21 November 2008

Sharp's 8MPX Cycloid
Is Powered With Symbian OS!

Symbian Limited welcomes NTT DOCOMO’s launch of the docomo PRIME series SH-01A based on Symbian OS, which starts shipping in Japan today.

The docomo PRIME series SH-01A is a cycloid-style handset with an 8 megapixel camera and a 3.3 inch wide screen.

This new phone is manufactured by Sharp Corporation and is includes the MOAP platform which is compliant with the latest FOMA specifications and will be sold under the DoCoMo Winter Collection.

The SH-01A is probably the best equipped Symbian phone at the moment and it features some really nice things like an 8MPX CCD camera sensor, supported with a 28mm wide angle lens and the face detection!

Furthermore it has beautiful 3.3" VGA ASV AQUOS LCD, 1 Seg TV tuner with a rotative screen for a nifty 16:9 like video viewing mode. Of course, there is a Bluetooth that incloudes all possible protocols like A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, HFP, HSP, HID, OPP, SPP.

There is also Virtual 5.1 chanell Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound, build in GPS, HSDPA and innovative touch cruiser d-pad! Phone is available in four colors with a size of 111 x 50 x 15.6mm and weight of 145g.

Brief characteristics of SH-01A:

• Support for communications standards: GSM, 3G/HSDPA (7,2 Mbps); work in roaming
• Size: 111x50x16, 6 mm (max. 22 mm)
• Weight: 145 gr.
• Main display: 3.3-inch widescreen, resolution of 480x854 pixels, New Mobile ASV, displaying more than 16 million colors
• External display: 31-digit LED matrix, the size of 24,4 x9, 2 mm, monochrome
• Support of memory cards: microSD / microSDHC
• The main camera: CCD, 8 MP with autofocus and detection of persons
• camera for video calls: CMOS, 110-resolution CT
• Entertaining features and services: Chaku-Uta Full, i-appli online, music player (WMA / SD Audio)
• Custom features: i-concier, i-Widget, 2in1, Mobile wallet
• A full web browser that supports Flash Lite 3.1, including Flash Video
• Integrated GPS navigation, map presets i-appli applications, Mobile Google Maps with Street View
• Support for the reception of digital TV program "One-segment"
• Other services: Decome Anime, Deco-mail animation, Area Mail, view Office documents
• Support for Bluetooth wireless technology
• Support packet, receiving files and download files
• Home sales SH-01A is scheduled for this month