This Tech Digest story has it that TokyoZERO, in a partnership with a company calling itself Sun (though not Sun Microsystems, as that's not their logo), are apparently working on a way to get SL on your cellphone. Or perhaps not you, but the Japanese. Now, we've been on this before. Is this any different? For that matter, has anyone tried this other service, and does it work? I can't imagine shoehorning all of SL's features into a cellphone, no matter how advanced. There are some things that just need a mouse and keyboard for a fully realized experience, and SL is one of them.Someone who reads Japanese: please look over this site and send us some answers!
1. Okay, Let me translate some piece. Yes it's same concept as former one. Do most part at server side, then transfer optimized data to cell phone. The specified cell phone DoCoMo FOMA 70X / 90X series has 3D engine on it, so it would be much smoother than average phone.
They written some points on the web. 1). Optimized the data transfering process to low speed packet base line. 2). Almost same quality 3D CG and usability as PC. 3). Limited function version - can only walking around - will be free. Advanced version - Chat,Buy item, Edit appearance, Reffer inventry - would be 315Yen/month. Advanced version come with bonus, free rental room at their SIM, and 300L$.
Sadly, I don't have FOMA series cell phone, I can't register the beta subscription... BTW, I've done something like them at http://www.flickr.com/photos/26066359@N00/859096506/ . It's just a VNC method but fully worked :-)
Posted at 11:50PM on Oct 31st 2007 by Nock.Forager