Japan's Mobile Phones

im thinking of buying a celfone in Japan (wel, im going to ask sumone i know to buy it for me). coz i always notice the celphones used in jdramas andi like its sleek style (clamshell, larger LCD and its color), but i dont realy know which brand is good..and if i can use it in our country.. also how much itd cost.. Big Smile

if anyone has ideas thatd be realy great.. thanks. Big Smile

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:59 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Hm, a quick google search came up with this site that might help you: http://euc.jp/misc/cellphones.en.html

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:09 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

you can go thru DoCoMo web site or if you want more info, there is thread about korean cellphones where you can found many usefull informations about asian types of cells...

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:13 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

If you want to buy japanese mobile phones, you have to be aware that most japanese mobile phones only support 3G because it's standard in Japan. Furthermore, buying a recent(or even older) model will be of no use to you unless you have the mobile phone unlocked so you can use it with your SIM card. And, even if you unlock it, you won't be able to use all the functions such as Internet, E-Mail, etc. and MMS.

The price... hmm have a look around ebay. You can get an unlocked japanese phone for around 400 US dollars and up.

If you want to know more about japanese phones, I suggest you check out howardforums.com, it's a big mobile phone community and it even has its own dedicated japanese phones section with a lot of people.

Cheers

Arthuro

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:43 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

before you buy the cellphone, you have to be sure that your phonecard can be put on it. 'cause i don't buy anywhere else phone 'cause my card doesn't fit in

(I also want japanese phone, 'cause they look nice and also cellphonetrap)

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:08 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

thanks for the links guys!
yea, i heard that i had to unlock it first, but 400 USD is a bit too much Crying

i checked Docomo's site, and the fones are realy great, i think im going to get one of the models featured n it..

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:44 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

there's cheaper one's out there.
I got a softbank 709sc for like 300 bucks last year.
but since im really into taking pictures and emails and such i'll have to get a sony ericsson 850i.
The nokia n95 is better but its kinda oogly.

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:41 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

CLAMSHELL?

I HATE Clamshell shaped phones - I recommend the "Chocolate Bar" style ones with the "clicky" noise.

Edit: Did you mean as in the opening / closing like a clamshell action? oops. Mr. Green

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:02 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

clamshell / flip phones -- i just find it cooler..

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I´ll be buying my Iphone 3G soon. It´s not a japanese cellphone, I know... but... It´ll also be on sale in Japan and supports japanese characters Mr. Green

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Oooh, be careful because a majority of the cell phones through DoCoMo are only on softband and so they still wouldn't work out here. (I think they have only a few models that will work on the US network).http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20071127a2.html
Good luck!

Heh, I am currently hearting my new Sony Ericsson S500i (it sparkles!!). Wub

FansubWiki · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

It sucks that even though you see some phones have GSM capabilities in Japanese websites, no unlocking is available until quite a while after the release...

I personally love my Sharp sx633 (which is HK ver of Softbank 705sh, works in the U.S.) because no one else in my area has the same phone Cool

903sh (for the camera) and 707sc (for slim) were popular unlocked GSM Japanese clamshell phones last time I checked.

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:51 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

oh i already got one!! its Vodafone 705shf and its pink!! im so happy.. it's second hand though; someone i know (from japan) brought it and sold it to me..

we're supposed to get a newer model (clamshell, slimmer and has 3 inch lcd).. but i believe it wudnt work here.. m also not sure if it can be unlocked since its the latest models..
also there's this camera lock.. which u cant just use it unless ur the owner of the phone?? im not sure with the details.. cuz im not really a techy person..

A purple sony ericsson W308 was my second choice.. great memory for music.. and its purple!!

anyways, im just happy with my new phone though im not used to it yet..

and does anyone know if the phonebook list can be arranged alphabetcally.. cuz i cant see any options.. and even though i type in the names it wouldnt show.. so i had to scroll down and look for it one by one.. U_U

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:06 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

kind of old, but you might be able to find some answers to some of your questions here:
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_52623.htm
scratch

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:40 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i know.. but i still think it is cute.. Big Smile

i have no problems using kanji though coz i dont actually use it..

anyways, thanks for the link..