Sony
Ericsson extends EDGE-offering with megapixel camera phone S710a for
Americas
The S710a megapixel camera phone has an innovative swivel
design and still and video capture plus great gaming and communications
options. The S710a is being launched in the Americas and the Z500 in Europe
and Asia.
The phone is a Class 10 EDGE-device taking advantage of
the latest EDGE network enhancements to access e-mail, games and
information, being capable of uploading information at speeds up to 240 kbps
and downloading at up to 120 kbps. EDGE, or Enhanced Data Rates for Global
Evolution, is a 3G technology that delivers broadband-like data speeds to
mobile devices.
The S710a has a stylish and unique three way communication
style with swivel-design. This offers users the best operation mode
depending on the task, whether it is takign photos, browse and talk, or text
and e-mail. The S710a features an integrated 1.3 megapixel CCD digital
camera for taking high quality photos and a scratch-proof 2.3 inch 262K TFT
colour screen to display quality images and games. To further enhance the
imaging experience, the S710a comes with a Photo Light to enable snapshots
in dark environments and 8x digital zoom so shots can be taken from a
distance.
As a QuickShareTM product, the S710a is extremely easy to
use; opening up the active lens cover automatically starts the camera.
Pictures or video can be shot with just one click, and then just one or two
more clicks to send the images on to friends, colleagues or family.
Users have a choice of several options to transfer images,
video clips and other data to PC’s and a host of other devices, including
MemoryStick Duo, Bluetooth and infrared. The S710a will be available in Q4,
2004.