Sharp's AQUOS display on a Vodafone

Reuben Lee | Aug 08, 2006

Among the many interesting handsets I came across during my recent visit to Japan, one model stood out--the Vodafone 905SH. Equipped with a TV tuner, the 3G phone doubles as a mobile TV device capable of receiving terrestrial digital and analog TV broadcasts. But what really set it apart from other TV-phones was its unique rotating Mobile ASV LCD. Based on Sharp's AQUOS display technology, the screen produced video images that have never looked sharper on a 2.6-inch panel. Even better, the display could be rotated for viewing in landscape mode.

Like the Nokia N92, the 905SH sports a TV recording function. Here's the best part: You can continue to message and make calls even while watching your favorite TV program. According to the specifications, the phone has a rated TV viewing time of up to 4 hours. It also offers a 2-megapixel CCD camera and miniSD card expansion slot. Sadly, this is one of those phones that's made for Japan only.

Filed under: Mobile Phones
Leave a comment | Bookmark | Share