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Apple is not the only kit maker causing waves with its latest device. Japanese mobile giant NTT DoCoMo has launched handsets promising scents and a double screen.

The DoCoMo mobile "smelly phone" is the SO703i from Sony Ericsson, which uses scented sheets that produce an aroma when the device is opened.

The operator said the scent sheets are designed to relax users during a phone call, according to Reuters. The clamshell will be available from next month.

NTT, parent of DoCoMo, has already experimented with linking technology and fragrance. In 2005 the company trialled a system that would fill a cinema with an odour at an appropriate point in the film.

DoCoMo has cheekily named its double-screen handset the D8000iDS — no doubt highlighting its resemblance to the Nintendo DS gaming device. The DoCoMo device opens like a book with a normal screen on one half and a touchscreen on the other, allowing users to input data using their fingers or a stylus.

D8000iDS owners will also be able to use the touchscreen to send doodles to friends. The 3G phone, which uses the FoMA third-generation variant found in Japan, will be available from February.

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[ This Message was edited by: jcwhite_uk on 2007-01-18 18:58 ]
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Posted: 2007-01-18 19:58:12
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It's a good job SE didn't have this technology enable for the P990 - As I can only imagine one smell coming from it, and not an easy one to explain why it's following you...
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Posted: 2007-01-18 20:16:18
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i wonder how the sales will be of that device
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Posted: 2007-01-18 21:00:33
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I doubt whether this would be a hit out of Japan. We know how Japan gets all the weird and wacky stuff
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Posted: 2007-01-18 23:19:16
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the scented thing is stupid imo, wud begin 2 irritate you after a while. aswel wudnt it wear off after time went on lol
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Posted: 2007-01-20 16:35:16
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I don't think this will take off. TV makers tried that in the past. Did not go anywhere. However, those Japanese might like it.
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Posted: 2007-01-20 19:54:32
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i think this will appeal to a surtain type of woman
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Posted: 2007-01-20 20:18:51
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I wonder if you could scent out an eggy would be cool. Scent a whole room with an eggy so everyone can leave the room in class or in a meeting.
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Posted: 2007-01-20 20:50:26
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