Sharp IS01 – sales outside Japan
If you already tired of hearing about tablets that work with Android, maybe Sharp IS01 is exactly what you need. The device is in fact a clamshell multimedia smartbook with 5 “capacitive touch screen with resolution 960 x 480 pixels and works with Snapdragon processor at 1 GHz. Moreover, has 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities and a GPS receiver and two cameras, one with 5MP resolution. Unfortunately IS01 only works with 3G EVDO network of Japanese operator KDDI, but you can always take advantage of Wi-Fi. In box netbook will find 4 GB microSD card in addition to built-in 3,4 GB, and microUSB cable for charging and computer connection.’s version of Android, however, is only 1.6, it is unclear whether the device can receive and update any later version of the platform. Except in Japan so far, albeit informally, IS01 is sold in the U.S. for $ 246.
Remember the guys…IS01 have a ANDROID 1.6 installed…don t work with FLASH and don t run games in HD version…the better ones….SHARP don t want update the the device to 2.1 OR 2.2 cause they want to you buy the device is03…The device is01 can t be root the you can t install android by own…
IS01 users against SHARP AND AU cause they don t support IS01 update….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoVUWcJFFc&feature=player_embedded
Sharp can t update your own device..is01…official posted by AU support….too bad…someone still want is03? Is funny cause Is01 use the same processor of Xperia x10….follow the transcrition of AU COMMENT ABOUT is01
#Dear Customer,
Thank you for your inquiry through our website to au E-mail Support Desk.
We will answer your inquiry as follows.
My name is Tsutsumi.
We are very sorry to say that we could not provide upgrade service for OS version of “IS01”.
Regarding upgrading OS version, we have come up with the conclusion that it is not possible to conduct it
after so many testings and verifications with manufacturer for 5 months.
The uprading OS version was under consideration when releasing “IS01” at first time.
We are sorry for disappointing loyal customers as you with this matter.
We address the full support of “IS01” thoroughly, such as minor upgrade and modifications.
Regarding “Skype”, we provide “Skype au” service for Android OS smartphone including “IS01”.
We provide various secured applications on “au one Market”.
For example, you can use “Skype au” by downloading application from “au one Market.”
*Downloading involves packet communication charge.
We truly apologize again for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
We will report your opinion to section in charge of technical improvement.
We would be appreciated if you kindly understand this matter.
Best regards
◆Notice◆
When you reply to this mail for further information,
please let us know the 15-digits number ([000000000000000])
on title of this mail or please do not change the title itself.
******
KDDI au E-mail Support Desk#
Galapagos by Sharp is going to past…if LG is launch a dual core smartphone in january…maybe next summer arrive here in Japan….Someone still interesting about Sharp device?
LG Electronics announced the Optimus 2X, which it lauds as the first smartphone in the world with a dual-core processor. The phone comes with a 4-inch screen and 8GB of storage, and is powered by a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 – previously seen only on new Android tablets – which will give it HDMI mirroring and 1080p HD video playback abilities. The Optimus 2X also packs a microSD card slot, a microUSB port, 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and will come with Android 2.2 (with a planned upgrade to 2.3). Planned availability in Korea in January, later in Europe and Asia.
In the high-tech rumor mill, HTC supposedly has its own dual-core smartphone, running on a new Qualcomm processor, called the HTC Glacier.
Look this..LG device dual core can be run in a HDMI Monitor..cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP9-InoXqOM