Sharp Aquos SH-06D arrives from Japan, we go hands-on

Sharp's AQUOS SH-06D will most probably never leave the Land of the Rising Sun. That does not stop us, however, from lusting after its 4.5-inch. This also manages the 3D display 720p, spread across a Slinky That 10mm frame houses NTT DoCoMo's recently launched NOTTV streaming broadcast system. The device arrives in pink, white and blue options - all with a matching Provided dock and built-in aerial. Like eastern Several phones with the ability to tune into live TV broadcasts, the AQUOS SH-06D has its own extendable antenna built into the side. The device, Despite its largely plastic build felt solid in our hand, although the minuscule power and volume buttons to Manipulate proved difficult, at times. The screen technology is still a closely guarded secret, but it AIMS to bring both 3D functionality alongside a crisp HD display during the two-dimensional performance antics.  

Viewing angles are great - a welcome trend we've seen on plenty of handsets at this year's MWC - but the Heavily customized Android 2.3 skin took away some of that Sheen. Applications are stowed away into Several drop-down menus That took some getting used to - regardless of any language barrier. Sharp has not any plans to join Revealed its Japanese competitors in the global smartphone market frenzied, but some import options would not go Amiss. See why in our hands-on right after the break.