ASIA
: Vodafone K.K. announced the development of 5 new mobile handsets
for summer 2004. The V602SH by Sharp, V601T by Toshiba, V401D by Mitsubishi
Electric, V401SA by Sanyo and V402SH by Sharp are scheduled to go
on sale after late June in phases.
Among
these 5 summer models, the V602SH is the world’s first*1 mobile
handset to feature an optical zoom function. Combined with its high
specification 2.02 megapixel autofocus CCD camera, the V602SH approaches
the ease-of-use of true digital cameras without compromising the size
and functionality of current mobile handsets. To achieve this, the
V602SH uses a ‘swivel style’ design that allows the LCD
screen to be reversed 180 degrees. The V602SH also represents a new
handset to be commercialized as part of Vodafone K.K.’s new
handset design initiative, a process where Vodafone K.K. offers its
own original handset style concepts to the market. The main theme
of this design project was to provide a handset that not only focuses
on exterior design, but also takes into consideration enhanced services,
functionality and usability for new methods of use and lifestyles.
The V602SH and V601T are the first 2G handsets in Japan that can play
Chaku-uta ® ringsongs and also feature a multitude of new features
and services such as Movie Mask facial motion capture technology,
Keitai Karaoke V-kara to let customers enjoy karaoke by connecting
to a TV and 256K Ver. 2 Java applications for high-speed mobile games
with beautiful graphics.
The
new handset lineup also meets various customer needs with notable
features such as the V402SH’s built-in analog TV tuner, the
V401SA’s FM radio tuner and V401D’s Super CCD Honeycom
camera capable of recording 2.00 megapixels and a control pad that
can be operated by finger tracing, an industry first*2 .
Main
Features of the V602SH (Manufactured by Sharp above )
- World’s first optical zoom The V602SH is the world’s
first mobile handset to feature an optical zoom function. Combined
with its high specification 2.02 megapixel autofocus CCD camera, the
V602SH can be used as a true digital camera in a variety of settings.
The handset can also capture or play high-quality video at a maximum
QVGA size (320 x 240 pixels) at 15 frames per second. By connecting
the handset to a TV, customers can also enjoy viewing their photos
and video on a larger screen.
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Swivel Style for taking pictures while handset is closed
The V602SH approaches the ease-of-use of true digital cameras without
compromising the size and functionality of current mobile handsets.
To achieve this aim, the V602SH uses a ‘swivel style’
design that allows the LCD screen to be reversed 180 degrees. The
V602SH also represents a new handset to be commercialized as part
of Vodafone K.K.’s new handset design initiative, a process
where Vodafone K.K. offers its own original handset style concepts
to the market. The main theme of this design project was to provide
a handset that not only focuses on exterior design, but also takes
into consideration enhanced services, functionality and usability
for new methods of use and lifestyles.
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Movie Mask and other fun features
The V602SH is compatible with Movie Mask, a feature that lets customers
append hats, neckties, teardrops and other fun items to faces that
are captured on video with the handset’s camera. The morphed
images can be saved as still photo* and video* files and attached
to mails. In addition, the V602SH supports a multitude of other features
such as the first Chaku-uta ® ringsongs available on 2G networks
in Japan and Keitai Karaoke V-kara for enjoying karaoke by connecting
to a TV. The handset also has 64 ring tone voices for greater enjoyment
of call alerts along with Chaku-uta ® . The V602SH also features
the industry’s first T4G graphics accelerator chip and Mascot
Capsule Ver. 4 3D polygon engine for 256K appli Ver. 2 compatibility
in order to offer extremely realistic and speedy game applis.
Main
Specifications*
Size (Width x Height x Thickness) Approx. 50 x 98.5 x 24.9mm
Weight Approx. 132g
Continuous talk time/standby time Approx. 130 min./approx. 400 hours
Display 2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixel) System LCD (max. 260,000 colors)
Pixels/type 2.02 million effective pixels/CCD
Mobile camera Zoom Optical 2x zoom, max. 40x digital zoom
(in 120 x 160 resolution, combined with optical and digital zoom)
Ring tone voices 64
External memory SD Memory Card
Other main features
V-appli (256K appli ver. 2) support, music player*1 , Bowlingual
Connect dog bark translator, weather indicator, bilingual
menus, bar code reading and composition
Handset colors Ceramic White (pictured), Jet Blue, Ruby Red
*Above specifications are subject to change as the V602SH is currently
in development
*1: Music key download (charged) required to use Music Player
Main
Features of V601T (Manufactured by Toshiba above )
- Loads of features for enjoying Chaku-uta ®
The V601T is compatible with Chaku-uta ® ringsongs so customers
can download the songs of their favorite artists and set them as call
alerts. To make the Chaku-uta ® listening experience even more
enjoyable, the V601T features a large 20mm front speaker. Other features
include a special player for easy playback of Chaku-uta ® while
the handset is closed and an ‘intro quiz’ function that
plays the first parts of Chaku-uta ® ringsongs. Call alerts have
also been made even more enjoyable since the V601T can play ringtones
with 64 voices. In addition, the V601T comes with a multitude of features
such as Movie Mask facial motion capture technology and Keitai Karaoke
V-kara for enjoying karaoke singing by connecting to a TV. A special
microphone is also included on the side of the handset for singing
karaoke.
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256K appli Ver. 2 support for realistic and speedy 3D games
To enjoy 256K appli Ver. 2 game applis that are even faster and more
realistic than previous ones, the V601T features the T4G graphics
accelerator chip and Mascot Capsule Ver. 4. Customers can also enjoy
authentic 3D games on a wide screen by connecting the handset to a
TV.
*For TV output compatible V-applis are required
- Video recording at QVGA size and 15 frames per second
The V601T features video recording features that allow a maximum QVGA
(320 x 240 pixels) size and 15 frames per second for high-quality
video. Captured photos and video can be displayed on a large screen
by connecting the handset to a TV.
Main Specifications*
Size (Width x Height x Thickness) Approx. 49 x 94 x 24mm (when folded,
excluding antenna
protrusion)
Weight Approx. 119g
Continuous talk time/standby time Approx. 120 min./approx. 330 hours
(when folded)
Main 2.2-inch (320 x 240 pixel) Super Fine Poly-silicon TFT LCD
(max. 260,000 colors) Display
Sub 1-inch (112 x 112 pixel) TFCC LCD (max. 65,000 colors)
Mobile camera Pixels/type 1.30 million effective pixels/CMOS
Ring tone voices 64
External memory SD Memory Card
Other main features
V-appli (256K appli ver. 2) support, Mobile Rupo, Multi-window
mail viewing function, weather indicator, bilingual menus,
barcode reading and composition
Handset colors Orange (tentative name, pictured), White (tentative
name), Navy
Black (tentative name)
*Above specifications are subject to change as the V601T is currently
in development
Main
Features of V401D (Manufactured by Mitsubishi above )
- Super CCD Honeycom camera can record 2.00 megapixels
The V401D’s back side features a Super CCD Honeycom camera capable
of recording 2.00 megapixels. The handset also comes with multiple
lens covers to protect the camera lens and the camera can be activated
instantly by opening the cover. The V401D can also record up to 60
seconds of video in addition to still photographs.
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Industry’s first control pad operated by finger tracing
The V401D features a control pad on its side so a customer can easily
operate functions like screen scrolling and camera zoom by finger
tracing. The handset also comes with a jump touch feature that allows
one to record often-used functions under different tracing methods
so desired functions can be called up instantly.
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Two vivid LCD displays
The main display of the V401D is a 2.2-inch QVGA LCD and the sub-display
features a large-size 1.3-inch QQVGA (160 x 120 pixel) LCD. These
displays can be used conveniently as view finders and can display
photos in more vivid detail than before. In addition, lengthy mails
can be easily read on the sub-display even when the handset is closed.
Main Specifications*
Size (Width x Height x Thickness) Approx. 50 x 103 x 24mm (when folded)
Weight Approx. 115g
Continuous talk time/standby time Approx. 130 min./approx. 400 hours
(when folded)
Main 2.2-inch (320 x 240 pixel) TFT LCD (max. 260,000 colors) Display
Sub 1.3-inch (160 x 120 pixel) TFCC LCD (65,536 colors)
Pixels/type 2.00 million recorded pixels/Super CCD Honeycom Mobile
camera Zoom 1-20x linear zoom
Ring tone voices 40
External memory SD Memory Card
Other main features V-appli (50K) support, bilingual, weather indicator,
bar code
reading and composition
Handset colors Cyber Green (pictured), Samurai Red, Metal Silver
*Above specifications are subject to change as the V401D is currently
in development
Main
Features of V401SA (Manufactured by Sanyo above )
- Built-in FM radio tuner
The V401SA features a built-in FM radio tuner for the enjoyment of
high sound quality* stereo FM broadcasts. The tuner can also receive
the audio of TV channels 1-3 in addition to FM radio.
*Vodafone K.K. comparison. FM radio subject to interference according
to usage environment.
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Advanced slide style design
The V401SA uses a thin slide style design that is approximately 20mm
thick. The handset also features a large 2.4-inch QVGA LCD that can
vividly display photos taken with the built-in CMOS camera of 1.30
effective megapixels.
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High capacity for saving photos, easy printing
The V401SA comes with a high-capacity 12MB data folder so many photos
can be saved to memory. In addition, the V401SA is compatible with
Pict Bridge so one can make print outs by directly connecting to a
printer.
Main Specifications*
Size (Width x Height x Thickness) Approx. 49 x 108 x 20mm (when closed)
Weight Approx. 113g
Continuous talk time/standby time Approx. 120 min./approx. 350 hours
(when closed)
FM radio continuous play time Maximum of approx. 40 hours (after full
battery charge)
Display 2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixel) TFT LCD (65,536 colors)
Mobile camera Pixels/type 1.30 million effective pixels/CMOS
Ring tone voices 40
Other main features Bilingual menus, weather indicator
Handset colors Club Khaki (pictured), Spray White, Trick Orange
*Above specifications are subject to change as the V401SA is currently
in development
Main
Features of the V402SH (Manufactured by Sharp above )
- Analog TV tuner
The V402SH features a built-in terrestrial analog TV tuner so one
can view television programming while on the go and its 2.2-inch QVGA
LCD high-quality display makes for comfortable TV watching. In addition,
one can listen to FM radio broadcasts by using the analog TV tuner.
*TV reception varies on strength of signal and in some cases TV visuals
or audio may encounter static or not be
received. The TV tuner cannot be used outside Japan due to differing
broadcast frequencies.
*FM radio subject to interference according to usage environment.
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Swivel Style
The V402SH uses a ‘swivel style’ design that allows the
LCD screen to be reversed 180 degrees. By reversing the screen, one
can watch TV horizontally on the large screen while the handset is
closed. In addition, the back side features a CCD camera that can
record 1.30 million effective pixels and the reversible LCD screen
can be used as a viewfinder when the handset is closed. The V402SH
excels as a novel handset both for comfortable TV viewing and camera
features that are easy to use.
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Picture postcard and other applications
The V402SH comes with a Postcard Maker application that allows one
to easily make postcards using photographs saved to memory and a host
of other fun photo applications for processing pictures are also included.
Main Specifications*
Size (Width x Height x Thickness) Approx. 50 x 98 x 26.5mm (when folded)
Weight Approx. 129g
Continuous talk time/standby time Approx. 130 min./approx. 400 hours
(when folded)
TV/FM radio continuous play time Maximum of approx. 60 min. (after
full battery charge)
Display 2.2-inch (320 x 240 pixel) System LCD (max. 260,000 colors)
Mobile camera Pixels/type 1.30 million effective pixels/CCD
Ring tone voices 40
External memory SD Memory Card
Other main features V-appli (50K appli) support, bilingual menus,
weather indicator,
bar code reading and composition
Handset colors Frozen Pink (pictured), Prism Beige, Sherbet Blue
*Above specifications are subject to change as the V402SH is currently
in development
