Engadget Logo Engajet I actually tried using Balmuda Phone, which exploded the expected value of the Japanese version

It has been a while since the Balmuda Phone of Balmuda Technologies was released.Since it was announced on November 16th, there may have been more pros and cons, or not, but in a sense, it would be the flip that Balmuda had a considerable expectation.

After all, it is quite unusual for many media to articles without hiding disgusting opinions.However, this article is about the main Android smartphones such as the iPhone and Xperia.The fact that a lot of new smartphones were taken up may have been successful in attracting attention.

The most caught thing is the price rather than the concept and design.Unlike home appliances, there are many users who are sensitive to specifications, and while adopting the middle range "Snapdragon 765", the price range is in the 100,000 yen level as high -end class.If it was 60,000 to 70,000 yen, the impression may have changed a lot.

So, I borrowed such BALMUDA PHONE (SIM -free version) and used it for a while, so I will write my impressions frankly.

・ Why did people are discouraged by Balmudas Maho?Feeling of drifting korejanai (Atsushi Ishikawa)

・ Balmuda Phone is explained on the actual machine.The original app was quite sophisticated, I felt Balmuda's commitment (Junya Ishino)

・ Reasons for buying immediately by touching the actual BALMUDA PHONE machine (Dr. Yamane)

・ BALMUDA PHONE Actual machine I checked carefully to the details

A smartphone with a feeling of going back to the times

The author is a group that once feels that it is better to use a mobile phone or smartphone.Currently I use iPhone 13 Pro, but I think iPhone SE is better in size.I never choose MAX.I used to use "Xperia SX SO-05D", but it's no exaggeration to say this is my best model.

The performance of the smartphone has recently improved, and the screen is beautiful, large, and easy to use, but it is harder to operate with one hand, it is heavy, and it feels tired just by using a smartphone.

In such an era, I guess this Balmuda Phone is clearly out of the line.

The display size is about 4.9 inch full HD resolution.The size is about 69 x 123 x 13.7mm and weighs 138g.If you get into your hand and hold it after holding the iPhone, you will feel light.

Because it is a "design without straight line", the rounded form is considered to be familiar to the hand, and although the material of the back cover is resin, it has a leather -like processing, making it a good texture.And I think you are.However, if your hands are dry, you have the impression that you will slip.

Also, when placed on the desk, there is no problem if the screen is placed on top, but it is also a design that is difficult to lift when the screen is down.

The power button is on the back and also serves as a fingerprint authentication.Although it is not symmetrical, there is a camera lens at the opposite position, but it seems that this is assumed to have it with the left hand, and it is easy to press when the index finger is naturally stretched.It has been.

Therefore, conversely, if you hold it with your right hand, it is difficult to press, and you often touch the lens by mistake.It is difficult to change the idea instantly with the right hand and left hand, and if a right -handed person operates with one hand, it will hold it with the right hand, so I thought it should be placed on the middle line.That way, you don't have to consider the position of your finger, regardless of either left or right.

If you put the power supply in the center, the position of the camera lens is difficult and the design balance may not be good, but I would like you to make the back operation that you can not see into the design tailored to human engineering rather than the design.

There is an LED lamp next to the lens, which will inform you of the condition and notification when charging.This is honestly convenient because old mobile phones were naturally attached.Even if you put the screen on the desk, you can see it on the desk.

The screen size is enough for me

The screen is about 4.It is easy to see while 9 inches, and you can recognize the characters properly even with presbyopia.There are some opinions that the bezel is thick, but I thought it would be better to have this left and right, depending on the width of the upper and lower parts.If you hold it to operate, the flesh of the palm is likely to touch, which leads to malfunction.

Equipped with original background and apps, differentiated from other Android smartphones.Among them, I liked the "scheduler".It switches smoothly and smoothly and smoothly, and it is easy to confirm.Also, since the calendar is in accordance with Japan, the holidays are firmly reflected.You can reflect the Google schedule, so you don't need to enter a new one.

The difficulty is that the pinch -in pinch -out, which is an enlarged and reduced operation, cannot be performed by one -handed operation.I want to add functions such as double taps such as other operations.

"Calculator" can be "billions of millions" separation, and it will be easier for Japanese to understand the calculation results.Well, in the case of the author, there is no need for 100 million.However, there is also a conversion function by foreign exchange, and what yen is $ 1 million?How many yen if it is 1 million yuan?It is convenient to know immediately.

The two -color diagonal stripes in the background are not only designed, but also assigned an app that starts when swiping on the upper right and lower left.By default, the camera and Google map have icons on the camera, but swiping is easier to start.

Swipe to the left and you will find the screen of the schedule, notes, watches, and computers' unique apps.Beyond that, a separately installed app is placed, so it is a good idea to set something you want to start up quickly from the home screen as much as possible.Of course, it can be hidden for each unique tool, so if you hide it all, the screen will be lined up immediately with the left swipe.

I tried using a normal app, but all of them were crispy, and although they were called CPUs in the middle range, I was not dissatisfied with that point.However, if you get used to the recent vertical screen, for example, if you try to enter a message on SNS, the keyboard display will occupy 1/3 of the screen, so you may feel that the input screen is narrow.

In my case, I didn't have much posting on SNS, and I didn't care much because it would be enough to see everyone's posts.Rather, the merit of a combination and lightweight smartphone exceeds, and for those people, I think the attractiveness as a tool is high.

It's better to feel it yourself

In this way, I used a small smartphone after a long time, but I thought it would be nice to be small and light.However, one -handed holding was about browsing SNS and websites, and I often operated with both hands.Since the input of English letters is a QWERTY keyboard, it is easier to hit, and operations other than taps and swipes occur, for example, Google Maps and Schedulers.

The battery may depend on how you use it, but in the case of the writer, it was enough to charge once a day, just like using the iPhone 13 Pro.

It fits in the chest pocket and is a smartphone, but BALMUDA PHONE is closer to the feeling of an old mobile phone.It also supports Osaifu -Keitai, so there is no obstacle in everyday use.If the price is good and can agree with this concept, I think it's better to go to Aoyama's official shop and actually touch it.Until December 31, a 30 -day money -back guarantee campaign is being implemented, so we recommend that you touch it yourself and then judge it.