[bape_sta]

I am planning to purchase one of these models to use in the coming months. Anyone have any opinions on this? (If you own one)

It would be my first sharp phone, but I find their 900 series very appealing.

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Many would say it is too large and bulky but it is literally the best camera <-> phone combination, so it comes with a setback.


Features


General Network UMTS / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Announced 2005, July
Status Available
Size Dimensions 109 x 50 x 29 mm
Weight 140 g
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 240 x 320 pixels, 36 x 48 mm
Ringtones Type Polyphonic (128 channels), MP3
Customization Download, order now
Vibration Yes
- 3D stereo sound
- Stereo speakers
Memory Phonebook 500 entries, Photo call
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Card slot miniSD, 64 MB card included, buy memory
- 8 MB shared memory
Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD No
EDGE No
3G Yes, 384 kbps
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes, v1.1
Infrared port Yes
USB Yes
Features Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes + downloadable, special offer
Colors Black
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, 2x optical zoom, video(QVGA), flash; secondary video call camera
- Video call
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/AAC/AAC+ player
- T9
- Organiser
- Voice memo
- Barcode reading
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 900 mAh
Stand-by Up to 250 h
Talk time Up to 4 h


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[Volts]

I have one and i love it ! the UI is bit weak but i guess the unique design makes up for it.

[erure]

I thought about getting it but I ended up getting a Sony Ericsson W900i. The phone's pretty outdated though.

[Volts]

The phone might be old but i wouldn't say it's outdated

[res0nate]

Probably the best mobile I ever had.

[jav_]

wat sites has them available!?

[angelZ]

it's got great functions!

my friend got the red one when it first came out and she's still using it. its pretty expensive for a phone but you definitely get what you paid for!

[erure]

The phone might be old but i wouldn't say it's outdated

It's been out for about a year... I'd say it's outdated but maybe that's just me.

[res0nate]

Guys, get w/the times, the iPhone is outdated.

[Tonyc402]

Guys, get w/the times, the iPhone is outdated.

word . hahahah, iphone is outdated and overrated

Truly though, the 903 is a great phone. Its camera takes such high quality pictures, functions is great as well. and over all the phone is beautiful. Even since its been out for a year , still looks great. I wouldnt say its outdated quite yet

[Volts]

You can either get the 903SH or buy a 904SH and wait for unlock which we have been waiting for ages lol

[Nagare]

A whole lot sexier than a lot of the phones available in the US. The swiveling feature will definitely catch some glimpses from others.

[sumyee]

some of the functions, i.e. internet and games, don't work after getting the phone unlocked... (like mine). But maybe those functions will work if you join a vodafone network?

The phone looks good, camera is great, only down side is the volume of the ringtone. It is very low, compared to other phones.

Also, internal memory is only 8MB. So if you're getting it, then it's better to get at least a 1GB mini sd card if you are going to use it as an mp3 player, and take a lot of pictures.

[sphynkter]

It's been out for about a year... I'd say it's outdated but maybe that's just me.

perhaps you're mixing up the words outdated and old. outdated means that the technology is obsolete.

[Mui]

finally i see some vodafone/softbank sharp lovers here.

omfg i'm so jealous now.
god I so want this phone but no cash.
get it if you can.
this guy I know is selling it at about 640usd first hand.
so instead i got the 703shf at 210usd. hahahahahahahahaha.

[sweet_pai]

if you want the internet and mms settings to work you'll just have to search and find the settings. I have a vodafone, bought it last May, but mines a Toshiba 803t. Still good, although I'm getting bored with it, want teh 910T ahhhhh

[^w|nGz^]

i bought it july last year and i'm still using it 'till now... =)

i love everything so far... for instance the picture quality and the voice clarity are superb!!!

however the internet is a problem.. the unlocked versions don't allow you to download stuff like java games because they're not from the vodafone jpn wap sites..... =(

[coolsmurf]

it's a pretty nifty and good techie phone and a good camera! downside is it's a bit thicker than most clamshells.

[Keiko]

I have the white one~~

Well it really depends on which version you have.. there are a total of 5-6 versions: japan, taiwan (official version and unofficial version), hk, and europe (and i think there is a china one? not too sure)
I own the taiwan unofficial version, so it supports mp3 ringtones~

the phone -__- is just really good.

I got it when it first came out in HK, for about $5500 HKD (around 800CAD?) but I got the $500 remote control too so I thought it was okay~