Sony Ericsson T303 Slider Phone

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.

Hanover, Germany – 4th March 2008 – Sony Ericsson today unveiled the T303, an attractive phone that is small and neat enough to carry with you on every occasion. This compact slider phone has been given the high-end treatment, with a mirrored screen, metal housing and chrome finish.

“The T303 is a great addition to the Sony Ericsson T-line of products, combining premium finish and materials with a good feature-set to deliver ‘style with substance’.” said Lykke Tærsbøl, Senior Designer at the Sony Ericsson Creative Design Centre. “The balance between shape and size in combination with the design makes it a truly eye-catching product. Our aim was to create a phone that would function equally as a daily companion as well as something to show off on a night out.

Sony Ericsson T303
Style at its best

• 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.

Accessorise
With such a good-looking phone, you’ll want to keep it that way. The Protective Case IDC-22, part of Sony Ericsson’s Design Collection, gives you the opportunity to develop your stylish look still further. Not only will it help keep your phone looking good, but it also has room for all of those essentials…your credit cards, keys and your T303.

Sony Ericsson T303 facts and figures:

• Size: 83 x 47 x 14.7 mm
• Weight: 93 grams
• 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

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
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer
• Bluetooth technology
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Networks

• T303/T303c – GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900

Sony Ericsson C702 Cyber-shot Phone

Sony Ericsson’s new C702 Cyber-shot and C902 Cyber-shot deliver best-in class picture quality beyond just megapixels. 

Barcelona, Spain – 10th February 2008 – Sony Ericsson today announced two high-performance additions to its popular Cyber-shotTM phone range with the launch of the C702 Cyber-shot and C902 Cyber-shot. The two phones, packed with the latest camera technology, make it effortless to take perfect pictures of those spontaneous moments – day or night, at a bar or the beach – and instantly share them with friends and family.

“The two new Cyber-shot™ phones that we have announced today share certain characteristics. Both phones place ease-of-use and best-in-class picture quality at the heart of their designs,” said Sven Totté, Head of Imaging Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Yet both appeal to different audiences. One is engineered to let you take more pictures in more places and the other is designed to look as stunning as the pictures it takes.”

Sony Ericsson C702 Cyber-shotTM – Take pictures everywhere

• Splash and dust resistant* – perfect for your active lifestyle
• Single-handed camera use – for spur-of-the-moment photos
• Built-in GPS  with location-based imaging – sort and view your photos according to where you took them

Never too extreme
You can use the C702 Cyber-shot in a range of different conditions, as its unique design means its both splash and dust resistant*. This means that whether you’re off-road or just off to the mall, your C702 Cyber-shot™ phone can always be at your side wherever you go, whatever you do. After all, the best camera is the one you have with you.

Never miss a shot
The C702 Cyber-shot is engineered to let you take pictures in any position. The camera key and the active lens cover are specifically designed and placed so that you can stabilise the 3.2 megapixel camera and capture the moment with one hand – perfect for an active lifestyle. Combine this with steady-grip materials and a wrist-strap provided in-box, and the C702 Cyber-shot™ really is geared to go more places.

Never lost
The C702 Cyber-shot™ integrates GPS and a range of location-based imaging services that really add a new dimension to taking and managing your photos. When you take a picture, information about where you are in the world is automatically added to the image. So you can always share your best moments with your friends and family according to where the shots were taken.  Or you can simply sort the picture through your photo gallery on the PC or on the web.

If you are lost on your travels, Google™ Maps for Mobile locates and guides you to where you want to go, enabling you to roam free with confidence. Use GPS to pinpoint your location and then get turn-by-turn voice guidance to your destination. Find your way home or to one of up to 20 million points of interest.

Sony Ericsson T270 & T280 Phones

Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of the T270 and T280, a stylish duo of affordably priced phones set to appeal to differing audiences “We have developed two phones that meet the needs of two distinct audiences,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level products at Sony Ericsson. “The T270 and T280 build on the appeal of iconic Sony Ericsson phones like the T610. They are good looking and tick all of the right boxes; whether it’s for the business user wanting a compact work phone or the everyday user looking for a classic, stylish camera phone.”

At home on the catwalk or in the boardroom
The T270 and T280 offer classic pocket-sized style. At less than 13mm slim and built using brushed light metal with a glass finish, they offer premium design without the premium price tag. Take the T280 to the fashion mall and snap a picture of a possible new purchase or use the T270 at work to send a calendar appointment to a colleague via Bluetooth technology.

Sony Ericsson W760 Walkman with GPS receiver

Sony Ericsson today announced the W760 Walkman as their first phone model with built in GPS receiverSony Ericsson W760 is a powerfull device where the W760i model support the networks GSM 900/850/1900/1800, EDGE, UMTS 850 and 2100 in addition to HSDPA and WLAN. Not much missing here. The camera has a resolution of 3.2 megapixels which is nothing out of the ordinary in the begining of 2008. The W760 is also the first device from Sony Ericsson with a built-in GPS receiver. W760 is a Walkman model and has a couple of built in music related functions like Mega Bass, PlayNow, TrackID, Walkman player, album art, built-in stereo speakers, Shake Control and SensMe (music mood mapping. Listen to, and create, playlists of songs sorted according to the mood of the music.)

Press release:

Sony Ericsson today announced the W760, the first truly global Walkman phone with tri-band HSDPA, enabling broadband speed downloads of the latest music and content wherever in the world it is used. Offering music on your mobile and much more, the phone delivers built-in GPS to help you find that secret gig, distinctive Stereo Speakers for sharing your music and the latest hit games, including Need for Speed ProStreet.

The W760 is a Walkman phone that you will want to take with you everywhere. This is where the added protection from the multipurpose Active Speaker MAS-100 comes in. Announced today, it acts as a good-looking protective case, a speaker to let you play your tunes even louder and an FM radio antenna.

“People today are always on the move so it’s important that they can stay in touch and have their entertainment at their fingertips,” said Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “The W760 fits perfectly into this lifestyle. It is bold, action-packed and takes the Walkman phone beyond just music.”

W760 Walkman phone

• Stay grounded – GPS and Wayfinder Navigator1) built-in, plus Google Maps for step-by-step directions to your destination
• Share your music inside and out Twin speakers with Stereo Widening plus an optional Active Speaker for outdoor use
• Match your mood – choose and match your music with SensMe
• Score big – great gaming features, motion control and widescreen gameplay. Need for Speed ProStreet  preloaded

Find your way with GPS
Looking for the location of a gig or a new club? Even a new city poses no challenge for the W760. The phone’s built-in GPS with Wayfinder Navigator1) lets you search over 20 million points of interest around the globe and talks you to your destination every turn of the way. There’s also a GPS-supported fitness application called Tracker that can tell you how fast, for how long and how far you ran (or walked!).

Share your music with your friends
Become the focal point of a spontaneous party or gaming experience with the W760′s powerful built-in stereo speakers. If outdoors, use the phone with the Active Speaker MAS-100 – a revolutionary case that not only looks fantastic but also protects your Walkman phone at the same time as being a built-in speaker and FM radio antenna for enjoying music with friends.

Set the mood with the right music
The W760 helps select the right music for the occasion. Store up to 950 tracks2) on your phone*, and use SensMe to pick the music and tracks that match your mood in an instant. Navigate through a playlist with Shake Control – shuffle and skip through tracks, or adjust the volume, with just a shake of the phone. 

The TrackID functionality allows you to identify any song you are listening to on the FM Radio or at a club. And with TrackID Charts, you can also review the most searched tracks in your country or anywhere in the world.

The intuitive Media User Interface rotates depending on how you’re holding the phone, so you can see everything you need at a glance. Auto rotate works for photos, videos and games3) too. Just twist the phone to change the view.

Get a piece of the gaming action
With the W760, gaming is more fun than ever. The phone allows you to play in landscape mode, with sound from stereo speakers and use of dedicated
gaming buttons like a gaming console. It is preloaded with the latest games, including Need for Speed ProStreet – where high speed and utter adrenaline
collide. The W760 is built for fast-paced action with a large 2.2″ screen for great gameplay and Motion Sensor Gaming that allows you to play top games on your phone in 3D quality, using the motion of the phone to control the game.

Capture the moment
A quality 3.2 megapixel camera is built in to the phone. Just slide open the phone, press the camera button and capture the moment! Pictures can be stored on the 1GB Memory Stick or transferred to a PC using Media Manager.

The W760 is a UMTS/HSDPA 850/19002100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008.

The Active Speaker MAS-100 will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008.

* Store up to 900 tracks on W760 with 1GB Memory Stick included

Facts and Figures
Size: 103 x 48 x 15 mm
Weight: 103 grams
Colours: Rocky Silver, Fancy Red and Intense Black
Screen: 262,144 color TFT
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size: 2.2 inches
Phone memory: Up to 40 MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs
Standby time GSM: Up to 400 hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hrs
Video call time: Up to 3 hrs
Music listening time: Up to 20 hrs

Networks:
UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Music

• Walkman player
• Album art
• Shake control
• SensMe
• Stereo speakers built-in
• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• Mega Bass
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow
• TrackID
   

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Digital zoom, 2.5x
• BestPic
• Photo fix
• Picture blogging
• Video blogging
• Video recording
• Auto rotate
• PictBridge printing
   

Communication

• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling
   

Messaging

• Email
• Instant messaging
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer
   

Connectivity

• Bluetooth technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• USB mass storage
• USB support
   

Entertainment

• 3D games including Need for Speed ProStreet
• Java
• Motion-sensitive gaming
• A & B gaming buttons
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
   

Internet

• RSS feeds
• Access NetFront Web browser
• Google Maps Mobile
   

Accessories

• In-Box:
  • Battery
  • Charger
  • USB cable
  • 1GB Memory Stick Micro (M2)
  • Stereo Portable Hands Free
  • Sony Ericsson PC Suite
  • Media Manager content transfer software
• Optional accessories:
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset HBH-DS205
  • Active speaker MAS-100

Sony Ericsson “Green” Issues

The latest edition of Greenpeace’s quarterly Guide to Greener Electronics shows that Nokia has been pushed down from the first place by Sony Ericsson and SamsungGreenpeace first released the ‘Guide to Greener Electronics’ in August 2006 and this is the sixth version of the list. The 18 top manufactures of personal computers, mobile phones, TV’s and games consoles according to their policies on toxic chemicals and recycling. The TV and games consoles manufacturers are new this quarter.

Nokia has always been the best in class according to the Greenpeace Green Guide. The reason why Sony Ericsson now is the leader is because Nokia has penalty point deducted for deficiencies in takeback practice in Thailand, Russia and Argentina

Greenpeace tested the implementation of product takeback programmes in six countries where Motorola, Nokia and Sony Ericsson claim, on their websites, to operate product takeback programmes. Nokia representatives in the Philippines, Thailand, Argentina, Russia and India were not informed about their companies’ own programmes and in many cases provided misleading information. Motorola staff in the Philippines, Thailand and India was unable to direct customers to collection points in their respective countries

7.7	Sony Ericsson – New leader due to improved takeback reporting, new models PVC free, but falls down on takeback practice.
7.7	Samsung – Big improvements, with more products free of the worst toxic chemicals. Loses points for incomplete takeback practice.
7.3	Sony – More products free of toxic PVC and improved reporting on recycling and takeback especially in the US.
7.3	Dell – Unchanged since the last version, still no products on the market without the worst chemicals.
7.3	Lenovo – Unchanged since the last version, still no products on the market without the worst chemicals.
7	Toshiba – Much improved on toxic chemicals but still lobbies in the US for regressive takeback policies.
7	LGE – Unchanged since the last version, need better takeback for products other than phones.
7	Fujitsu-Siemens – Unchanged since the last version, needs toxic elimination timelines, better takeback coverage and reporting of amounts recycled.
6.7	Nokia – A steep fall! Strong on toxic chemicals but penalty point deducted for deficiencies in takeback practice in Thailand, Russia and Argentina during our testing.
6.7	HP – Finally provided timelines for eliminating worst toxic chemicals, though not for all products; needs to improve takeback coverage.
6	Apple – Slightly improved with new iMacs and some iPods reducing the use of toxic chemicals, takeback programme still needs more work.
5.7	Acer – Unchanged since the last version, needs better takeback coverage and reporting of amounts recycled.
5	Panasonic – Unchanged since the last version, need better takeback coverage and reporting of amounts recycled.
5	Motorola – Big faller due to penalty point for poor takeback practice in Philippines, Thailand and India revealed by our testing. Still no timelines for eliminating the most harmful chemicals.
4.7	Sharp – New to the guide – some plus points on toxic chemicals elimination but poor takeback policy and practice.
2.7	Microsoft – New to the guide – long timeline for toxic chemicals elimination (2011) and poor takeback policy and practice.
2	Philips – New to the guide – no timeline for toxic chemicals elimination and zero points on e-waste policy and practice.
0	Nintendo – New to the guide – first global brand to score zero across all criteria!

Ranking criteria explained

The ranking criteria reflect the demands of the Toxic Tech campaign to the electronics companies. Our two demands are that companies should:

• clean up their products by eliminating hazardous substances;
• takeback and recycle their products responsibly once they become obsolete.

The two issues are connected. The use of harmful chemicals in electronics prevents their safe recycling when the products are discarded. Companies scored marks out of 30 this has then been calculated to a mark out of 10 for simplicity

Read more about the line up at the Greenpeace web site

New phones from Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson today announced the W380 Walkman, W890 Walkman and K660 phone models

Information about the Sony Ericsson K660 was leaked earlier this week. Two other models were revealed at a press conference late Tuesday evening. The entry-level model named W380 and the mid-range model W890.

The W380 highlights are: Clamshell model with gesture control where alarm and calls are muted by moving the hand in front of the phone. The camera could be better with just 1.3 megapixel resolution. But this is holding the price down of course. W380 support Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) for stereo transmission to your Bluetooth stereo headset. The design is something slightly different. You probably love it or hate it.

Sony Ericsson W890 has approximately the same dimensions as the W800 Walkman model. It is only 9.9mm thin but still has room for a 3.2 megapixel camera. Sony Ericsson has finally started to ship phones models with support for UMTS and EDGE networks. The supported networks by W890 are 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 2100, EDGE and UMTS. A 2GB Memory Stick Micro card is included in the package.

The K660 is promoted as a Web-optimised phone. It has Google Maps for Mobile pre-installed. HSDPA for fast downloading but only a 2.0 megapixel camera. All Sony Ericsson K-series models are usually promoted as a Cyber-Shot phones, but the word Cyber-Shot is not mentioned at all in the press release.

Updated News

Updated! Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB will sell half of its UIQ software licensing unit to Motorola.Miles Flint, President of Sony Ericsson and Johan Sandberg, CEO of UIQ will host an international press conference announcing a strategic business update for UIQ today at 2:00pm BST time. It is expected that it will be announced that sell 50% of the company to Motorola.

Following Sony Ericssonss acquisition of the Swedish software company from Symbian Ltd on 2nd February, there has been significant progress with regards to UIQ technology, handsets and licensing. Monday’s announcement will further enhance the strength of UIQ as highly competitive and independent cross-vendor user interface platform for business and multimedia feature phones.

UIQ technology is used in mobile phones from Sony Ericsson, Motorola, BenQ and Arima.

Best 3GSM Handset

Big shot Ground-breaking K800 Cyber-shot™ – the first to pair a 3.2 megapixel camera with a full 3G phone – has been awarded Best 3GSM Handset at the GSM Association’s Global Mobile Awards 2007.
Best 3GSM Handset: K8003GSM, Barcelona, 2007 K800 Cyber-shot™ camera phone has been awarded Best 3GSM Handset at the GSM Association’s Global Mobile Awards 2007. Launched last year, the K800 is the first Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot camera phone, a brand that created a new lifestyle of mobile communication by combining a performance 3.2 Megapixel camera for quality image capture and a 3G mobile handset for fast and easy transfer and sharing of those images. Anders Runevad, Corporate Executive Vice President and Head of Sales, Sony Ericsson said “Our Cyber-shot portfolio has made true mobile imaging a reality for millions of people and we are very proud that the industry has endorsed our achievements with such a prestigious accolade.” Since Cyber-shot camera phones were introduced in 2006, more than 4.5 million handsets have been sold worldwide. The K800 was also put to use by the world’s greatest secret agent in last year’s James Bond movie, Casino Royale. The Cyber-shot camera phone range has now been extended to include the K810, K818, K550 and the K550im – the first Cyber-shot phone to support i-mode™. Sony Ericsson also won the Best Mobile Handset award from the GSM Association in 2004 and Best 3GSM handset in 2005.

Sony Ericsson W910i

Your music in your phone Sony Ericsson Walkman® phones bring the ease of digital music players to your mobile. So alongside all the usual advanced phone features, you can also download, stream, store and play back music in your mobile. Sound good?

W910i has Radio Music tones MegaBass™ PlayNow™ TrackID™ Polyphonic ringtones Flight

Sony Ericsson K770 Cyber-Shot

Todays announcement was expected and so was a new Cyber-Shot model. The K770 weight only 95 gram, is a 3G (UMTS) phone and has a 3.2 Megapixels cameraAt first glance it might be difficult to spot the difference between Sony Ericsson K770 and its older and bigger brother K800. Both have a 3.2 megapixels camera and both are 3G models. The new K770 has new design and are lighter by 10 gram. Some might find the design less bulky and slightly more classy.

K770 main features:

• Size 105 x 47 x 14.5mm
• Weigth 95 grams
• Screen resolution: 262144 color TFT
• 240 x 320 pixels
• 16 MB internal memory
• UMTS 2100-GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900
• 3.2 Megapixels camera with autofocus and LED photo light
• 3x digital zoom
• Email, SMS, MMS
• Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP)
• Java
• Speakerphone
• RSS feeds
• Netfrond Web browser
• FM Radio
• Talk time GSM/UMTS: Up to 10 hours/2 hours 35 min
• Standby time GSM/UMTS: Up to 400 hours/400 hours

The obvious differences between K770 and K800:

	K770	K880
Internal memory	16 MB	64 MB
Digital zoom	3x	16x
Image stabilizer	No	Yes
Sizes	105 x 47 x 14.5 mm	105 x 47 x 22 mm
Weight	95g	115g
Infrared	No	Yes