Japan's smartphones: W-ZERO3

Credit: IT Media
The W-ZERO3 smartphone is one of the first handsets in Japan to feature Windows Mobile 5.0 OS and provide dual mode PHS/ WLAN connectivity. Developed by Sharp for PHS service provider Willcom the W-ZERO3 smartphone went for sale in December 2005. The release of this smartphone is a practical step toward fixed mobile convergence by Willcom. Willcom intends to allow users to install Skype for VoIP application as an alternative. The selling price is about $373.

The W-Zero3 characteristics:

• Intel PXA processor
• Memory: Flash 128MB/ SDRAM 64MB
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• VGA display
• Sliding out full-text keyboard
• Wireless connectivity: PHS/ Wi-Fi (802.11b)
• MiniSD memory card slot
• USB port (mini B)
• Stand by time: 200 hours
• Talk time: 5 hours
• Weight: 220g