NTT DOCOMO 19 phones launch craze

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NTT DOCOMO 19 phones launch craze

Written by Meraj Chhaya on June 5, 2008 – 5:45 pm

I don’t recall any other network going on such a launch craze, perhaps NTT Docomo really sells well, and the Japanese keep on asking for more. And that they will get: Some of the phones are top-end devices, such as the 5.2 megapixel cameraphone from Sharp, the SH906i. Press releases from Symbian and NTT Docomo following the jump.

P.S. - We will go in an in-depth coverage of these phones very soon.

TOKYO, JAPAN, May 27, 2008 — NTT DOCOMO, INC. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today the new 906i and 706i series comprising 19 handsets and 64 body colors, which will be launched on or after June 1 (see charts below).

The 906i series’ eight handsets are equipped for all-round functions, including 3G/GSM international roaming, upgraded GPS location information, HSDPA, “One-Segment” mobile TV, 2 in 1® (combines capabilities of two phones in one), DCMX® mobile credit card and iD™ mobile credit payments, VGA LCD screen and voice-to-text translation for Chinese, English and Japanese.

The 906i series enables full-spec enjoyment of diverse video content and services, including DOCOMO’s Music & Video Channel, which provides more than 100 channels of downloadable broadcasts spanning 14 genres, and the new video portal on the i-mode™ top screen, which offers a wide array of free, searchable videos and clips. The handsets come with upgraded full browsers to play Windows Media® Video (all models except F906i) and Flash® 8 (all models except P906i) content commonly available on PC websites, and can upload movies and images of up to 2MB.

The new 706i series, 11 handsets in all, boasts slim, sophisticated designs and compatibility with “One-Segment” mobile TV. The 706i meets diverse needs with a wide-ranging lineup, including the Extra-Slim One-Seg Phone (slimmest One-Seg phone available), the Waterproof One-Seg Phone, the Wellness phone that monitors diet and health, and the enhanced Easy-to-Use phone with improved user interface. Some models are also compatible with advanced services such as HSDPA and 3G/GSM international roaming.

906i Series Launch Schedule

June 1, 2008	P906i
June 2, 2008	SO906i
June 3, 2008	SH906i
June 4, 2008	N906i?
June 5, 2008	F906i
June, 2008	N906i, N906i? (STNY by Samantha Thavasa), N906iL onefone™
June to July	AQUOS® Phone SH906iTV

706i Series Launch Schedule

June to July	F706i
July	N706i, SO706i and P706ie
July to August	NM706i, P706i?, SH706i
August	L706ie
August to September	N706ie, SH706ie
September	SH706iw

Features of 906i Series Models

1. Enhanced Video Capabilities

Music & Video Channel
- More than 100 downloadable programs covering 14 genres.
- Expanded compatibility with video clips, “i-appli” movies and more.
Video streaming portal now located directly on iMenu (i-mode top page)
- Searchable video clips, including free content, for streaming.
Upgraded file-uploading capability
- Upload animation/video files of up to 2 Mb to Websites.
Windows Media® Video (WMV) and Flash® files
- More models than in previous series play Windows Media Video files.
- Enhanced Full Browser displays richer pages and plays Flash 8 files.
“One-Segment” mobile TV broadcasts
- VIERA®, AQUOS® and BRAVIA® models offer upgraded features for viewing “One-Seg” programs.
“Pocket U”
- Remotely access PC from phone (via secure VPN) to retrieve videos, music, photos or documents that can be played/opened/stored in the phone.
“Home U” (N906iL only)
- Access high-speed broadband from mobile phone (via wireless router) to download large files and make low-cost VoIP calls.
Video transfers from Blu-ray™
- Transfer video from Blu-ray recorders (via USB cable) for playback on phone.

2. Upgraded “Deco-mail” Features

Deco-mail Animation
- Animate message backgrounds, as well as message text, for highly expressive communication.
- Mail display changes depending on date/time or buttons receiver uses.
Deco-mail Picture with Flash
- Deco-mail accepts Flash attachments.
- Flash files can be embedded in Deco-mail messages.

3. More International Features

Wider access to 3G/GSM international roaming
- 158countries/regions (i-mode in 118 locations, videophone in 45).
iD now available outside of Japan
- iD credit payment services will become available in airports and major tourism spots in China (Shanghai and Beijing) and Guam from June.
Speech translation now in Chinese
- Translation of spoken words for display as phone-screen text now available between Japanese/Chinese, as well as Japanese/English.

4. Other New Functions or Services

GPS & Map Navigation with emergency guidance
- Maps with satellite (GPS) navigation guide user to evacuation sites and hospitals in emergencies, even if mobile network is down.
- Emergency bulletin board and location function help find family and friends.
Registration for iD automatic with DCMX application
- Registration to use iD mobile credit service is processed automatically when user applies for DCMX mobile credit card.
More models than in 905i series run voice/motion-activated “Chokkan Games”
Pre-installed “Direct Menu”
- Customizable menu for easy access to frequently used functions and services.
Shorter connection time with PushTalk
- Less connection delay when using PushTalk service for walkie-talkie-style communication with up to five people.

Symbian’s press release:

TOKYO, Japan – 5 June, 2008 – Symbian Limited welcomes three new phones from NTT DOCOMO based on Symbian OS™, now shipping in Japan.

The phones include:

The FOMA F906i, a “One-segment” mobile TV handset with a wide view feature and an anytime-available “search key” allowing quick search functionality, manufactured by Fujitsu Limited.
The FOMA SH906i, an intuitive user friendly touch panel handset with a 5.2 megapixel camera and a wide-angle lens, manufactured by Sharp Corporation.
The FOMA SO906i, manufactured by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan.

The phones are MOAP® platform compliant with the latest FOMA specifications.

Symbian OS is the global market-leading open mobile operating system for mobile phones.

Symbian continues to focus on delivering a flexible, robust and open mobile operating system which gives handset manufacturers and network operators the ability to develop differentiated phones, faster, more easily and at lower cost for different market segments and regions. Symbian customers that have shipped 3G phones in Japan based on Symbian OS include Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric, Motorola, Nokia, Sharp, and Sony Ericsson.

The following 85 phones based on Symbian OS have shipped in Japan:

Manufactured by
Fujitsu: NTT DOCOMO FOMA F906i; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE Basic S; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE IVS; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE Premium; FOMA F905iBiz; FOMA F705i; FOMA F801i; FOMA F905i; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE IV; FOMA F704i; FOMA F904i; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE Basic; FOMA F903iBSC; FOMA F903iX HIGH-SPEED; FOMA F703i; FOMA F903i; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE III; FOMA F902iS; FOMA F702iD; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE II; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE; FOMA F902i; FOMA F700iS; FOMA F901iS; FOMA F700i; FOMA F901iC; FOMA F900iC; FOMA F900iT; FOMA F900i; FOMA F2102V; FOMA F2051
Mitsubishi Electric: NTT DOCOMO FOMA D705i?; FOMA D705i; FOMA D905i; FOMA D704i; FOMA D904i; FOMA D903iTV; FOMA D800iDS; FOMA D703i; FOMA D903i; FOMA D702iF; FOMA D702iBCL; FOMA D902iS; MUSIC PORTER X™; FOMA D702i; Music Porter ™ II; Raku-Raku PHONE Simple; FOMA D902i; FOMA D701i; FOMA D901iS; FOMA D901i
Motorola: NTT DOCOMO FOMA M1000
Sharp: NTT DOCOMO FOMA SH906i; FOMA SH705iII; FOMA SH705i; FOMA SH905iTV; FOMA SH905i; FOMA SH704i; FOMA SH904i; FOMA SH903iTV; FOMA SH703i; FOMA SH903i; FOMA SH702iS; FOMA SH902iSL; FOMA SH902iS; FOMA SH702iD; FOMA SH902i
Sony Ericsson: NTT DOCOMO FOMA SO906i; FOMA SO905iCS; FOMA SO905i; FOMA SO704i; FOMA SO903iTV; FOMA SO703i; FOMA SO903i; FOMA SO902iWP+; FOMA SO702i; FOMA SO902i
Nokia: NTT DOCOMO FOMA NM705i; FOMA NM850iG; SOFTBANK MOBILE SoftBank X02NK/Nokia N95; SoftBank X01NK/Nokia E61; SoftBank 705NK/Nokia N73; Vodafone 804NK/Nokia N71; Vodafone 702NKII (Nokia 6680); Vodafone 702NK (Nokia 6630)