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New Gzone anytime soon?
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Posted by: thermbug

I saw a new Gzone at CTIA which was just silver with PTT. Anything on the radar with BOTH evdo and bluetooth. Having to choose between is frustrating. I can accept the 1.3 cam for now since it is a rugged phone.

What are model #'s available for docomo that may be indicative of what we may get someday.

Or are things on hold until vzw finished testing qchat for possible license?

Posted by: thermbug

Links to recent model.
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/...w-casios-r.html
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/gzone/

I didn't realize it was called a type SL until now.

I meant KDDI not Docomo. http://www.softwareheadlines.com/mo...icle.php/260589

Posted by: jt325i

The SL name looks new to me. Physical appearance seems identical on the new model except for the shape of the flash. The camera on this thing is 0.3mp or 640x480 VGA resolution. It is NOT 1.3mp or anywhere close. A real shame considering the older Type-V had both EVDO & a 2mp camera. In some ways the Type-S took a step back, though I like the newer antenna and bluetooth better. At least the introductory price came down. I really hope the next model will combine the best of both worlds. Waterproof phones in the US are far far behind models available in the Japanese market.