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Sony Ericsson Shows Off New Slider Phone
Sony Ericsson has shown off a new slider phone, with a screen that is said to still be usable in direct sunlight. The HSPA capable T715 will be available in selected markets in the third quarter 2009 - pricing to be announced.
"The T715 is a sophisticated slider mobile phone that fits a busy lifestyle and is perfect for those who are looking for a phone with practical and up-to-date features" said Quentin Cordier, Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. "Building on our current 3G portfolio, the T715 allows us to bring 3G mobile phones to even more markets giving them high speed internet access wherever they are. With a premium brushed aluminium cover and glossy front, this new mobile phone demonstrates the sophisticated design language consumers have come to expect from Sony Ericsson."
Functionality is fairly generic, with a 3.2 megapixel camera, geo-coding of photos based on cell-id, and built in Google Maps.
The T715 supports HSPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and the T715a supports HSPA 850/1900/2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
Also announced today is the Bluetooth Headset VH310, weighing only 10 grams. The VH310 lasts for more than 20 days on one charge.
Posted to the site on 25th June 2009