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Softbank powers up Internet Machine phone on the back of Brad Pitt

internetmach1.jpgAlthough not as cosmetically sexy as its cousin, the Fullface, the Softbank Internet Machine 922SH is extremely hard to resist for a number of reasons, and makes waiting for the iPhone to hit Japan begin to seem silly. Simply put, this is one device that actually lives up to its name. As a 3G cell phone, the Internet Machine offers the standard set of Japan-centric features that take advantage of the high speed network such as fast Internet surfing, email, instant messaging, and a highly under-reported feature known as Video Call (yes, as in making video phone calls).

The device also includes 1Seg television broadcasts on a beautiful 3.5-inch screen, Bluetooth, a QR bar code reader, a media player and a microSD memory card port. Although it doesn't go the touch screen route, the QWERTY keyboard is large enough and comfortable enough to seed some doubt about whether or not touch screens will indeed displace the keyboard. All this and the device even has an incredible commercial starring Brad Pitt texting away as cars fly over his head. This sweet gadget is only available in Japan, but you can check out Brad caressing its keys lovingly here.

Via Softbank

 
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By RDSG at 4:57 AM ON 04/16/08

I have an LG Viewty, and it does all of those things and more. Is touchscreen, looks better, and has a 5 mega pixel camera, that can record video at 120fps.

By marlen at 8:08 AM ON 11/13/09

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