Sharp and DOCOMO Summer Model Developer Interview

　This summer's NTT DOCOMO's Sharp terminal group is wide, with one middle range, one Android -based feature phone, and one 7 -inch tablet, and the actors are in line.It is no exaggeration to say that only Sharp is the manufacturer that covers so far in one company.

　4 models for the release of the model and new functions of each terminal, Kenji Takagi, Director of the Global Product Planning Center Division of the Communications System Business Division, Rina Beppu, the same department, Yuyu Maruyama, Design HeadquartersWe talked to the product design center communication design room senior designer Yasuhiko Mano.

――The two smartphones, one mobile phone, one tablet, and one model are supplied this time. Why?

Mr. Takagi: There are a lot of four models in one season.I wonder if I'll show you a healthy place (laughs).The number of smartphones contracts has exceeded half, and smartphones and mobile customers are becoming half and half.Along with that, the needs are diversifying, so we want to provide models that meet your needs, so we have a lineup of four models this time.

　For example, if you value specifications and functions, or want to experience the latest technology as soon as possible, 5.I think you will choose the 5-inch flagship model "AQUOS ZETA SH-03G".On the other hand, if you do not want a very high function and want to make a smartphone debut at an affordable price, you will choose a 5-inch "AQUOS EVER SH-04G".On the other hand, if you still can't let go of folding mobile phones but want to use LINE, we recommend the new generation mobile phone "AQUOS Mobile Hatai SH-06G".Furthermore, if you want to use various apps conveniently or enjoy the content on a large screen, you would recommend a set with a tabled "AQUOS PAD SH-05G".This summer model has a lineup like this.