the BS "hello kitty" phone

[difenbaker]

BenQ-Siemens AL26 Hello Kitty Cell Phone
August 15 Richard Ozerman

[crunchgear]
The only feature on this phone that’s important is the fact that it’s a Hello Kitty phone. All the other stuff, like the 130×130 resolution, 32-chord ringtones and, well, that’s about it. There’s not much to do with the phone other than to ogle the kitty, which is just fine with Hello Kitty enthusiasts.

The phone will be on sale, most likely in Japan, starting this month. But if you’re really into Hello Kitty, you’re already used to importing all your goods from there anyway.



http://crunchgear.com/2006/08/15/ben...ty-cell-phone/

cheers!

[carcomptoy]

This would be perfect for my cousin! Wonder how much this'll cost though...

[manav]

I hate "hello kitty" done have any idea why this thing is considered to be so cool?

[carcomptoy]

I have no idea...but apparently it's part of being an Asian girl

[s02264849]

A phone like that will never sell in Japan

[stephanie]

That is so cute!!! I want one!!

[Ghibli]

It definitely won't go on sale in Japan because it's a GSM phone.

This model will probably only sell well in Hong Kong, Taiwan and maybe Singapore.

[carcomptoy]

Originally Posted by s02264849

A phone like that will never sell in Japan

Were it going to be sold in Japan, why wouldn't it sell? Isn't that like the source of Hello Kitty?? Could be like a little girl's first phone...

[s02264849]

Originally Posted by carcomptoy

Were it going to be sold in Japan, why wouldn't it sell? Isn't that like the source of Hello Kitty?? Could be like a little girl's first phone...

Coz the Japanese do alot of web surfing/emailing etc. on their cellphones, a big screen with high resolution is definitely a must. Even the cheapest phones (and kids' phones) in Japan now have QVGA screens. Putting a 130x130 resolution phone on the market there is pure suicide.

[s02264849]

Originally Posted by Ghibli

It definitely won't go on sale in Japan because it's a GSM phone.

I know, was just referring to the article.

[mweb6161onMB]

Originally Posted by stephanie

That is so cute!!! I want one!!

Care to give us your profile so we can see what demographic this phone appeals too!!

[carcomptoy]

Originally Posted by s02264849

I know, was just referring to the article.

heh I didn't realize that...how ignorant of the article.