The only PHS operator in Japan, Willcom, announced four new phones recently, effectively available this November. (PHS is, essentially, a cordless telephone like DECT, with the capability to handover from one cell to another with narrow cell).


The first, Willcom 03, is the the sliding and touchscreen phone that enable user to chat live by drawing or writing on the screen. Designed by Sharp, the phone is currently available only in black color.

The second phone is Willcom LU (WS023T), designed by Toshiba, the first W-SIM card. The phone has 2.4 inch screen, 240 x 320 pixels display, 2 megapixels camera that can read QR codes. Available in 3 colors, white, black, and pink. The price is about US$ 455.

The third phone is WX330J. The waterproof phone has 2 inch screen, Infrared for communication, and Java support. The price tag is about US$ 386 and be available this November.

The last phone is Honey Bee 2 or WX331KC. The phone has 3.1 megapixels camera, IrDA, latest version of Opera, 14 MB memory and 4 MB dedicated space for email. The price is US$ 300 and be available this early November. Designed by Kyocera, this phone is available in various colour like eye candy, includes pink, blue, green, and black.

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