Mobile Phone

LG KC550 - 5megapixel camera phone

2008-07-10T03:05:00.003+07:00

There's nothing worse than having your mate shove their fancy new US$997 camera-phone, such as the Nokia N82, in your face when you're not exactly rolling in moolah. But if you're on a budget it doesn't mean you can't find a good mobile snapper. In fact, it's worth keeping an eye on the pay as you go shelves for older handsets that end up there--you can often find a bargain.

If old phones don't float your boat, LG has come up with a relatively inexpensive solution in the LG KC550 slider. It doesn't have 3G or Wi-Fi, but it does come with a 5-megapixel camera that takes good shots in daylight. It's worth mentioning that there's only an LED photo light on the camera, so shots in low light don't come out brilliantly, but in the daytime it performed just fine.

As for the rest of the KC550, we don't have too many complaints. The keypad is easy to use, and the screen is large enough to prevent unattractive squinting. Overall it's a pretty, well-built phone and feels like one too--it's neither too heavy nor too light.

Typical to LG's new fleet, the KC550 exudes a certain style and doesn't shout pay as you go, which is a welcome change. You can currently pick one up for about US$339 SIM-free from Play.com, which sounds expensive but isn't compared to other 5-megapixel snappers.

Sony Ericsson C702 Cyber-shot™ and C902 Cyber-shot™ – At A Glance

2008-07-10T00:02:00.000+07:00

	C702 Cyber-shot™	C902 Cyber-shot™
Camera	Auto Focus 3.2 megapixel camera 2x digital zoom Face Detection Photo fix Photo light Picture blogging Red eye reduction Video recording	Auto Focus Auto rotate BestPic™ 5 megapixel camera 16x digital zoom Face Detection Photo fix Photo flash Picture blogging Video recording Video light Video stabiliser Image stabiliser
Music/Entertainment/Navigation	aGPS Google maps for mobile Wayfinder Geo tagging Album art Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) Media player Mega Bass™ Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNow™ TrackID™ FM radio Java Media Video streaming Video viewing	Media player Mega Bass™ Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNow™ TrackID™ FM radio Java Media Video streaming Video viewing 3D games
Web/Internet	Access NetFront™ Web browser RSS feeds	Access NetFront™ Web browser RSS feeds
Communication & Messaging	Polyphonic ringtones Speakerphone Vibrating alert Video calling Email Instant messaging Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS)	Polyphonic ringtones Speakerphone Vibrating alert Video calling Email Instant messaging Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS)
Design	Dynamic themes Navigation key Picture wallpaper Wallpaper animation	Navigation key Picture wallpaper Wallpaper animation
Connectivity	Bluetooth™ technology Modem Synchronisation USB mass storage USB support	Bluetooth™ technology Modem Synchronisation USB mass storage USB support PictBridge
Organiser	Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Flight mode Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer	Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Flight mode Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer
Accessories	In-Box: Battery Charger USB cable Stereo Portable Handsfree Wrist strap Sony Ericsson PC Suite Media Manage User guide. Optional: USB Card Reader CCR-70 Transfer photos and more easily from your phone to a PC. Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV703 Go wireless with a powerful headset. Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-65 Light design with ear-hook for a stable fit. Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 Support and enhance the use of your phone with a tripod, belt clip and compact carrying case.	In-Box: Battery, Charger, USB cable, Stereo Portable Handsfree Wrist strap in leather Sony Ericsson PC Suite Media Manager User guide Optional: USB Card Reader CCR-70 Transfer photos and more easily from your phone to a PC. Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV712 A powerful wireless handsfree with extra Style-up™ cover GPS-Enabler HGE-100 Add GPS technology to your phone. Know where you are, where you’re going and how to get there Design Collection IDC-23 Black leather case with a separate credit card compartment, matching hand strap and detachable jewellery
Facts and Figures	Size: 106 x 48 x 15.5 mm Weight: 105 grams Colours: Speed Black Cyan Blue Screen: 262,144 colour TFT Resolution: 240x320 pixels Size: 2.2 inches Phone memory: Up to 160MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support Talk time GSM: Up to 7 hrs Standby time GSM: Up to 300 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs Standby time UMTS: Up to 300 hrs	Size: 108 x 49 x 10,5 mm Weight: 107 grams Colours: Swift Black Luscious Red Screen: 262,144 colour TFT Resolution: 240x320 pixels Size: 2 inches Phone memory: Up to 160MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs Standby time GSM: Up to 400 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 3.5 hrs Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hrs
Availability and Versions	Networks: UMTS/HSDPA 2100 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Available in selected markets from Q2 2008.	Networks: UMTS/HSDPA 2100 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Available in selected markets from Q2 2008.

Sony Ericsson brings new level of personalization to the mobile phone with the XPERIA™ X1

2008-07-08T16:28:00.008+07:00

Sony Ericsson to put the user at the center of the mobile multimedia experience with its XPERIA™ range of phones

Sony Ericsson today confirmed that it will be running Windows Mobile® 6.1 on its stand-out arc-slider phone, XPERIA™ X1, the innovative multimedia phone announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress. Using Windows Mobile® 6.1, together with Sony Ericsson’s unique XPERIA™ panel user interface (UI), will enable a highly user-focused experience with enhanced connectivity, messaging and multimedia features.

As the mobile broadband comes of age, consumers are waking up to the vast array of multimedia services and content they can access on the move through their mobile phone. The XPERIA™ X1 from Sony Ericsson enables consumers to personalise their experiences through a distinctive touch screen, panel-based UI creating an interface which is uniquely relevant to them and how they live their lives. This continually active desktop allows users to organise the phone’s active dashboard as they want, changing between panels just like they change their mood, activity and information needs in the course of every day.

“No two individuals have the same tastes and desires. Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA™ X1 has been developed to ensure that mobile web communication and multimedia entertainment can be tailored, putting the individual at the heart of the mobile experience in a uniquely personal way,” said Rikko Sakaguchi, Head of Portfolio and Propositions, Sony Ericsson.

Operators will also be able to custom build the touch panels that run on the XPERIA™ X1 to provide the consumer with a rich, aggregated offering of their applications and services. In addition, Sony Ericsson also plans to align with key partners around the panel technology to enable them to develop exciting applications that can be enjoyed by users on the XPERIA™ X1.
Visit the Sony Ericsson booth (Central Hall C3 Booth #1627) a CTIA in Las Vegas between April 1 – 3to hear more about the unique personalization and customization capabilities of the XPERIA™ X1.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ brand of multimedia mobile phones will bring a totally new user experience to the mobile phone market, putting the consumer at the heart of their experience and allowing the individual to create a touch panel dashboard that is unique to them and how they live their life.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X1 will be available in selected markets in the second half of 2008
Legal Information1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences; type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X1 – At A Glance
Camera
Auto focus
3.2 megapixel camera
Photo light
Video recording

Music
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones
Windows Media Player™ Mobile
3D games
FM radio
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing

Internet
Internet Explorer® Mobile
RSS feeds

Communication and Messaging
Polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Video calling
Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)

Design
XPERIA™ panels
Optical Joystick navigation
Navigation key
Picture wallpaper
Touch navigation

Organiser
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
Flight mode
Handwriting recognition
Notes
Phone book
Tasks
Touchscreen

Connectivity
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronisation
USB support
WLAN

Windows® Mobile® Operating System
Microsoft® Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
Microsoft® Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Internet Explorer® Mobile
Windows Media Player™ Mobile
Windows Live™
Exchange ActiveSync®
Voice control
Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes

Facts and Figures
Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
Weight: 145 grams
Available colours
Solid Black
Steel Silver
Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT
Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
Size: 3 inches
Memory
Phone memory: up to 400 MB
microSD™ memory card support

Availability and VersionsNetworks
GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UTMS / HSDPA / HSUPA 900/1900/2100 MHz
UTMS / HSDPA / HSUPA 850/1900/2100 MHz
Available in selected markets in the second half of 2008

Sony Ericsson puts music first in the W980 Walkman® phone to deliver a clear audio experience

2008-07-08T16:28:00.007+07:00

The Sony Ericsson W980 brings an unrivalled music experience that gives you every excuse to lose yourself in acoustic bliss

Sony Ericsson today revealed the W980, a Walkman® phone that promises to get the most out of your music. Its unique audio enhancing technology, together with the Walkman® on Top design, sees the W980 cement Sony Ericsson’s position as a true market leader in the world of music on your mobile.

“The W980 Walkman® phone really sets a new standard for music on your phone,” said Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing, at Sony Ericsson. “We wanted to design a leading music player that we could combine with a feature-packed phone, all the while pioneering an audio experience that always left you wanting more. The W980 will surpass all expectations.”

W980 Walkman® phone Created with music in mind
• Clear audio experienceSuperior sound quality lets you enjoy your music as it was meant to be heard• Walkman® on Top Intuitive music access and control, • Storage solutions8GB internal memory lets you store up to 8,000 songs*

Be true to the original recording
The W980 Walkman® phone is designed to allow you to listen to music as it should be heard. Clear stereo enables the music to sound like the original recording. Clear bass delivers distortion free sound even at higher volumes. These features combine with the premium headphones, the Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77, to deliver an incredible clear audio experience and music that sounds as true as possible to the original recording

Share your music with friends
The W980 Walkman® phone has a built-in FM transmitter, which allows you to send whatever’s playing on your phone to other devices with a built-in FM radio receiver. This gives you the ability to share your music with all those around you, whether through a friend’s hi-fi or your car stereo. Quality music is made for sharing with the W980. Unplug your headset, sit back and let the music flow through the integrated stereo speakers for all to enjoy. Select a track from the extensive music library – the W980 lets you store up to 8000 songs* – or tune in to your favourite radio station and listen out loud. No need to plug in an FM Receiver, since this is on-board with the W980.

Build your collection every day
With the recent evolution of PlayNow™ arena, Sony Ericsson’s popular over-the-air (OTA) and web download service being launched this May, you will be able to access up to 5 million tracks to maximise your music collection. The W980’s TrackID™ feature, which can identify any track that you just can’t put a name to, will be fully integrated into PlayNow™ arena. This makes the W980 a genuine gateway to great music, as you can download the track instantly once it has been identified.

Customise your sound
You can tailor the W980’s Walkman® player to the music that you’re listening to. This latest Walkman® phone provides a choice of eight equaliser presets, each of which contains a distinct profile that is suitable to a range of music. So whether you’re listening to jazz, pop or heavy metal, you’ve can always choose the best sound for the song.

Control your music at your fingertips
The Walkman® on Top feature on the W980 gives you the full functionality of a Walkman® player without even having to open your phone. The entire Walkman® player that would normally be displayed on the inside of your clamshell is also replicated on the outside of the phone, so navigation through your music library is effortless.

Balance and beat
Every music enthusiast knows that a great audio experience requires great quality speakers or headphones. The W980 Walkman® phone comes with the new Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77; a headset that lets you enjoy music in powerful stereo sound. The HPM-77 also allows users to take their calls handsfree, and its sleek design and in-ear wearing-style mean that it’s both comfortable and reduces background noise to the bare minimum.
Whether listening via the headphones or the stereo speakers, the W980 Walkman® phone is a must-have for those who want an unrivalled music experience, which they carry with them every minute of the day. It is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008.
The Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77 will be available in selected markets from June 2008.

Sony Ericsson W980 – At a Glance

Music and Entertainment
• Walkman® player
• Clear stereo
• Clear bass
• Album art
• FM transmitter
• Shake control
• SensMe™
• PlayNow™
• TrackID™
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• 3D games• Java™
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing

Camera
• 3.2 megapixel camera
• 3.2x digital zoom
• Picture blogging
• Video blogging
• Video recording with 4x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Auto rotate
• x-Pict Story™
• PictBridge printing

Internet
• Access NetFront™ Web browser
• Web feeds
• Photo feeds

Communication & Messaging
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling
• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design
• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Connectivity
• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
• USB mass storage
• USB support

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

Accessories
In-Box:• Battery (BST-38)• Charger (CST-70)• USB Cable (DCU-60)• Stereo Portable Handsfree (HPM-77)• Sony Ericsson PC Suite• Media Manager• User guide

Optional:
• Active Speaker MAS-100Protective case with built-in speaker and FM radio antenna: Bring and share your music outdoors.
• Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-150A portable handsfree solution for use in the car.
• Music Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100Designed for rich sound.
• Music Desk Stand CDS-75The smart and convenient way to charge your phone.

Facts and Figures
• Size: 92 x 46 x 16.9 mm
• Weight: 100 grams
• Colour: Piano Black
• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Size: 2.2 inches
• External screen: 262,144 colour TFT
• Resolution: 176 x 176 pixels
• Phone memory: Up to 8 GB
• Talk time GSM: 9h
• Standby time GSM: TBD300h
• Talk time UMTS: 3.5h
• Standby time UMTS: 300h
• Music listening time: 16h

Availability and versions
Networks:
UMTS/HSDPA 2100
GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
Available in selected markets from Q3 2008.

Sony Ericsson strengthens Cyber-shot™ phone range with two models that take photos further

2008-07-08T16:28:00.006+07:00

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

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 C902 Cyber-shot TM – The image and style statement

Slim Cyber-shot™ phone with unique slide-out lens cover. Camera-ready in an instant
Stand out design – instantly recognisable
5.0 megapixel camera with Face Detection and Auto Focus. Always capture the best shot possible
Illuminated camera touch keys. Intuitive guidance around the camera settings

The slim line C902 Cyber-shot™ will have everyone wanting to have their picture taken. Ultra-compact, stylish and with a unique lens cover that slides open to reveal the 5.0 megapixel Auto Focus camera, the C902Cyber-shot™ sports a camera performance beyond its sleek and slim looks. The phone’s lighting dramatically signals when you are in camera mode by switching from white to blue. The eight camera touch keys come to life and let you choose between camera modes, Photo Flash, Face Detection and Auto Focus, and more with just one touch without moving your finger from the shutter button.

Just shoot
With the C902 Cyber-shot™ you just need to slide open the active lens cover and shoot. The Face Detection and Auto Focus capability enables the camera to detect and focus on the face of your subject rather than the background, so that you can take sharp and high quality pictures of your friends.

Night shoot
With the C902 Cyber-shot™ you can be confident of getting the perfect shot. The phone incorporates the latest in lighting technology – Photo Flash – giving you better quality pictures even in low-light conditions. Also, a light solution has been added to the established BestPic™ feature – which lets you take nine photos in quick succession, choose the best and delete the rest. So now you can use BestPic™ wherever you are, perhaps even to capture the dance-floor action in a club!

Create your own multi-media slideshow
Use x-Pict story™ to add music and transitions to your gallery of photos and automatically create your own multi-media slideshow to share with your friends. Lights, music, action!

Store and share
The C902 Cyber-shot™ comes with a 160MB built-in memory – the equivalent of storage for up to 100 full resolution photos – plus the possibility to add even more memory with the Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) that can be bundled with the phone depending on the market.

Easy transfer wherever you are
You can transfer the images on your phone to your computer by using the CCR-70 M2 USB Adapter, also announced today. Save your photos to the phone’s memory card, remove it and pop it into the CCR-70. You then slot the card reader into your laptop and all your photos can be dragged across! Delete from your Memory Stick and you’re ready to go and fill it up again with more memories.

The C702 Cyber-shot™ is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Speed Black or Cyan Blue from Q2 2008. The C702a Cyber-shot™and C702c Cyber-shot™are EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phones that will be available in selected markets within the same timeframe.

The C902 Cyber-shot™ is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Swift Black or Luscious Red from Q2 2008.The C902c Cyber-shot™ is an EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets within the same timeframe.

The CCR-70 M2 USB Adapter will also be available in selected markets from Q2 2008.