Disney launches two new Android smartphones, mouse ears not included (WTF?)

[NaRu]

Mickey's ditching the steamboat and giving up Fantasia in pursuit of all things mobile as Disney launches the DM011SH and DM010SH -- joining the company's other Android offering. The 4-inch 3D capable DM010SH handset will be Walt's top-of-the-line variant with a 960 x 540 qHD touchscreen, 8MP camera and a 1GHz processor. Next in line is the DM011SH waterproof slider with a 3.4-inch touchscreen sporting 854 X 480 resolution and an identical processor and camera to its higher-end cousin. Both Android 2.3 phones come decorated with the signature insignia in tweentastic candy colors like pink and white, with a black version of the DM010SH available for more subdued Mouse House fans. Aside from the phones, Disney also outed the internet-enabled DM001Photo, a 9.4 x 5.6-inch digital picture frame for viewing pictures, videos and emails over 3G for ¥890 (or $11) a month. Although prices have yet to be finalized, the DM010SH is slated to hit the Japanese market in October, while the other two should appear on store shelves by December. Check out the full Japanese PR and product pages by hitting the source links after the break.

WTF?

[fohfoh]

So it sounds like a classic phone?

SH = Produced by Sharp?

[Freedom Kira]

I like the sound of that screen resolution (very close to HD), but wow.

[fohfoh]

I like the sound of that screen resolution (very close to HD), but wow.

You're on what carrier? Fuck you, I has D-Mobile.

[Freedom Kira]

Lol, I doubt Disney can actually create a network.

[NaRu]

Lol, I doubt Disney can actually create a network.

Disney has enough money to create a network if they want too. I just don't see them doing that.

[Goroshi-sama]

WHAT
THE
FUCK?!?!

this is almost same as Microsoft decides to make their own country in the middle of nowhere..

[Xtras]

Considering how many people in elementary school have iPhones, I feel this might actually sell.

[Tiffanys]

inb4 sued by Apple/VIA.

[Freedom Kira]

Disney has enough money to create a network if they want too. I just don't see them doing that.

Wasn't referring to a money issue. Wouldn't the problem lie more with bandwidth reallocation? Or spectrum selling? Or something along those lines?

[NaRu]

Disney has enough money to create a network if they want too. I just don't see them doing that.

Wasn't referring to a money issue. Wouldn't the problem lie more with bandwidth reallocation? Or spectrum selling? Or something along those lines?

They can buy the rights directly with the FCC but not sure how the laws work outside of the states. Pretty much its like renting a room. You pay so much per month. They can also tag alone another carrier like Verizon or AT&T. Many smaller providers do that (Virgin Mobile, Speak Easy, Boost Mobile)

[Freedom Kira]

Ah, makes sense. I believe that's what they do up here in Canada too. Other countries around the world, I'm not so sure.

But haven't all the other companies used up all the available bandwidth? I was under that impression, which is why I came to the conclusion that there would be some kind of reallocation needed.

[NaRu]

FCC did free up a few when they forced all TV signals over the air be digital only.

[mgz]

Disney has enough money to create a network if they want too. I just don't see them doing that.

Wasn't referring to a money issue. Wouldn't the problem lie more with bandwidth reallocation? Or spectrum selling? Or something along those lines?

They can buy the rights directly with the FCC but not sure how the laws work outside of the states. Pretty much its like renting a room. You pay so much per month. They can also tag alone another carrier like Verizon or AT&T. Many smaller providers do that (Virgin Mobile, Speak Easy, Boost Mobile)

i thought when frequencies were offered for sale its done like an auction

[NaRu]

Disney has enough money to create a network if they want too. I just don't see them doing that.

Wasn't referring to a money issue. Wouldn't the problem lie more with bandwidth reallocation? Or spectrum selling? Or something along those lines?

They can buy the rights directly with the FCC but not sure how the laws work outside of the states. Pretty much its like renting a room. You pay so much per month. They can also tag alone another carrier like Verizon or AT&T. Many smaller providers do that (Virgin Mobile, Speak Easy, Boost Mobile)

i thought when frequencies were offered for sale its done like an auction

Disney already has its own by buying out ABC and ESPN