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An IP code of X5 defined by the international standard IEC 60529 translates to a high protection level against water jets coming from any direction, while the X7 specifies that the device supports water immersion of up to 1 meter deep. These are the characteristics of a new cell phone introduced by SoftBank with the availability date in stores set for August 5.



The model named 824SH can be washed in the water and it’s the world’s slimmest water resistant cell phone with the Japanese One Seg service.
The cell phone measures 15.3 mm thick and is covered in a metal finish, sporting illuminated keypad and hinge with different cool light patterns and colors, alerting the user about the incoming calls or other notifications.



Inside, the water resistant cell phone has a built-in 3.2MP digital camera with autofocus, business card reader functionality to save contact details from different business people, Digital TV, multimedia player, microSHDC memory card support for expandable storage, bar code reader, Bluetooth for wireless file transfers, IrDA for phone-to-phone or phone-to-PC wireless connectivity, and a rechargeable battery providing up to 250 minutes of 3G talk time, 250 minutes GSM talk time, 340 hours of 3G standby and 310 hours of standby in GSM, with a full charge lasting about 140 minutes.



SoftBank 824SH comes also with PC Mail function, Global Roaming Service, PC Site Browser, high-speed connectivity, Graphic Mail, and several applications and services such as E-Comics, S! Town virtual life game, screen customization, S! Quick News, S! Addressbook Back-up, S! Information Channel, S! Circle Talk, video call, and S! Friend's Status to see which ones o your friends are using S! Circle Talk, Voice Call, or mail.



When opened, the clamshell reveals a large QVGA TFT screen of 2.8 inches on which he/she can browse the web to read the latest news, download music and videos, play multimedia files and manage files.
It measures 50 x 105 x 15.3 mm when closed, at 127 grams, and brings with accessories like the battery pack, software and a desktop holder.