• Quantum of Solace: Japan gets a cool 007 cell phone

    Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

    Dr. Serkan Toto is an independent consultant and advisor focusing on Japan’s web, mobile and social gaming industries. Based in Tokyo, he works together with financial institutions and startups worldwide. Serkan has been the Japan contributor for TechCrunch.com since 2008. He is sept-lingual, holds an MBA and is a PhD in economics. → Learn More

    oo1_phoneJames Bond is a huge brand name in Japan. In cooperation with regional telcom Okinawa Cellular [JP], KDDI au (the nation’s No. 2 telecommunications company) will start selling a special edition of its W63S (CDMA 1X WIN) cell phone tomorrow.

    The handset, which is made by Sony Ericsson, features a design that’s inspired by the newest Bond movie, 007 Quantum of Solace.

    The Japan-only device costs around $145. It’s limited to 3,000 units Nippon-wide.

    Via Akihabaranews

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