanese provider 1st if u wanna buy it cuz they might not register it for u onto network.easier would be to buy it there in Japan ...on a prepayed if they have it.No cdma/gsm i know.And pdc ....why buy one if asia is the only one using it? i am sure u can find a use for a cdma phone in western europe too when u get back.
Posted by Godzilla
Sharp V801SH is a phone that will work in 84 countries including japan. It will only be sold in japan as far as i know. 320x240 pixel screen on the inside 256k colors and 96x64 pixel on the outside with 65k colors. Megapixel camera. weight 126g
Posted by shinyspoon
@Godzilla
Thanks!! Just what I'm looking for.. now all I need to know is how mauch they are and if I can get one in the UK...
Posted by Godzilla
Vodafone K.K. announced that starting in April, it will be shipping the Sharp V801SH. It’s a new 3G handset made specially for the Vodafone network. It’s aimed for use both in Japan and abroad. To accomplish roaming, the V801SH plays for both teams—both 3G and GSM. Here’s a quick wrap up of the features.
Dual band 3G / GSM
Integrated megapixel resolution digital camera
SD memory card slot (16MB card included)
Compatible with Vodafone live!
CD-quality ringtones
This phone will be sold only from Vodafone K.K. (Japan). However, since it’s dual-band, you will be able to travel to other markets without needing another phone. We’ll post more info when it ships in a few months
**This text was "stolen" from http://www.mobiletracker.net/**
Some more technical description for those who doesn't want to search on google
Sharp V801SH
Descrption:
- 2004, 1Q
- 50 x 102 x 26 mm, 126 g
- Display Type TFT, 256K colors, Size 240 x 320 pixels, 20 lines
- Second external display (64 x 96 pixels), 65K colors
- Four-way navigation
- Vibration In phone
- Polyphonic ringtones
- Downloadable ringtones
- Photo phonebook
- USB port
- Numbers in phone 500
- Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
- 3 MB shared memory
- SD card slot, 16 MB card included
- GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
- Data speed 32 - 48 kbps
- SMS, EMS, MMS
- Clock Yes
- Alarm Yes
- Infrared port Yes
- Games Yes
- Colors 2 - Noble White , Precious Black
- Build-in digital 1.1 MPix camera
- Java
- WAP 2.0
- T9
- Barcode reading/creation
- Organizer
- Calculator
- Currency converter
- Network UMTS / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Posted by djpowelly
In my opinion, when you go over to jap, buy a phone and sim there, that means that you might save yourself a bit of money. Also, it means that you will have a decicated phone to use in Japan!
Posted by waja800
Any pictures of the Sharp V801SH?
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Posted by Miss UK
Quad band fones work in japan dont they? Try the moto range :-)
Posted by shinyspoon
Er...no they don't. The extra band is for the South American market as far as i was aware.
Japan doesnt use GSM.
Posted by Yaesu
You may find this site quite useful for info I use them as I go to Japan quite alot http://prekei-japan.com/
Posted by 701
I think u should get a cheap, prepayed one when u get there.Being abroad makes ur choice thougher and more expensive.
Posted by panda
Get Nokia 7600 (W-CDMA/GSM dual mode) SIM-free. You can roam on Vodafone Japan's 3G network (W-CDMA). Nokia Japan will start selling it in Nokia shop at Narita Airport (and other selected shops) soon (date not confirmed).
[ This Message was edited by: panda on 2004-02-18 16:32 ]
Posted by gforce23
The n7600 is ur best bet.
Posted by shinyspoon
Hmmmm.. had a look at it and dont really like it for 2 reasons..
1) Its a Nokia
2) Its a Nokia
Seriously though, it looks more like a toy then a phone!
Posted by sybercouch88
It's a bit pricy to rent a umts handset. If your heading to Japan you may just want to purchase a prepaid phone when you arrive.
This mobile phone company rents Imode handsets.
http://www.jcrcorp.com/
Posted by z200user
The Japan-only phones I've seen in Asia are quite cool--big screen flip phones with lots of features. I'd go with the two-phone option rather than buying a single phone with both systems inside.
Unless SE starts to make a Japan CDMA/World GSM dual phone.
Posted by Sony Ericsson Indonesia
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isnt the z1010 wcdma and gsm
Posted by Super G
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So you have a dilemma here, because as of today, only Nokia can provide you with a dual-mode phone you'll be able to use in Japan (WCDMA) and elsewhere (GSM)
Nokia 6650 is working and selling in Japan and has been for quite a while now, if you'd prefer this one. It's also working everywhere you have GSM in 900/1800 bands (i.e. doesnt work in US)
Nokia 7600 is also available.
If you're in a hurry, consider these. If not then consider these, or wait for something else.
Posted by rudeboymcc
hasn't sony ericsson made a dual mode phone?
just saying btw, t28 world shouldn't have been called world at all, that didn't work in japan did it?
Posted by wapt
A world phone will never mean to work in every corner of the world even though the meaning of world can be getting change.
T28world is a GSM single mode dual band phone working in Asia, Europe and America for the age, but it's time to have some more new techs.
[ This Message was edited by: wapt on 2004-02-24 18:48 ]