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One Finger, 10 Keys and 6,000 Characters
The Dilemma for Japanese Cell Phone Users
Gangster movies notwithstanding, most Japanese still have ten fingers. But when using a cell phone moving around in Tokyo, nine of those fingers are otherwise occupied holding the device itself (four of ‘em) and the strap one clings to for life (the other five) in the sardine-can packed subway. That leaves people with one finger and ten keys to deal with 6,000 characters! Carl Kay explains how cell phone manufacturers (and users) are rising to the challenge.  The remainder of this article is available only to LISA members and Newsletter subscribers. Please log in with your user name and password to read the entire article. Note: If you are not a member, but are interested in receiving the Globalization Insider, click here. Note: If you do not presently have access to archives of Globalization Insider older than one year and would like to access them, please contact the LISA Administration or upgrade your LISA Membership (form). E-mail LISA Administration for further enquiries. |
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    8-12 December 2008 |