Sharp W-ZERO3 Pr0n

[Darius Wey]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://engadget.com/2005/12/30/hands-on-with-the-sharp-w-zero3/' target='_blank'>http://engadget.com/2005/12/30/hand...-sharp-w-zero3/</a><br /><br /></div><i>"We've been waiting patiently for our network of Japanese operatives to return to us with their first reports on the HTC Universal-killer Sharp W-ZERO3 Pocket PC device. While we're a tad disappointed we didn't get to fondle this thing ourselves with our own grubby little hands, Kenneth G over Tokyo snapped us a bunch of shots. Apparently the camera's not so hot on the thing (so what else is new?) and the screen's a little dark, but otherwise it's a fine piece of Japanese engineering. We're definitely inclined to believe him. But what the hell's up with the placement of that spacebar, eh?"</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20060101-WZERO3.jpg" /><br /><br />Fat chance we'll see the <a href="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43818">W-ZERO3</a> outside of Japan, so let's just settle for the pictures.

[ipaq_wannabe]

this being the first smartphone in japan - it was so popular that it basically sold out the first couple of days it came out. so much so that it can be found in the local auctions for twice the price!!

as for me, i tried playing with a display model, and inspite of me eagerly awaiting a smartphone - i didnt find it worth upgrading from an axim x50v (wm2003se).

for one, it is just not that customizable. there is no way to change the memory allocations (or is this the same for all wm2005?) - an because of this, a soft reset only gives usable RAM of only about 15MB-20MB!

another would be is that the CPU is TOO slow! i just cant go back to something slower than 600+

another would be is that there is no DOUBLE slot - and the only slot uses MiniSD (a far cry from the "standards" of CF and SD).

there is also no Bluetooth!!!

another problem that i find is that the buttons are easily pushable - that it becames cumbersome to use...

if you ask me, this would be quite recommended for new users - but it is still a far cry for power users...

*bummer*

PS: i dont know the power rating since it is not released anywhere - and im quite worried how long this thing would last if i use it BOTH as a PDA, and a phone at the same time

[ipaq_wannabe]

i would not even consider this close to being an HTC-Universal killer...

[pocketpcadmirer]

Yeah..believing on ipaq_wannable, this devise doesn't seem to break new grounds. Also looks like ppl there dont even try the devise with their hands before buying SUCH an expensive equipment.

Sunny

[Eriq Cook]

Love the look, but no bluetooth is a bit insane. And what's up with the spacebar location as mentioned. That'd be hard to get used to.

[Pdaholic]

Hey, this isn't a "Universal killer." It's not a clamshell. If anything, it would be a "K-Jam Killer"--they have the same form.

BTW, I'm not trying to start a war among the K-Jam folks, cause I don't own a K-Jam so I don't know it's specs, and I can't compare it with this new model. I'm only saying their form-factors are more comparable than the Universal's.

[pocketpcadmirer]

Yes pds-holic..I was going to say that..looks like to me a k-jam killer

Sunny

[stevelam]

:pukeface: It's Square. Says it all really. Or is it just me?

Happy New Year all :)

Steve

[saru83]

In this kind of form factor no bluetooth is just a shame, how the heck should i make a call? :evil:

Dont get me wrong, its a real nice phone but it cant be compared to the Universal, at least it should have had the 624MHz processor!!

[Jeff Song]

In this kind of form factor no bluetooth is just a shame, how the heck should i make a call? :evil:

Dont get me wrong, its a real nice phone but it cant be compared to the Universal, at least it should have had the 624MHz processor!!

Yea, a 624mhz processor in a VGA device that is also a phone. The battery would probably last a whopping 22 minutes :p

[IpaqMan2]

i would not even consider this close to being an HTC-Universal killer...

Than again, what would be Universal Killer - that device is in a league of it's on.

[saru83]

Yea, a 624mhz processor in a VGA device that is also a phone. The battery would probably last a whopping 22 minutes :p

Well "importluva" the universal is already 520MHz besides it supports a whole lot other stuff this sharp doesnt, where it DOES NOT last for 22min.

In addition, the battery thing is a well known issue.. this is a problem that should be resolved eventually coz its cozing a lot of trouble for lot of manufacturers!!

[Fishie]

Yeah..believing on ipaq_wannable, this devise doesn't seem to break new grounds. Also looks like ppl there dont even try the devise with their hands before buying SUCH an expensive equipment.

Sunny

Yes they do, in every major electronics store they had nice demo unit setups where people could try it.
I did and I came of moderatly impressed by the machine.

[Nurhisham Hussein]

for one, it is just not that customizable. there is no way to change the memory allocations (or is this the same for all wm2005?) - an because of this, a soft reset only gives usable RAM of only about 15MB-20MB!



Your speculation is correct - RAM cannot be 'configured' in WM5, because it's now reserved completely for programs. You can no longer store programs and files in RAM. The RAM figure sounds a lot (but not by much) lower than other WM5 devices, though.

[Jonathon Watkins]

:pukeface: It's Square. Says it all really. Or is it just me?

Umm, I think that's a slideout keyboard, so I think it's just you. :wink: