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703sh vs. 703shf
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Posted by: ssjarrett4

Is there any reason for me to get the 703sh over the 703shf?

I can get the 703shf for $50 cheaper than the 703sh so I should just go with the 703sh right?

Posted by: crazyphone

703shf is the japanese only version... personally i like shf better..cuz i dun need other languages..or if u need t9 .. or chinese.. u will take 703sh..

Posted by: sly_drag

SHf has repro, which means evertime you try to access the menu it asks you for reprovisioning :|

you're stuck with that on the SHf, as theres only japanese version

SH has more versions = no repro on all versions except for japanese : )

i would go with the SH :\

Posted by: ssjarrett4

Ok since I only speak and understand English, I have to get the 703sh right?

Posted by: sly_drag

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Originally Posted by ssjarrett4

Ok since I only speak and understand English, I have to get the 703sh right?

theres eng on the SHf

Posted by: ssjarrett4

OKay, I'll go with the white 730sh!

Thanks!

Posted by: Timsta

good choice. gratz on joinin the family

Posted by: P5010

congrats...

i really liked the fact that they made a carbon-fiber like black for SHf....
the "loop" was innovative on the SH...
but i didn't like the "click" upon opening and closing...

Hey Tim... did they get rid of that on the SHf ???

Posted by: witchrobin

I have the black carbon fiber SHf. The clicking is there. I didn't like it at first...but it grows on you.

Posted by: Timsta

no i didn't.. its still sittin here actually.. i haven't had the time to muck around with it and fix it properly. you liking yours alot?

did you leave me feedback? haha. sorry. i have to ask. haha.

the carbon is nice.

Posted by: azn_boi_128

the 703sh will be a better choice overall make sure its on the euro fw if not get tim to flash it to euro its alot better then hte chinese (sx313)

btw tim come to vancouver i need my 703 flashed =P

Posted by: Timsta

oh.. i was in vancouver on tuesday/wednesday.

Posted by: Junglizt1210

Quote:

Originally Posted by sly_drag

SHf has repro, which means evertime you try to access the menu it asks you for reprovisioning :|

you're stuck with that on the SHf, as theres only japanese version

SH has more versions = no repro on all versions except for japanese : )

i would go with the SH :\

what's "repro"? im falling in love with this phone and that probs won't stop me...... buying it... its like 2-4 weeks after my 904T and its not enough... must have MORE!!! i need a backup anyways. SHf sounds good choice.

also, does it have a card slot, and if so, is it miniSD??

apart from the FeliCa bonuses, what makes the SHf -better- than the SH..... we're talking both physical and fiormware features,... everything.

ty,
Dan

Posted by: Junglizt1210

edit i found out waht the repro is.... is this just constant message asking you to upgrade the firmware? thats no biggie for me. i love the looks of the phone...

Posted by: Timsta

yup.. thats right bro.

its a good lookin piece

Posted by: pks

Was planning on getting a 703SH or SHF, but wanted to confirm that the clicking sound happens to both SH and SHF when closing/opening the flip?

Posted by: majidekeitai

I have the 703SHf and yes, it does make a clicking noise. It enables you to leave the cover open in a way you can leave the handset down while looking at the screen and play games, text, etc. Similar to a laptop.

Posted by: avexdevil

the clicking is the nice part of the flip...my 903sh doesn't have that...heheh...the 705sh is almoz similar...

Posted by: Oshin

so basically if u want chinese and such firmware on the 703 go for the SH? and if u dont mind just having english,jap and repro then go for SHF? for looks to me i think SHF looks better~ i'm still deciding atm.. if i get SH i'll go for the green and silver~ and SHF i'll go with white

Posted by: Junglizt1210

it's not actually a white SHf btw, it's a creamish colour for the back and battery door and the flip, and a light-ish pink-ish tone for the main chassis. However, i do really like it.

Posted by: Oshin

i c.. =O but which one would u prefer jung

Posted by: avexdevil

my fren has a 703shf...the case looks a bit ceramic-ish, with a white-pinkish tone to it...it's not clean white.

Posted by: panerai7

Guys, I hope you're not forgetting that the SHF has the same quality screen as 903sh, just smaller, but the same ASV AQUOS Sharp, where as SH has a lower quality LCD.

So unless you really have to have other languages besides English and Japanese, 703SHF is a better choice. I have one and i love it except i wish it had T9

Posted by: Oshin

it has no t9 for txt msg?

Posted by: azn_boi_128

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Originally Posted by Oshin

it has no t9 for txt msg?

none of the sharp phones using JP fw has it
903 w/ jp fw, 902 w/ jp fw, 904, 703shf, 703sh w/ jpfw etc

Posted by: xblipblopx

is there anyway where i can have it flip to answer? my friend has one and she needs to open it and then press "answer" Where can I help her find this option?

Posted by: azn_boi_128

for all sharp phones u have to press "answer" to answer the phoen or u can turn on any key to answer and answer the call... i actualy dislike phones that pick up when u flip ... sometimes i get ppl i dont want to talk to and i cant reject their call...

Posted by: Kevbodian

T9 sucks anyways.

i would go with the shf as repro is a minor pain in the arse, but the SHF is half the price.

Posted by: dckl

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Originally Posted by Junglizt1210

edit i found out waht the repro is.... is this just constant message asking you to upgrade the firmware? thats no biggie for me. i love the looks of the phone...

How constant is the message? Everytime you open the phone?

So if I'm deciding on a 703, and I want T9, I should go for the SH? And is there anything else I should make sure the phone should be? Unlocked? Euro FW? Able to play MP3/AAC and use as ringtones? How is the sound quality for the music, ear piece? Good RF? Does it have loud ringtones?

And where exactly can I find one of these? eBay mostly has the 903, and the few 703 prices range from $200 to $350. Am I missing something?

Is there a reason why the SHf is cheaper than the SH? Is it missing features?

Sorry for all these questions, but information on Sharp phones barely exists, but I am loving what little I've come across on the 703 (SH and SHf).

Posted by: RedLightning

The message comes up when you enter the main menu or SMS message screen. You press "No" once and it won't come up again until the point you exit the menu back to standby, at which point it will come up again if you enter the menu again. Interestingly, skipping directly to the music player through the hotkey does NOT bring up the repro message.

Posted by: brianccg

I am using 703sh last week but sold it

And i bought a 703shf in Hong Kong yesterday and it cost me HKD1060. It is pink red in color and i love it very much.

The only problem is that the reprovision which I think someone had managed to flash it to chinese version (SX313).

The only problem i have is the ringing tone a bit soft and sometimes misss the call

Posted by: SpecC

wow can you actually flash a 703shf into a 703sh?

Posted by: AL9999

Yes you can, but it can be a bit problematic.

Posted by: brianccg

What is the potential problem if I flash it to Chinese software??

There are someone in the country I live can flash it. But b4 I act, just wanna to know more details.

MOre, If I just wanna to get rid of the "Re-provision" problem, should I flash it?

Posted by: dckl

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Originally Posted by brianccg

MOre, If I just wanna to get rid of the "Re-provision" problem, should I flash it?

From what I've read, yes, to get raid of the repro is to flash it to a non-Japanese version. And while it's supposedly possible to flash an SHf to a SH, it's a difficult process, and the person needs to know exactly what he's doing.

Posted by: AL9999

Exactly, because the hardware between the 703SH and 703SHf is slightly different, so cross-flashing can cause problems if the flasher doesn't know what they're doing.

Posted by: brianccg

Hm...

The flasher is quite a famous unlocker and flasher in my country.

He quoted me the price as below: -

(1) Year 2005 batch - USD55
(2) Year 2006 Batch - USD70

But how actually he do?

Posted by: azn_boi_128

i know a guy that can do that in canadian prices haha

Posted by: Kevbodian

703shf to 703sh is possible. but not simple. most flashers cant do it.

myself.... i cant do it :L

Posted by: Timsta

its difficult.. time consuming... and you know what.. if uyou find someone who can do it cheap. reliable.. go for it.

Posted by: brianccg

Then USD70 to do it, do you guyz think is reasonable?

Posted by: borgis

would there be anything you can do to know if the flasher is knowledgeable and able to do it? well some people will just act as if they can - just for the money - and if not is there a possibility the phone will get bricked? can it be recovered?

Posted by: evilgabbie

it can't be bricked

@timsta, call me back ASAP

Posted by: wickee

So the SHF doesnt have chinese either? How about the ones selling in HK? There are a few from ebay and the price is quite good. IF there is no chinese language for menus, etc, than that will be a bummer.

I know the SH has chinese. Not sure about the SHF

Posted by: Junglizt1210

the SHf was ONLY released in Japan. Therefore only a Japanese firmware for it exists. i.e. theres no Chinese.

I bought a 703SHf in HK. I didn't expect it to have Chinese and there sure wasn't.