Sony Ericsson G700 and G900 touchscreen phones

Posted on Sunday, February 10 2008 @ 23:02 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
In the second quarter of this year Sony Ericsson will unveil two new phones with touchscreens: the G700 and G900.

The Sony Ericsson G700 is a personal organiser phone with a 2.4" touchscreen, touch controlled Notes application to write and draw memo's and a 3.2 megapixel camera.
Calendar is King
Access your calendar, reach family and friends and scribble and save your notes on your phone. With the G700, you can jot down a note on the screen with a stylus, just as you would with a pen on paper, and save it on your phone’s desktop to remind you - just as you’d stick a note on the fridge. You can even draw a map to the local shop or doodle personal notes to send them to your loved ones! Holding everything that is important to you wherever you go, the G700 is the most natural way to manage life. There’s no longer a need to have your home calendar separate from work – it works with you, the way you do.

Intuitively simple
With the G700 you can enjoy touchscreen text input, Web surfing, calendar and phone navigation. Want to contact someone at home? Just touch the relevant name in your phonebook and all of the various contact options will appear onscreen. It’s instantly intuitive messaging. You can even browse your photo album using the tip of your finger. The G700 also has dedicated keys for messaging, notes and a key lock on the side of the phone. All it takes is one press to unlock.
The Sony Ericsson G900 is more media oriented and also features a 2.4" touchscreen. It has a 5 megapixel digitam camera with auto focus and multi-shot function, one-touch media and organiser menu and WiFi.
i<>Print-quality photos to keep
The G900’s 5.0 megapixel camera lets you take print-quality photos and share them with friends and family straight away.

Frame your shot and decide where you want to focus the camera by simply touching the screen. Also, with Camera Multi-Shot, hold down the camera key and take as many pictures as you like. Great for taking photos of your kids as they dash around the garden! Scroll through all of the photos on your phone with touch control and even edit them there with the Touch photo album and editor.

Stay mobile
Got a moment to surf? Access your favourite Web pages when you’re in a Wi-Fi™ hotspot and view them on the large 2.4” display. Use the stylus or your finger to zoom-in or pan around the page. When you’ve barely got a moment to spare, get RSS feeds direct to your phone for the latest updates; news, football scores or whatever you are in to.

Organize with a personal touch
Touch, type or write… Everything comes naturally with the G900. Organise your schedule, touch and tap to make calls and jot down notes before you forget it. The G900 works your way to let you get more into your day. It’s the power of personal touch.


The Sony Ericsson G700 and G900  phones at a glance

 

G700

G900

Camera

3.2 megapixel camera
3x digital zoom
Fixed focus
Image stabilizer
Photo fix
Photo light
Picture blogging
Video light
Video recording
Video stabilizer

5 megapixel camera
3x digital zoom
Auto focus
Image stabilizer
Photo fix
Photo light
Picture blogging
Video light
Video recording
Video stabilizer

Music/Entertainment

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Mega Bass™
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™
TrackID™
3D games
FM radio with RDS
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Mega Bass™
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™
TrackID
3D games
FM radio with RDS
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing

Web/Internet

Opera™ Web browser
RSS feeds

Opera™ Web browser
RSS feeds

Communication & Messaging

Polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Video calling
Push Email, Exchange Active Sync
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)

Polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Video calling
Push Email, Exchange Active Sync
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)

Design

Navigation key
Picture wallpaper
Touchscreen

Navigation key
Picture wallpaper
Touchscreen

Connectivity

Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronization
USB mass storage
USB charging

Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronization
USB mass storage
USB charging
Wi-FiTM 802.11 b/g

Organizer

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
Flight mode
Handwriting recognition
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Symbian™ OS
Tasks
Timer

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
Flight mode
Handwriting recognition
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Symbian™ OS
Tasks
Timer
Business card scanner

Accessories

In-Box:

  • Battery
  • Charger
  • USB cable
  • Stereo Portable Handsfree
  • Sony Ericsson PC Suite
  • Media Manager software
  • 2 stylus
  • User guide

Optional:

  • Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV703

Go wireless with a powerful headset.

  • GPS-Enabler HGE-100

Get more from your phone – add GPS technology. Know where you are, where you’re going and how to get there.

  • Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-150

High performance car handsfree with text to speech for convenient calls on the road.

In-Box:

  • Battery
  • Charger
  • USB Cable
  • Stereo Portable Handsfree
  • Sony Ericsson PC Suite
  • Media Manager software
  • 2 stylus
  • User guide

Optional:

  • Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV708
  • A powerful wireless handsfree available in chrome or rose for everyday wear.
  • GPS-Enabler HGE-100

Get more from your phone – add GPS technology. Know where you are, where you’re going and how to get there.

  • Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-150

High performance car handsfree with text to speech for convenient calls on the road.

Facts and Figures 1)2)

Size: 106 x 49 x 13mm
Weight: 99 grams

Colours:
Silk Bronze


Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size (diagonal): 2.4 inches
                                                 
Phone memory: Up to 160MB
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

Talk time (GSM/GPRS): Up to 12 hrs
Standby time (GSM/GPRS): Up to 380 hrs
                                       
Talk time (UMTS): Up to 4 hrs
Standby time (UMTS): Up to 380 hrs
Video call time: Up to 2.5 hrs

Size: 106 x 49 x 13 mm
Weight: 99 grams

Colours:
Dark Red
Dark Brown

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

Phone memory: Up to 160MB
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 12 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 380 hrs

Talk time (UMTS): Up to 4 hrs
Standby time UMTS: Up to 380 hrs
Video call time: 2.5 hrs

Availability and versions

Networks:
UMTS 2100

GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from Q2 2008.

Networks:
UMTS 2100

GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from Q2 2008.



About the Author

Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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