Sanyo Launches AirH" PHS Handset


Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. has announced a new clamshell type "AirH"" PHS handset named "
"Leje" RZ-J700" that will be available beginning April 19, 2002.


RZ-J700

The RZ-J700 can be used with DDI POCKET's flat rate service "Tsunagi-Houdai", which allows users to wirelessly access the Internet without worries about usage fees. The service uses a 32 kbps packet exchange system (refer to the above article "DDI POCKET Starts 128 kbps Packet Data Commercial Service").

With its 2.12" TFT color screen, which is the largest among existing "AirH"" handsets, users can enjoy beautiful pictures and color contents in high quality 65,536-color mode. Further, it is also the first available "AirH"" handset with a 32-chord melody ringer (PCM source 175 tones), which offers true natural sound. In addition, it can be used with the music download service "Keitai de-Music" ("KdM") (refer to the PHS MoU Group News No.38 for more details) by connecting optional device ("RZ-RM1") that generates CD quality music.

RZ-J700's main specifications are listed below.

Table 2 Main Specifications for "RZ-J700"
Size Approx. 48(W) x 94.5(H) x 22.5(D) (mm)
(Excluding protuberances.)
Weight Approx. 90 g
Continuous Standby Time Approx. 900 hrs
Continuous Talk Time Approx. 6 hrs.
Battery Charging Time Approx. 90 min.