Sony Ericsson K330














Pictures and video
Capture and store up to 250 photos or 12 minutes of video. Each video clip can be up to 2 minutes long. Share via Bluetooth™ or a picture message.

Communication made easy
Stay in touch - with the K330 at hand, you communicate with ease. Your phone has room for up to 1000 contacts and 450 text messages.

Light up - torch functionality
Your K330 has torch functionality - when in the dark, let your screen be your torch.

For an active daily life
Capture video, send messages and listen to the FM radio. Nice to hold and easy to use, the K330 is a solid phone for an active life.
What's in it?

FM Radio
There's music in the air - just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.

Integrated camera
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.

Capture the action
Video clips are ideal for those unexpected great moments that happen when you're out there, enjoying life.

Health mate
Keep track of the calories. Enter your weight, eating habits and sporting activities, and let the Health mate application return a calorie consumption recommendation.

Predictive text input
Write text messages with fewer clicks. Your phone anticipates the word you're writing and finishes it for you.

Alarm clock
Need to get up at a certain time? Got an event you can’t miss? Set the time and your phone alarm signal will ring to remind you.

Speakerphone
Switch to speakerphone to activate the loudspeaker. Now you can use your phone hands-free, and it’s an easy way to share a conversation with others.

The Bluetooth™ experience
Bluetooth™ wireless technology frees more than your hands – it lets your devices talk to each other without tangles, across ranges of up to 10 metres.

MMS
Take a picture of where you are, record or write a greeting and send to any MMS-capable phone or email address. Send pictures, text and sound.

Sony Ericsson W350i


































The handset is a fashion statement as well as a highly capable Walkman music phone with its ultra modern design. A 1.9 Inch screen provides the user with up to two hundred & sixty two colours on a TFT display with a 176 x 220 pixel screen resolution. The user view this beautiful screen when the flip action opening system is closed or open, as the flip covers only the keypad & when in the closed position the user can access the desirable looking external music controls. The external music controls are part of the phones design & also makes the music experience easy for the user. The Sony Ericsson W350i is from the Sony Ericsson Walkman® range of mobile phone which includes the Sony Ericsson W300i & the Sony Ericsson W380i. The W350i comes with 14 Mbytes of internal memory which is can be extended further using the Micro™ M2™ memory slot.

A built in 1.3 megapixel camera provides the user with a camera complete with video capabilities in their hand & ready to use at all times. The user can capture still pictures & moving video footage which comes complete with picture setting & video features. The user can take pictures which can be quickly sent to a picture blogging site for all the user's friends, colleagues & family to view. The Sony Ericsson W350i comes with preloaded games which allow the user to be entertained on their new mobile phone. The phone comes with the Guitar Legend™ game preloaded which will turn the user into a rock & roll star overnight.

The W350i supports a mobile email service, MMS multimedia messaging service & a SMS text messaging service complete with long SMS facility. The user can create, send & receive emails on their mobile phone. A message doesn't need to be dull as the user can share messages containing a picture with sound & text which can be shared between any MMS multimedia messaging service compatible contacts. The SMS text message service on the Sony Ericsson W350i comes with a long SMS facility which allows the user to send & receive long text messages.

A Walkman® player which supports all popular music formats turns this great looking mobile phone into the amazing music phone that it is. The user can gain high quality sound & enjoy high quality music features on the W350i. The phone comes with a TrackID™ music recognition feature which will provide the user with the name of the song, artist & the album from a short sample recording of the song. A Mega Bass™ feature allows the user to enhance their bass frequencies & get the best possible sound from their music. The W350i comes with a PlayNow™ music download feature which can provide the user with a three click download feature but this service is dependant the network provider & the user's location. The user can tune into their favourite radio station on the integrated radio feature. The user can enjoy a wireless listening experience as this music focused mobile phone supports Bluetooth® stereo A2DP.

A built in Access NetFront™ Internet browser & WAP which allows the user to access services & music on the World Wide Web & the browser comes complete with RSS feeds. The battery allows the user to experience up to seven hours of talk time or up three hundred hours of standby time from a fully charged battery. A USB port on the phone allows the user to connect a USB cable to the Sony Ericsson W350i & to other USB compatible devices for a cabled connectivity option to transfer files or data. The Sony Ericsson W350i supports EDGE technology which provides the user with high speed data transfer rates. The Bluetooth® technology allows the user to enjoy a wireless connection between their W350i music phone & other Bluetooth® compatible devices including a personal computer, printer or laptop. This fashionable music phone work on tri band technology which allows the user to roam throughout Europe & the majority of the US but the coverage is dependent on the service operator.

SPEC DATA :

Screen
1.9 Inch 262k TFT Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)

Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Camera Settings
Camera Menus
Photo Blogging
Video Player
Video Record
Video Clip
Wallpaper Animation
Picture Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Long SMS Messaging
Email
Predictive Text
Sound Recorder

Sound
Walkman® Player
FM Radio
MP3 & AAC Music Tones
Polyphonic Ringtones
TrackID™
PlayNow™
Mega Bass™
Bluetooth® Stereo (A2DP)

Entertainment
3D Games
Java™ Games
Guitar Legend™ Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Calendar
Notes
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Flight Mode
Navigation Key

Connectivity
EDGE
Bluetooth®
Synchronisation PC
USB

Network
Tri Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
Access NetFront™ Web Browser
RSS Feeds
WAP2.0 XHTML

Memory & Talk Time
14 Mbytes Memory Plus Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
7 Hours Talk Time
300 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
80 g
43 x 104 x 11 mm

Sony Ericsson C905




















The C905 is Sony Ericsson’s first Cyber-shot slider and its most advanced camera phone yet. With an 8.1 megapixel camera and real camera flash amongst its cutting-edge capabilities, it offers easy photo-taking in a phone that derives its looks from a digital camera and offers the picture quality to match. In comparison the S302 Snapshot is for those who want it all at an affordable price – good looks, must-have features and a pocket-sized slim design.

“The C905 Cyber-shot™ and S302 Snapshot have been developed to make us all better photographers! That means making it easier to take great shots and never missing that magic moment.” said Sven Totté, Head of Imaging Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Although both have photography at their core, the phones are very distinct; the 8.1megapixel C905 is a viable alternative to a digital camera and the S302 is perfect for those who don’t want to miss a moment and like to send or Bluetooth™ their photos to their friends.”

The new C905 Cyber-shot™
Take your best shot

  • Complete digital camera experience on a phone – true digital camera styling and an 8.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash
  • Outstanding picture quality – complete with face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabilizer
  • From baby’s first steps to an amazing sunset; store them all on the 2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2®) included
  • The USB adaptor (CCR-70) provided in-box allows for easy transfer of your photos to-and-from your PC.
  • View high-quality pictures on the phones impressive 2.4” scratch-resistant mineral glass display
  • Share your memories – send your photos wirelessly from your phone to your TV via Wi-Fi™ (using DLNA), or connect with wires using the TV-Out Cable ITC-60, also announced today
  • Upload photos to your own online blogsite or print your photos with fantastic resolution up to A3 size
  • Much more than a camera phone - GPS-enabled for geo-tagging of photos and navigation support.

The new S302 Snapshot
Good for your image

  • Slick and slimline with a stylish design and a premium, high-gloss finish
  • 2.0 megapixel camera with an easy-to-learn camera menu. Use the S302 just like you would a digital camera
  • Photo light and Photo fix – useful photo functions to help you get the shots you want
  • Capture the action - video recording and playback
  • Room for your entire photo album - up to 20 MB internal memory and Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support
  • Transfer photos easily via USB, Bluetooth™ or Memory Stick Micro™

Building on Sony Ericsson’s camera phone heritage, the C905 Cyber-shot™ phone and S302 Snapshot are all-round performers that maximise their camera credentials. The S302 introduces a premium looking, yet affordable phone with a snapshot camera at-hand when needed. The C905 is a powerful 8.1 megapixel camera phone that looks, feels and acts like a real camera.

The C905 Cyber-shot™ will be available in three colours (Night Black, Ice Silver and Copper Gold) in selected markets from Q4 2008. It will support the following networks:

  • C905: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100.
  • C905a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100
  • C905c: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.

The S302 Snapshot will be available in Crystal Blue and Thunder Grey in selected markets from Q4 2008. The S302 (and S302c for China markets) will support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.

TV-Out Cable ITC-60 will be available Q4 2008

At a glance


S302 Snapshot C905 Cyber-shot™
Camera 2.0 megapixel camera

Fixed focus


Up to 2.5x digital zoom
Photo fix

Photo light
Video light
Video recording

Picture blogging


PictBridge printing

8.1 megapixel camera
Xenon flash
Auto focus Face detection
Smart contrast
Image stabilizer
Red-eye reduction
BestPic™
Digital zoom – up to 16x
Photo fix
Photo flash
Photo light
Video light
Video recording
Video stabilizer
Picture & Video blogging
Geo-tagging
Photo feeds
PictBridge printing
Music/Entertainment


Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™
TrackID™
3D games
FM radio
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™
TrackID™
3D games
FM radio
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing
Web/Internet xHTML Web browser

WAP 2.0 XHTML

Access NetFront™ Web browser
WAP 1.2.1
WAP 2.0 XHTML
Web feeds
Communication & Messaging Speakerphone
Polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Email


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

Video calling
Speaker phone
Polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Email
Exchange ActiveSync®
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design Navigation key
Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation
Auto rotate
Navigation key
Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation
Connectivity Bluetooth™ technology
Modem

USB mass storage
USB support

GPS and aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronization
USB mass storage
USB support
Wi-Fi™
DLNA™
Organizer In-Box:
o Stereo portable handsfree HPM-60
o Battery
o Battery Charger
o User guide

Optional:
M2 USB Adapter CCR-70
Transfer, store and share the content of your Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™).

Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV703
Small and powerful handsfree solution offering great value for money.

Camera Phone Kit IPK-100
Make the most out of your camera phone with a case, tripod and belt clip.

In-Box:
o Stereo portable handsfree
HPM-62
o 2GB Memory stick Micro™ (M2™) card
o Memory Stick Micro USB adapter (CCR-70)
o Media Manager software
o USB cable DCU-65
o Hand strap
o Battery
o Battery Charger
o User Guide

Optional:
TV-Out Cable ITC-60
Share your images on the big screen.

Desk Stand CDS-75
Charge your phone and transfer files to your computer simultaneously.

Camera Phone Kit IPK-100
Never miss a shot with a protective case, tripod and belt clip.

Facts and Figures Size: 101 x 46 x 11 mm
(12mm over the lens)

Weight: 79 grams

Colours:
Thunder Grey
Crystal Blue


Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
Size: 2.0 inches

Phone memory: Up to 20MB
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

Talk time GSM: Up to 7 hrs
Standby time GSM: Up to 300 hrs

Size: 104 x 49 x 18 mm
(19.5mm over the lens)

Weight: 136 grams

Colours:
Night Black
Ice Silver
Copper Gold

Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size: 2.4 inches

Phone memory: Up to 160MB
2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) provided

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 9 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 380 hrs

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
Standby time UMTS: Up to 360 hrs

Availability and versions Networks:


S302/S302c:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from early Q4 2008.

Networks:
C905:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSDPA 2100

C905a:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100

C905c:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from early Q4 2008.

Sony Ericsson TM506














At last, T-Mobile is getting serious about 3G. With decent sound quality, HSDPA speed, Java flexibility, and robust PC connectivity, the Sony Ericsson TM506 is the best 3G phone for T-Mobile so far, and the first one we can recommend with enthusiasm.

Years behind the competition, T-Mobile is finally rolling out its 3G network. The provider has actually launched its 3G network in only two cities, New York and Las Vegas, though it promises more are coming soon. The TM506 is a full-featured 3G phone, unlike the carrier's first four 3G handsets, which were voice-first affairs, designed to help New Yorkers shift away from an overcrowded 2G network. T-Mobile still hasn't launched any of the music or streaming video services, or other flashy data services that have come with other carrier's 3G networks. But with the TM506, T-Mobile offers something that might be just as compelling: the whole darn Web.

The most stylish of T-Mobile's 3G phones, the TM506 is an average-size flip phone (3.7 by 1.9 by 0.7 inches HWD, 3.4 ounces) with a shiny black cover. You can opt for an Emerald version with lime green accents, or an Amber one with a touch of silver. On the front, there's a 2-megapixel camera and a tiny, text-only display that shows time, signal, and caller ID information. Since the text is black and white, it's visible in any light.

Flip the handset open to find a very sharp 320-by-240-pixel screen and a keypad of relatively large, flat, easy-to-use buttons, each one protected by a raised semicircle. A weak backlight, however, barely illuminates the buttons.

The TM506 is T-Mobile's first phone to support HSDPA on its unusual 1,700-MHz band, along with 2,100-MHz HSDPA and 850-, 1800-, and 1900-MHz GSM/EDGE. That means it's the fastest T-Mobile phone so far. It will roam onto AT&T's 2G network and foreign 3G networks, but it won't pick up AT&T's wide 3G coverage here in the U.S.

Although it has the best voice quality of any T-Mobile 3G phone so far, the TM506 suffers from relatively low call volume—a deal breaker for some people. The phone just isn't very loud. Voices sound deep and well rounded, but some background noise comes through the microphone. The speakerphone is also quiet and is loud enough only for indoor calls, although it works with the flip closed. The vibrate feature is strong enough, and ringtones are sufficiently loud. You can even use your own MP3s as ringtones, a rare feature on carrier-provided feature phones.

The phone comes with a mono wired headset and uses an oddball jack that isn't compatible with other standard wired headsets. It hooked up to our Plantronics Voyager 520, and Motorola S9 Bluetooth headsets just fine, but you have to manually record a voice tag for every name you want to voice-dial. Battery life was very solid, with 9 hours 55 minutes of 2G talk time.

After the lackluster cameras in previous T-Mobile 3G phones, the TM506's 2MP one is a welcome addition. It takes clear, slightly over-sharpened photos with nice, punchy colors. I found that it blows out bright areas and has blur problems in low light, which are both common problems with camera phones. I was very pleasantly surprised, though, by the beautiful 30-frame-per-second, 320-by-240 videos the TM506 takes: They're smoother than the video from most other phones.

The phone's 184-MHz processor is fairly beefy for a feature phone, but it has to handle high-speed data, a high-res screen, and a UI with animations, so it bogs down a bit sometimes. The phone's media players are flexible, though their user interfaces are a bit sluggish. The TM506 supports MP3, M4A, and WMA files. It played our 15-fps 3GP and iPod-formatted MPEG-4 videos without a hitch, though it couldn't handle an H.264 video. Music sounded loud but tinny through the built-in speaker. You'll need to find a third-party adapter to attach any decent headphones, but hey, this isn't a Walkman phone.

You can save your photos and media in the phone's 25MB of free memory, or on a Sony M2 memory stick inserted in a slot in the side. We used a 1GB stick, but sizes up to 8GB are available.

SPEC DATA :

Price as Tested: $79.99 - $279.99 List
Service Provider: T-Mobile
Screen Size: 2.2 inches
Screen Details: 2.2" 320 x240 65k-color TFT LCD main display; 128x36 monochrome external display
Camera: Yes
802.11x: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Network: GSM, UMTS
Bands: 850, 1800, 1900, 2100
High-Speed Data: GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Processor Speed: 184 MHz

Sony Ericsson Z520a



























The Sony Ericsson Z520a is one jazzy little number. It has a lively design, packs some cool features, and works especially well with Macs. Older models do have a bug in the firmware, but as long as you get the latest update, this is a great midrange cell phone.

A small (3.2 by 1.8 by 0.9 inches), light (3.4 ounces) flip phone, the Z520a cuts an impish figure with its removable color covers and loop antenna. A small (80-by-101), dim—but colorful—screen sits on the outside of the flip. Open the phone to find a bigger (128-by-160) color screen and a pad of decent-size domed keys set close together. You'll find a volume rocker and camera button on the left-hand side.

Call reception is very good. And because it's quad-band, the Z520a can make calls almost anywhere in the world. The earpiece is loud, but voices had a somewhat hollow quality, and we occasionally heard background hiss. Calls made through the included wired stereo headset sounded clear, although the non-standard headphone connector was a bit odd.

The speakerphone is fine indoors and just loud enough to hear outdoors; speakerphone transmissions sound good. Unfortunately, the speakerphone shuts off when you close the flip, and voice dialing is the old-school recorded-tag type. Battery life is quite good—we got nearly 15 hours of talk time in our tests. That probably won't hold up in real-life conditions, but in any case, the Z520a has plenty of juice.

We connected the phone to Logitech, Jabra, and Plantronics Bluetooth headsets without a problem, and we were especially thrilled to transfer our own MP3 ringtones over to the phone using Bluetooth—though this feature may be blocked on Cingular-branded phones. (Our review unit came straight from Sony Ericsson.) Ringtones are loud and sound good, but the vibrate-mode motor is barely strong enough to notice in a pocket and wouldn't be noticeable in a bag.

The Z520a, which is particularly compatible with Apple computers, synced easily over Bluetooth with iSync, transferring contact, calendar, and even "To Do" information from Address Book and iCal. We could upload and download ringtones and photos from the phone using our Mac's Bluetooth connection. With third-party software—Salling Clicker—the phone can even work as a remote control for your Mac.

Although you can use your Z520a as a PC modem or download your e-mail with the basic, built-in POP3 e-mail client, we wouldn't recommend it: The phone's GPRS modem is painfully slow. We got speeds of 33 to 39 Kbps, well below even dialup.

We weren't thrilled by the VGA camera, which took dim shots. Low-light performance was especially poor, with slow shutter speeds that lead to blurry images. You can shoot 176-by-144 video at about 10 frames per second.

Our phone came with several applications, a cut above the usual: two games plus ringtone-editing, video-scoring, and photo-editing apps. Performance on the JBenchmark Java benchmark tests was very good, and the Z520a even includes the latest 3D Java extensions for gaming. The 16MB memory will hold several MP3 ringtones and games, but not a massive library's worth.

One thing to note: Cingular and Sony Ericsson found a vicious memory-leak bug that caused crashes and missed calls on some Z520a models sold before January 23, 2006. If you buy a Z520a, make sure it has software version R3F017 or later. Our test phone did not show these problems.

As a midrange Cingular phone, the Z520a competes against a strong field. The Nokia 6102 makes a better laptop modem but isn't as good for gaming as the Z520. The Motorola V557, meanwhile, has the entertaining Live Ticker service and good features all around, but many people don't like Motorola's user interface. All are good choices, though.

The Z520a sells for $99.99 with a two-year contract, and we've seen it for as little as $40 after rebates. It's a fine, fun midrange phone, and we'd especially recommend it for Macophiles—as long as you get the newer, fixed firmware.

SPEC DATA :

Price as Tested: $99.99 - $199.99 Direct
Megapixels: .3 MP
Bluetooth: Yes
802.11x: No
Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Camera: Yes
High-Speed Data: GPRS
Network: GSM
Service Provider: AT&T
Web Browser: No
Screen Size: 1.8 inches

Sony Ericsson Z525a (Cingular)

























Product Description
This update to the venerable Sony-Ericsson Z500a adds Bluetooth, support for quad-band roaming, and lighted keypad animations. Plus, the Z525a is compatible with Cingular's exciting push-to-talk service, making instant communication just a button away at all times. Like its predecessor, the phone sports dual screens, a VGA camera with video capabilities and support for high-speed EDGE data networks.

Design
Sony-Ericsson's reputation for cutting edge design is well represented with the Z525a. There's a 128 x 160 display housed under the cover while the outside sports a supplementary 101 x 80 color screen that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The VGA (640 x 480) camera is housed on the front cover as well. The z525a uses an internal antenna-- nothing to snag or break off-- and a five-way button just above the dial pad is used to control most of the phone's menus and features. Up/down buttons on the left side of the phone can be used for quick volume control and menu navigation. USB data and charging ports, as well as a headset port, are located on the phone's bottom edge. And because the z525a's front and rear faceplates are changeable with Sony-Ericsson Style-Up covers, you can dress it up to suit your style. Color light effects around the keypad complete the calling and messaging experience.

Calling Features
The Z525a's phone book can hold up to 510 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone also features a speakerphone for easy, hands-free talking. In addition to a vibrating alert, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. There's even a bundled application that lets you mix your own ringtones with up to 16 tracks. Meanwhile, more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia Net wireless web service. Picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. And don't forget that the Z525a's Bluetooth radio lets you use a wide range of wireless headsets for handsfree calling.

Cingular Push To Talk is a walkie-talkie type service that allows you to instantly reach others by eliminating the dialing and ringing steps in a regular cellular call. Push-to-talk calls can be made to one person or to a group of people. Choose Cingular Push-To-Talk as an add-on service to your voice plan to enable the service on the Z525a. Cingular's unique service allows you to see who is available before you initiate a call. Plus, you can place yourself in "do not disturb" mode if you do not want to receive push-to-talk calls.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The Z525a has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging clients for ICQ, AOL, and Yahoo! are also included and the phone ships with a built-in email client.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the z525a. It supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the high speed EDGE data protocol. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's USB and Bluetooth data capabilities, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. There's also a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the z525a, including a voice memo recorder, a to-do list, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock with a timer and stopwatch. Sony Ericsson Sync Station software lets you synchronize your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your Z525a.

Imaging and Entertainment
The Z525a was designed for serious fun. The built-in VGA camera captures stills and video (up to 60 seconds) to the phone's 16MB of internal memory. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be set up to fit your personality.

Java support is built into the Z525a, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. Games are downloadable via the MEdia Net service or you can use the handset's USB or Bluetooth data connection to load more games and files onto the phone.

Vital Statistics
The Sony-Ericsson Z525a weighs 3.46 ounces and measures 3.27 x 1.81 x 0.94 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 12.5 days of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
Sony Ericsson Z525a is a camera phone dressed for action and loaded with options. It offers easy to use VGA camera and video recording capability to capture fun moments.



It's a shame that more Sony Ericsson cell phones don't make it into the hands of more U.S. carriers. For the most part, the company's handsets enjoy a good reputation, with eye-catching designs, admirable features, and good performance. Take the Sony Ericsson Z520a, for instance. Though its camera and photo quality were unimpressive, we considered it to be a solid choice for a midrange cell phone. And better yet, it made it onto Cingular's handset lineup. It must have had some success overall, as the carrier now is offering a follow-up phone, the Sony Ericsson Z525a. Bearing a nearly identical design to its predecessor, the Z525a offers much of the same feature set, save for the addition of support for Cingular's push-to-talk (PTT) network. Performance is also comparable, though photo quality hasn't improved. The Z525a has a fair price of $99 with service.

When viewing both phones, you'd be hard-pressed to notice any real design differences between the Z520a and the Z525a. Both handsets have identical dimensions (3.2 by 1.8 by 0.9 inches; 3.3 grams) and bear the same blue removable faceplate (other colors are available), looped antennas, and rear-facing speaker. The camera lens is located just below the one-inch diagonal (101x180 pixels), 4,096-color external display, though it's disappointing that Sony Ericsson still left out a flash.

There's one major difference on the outside of the phone, however. Instead of the Z520a's camera shutter being on the left spine, the Z525a has a PTT button there. Though that means there's no dedicated camera key on the phone's exterior, we don't mind because many users reported problems with the Z520a's camera control. Because it's not lockable, a lot of people were taking pictures of the inside of their purse or pocket. The volume rocker and the infrared port sit below the PTT button; we like that you can access calendar appointments with the PTT button when the phone is closed.

The interior of the Z525a shows no changes from its predecessor. You'll see the same 1.8-inch (128x160 pixels) main display with support for 65,530 colors. The menu interface, navigation controls, and keypad buttons are alike as well (see the Z520a review for a full description). Here again, we're glad to see this good keypad from Sony Ericsson.

The Z525a incorporates features from the Z520a, with a few changes. The 500-contact phone book is too small, but you can save an additional 250 names on the SIM card. This time, however, you get only 13 (40-chord) ring tones instead of the Z520a's 46 choices. On the other hand, the simple digital music support means you can download additional tunes from Cingular via the WAP 2.0 wireless Web browser. Other features include a vibrate mode, an alarm clock, a world clock, a calculator, a stopwatch, a timer, a notepad, PC syncing for your contacts, a tasks list, a calendar, text and multimedia messaging, a code memo for storing sensitive information, a speakerphone, a voice recorder, an infrared port, a wireless business-card exchange, POP3 and IMAP4 e-mail support, and Bluetooth for calls and file transfers. And of course, the Z525a offers support for Cingular's PTT network.

Sony Ericsson S710a














The Sony Ericsson S710a camera phone (approximately $399) takes its photo-taking capabilities very seriously: Just one look at the back and you'll know this camera phone is for hard-core shooters. However, big-time talkers will be less pleased.

The S710a is a bulky, albeit sexy-looking, black swivel phone. It has a metal bull's-eye surrounding a snap-open camera lens cover on the back. Open the lens cover and the phone kicks into camera mode. When holding the phone like a camera to take photos or videos, you use the large, bright screen as a viewfinder. The camera's menu system is particularly easy and it responds snappily, though you can't turn off the shutter sound.

Like the Kyocera Koi/KX2 phone, the S710a swivels into camera mode. Unlike the Koi, however, this one takes good pictures. Another advantage is that the S710a uses the high-speed EDGE to zap all those photos into waiting e-mail boxes.

Pictures taken with the S710a's 1.3-megapixel camera were sharp and well balanced. It's got a good lens and image-processing software, so images have better exposure and color balance than on many other phones. Low-light images were just a little less sharp than those taken with the LG VX8000 but much sharper than the Nokia 7610's. Color balance was excellent, matching the results of the Nokia phone. (Check out the comparison in our camera phone gallery.)

The S710a offer a multitude of ways to get the photos off your phone, too, which we like. There's a 32MB Memory Stick Duo card to back up the 32MB of internal memory, e-mail and MMS clients, and an excellent Bluetooth implementation.

Photos aren't the only form of entertainment here; games look good on the big QVGA screen, and the phone comes with a basic MP3-playing application. The S710a also connected easily to our laptop via Bluetooth, so we could use it as an EDGE modem. Sony Ericsson promises Class 10 speeds, which are 160 to 180 kbps in our experience, but we only got 70 to 130 kbps in our tests.

Surprisingly, we were less thrilled with the S710a as a traditional phone. The keys are small, and we had some misdialing problems when keypresses didn't register. The earpiece is loud, but if you don't hold the phone properly against your head, your face rubbing against the phone can create scratchy audio feedback. The speakerphone isn't very loud, but it's very clear. We were happiest with the phone when using a Bluetooth earpiece to converse.

Although a carrier hasn't officially been announced for the S710a, we've seen reports that Cingular will be the carrier for this phone. The S710a's top competition among the Cingular set is the Nokia 7610. While the 7610 is a more powerful smartphone, the S710a's camera form factor is sure to win over the photo-addicted. If you're looking for a phone with a focus on "camera" and you're willing to use a Bluetooth headset, the S710a is a good pic.

SPEC DATA :


Price as Tested: $449.99
Screen Size: 2.3 inches
Camera: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Web Browser: No
Network: GSM
Special Features: Music

Sony Ericsson S302

































Sony Ericsson just launched its new S302 Snapshot mobile phone. The Sony Ericsson S302 Snapshot has been designed - good looks, must-have features and a pocket-sized slim design. “The Sony Ericsson C302 Cyber-shot has been developed to make us all better digital photographers! That means making it easier to take great shots and never missing that magic moment.” said Sven Totté, Head of Imaging Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “The Sony Ericsson S302 cell phone is perfect for those who don’t want to miss a moment and like to send or Bluetooth their photos and funny videos to their friends.”

The main feature on this attractive handset is the user friendly imaging features which allow the user to take a quick & easy snap with minimal effort. The built in 2 megapixel digital camera feature comes with easy to access controls & features which make taking a still shot or recording a video clip easy for the user on the move & in a hurry. The user can zoom in or out on their target using the 2.5 x digital zoom feature which comes with easy to locate controls. The user will enjoy using the photo fix feature which allows the user to fix their photo to provide the perfect finish & desired result. A built in photo light allows the user to brighten up those duller environments to gain a clear & brighter shot. The Sony Ericsson S302 supports picture blogging which allows the user to take a snap & instantly send the picture to a blog site for others to view. The two megapixel camera can also record video clips which allows the user to enjoy capturing moving footage as well as still photo images. The user can stream video on their new S302 handset & enjoy storing, watching & sharing video recordings with ease.

The handset works on a quad band network which covers GSM networks 850, 900, 1800 & 1900. The user can enjoy worldwide roaming but the network connectivity is fully dependant on the network service provider. The Sony Ericsson S302 comes with a rechargeable battery complete with power adapter & when fully charged the handset will provide the user with up to three hundred hours of standby battery time or approximately seven hours of GSM talk time. The user can enjoy high speed data transfer rates as the S302 supports GPRS & EDGE technology. The user can transfer files to & from their mobile phone using either a Bluetooth® wireless connection or a cabled USB connection between the Sony Ericsson S302 & another compatible devices such as the user's PC, laptop or printer. A WAP Web browser allows the user to access the Web for online stores & online services which provides a mobile Web experience for the user to enjoy.

Sony Ericsson S302 functions
• Good for your image
• Slick and slimline with a stylish design and a premium, high-gloss finish
• 2.0 megapixel camera with an easy-to-learn camera menu.
• Use the S302 just like you would a digital camera
• Photo light and Photo fix - useful photo functions to help you get the shots you want
• Capture the action - video recording and playback
• Room for your entire photo album
• Up to 20 MB internal memory and Memory Stick Micro (M2) support
• Transfer photos easily via USB, Bluetooth or Memory Stick Micro

Sony Ericsson S302 Price & Availability
Building on Sony Ericsson’s camera phone heritage, the Sony Ericsson S302 phone is an all-round performer that maximises its camera credentials. The Sony Ericsson S302 Snapshot introduces a premium looking, yet affordable phone with a snap shot camera at-hand when needed. The Sony Ericsson S302 Snapshot will be available in Crystal Blue and Thunder Grey in selected markets from Q4 2008. The S302 (and S302c for China markets) will support GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900.

Screen

- 176x220 pixel
- 262.144 color TFT

Memory

- Phone memory 20MB*
- Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

* Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration.

Networks

- GSM 850
- GSM 900
- GSM 1800
- GSM 1900
- EDGE

Available colours

- Thunder Grey - Crystal Blue

Possible limited market availability.

Sizes

- 101.0 x 46.0 x 11.0 mm
- 4.0 x 1.8 x 0.4 inches

Weight

- 79.0 gr
- 2.8 oz

Sony Ericsson J132





















The Sony Ericsson J132 is a simple & compact mobile phone which comes in a solid candy bar shaped casing. The phone comes in a smooth covered casing which is available in either a light heaven blue coloured casing or a striking night black coloured casing. The J132 is a member of the Sony Ericsson J range which includes other user friendly handsets such as the Sony Ericsson J110i & the Sony Ericsson J120i. The J132 is easy to carry due to its compact size which is 15mm deep by 45mm wide by 103mm tall & it weighs only 76 grams which is lightweight for when the user is carrying the handset. The user can view their mobile phone feature selections on the colour screen with is 1.5 Inches in size when measures diagonally across the screen. The colour screen displays up to 65k colours on a CSTN type screen with a screen resolution of 128 pixels by 128 pixels. The user can view colourful wallpapers & enjoy creating a new feel to this user friendly compact mobile phone. The navigation key is positioned directly beneath the screen for ease of use. The keypad comes with well spaced out keys which allows the user to select characters including numbers & letters with minimal effort involved

The Sony Ericsson J132 comes with a power adapter which can be used to recharge the rechargeable battery provided. The user can enjoy up to 450 hours of battery standby time or up to 9 hours of talk time from a fully charged battery. The J132 works on a dual band network which covers two GSM networks which includes GSM 900 & GSM 1800. The phone comes with four megabytes of built in memory which allows the user to store their contact numbers & messages directly on their handsets memory.

The user can stay in contact with others buy using the SMS text messaging service which allows the user to create a text with the help of a predictive text input method. The user can create, send & receive SMS text messages on the Sony Ericsson J132. The user can share SMS text messages with other compatible user's which is an easy way to communicate when the user is in a hurry & without time for a long conversation. A built in phone book allows the user to store all their contact numbers & names easily which are easy to find from the phones main menu. The Sony Ericsson J132 comes with a calendar feature which prevents the user forgetting those important dates & appointments. The J132 comes with easy to use call features which includes a vibration alert which allows the user to know when a call is coming in by a moving vibration of the handset. A speaker call feature allows the user to enjoy a call over the Sony Ericsson J132's loud speakers which leaves the user hands free when on the call. The user can enjoy the preloaded games which are accessible from the main menu.

Sony Ericsson J132 features:

  • Class: budget
  • Phone line placement: above Sony Ericsson J120
  • Rival phones: Motorola W230
Sony Ericsson J132 main characteristics:
  • Model: june 2008
  • J132 – GSM 900/1800
  • J132a – GSM 850/1900
  • 1,5 inches display created with the help of CSTN technology with the resolution 128x128 pixels and reflecting up to 65,536 colors
  • Talk time – 9 hours
  • Stand by time – 450 hours
  • Weight – 76 grams
  • Dimensions – 103x45x15,3
  • Colors – blue, black
  • 4 Mb inner memory

Sony Ericsson F305




















Today’s announcement sees Sony Ericsson putting gaming at the heart of its latest phone release. Targeted firmly at a youth audience, the F305 with Motion Gaming lets users control games with the flick of a wrist or the swing of an arm, and then see the results straightaway on the screen. Using advanced motion sensor technology, the phone can, for example, follow your actions to imitate bowling or casting a fishing line.

With the F305 your favourite game is only one-click away. Enjoy the full gaming experience with stereo speakers, which also come in handy for sharing the latest track on the media player. Add a 2.0” screen into this pocket-sized slider phone and the F305 takes playing games on your mobile to a whole new level.

“Gaming is no longer something you do on your own. It’s about having fun with your friends and interacting with the game” says Sven Totté, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “We have used motion sensor technology before in our phones and integrating it into gameplay is a natural progression.”

To complement the F305 there is also now a handy new accessory available for the serious gamer. Although the F305 gives you up to 8 hours of gameplay, there is always now a back-up with the Power Pack CPP-100. Attach it to your keyring and when you need it, simply plug it into the phone to receive an instant battery power boost.

The F305 is about more than just gaming. Slide it open and find it packed with the latest Sony Ericsson features. Never miss a fun or unexpected moment with the phones 2.0 megapixel camera. Share your photos or music with friends via Bluetooth™ or Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). It will also be possible to change the look of your phone with Style-up™ covers – two covers to choose from in box.
The new F305 with Motion Gaming
Fun and entertainment on the move

• Motion Gaming with three preloaded motion games, “Bowling”, “Bass fishing” and “Jockey” – encounter gaming in a completely new way
• Additional motion games developed by Gameloft™ plus 50 more 2D and 3D games available for download at PlayNow.
• Loud stereo speakers– enhance your gaming experience or share the latest music with friends
• Horizontal game play and dedicated gaming keys – play games the way you want
• 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth™ - a complete media experience
• Expandable memory – Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot.

The F305 with Motion Gaming will be available in Polar White and Mystic Black in selected markets from Q3 2008. It will be a Quad-Band EDGE phone supporting 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 frequency bands.

Power Pack CPP-100 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

F305 with Motion Gaming - At a glance

Gaming and Entertainment

• Motion gaming
• Horizontal gaming mode
• Cross key + Dedicated gaming buttons
• Gaming shortcut key
• 3D games
• Stereo speakers
• Java MIDP 2.0
• PlayNow™
• Media player
• MP3/AAC/AAC+/ eAAC+
• TrackID™
• Stereo FM radio
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Camera

• 2.0 megapixel camera
• 2.0” 176 x 220 TFT display

Internet

• WAP 2.0 xHTML

Communication & Messaging

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

Design

• Style-up™ covers, two provided in box

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• USB mass storage

Organizer

• Alarm
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Accessories

In-Box:
• Colour matched Stereo Headset HPM-60
• Wrist strap
• Charger
• Battery
• User guide
• Spare back cover

Optional:
Power Pack CPP-100
Instant boost to your battery

Design Collection IDC-21
Protect your phone in style

Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS220
Enjoy wireless music without missing a call.

M2 USB Adapter CCR-70
Transfer, store and share the content of your Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

Facts and Figures

Size: 96 x 47 x 14.6 mm
Weight: 97.5 grams

Colours:
Polar White
Mystic Black

Screen:
Resolution: 176 x 220 TFT display (262,144 colours)
Size: 2.0 inches

Phone memory: Up to 10MB
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

Talk time GSM: Up to 8 hrs
Standby time GSM: Up to 400 hrs

Availability and versions
Networks:
EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from Q3 2008.