3 new AU phones Mobile Phones / AU Posted by zmcnulty on Jul 12, 2004 - 04:06 PM |
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I can't say there's many suprises though. We have the: -W21SA The "W21SA" is a CDMA 1X WIN phone of Sanyo make that can use its dual axis hinge design to expose the main screen to users while closed. It also supports the newly introduced Flash and high volume (600KB) BREW Appli. Its scheduled release is in the first part of August. Its 240 x 320 dot (QVGA) 2.4" main display can be twisted around so that it is still exposed while the phone, called the "front style." EZ Navi Walker can be used, and EZ Channels can also be viewed. As an external memory, miniSD is support, and the slot also supports saving copyrighted data to the card. However, a miniSD card is not included in the package. A 2MP CCD camera is featured, and it can record still images up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) size. When using still image recording, an autofocus feature can also be utilized; it also supports the reading of QR codes. PictBridge, to print images directly from the phone without a PC, is also supported. Another interesting feature of this unit is the "Camera de Dictionary" function that utilizes OCR to automatically search for the meaning of an English word recorded with the camera in the included dictionary. Said dictionary includes 20,000 words from English to Japanese, 10,000 words from Japanese to English, and 20,000 "katakana English" words. Substantial amounts of video-related functions are also included, such as the phone's ability to record 384kbps QVGA size videos; it can also extract individual images from video scenes. A "favorite scene" function, and fuction to play sound while fast forwarding is also included. Images recorded with the camera, or images and video that came by way of mail can be outputted to a TV using the included cable. Furthermore, an IC recorder function, and audio is recorded using the AAC codec at 48kbps (high quality mode). The sensitivity level and tone quality level of the microphone can also be adjusted, and when using a 128MB miniSD card at normal recording mode, up to 480 minutes of voice data can be stored. Another feature of this unit is the inclusion of an FM radio tuner like the "A5503SA" or "A5505SA." Requests and messages can be sent to radio stations, and up to 40 minutes of programming can be recorded to the phone's internal memory. Since the included earphones also have the capability to act as an antenna, listening to the radio can be done by either using speaker output or by equipping the earphones. With the use of a USB cable (not included), the "W21SA" can be used as a modem when connected to a PC. Although up to a 2.1Mbps data stream can be achieved, the "double fixed discount" does not apply. Images on the phone can be sent to a printer using the PictBridge function, and the miniSD card is recognized as USB Mass Storage when connected to a PC. Operating systems supporting this function are Windows ME, 2000, and XP. EZ Navi Walker is also supported, and since a digital compass is also included, by use of the "heading up function" that always puts the direction in which you are walking as "up," navigation can easily be done using EZ Navi Walker. Also supported is the automatic setting of destinations in EZ Navi Walker such as house addresses using data encoded in QR codes. The size of the phone is 50 x 102 x 25mm (W x H x T), and it has a weight of 139g. The continuous idle time is 220 hours, and continuous talk time is 200 minutes. Advanced Wnn is used as a Japanese conversion function. Three body colors will be available: Zero White, Custom Black, and Solid Mint.  Inspired by: http://k-tai.impress.co.jp/cda/article/news_toppage/19665.html [1] Press Release: http://www.kddi.com/corporate/news_release/2004/0712/besshi3.html [2] -W21S Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications presents the "W21S," a 1X WIN supporting phone that features a 1.3MP camera and an infrared port. It also supports the newly introduced Flash and high capacity BREW Appli. It will be released in the back part of July. The main display is a 2.4", 240 x 320 dot (QVGA) LCD, and the subdisplay is a 1.1", 96 x 96 dot LCD. Memory Stick Duo is supported as a removable media. Copyrighted contents can be saved to the card. But, a Memory Stick Duo is not included in the package. As the antenna of this phone is internal, it has a fresh design. It also features the Sony-Ericsson-ish jog dial controller. To go with this is the "cross menu" organization allowing for intuitive operation. A 1.3MP camera is featured, and a 4x linear zoom function is featured. Apart from being able to use the "Scene Selection Function" with recording optimization modes for sports, night, etc., users can also protect against their hands slipping by adjusting the shutter speed and amp output. As a function to appeal to the AV function shift, ringers can be played in stereo using the stereo speakers. Also, the included recharging stand has "surround reflectors" that will help the spread of audio. As a function to interact with AV products, another characteristic of this phone is the inclusion of an IR port. The "TV Remote Controller" EZ Appli comes preloaded, and the Sony Ericsson site also offers remote controllers for DVD and VTR. This unit also supports EZ Navi Walker and has an internal digital compass to automatically rotate the map so that "up" is the direction in which the user is walking. Likewise, destination addresses can be automatically set by recognition of a QR code containing such information. The size of this phone is 50 x 105 x 26mm (W x H x T), and it has a weight of 133g. The continuous idle time is 240 hours, and talk time 150 minutes. Advanced Wnn and POBox are used as Japanese conversion systems. Three body colors will be available: Energy Red, Healing Silver, and Future White.  Inspired by: http://k-tai.impress.co.jp/cda/article/news_toppage/19666.html [3] Press Release: http://www.kddi.com/corporate/news_release/2004/0712/besshi3.html [4] -W21K Kyocera's "W21K" is a 1X WIN phone that features menu customization functions and the ability to choose clocks from well-known designers. Although the new large volume BREW Appli and Flash services are supported, this unit does not offer support for EZ Navi Walker or removable memory cards. Release is planned for the first part of August. The main display is a 2.2", 240 x 320 dot (QVGA) TFT LCD capable of displaying 260,000 colors. The subdisplay is a 1.1", 104 x 67 dot screen. 3 patterns are featured as menu images, and apart from being able to enjoy moving backgrounds and icons, images can be easily downloaded and set for use. Incoming call alerts can display the phone number using a large font, and mail font sizes can be set to 12, 16, 20, and 24 dots. Also featured are "Moving Clocks" designed by MIT's Media Laboratory professor, John Maeda. The clocks can each be set for the sub and main displays. Three preset patterns are included. Using the included 1.31MP CMOS camera, still images up to 1280 x 960 dots can be recorded. Also available is the "Face Transformation Mode" that allows users to clown around with recorded face images by merging them with characters, and changing individual parts. The size of this phone is 49 x 98 x 25mm (W x H x T), and it has a weight of 115g. This is the shortest body design of the three phones announced today. The continuous idle time is 200 hours, and the talk time 170 minutes. Advanced Wnn is used as a Japanese conversion system. Amazing Blue, Recent Silver, and Merry Pink colors will be available.  Inspired by: http://k-tai.impress.co.jp/cda/article/news_toppage/19667.html [5] Press Release: http://www.kddi.com/corporate/news_release/2004/0712/besshi3.html [6]  |
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