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So for the past couple months I have been itching to purchase a new handset.  I have researched and have been patient to see what Nokia (N85, N96, XpressMusic 5800), SonyE (C906, Xperia), LG (??), HTC (Touch HD, Diamond, Touch Pro) might have to offer.  While some of these devices look interesting, they didn’t really cause me to “bite”.  I previously owned the N95 and now use the E71and Moto V3xx daily.  While the N95 was cutting edge when I first purchased it now the 5MP cam seems quite common as evidenced by this years line ups.  This is where I pose the question, Why isn’t there better?  Why don’t we have higher resolution screens? Why don’t we have better cameras?  Why isn’t there innovation in products?  This is when I started to look else where to satisfy my gadget needs.  I wasn’t about to plop down $500+ on technology that was slightly better.  I needed something more and Japan is where I found it.  I introduce the Sharp Sh-01A.  The handset released this November by NTT DOCOMO.  The phone houses a 8MP camera with CCD sensor, 3.3″  Hi Resolution screen, Finger print scanner, touch pad, and overall a unique design with rotating screen.  I had to do quite a bit of research because these devices are locked.  With some clever trickery they can be used in the United States.  The real drawback or trade off is that I wont be able to use 3G, Internet, MMS.  I find that I will take these trade offs to have a phone that can do my general work from day to day.  It doesn’t need to be an Internet workhorse.  When I receive the unit I will have full pics and review up. Enjoy!