Sony Ericsson introduces affordable HSDPA phones - The Z780 and the G502

Sony Ericsson on 23rd April introduced two new HSDPA phones into its line-up; each clearly designed to take its range of web-enabled phones in a different direction. The Z780 expands the company’s range of devices for markets outside of Europe and the compact G502 brings the power of the web to a mainstream audience.

“These two phones are quite distinct, yet both have the potential to introduce more users to the world of web on your mobile,” said Martin Winkler, director of global marketing and head of multimedia web at Sony Ericsson. “Being able to check your email whenever you like or surf the web when on-the-move should not just be the preserve of professionals. The Z780 and the G502 will appeal to anyone juggling a busy life”.

The Z780, a sister product to the recently announced Z770, is set to broaden the range of web-enabled phones into more markets across the globe. It packs tri-band 3G and HSDPA into its stylish clamshell frame, letting you receive email or browse the web at high speed in countries across the world. It also introduces built-in aGPS, giving users the opportunity to carry their navigation solution with them on their phone.

The new G502 is the latest in an established line of classic Sony Ericsson phones that cram a wealth of time-saving features into an affordable, pocket-sized phone.

The G502 is the first such model, however, to feature high-speed HSDPA capability. This means that more users can now benefit from faster browsing and downloading capabilities in a phone that has a feature-set that is impressive and incredibly easy to use – perfect for those who want to stay in control of their lives.

In touch, on the move
Both the Z780 and the G502 come with the latest version of Google™ Maps for Mobile. This application allows you to view high quality maps that give you a satellite view of the local area and view listings of the restaurants and hotels, complete with any reviews or ratings available. The built-in aGPS functionality of the Z780 means that wherever you are, you’ll always be able to find what you need – whether locating the address of your friend’s party or finding the quickest route to your next meeting. Google™ Maps for Mobile then enables you to receive turn-by-turn directions that help you to find your way without complication.

With the G502, you just enter start and finish locations, and receive point-by-point directions of how to get to your destination. Plugging the GPS Enabler HGE-100 accessory into the phone adds GPS capability here as well, making sure that you need never get lost again.

Easy email, simple setup
Accessing your emails on the Z780 and the G502 couldn’t be more straightforward. An easy-to-follow ‘set-up wizard’ guides you through a series of very easy steps so that your existing webmail account can be directed to your phone. Or if it is push email that you need, then the G502 and Z780 also support Exchange ActiveSync® for your security and complete mobility.

What you want, when you want it
Accessing your favourite websites is now four times faster than with standard 3G (UMTS), thanks to the HSDPA speeds of the Z780 and the G502. If you use one particular website more than others, you can select an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed that will give you 1-click access directly to this page from your phone’s desktop. What’s more, the pre-loaded weather forecast application on both of these phones allows you to check the weather before you head out, so you’re sure to be prepared for any unexpected rainstorms.

The Z780 is a UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Grand Onyx and Amethyst Silver in selected markets from Q2 2008.

The G502 is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Champagne Black and Brilliant Hazel in selected markets from Q2 2008.


(From www.sonyericsson.com)

Sony Ericsson targets a style-conscious audience,announces T303 !

Sony Ericsson T303
Style at its best!

(Announced 4th March 2008)
The stylish new T303 slider phone furthers Sony Ericsson’s commitment to broaden its appeal to a wider audience. Petite and good looking, it offers designer good-looks without the price tag to match.

• Provides pocket-sized convenience
• Promises premium good looks thanks to a metal and chrome finish
• Does the basics well, whether that’s camera, Bluetooth™ or FM radio

Big in looks, mini in size
The T303’s diminutive size is distinctive for all the right reasons. Because it doesn’t take up much room, it’s perfect for those nights out when space is limited and not everything can come out with you. The T303’s compact size means that this phone will always be one of the chosen few.

Chic and smooth, reflecting your every move
The T303’s metal and chrome finish makes it hard for those around you not to be impressed by its premium appearance. Its soft shape and smooth sliding mechanism make it a feel-good experience that you can enjoy every day. And the mirror glass display on the front of the phone goes yet further in making the T303 even more stand-out in its appearance.

Picture perfect
The T303’s megapixel camera is ready to take pictures in an instant. So if you come across the perfect shoes whilst out and about, but want a second opinion, just one quick snap and you can send a picture message to one of your friends. You can use Bluetooth™ technology to transfer photos wire-free from your phone to a compatible computer, and then email them to any number of helpful style-advisers. Or just to send the photos of a day’s adventure directly to a friend’s phone.

Play-as-you-go
With life being ever more hectic, it’s essential to be able to slow down the pace and take time out, whenever you get the chance. The T303 comes with a built-in FM radio, meaning you can tune in, chill out, and let time just pass you by. It also has its own media player and comes preloaded with Sony Ericsson’s TrackID™ feature. Record a clip of a song in a bar or café and find out instantly what track it is and who sings it.

The Sony Ericsson T303 will offer designer good-looks without the price tag to match. The T303/T303c is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from mid 2008.
The T303a is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone that will also be available in selected markets from mid 2008.

Sony Ericsson T303 – At a Glance



Music and Entertainment
• TrackID™
• FM Radio
• Media player
• Music tones (MP3)
• Java


Camera
• 1.3 megapixel camera,4x digital zoom
Internet
• WAP 2.0 XHTML
Communication & Messaging
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)


Design
• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation
Organiser
• Alarm clock,Calculator,Calendar,Notes,Timer,Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• • Bluetooth™ technology
• USB mass storage
• USB support
Accessories Included
• Stereo Headset
• Battery
• Charger
• User guide

Facts and Figures
• Size: 83 x 47 x 14.7 mm
• Weight: 93 grams
Colours
• Shimmering Silver/Shadow Black
Others
• Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT
• Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels
• Size: 1.8 inches
• Phone memory: Up to 8 MB
• Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs
• Standby time GSM: Up to 400 hrs
Availability and Versions
• T303/T303c – GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900
• T303a – GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900
Compiled from Sony Ericsson Official Website.

Sony Ericsson W910i wins 2008 Best Handset award

Sony Ericsson’s feature packed W910i smartphone has beaten all others in winning the ‘Best Handset’ award at the GSM Association’s 13th Global Mobile Awards for 2008 !While Sony itself still makes Walkman music and video devices, the true successor to the Walkman is clearly the Walkman phone, or mp3/media player and phone combination, something that has also been popularised thanks to the iPhone and Nokia’s N95.
Feature-wise, as seen at Sony Ericsson’s website, the W910i has it all, from accelerometer, to 3G and video calling, to mp3 and media playback, expandable memory, Bluetooth, blogging, Track ID feature, gaming, shake control, camera, media manager, video recording, voice recording and plenty more.Although better phones are on the way, with some previewed by Sony Ericsson and Nokia at the 3GSM World Congress, the awards clearly are designed for phones on the market during the awards period, and when the judges examined all the entrants, the W910i was their choice.
Sony Ericsson’s president said that: “We are very proud to receive such a prestigious award for what has proved to be a very popular product”.
Other phones in the race for consideration for the ‘Best Handset’ award were the 3SkypePhone, the LG Viewty, the Nokia 6500 Classic and the Samsung SGH-G600.
The N95 and the iPhone weren’t part of the list, which is curious, as they would have given all the other phones listed a run for their money, although whether they would have won the ‘best handset’ award is clearly up for debate.
So, what’s our view on this new award for the W910i, and what was likely one of the considerations for the judges especially considering the other phones that it was compared against? Without knowing precisely what the judges were considering, this must have been one of the judges’ factors in choosing the ultimate winner.
Sony Ericsson note that, since the launch of the W800 Walkman phone in August 2005, more than 57 million Walkman phones have been sold worldwide.
They also note that the Walkman range is yet to see further expansion, with Sony Ericsson’s W980i due later this year, although it only comes with 8GB of internal memory compared with the upcoming Nokia N96’s 16GB of internal memory, while the iPhone is already sold in a 16GB configuration.
While the W910i is certainly a feature packed phone, and is worthy of recognition, the simple fact is that it’s already out of date for mobile phone aficionados who simply must have the latest technology.
There’s also no doubt that N95 and iPhone fans would dispute that the W910i was the best handset on the market.
But we were not one of the judges, and happily acknowledge that the N95 and the iPhone would be even better phones if they had all of the features the W910i offers as standard.
So, congratulations, Sony Ericsson, on winning this award. We look forward to even more vigorous competition in the future, as mobile phones converge even further to become ultra advanced and yet ultra easy to use computing and communications devices.
(By Alex Zaharov-Reutt @ http://www.itwire.com/ )

Sony Ericsson reveals The Xperia X1 ...To be launched soon!

The Xperia X1

Sony Ericsson reveals The Xperia X1 ...To be launched soon!
X1
XPERIA™ X1 lets you enjoy the convergence of communication and entertainment. Choose an experience by simply touching the XPERIA™ panel interface. The QWERTY keyboard makes writing fast and easy.With Windows Mobile® inside, you can enjoy your favorite entertainment and work efficiently on the move. XPERIA™ X1 is a premium mobile experience.Arc slider design, 3 inch Wide VGA display and premium metal body: with its sophisticated and distinctive design, XPERIA™ X1 redefines premiumness.
Specifications:
Size
110 x 17 x 53 mm 4.3 x 0.7 x 2.1 inches
Weight
145 g 5.1 oz

Available colours
Solid Black
Screen
800 X 480 65,536-colour TFT
Memory
Up to 400 MB Phone Memory
Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configurationNetworks
* GSM 850 * GSM 900 * GSM 1800 * GSM 1900 * EDGE * HSDPA * HSUPA * UMTS 850 * UMTS 900 * UMTS 1700 * UMTS 1900 * UMTS 2100

Camera
* Auto focus * Camera - 3.2 megapixel * Digital zoom - 3x * Photo light * Video record
Entertainment
* 3D games * Java * Radio - FM radio RDS * Video Clip * Video streaming
Communication
* Polyphonic ringtones * Speaker phone * Vibrating Alert * Video call
Music
* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) * Media Player * Music tones * PlayNow™ * Windows Media® Player Mobile
Connectivity
* aGPS * Bluetooth™ technology * Modem * Synchronisation PC * USB mass storage * USB support * WLAN

Design
* Navigation key * Optical joystick navigation * Picture wallpaper * XPERIA™ panels
Internet
* Internet Explorer® Mobile * RSS feeds
Messaging
* Email: * Exchange ActiveSync® * MMS (Multimedia Messaging) * Predictive text input * SMS long (Text Messaging)
Organiser
* Alarm clock * Calculator * Calendar * Document editors * Document readers * Flight mode * Handwriting recognition * Notes * Phone book * Tasks * Touch-screen

Sony Ericsson W760 Announced!

Sony Eircsson w760 announced!

Sit back and enjoy the ride, 3G fans, as Sony Ericsson has a new cell phone for you. The company's W760, which it announced at CES 2008, is one of the first handsets to support wireless broadband networks around the globe.

It offers support for three UMTS/HSDPA networks (850/900/2100), and as a quad-band world phone (GSM 850/900/1800/1900), it will make calls in most countries. The tri-band 3G support is especially welcome in the United States and Canada; the W760 is only Sony Ericsson's second 3G handset specifically for North America after the Sony Ericsson Z750.
Watch the Sony Ericsson W760 video on CNET TV.
Other features include a Walkman music player with the shake control from the W580, stereo Bluetooth, e-mail and messaging, a speakerphone, USB mass storage, a Memory Stick Micro slot, personal organizer applications, and a 3.2-megapixel camera. The slider handset is available in three colors: rocky silver, fiery red, and intense black.

Specifications:

Here are the specs of the device:
Quad band GSM, Tri-band HSDPA
320×240 pixel 262K TFT QVGA display
103 x 48 x 15 mm, 103g
3 megapixel camera, Memory Stick Micro
240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches display
A-GPS (Assisted GPS) for faster lock on location
Built-in handsfree
Shake Control, TrackID track discovery, 3D Games

The Sony Ericsson W760 (SE W760) will be available in Q2 2008.

Sony Ericsson W350a announced !

Sony Ericsson W350a (Credit: Sony Ericsson)
Most Sony Ericssons tend to be on the pricey side, but every now and then the company gives us a more affordable model for the masses.

Last year it rolled out the W200a, and at CES 2008, the company announced the W350a. At 0.41 inch wide, it sports a design we haven't seen for a while. The keypad is covered by a flap that folds down when you're on a call. The flap not only protects the keypad when it's not in use but it also allows you to get the feel of a flip phone. So in essence, it's a candy-bar handset with flip-phone elements.

But the W350a's design offers another quirk as well. When closed you can access convenient Walkman controls to play your music and shuffle tracks. You also get a choice of four colors: electric black, ice blue, hypnotic black, and graphic white. Beyond the music player, the feature set is pretty average. There's a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, messaging and e-mail, an FM radio, a 262,144-color display, a speakerphone, and personal organizer applications. The triband (GSM 850/1800/1900) W350a should be available in the fourth quarter of this year.

Specifications:

Network:
GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor:
Clamshell
Dimensions:
104 x 43 x 11 mm
Weight:
80 g
Antenna:
Internal
Navigation:
5-Way Keypad
Battery Type:
Li-Ion
Talk Time:
7.00
Standby Time:
300
Memory:
14.0 MB
Expandable Memory:
Memory Stick Micro

Imaging
Main Screen:
262000 colors (TFT)128 x 160 px
Camera:
1.3 MP / 4X Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio
MP3 Player:
MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+ / m4a / PlayNow / TrackID
FM Radio:
RDS Radio
Speakerphone:
Push-To-Talk:

Multimedia
Wallpapers:
128 x 160 px
Screen Savers:
128 x 160 px
Ring Tones:
MP3
Games:
J2ME / Mascot Capsule 3D

Messaging
SMS
EMS
MMS
Email:
POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP
Predictive Text:
T9