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日本語/Japanese  Tue 10/23 09:19 JST
Just after I finish complaining about how boring the phones over here, Sharp go and release this 3G mobile Zaku phone.

Not usually a fan of gimmicky phones but this is quite awesome.
Zaku's head opens up for you to recharge the 913SH that comes in the package. The screen of the phone then switches to Mono-eye mode and moves left n right randomly.
If you get bored watching the eye, just flick a switch to watch TV as it has digital one-seg TV built in.

Apart from the usual camera, internet browsers, 1GB of internal memory and wot not, the phone also comes with pre-recorded Char phrases.

The official site mentions that its going to be another 21 days before this goodie goes up for pre-order. No idea what the price will be but will vary depending on how long one has been a subscriber to the Softbank service.
I can only get one if I decide to change carriers...

Images and news from AkihabaraNews.
And if you don't know who Char is and whats a Zaku then the following clip of the Wii Gundam game may (or may not) enlighten you. Got this game but played it only once - need to make more time to check it out.
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hendrik in jakarta,indonesia
student
Registered on 2007/06/01 04:39
kewl, but i'm nokia user, and i don't think this merchandise will hit this part of the world
(ID #60616) Posted on 2007/10/23 09:38
I)12ak3 in Jakarta
こうこう生
Registered on 2007/10/22 20:00
w0w... that's nice
But that charger is one of a kind no?
it will be hard to replace it if we lost it...
(ID #60618) Posted on 2007/10/23 10:17
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
this looks freaking cool! ^^
(ID #60621) Posted on 2007/10/23 10:53
bolt in Tampa Fl.
security/student
Registered on 2007/04/17 14:53
hmm.. i phone or an eye phone..that is the question.. and since they won't be selling that here in the states.. leaves only one option..to cry myself to sleep this mornign:(
(ID #60622) Posted on 2007/10/23 11:16
dans in Tokyo, Japan
ERP Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/05 22:04
wicked cool !! depends on the price, I might buy it.
(ID #60624) Posted on 2007/10/23 11:30
5parrowhawk
Anyone notice the text at the bottom of the second pic?

DANGER: Using this device while exposed to the Minovsky Particle at combat level density causes EXCESSIVE HEAT

...Which sort of reminds one of the Minovsky Particle gag in Lucky Star...
(ID #60625) Posted on 2007/10/23 11:40
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
so basially the cool part of the phone is the display/charge base!

Not sure if I would want one of those, besides, the Kaempfer is my preferred model. Or the Gouf. But then you wouldn't get char phrases. Maybe a ramba ral? 

"this is no zaku boy, no zaku!"
(ID #60628) Posted on 2007/10/23 12:12
lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Registered on 2007/06/05 11:28
Worth getting for the recharge base alone. Of course if you hate Char...
(ID #60631) Posted on 2007/10/23 12:22
mikoo in Jakarta, Indonesia
Registered on 2007/10/18 01:02
wow cool, i love char :3
(ID #60634) Posted on 2007/10/23 13:07
Trent in Minnesota
Otaku
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
It there any site or anything where I could buy this phone!?!? I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH I NEED TO PAY!!! I NEED IT!!! or maybe not as much as I think I do...but still
(ID #60635) Posted on 2007/10/23 13:13
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia
student
Registered on 2007/06/01 04:39
even if 1 of us did buyed it in japan. ever thinking how to brought back that bulky charger? not that i don't know.

any info how big is the charger size, danny?
(ID #60636) Posted on 2007/10/23 13:48
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
bolt, lol on the eye phone. ^o^
I'd probably get one if it worked on countries other than Japan. ^^ you getting one Danny?
(ID #60637) Posted on 2007/10/23 13:51
squee in Singapore
Techie
Registered on 2007/09/27 05:11
If this could work without using a Japanese SIM Card I'll definetly get one.
(ID #60638) Posted on 2007/10/23 14:00
Dead Snake in Redhill, Singapore
Internship student
Registered on 2007/05/12 03:11
can it work in indonesia?it's just too awesome cool...
(ID #60643) Posted on 2007/10/23 15:10
reggie in indonesia
uni student
Registered on 2007/11/10 18:19
if i remember correctly, japan cellphone can't work in indonesia and vice versa
(ID #182378) Posted on 2008/05/06 16:32
Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Student
Registered on 2006/12/26 11:13
The phone looks bland. I just want that Char's Zaku head stand ^^;;
(ID #60644) Posted on 2007/10/23 15:16
Software Support
Registered on 2007/09/05 07:23
This is funny, feels like they rush out this phone just for you after you say phone in Japan in boring.
(ID #60645) Posted on 2007/10/23 16:18
zer0kage in Brunei
Student
Registered on 2007/07/08 22:37
Weird can somebody explain why danny puts down the phones in Japan overall? Just curious since there are some Jp mobile phone games I want to play so bad,
(ID #60649) Posted on 2007/10/23 17:22
syrix in U.S.
student
Registered on 2007/03/21 09:30
Thats pretty neat, though I'm not really a Char fan.  Zaku's are pretty cool though, I prefer the green version ^^.  Pretty neat that its a slider phone that has all those functions plus the sensor moves left and right, awesome.
(ID #60650) Posted on 2007/10/23 17:25
Apple Otaku in Los Angeles
TV Watcher
Registered on 2007/10/20 10:18
Interesting concept. How does Softbank service compare with Docomo and AU?
(ID #60653) Posted on 2007/10/23 18:10
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
They did a good job on the detail of the Zaku head. See, just when you think the iPhone rocks...
(ID #60655) Posted on 2007/10/23 18:18
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:36
Cool...the phone's pretty thin as well.  I bet this would cost quite a hefty amount of moolah. ~_~
(ID #60658) Posted on 2007/10/23 18:29
S.D. in New York City
Programmer
Registered on 2006/12/26 01:36
...
My wife would kill me, but I'd Soooo Get one!!!
;)
(ID #60659) Posted on 2007/10/23 18:35
Makanator in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/09/24 21:08
We need someone to import it here desperately!
D:
Won't mind wearing it on my head though.
(ID #60661) Posted on 2007/10/23 18:59
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:53
OMG!!!!! I NEED TO GET THIS FONE!!!!!!
(ID #60662) Posted on 2007/10/23 19:35
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Ooh My fiancee would give me that look, but this is such a cool phone.  Not sure if I would switch to Softbank for it though...  Don't you think AU have a little better service?
(ID #60664) Posted on 2007/10/23 20:25
Deranged in London UK
Physics Student
Registered on 2007/02/18 04:47
I so need to get this phone!
(ID #60668) Posted on 2007/10/23 20:48
faiyaka in California
Student
Registered on 2007/10/11 08:30
I'd so get that phone.
(ID #60670) Posted on 2007/10/23 21:02
Dan of July in Arizona
3d Modeller/Time Lord
Registered on 2007/07/04 11:39
So my Iphone is cool and all.... but damn this is straight up awesome!  It by far has the sweetest charging base ever.
(ID #60671) Posted on 2007/10/23 21:07
Kyle in Seattle, Washington
Student
Registered on 2007/10/08 05:20
Wow, this phone looks like it would be for someone who loves Gundam a little too much...
(ID #60672) Posted on 2007/10/23 21:23
Mac in Podunk, USA
IT monkey/consultant
Registered on 2006/12/29 03:14
Does the red paint mean it transfers data three times faster than a normal 913SH?  :D

Oh, yes.  I want it.  If only it would operate in my location.
(ID #60673) Posted on 2007/10/23 21:31
Uru in manila
Art Student
Registered on 2007/10/18 15:17
that is so cool. the awesomeness excites me. unfortunately, it's not available here. i just hope to have one. i just hope so. will you get that kind of phone danny?
(ID #60676) Posted on 2007/10/23 21:52
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
Great idea... though you'd be paying more for the charger than for the phone, isn't that right? XD
I mean, people could buy the charger only, it's be pretty simple to do the red moving eye thinguie with lots of other cellphones. An animated wallpaper would do the trick.

Also, I liked the Wii Gundam game. But I guess nothing (yet) beats the Gundam Pods Arcade Akihabara News posted up few days ago...
(ID #60687) Posted on 2007/10/23 23:10
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
XSportSeeker,
Not sure - production of plastic is pretty cheap I guess.

Uru, Marvin,
Probably not - I need the iPhone to come out over here.

Edward, Apple Otaku,
The AU phone designs kinda suck but the Softbank service has terrible reception apparently.

zer0kage,
You will understand when you start to use them ^^

Hendrik,
No info sorry ToT

Trent,
I guess we have to wait until it goes u for pre-order first.
(ID #60691) Posted on 2007/10/23 23:25
CyruzDraxs in Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Design & Development
Registered on 2007/09/11 09:43
My brand new phone has 128 MB of onboard memory, a 0.3 MP camera and can play MP3s, but not as ringtones.

Damn you Canada and your crap cell phones!
(ID #60699) Posted on 2007/10/24 00:09
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
Softbank has released a Char mobile phone with a Zaku charger. 

Is this awesome? [Y/N]

as a gundam fan, that phone is pretty and a must have ^__^
(ID #60702) Posted on 2007/10/24 00:25
Tragic comedy in Singapore
Animator/ graphic designer
Registered on 2007/04/10 22:55
wow. that IS awesome.
(ID #60707) Posted on 2007/10/24 00:57
RenYu in Canada, Vancouver
Business Student
Registered on 2007/09/20 16:33
WOW that is one Awesome charger and phone! I wonder if it comes in Green Zaku too? or other colours? Such as Gouf or etc. lol
(ID #60714) Posted on 2007/10/24 01:55
kintaro in Pineville North Carolina
Student
Registered on 2007/04/24 20:19
If only my gundam slide decals didn't rub off so easily I would stick them on my motorola ^^; The poor man's gundam phone.
(ID #60715) Posted on 2007/10/24 02:00
lin-da-kenobi in Long Beach
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
OMG!! that's really cool I WANT IT!! I WANT IT!! I WANT IT!!
(ID #60728) Posted on 2007/10/24 04:00
Soshi in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/09/15 21:29
That is one sweet phone. Hoshii na~~
(ID #60734) Posted on 2007/10/24 09:50
Nathan in Atlanta, GA, USA
student
Registered on 2007/08/22 22:03
No question, that phone and charger/case it comes with totally kicks ass. However, seeing as how I live in the states, I'll never get my hands on one. Oh well. The eye thing is cool.
(ID #60787) Posted on 2007/10/24 18:43
kousaka in US
student and おたく
Registered on 2007/09/02 00:51
Oh my God, that is one sugoi phone.  
(ID #60791) Posted on 2007/10/24 20:18
lovetanime in watching anime :P
student
Registered on 2007/10/23 06:55
umm i live in the states sadly so umm me getting this phone would kinda be pointless :( though i would love to have it if i lived in japan (one of the many reasons i wont to go to japan well atleast to try it out lol)
(ID #60792) Posted on 2007/10/24 20:19
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:44
Damnit you guys get all the good stuff there! ... maybe in ..10years? .. yes, ten years we will see something like this out here. Thats about how long it takes us to catch up.. we havent even aired Gundam 0083 yet.. sigh.
(ID #60885) Posted on 2007/10/25 05:02
byakuya6k in Canada
student
Registered on 2007/02/22 11:40
is that a GSM phone?? therefore can be unlocked and used almost everywhere? because i've looked at a lot of places and it seems to me that it can't be unlocked... i cant even find if the normal 913SH can be unlocked. if someone knows plz tell!! i'd get it for sure!!!!
(ID #60962) Posted on 2007/10/25 16:16
Boris in USA
Interactive Media Design and Graphic Design
Registered on 2006/12/26 00:12
this is very cool, i don't think i would want one, but still a fun concept of Gundam been added into more and more areas.
(ID #61186) Posted on 2007/10/28 01:33
terry in Singapore
=.=!
Registered on 2007/08/02 23:32
it looks quite cool.. though i personally think it will look funny with the shape it has..
(ID #61258) Posted on 2007/10/28 14:03
kousaka in US
student and おたく
Registered on 2007/09/02 00:51
So this phone can't be used in countries outside japan?T_T
(ID #61526) Posted on 2007/10/30 20:25
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Pretty creepy if you left it in the dark... 
(ID #70645) Posted on 2008/01/25 07:18
godpir in USA
Student, Help Desk Worker
Registered on 2008/04/30 13:52
That's Freakin Sweet!!!  One of the coolest phone charges and phones I've ever seen...
(ID #178231) Posted on 2008/04/30 14:32
Ongie in Sydney Australia
Nth Sydney Student
Registered on 2008/03/27 15:27
Want... to bad it probably won't work here in Australia =.="
(ID #181491) Posted on 2008/05/05 08:53
clyde in houston, tx/baltimore, md
Registered on 2007/07/22 20:15
it would be cool if they made this for the iphone ... and was also sold in america D:
(ID #193849) Posted on 2008/05/22 18:46
Hugson in La Paz, Mexico
Mech-Builder
Registered on 2008/07/06 08:02
Thats what i call Char's customsized !!! (Is it 3 times faster than an usual cellphone?)
(ID #231028) Posted on 2008/07/06 08:15
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