Four new accessible phones from Sony Ericsson make it easier to stay in touch
Sony Ericsson announced four new ‘candy bar’ phones that make it simple to stay in touch. Of the four, the K200 and K220 are both camera phones, whilst the K220 again and the J120 bring music into an affordable segment with integrated FM Radios, complete with headsets. All four, including the J110, display Sony Ericsson’s signature styling and premium feel, yet manage to keep simplicity and ease-of-use at the heart of their design.
K200
The K200 is all about having a camera on your phone just when you need it.
The VGA camera and photo album are immediately accessible with just one click on the dedicated button. Given that the K200 has a slideshow view and will store up to 40 images, it’s easy for users to view their pictures in full screen and share them with friends.
Navigating the phone couldn’t be easier either, as the menu can be set to a series of simple, single icons. To keep things hassle-free, the central navigation key is set-up to give one-click access to key features such as the phone book (which stores up to 300 contacts) and messaging menu. Available from Q2 2007 in selected markets in either Metallic Black or Light Champagne, the K200 allows you to always have your favourite pictures in your pocket.
K220
As with the K200, the K220 is an easy-to-use camera phone with a single icon display, but with the advantage of an integrated FM radio with RDS. Perfect for those quieter moments, the K220 can store up to 10 pre-set stations so there is no need to hunt around when it’s time to change channels. It will even provide a wake-up call since a favourite station can be set on the Radio Alarm Clock.
Choose your station and choose your colour; the K220 comes in two striking finishes – Frost White or Ocean Blue. The K220 will be available in selected from Q2 2007.
J110
Keeping in touch is made straightforward with the J110, a classic ‘candy bar’ phone with large, legible keys and easy navigation. A central navigation key with clear icons gives one-click access to commonly used features such as the text message menu, ring volume and alarm clock. Navigation through the menu options is easy thanks to the single-icon display, and J110 has enough stamina and storage to keep you in touch however busy you are, giving up to nine hours’ talk time and room for up to 200 phone numbers.
A robust, solid phone with chrome detail and a bright 65k colour STN screen, The J110 will be available in selected markets from Q2 2007 in three distinct colours: Soft Cream, Smooth Grey or Precious Purple.
J120
J120 has the same easy to use features as J110, such as a single-icon menu and one-click access, with the added benefit of a built-in FM Radio that allows you to store up to 10 favourite channels plus a stereo headset that’s supplied with the phone. When it’s time to share the radio play-list with a wider audience, the J120 features a loudspeaker through which the radio can be played. This can also be used as a speakerphone when you tire of the radio and decide to call a friend.
This compact and striking phone, finished in Night Black with ‘FM Radio’ detail, really stands out from the crowd. The J120 will be available in selected markets from Q2 2007.
K200 and K220 at a glance:
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| K200 | K220 | |
| Imaging: | VGA camera | VGA camera |
| Up to 40 pictures (2MB internal memory) | Up to 40 pictures (2MB internal memory) | |
| Slide show | Slide show | |
| Full screen viewer | Full screen viewer | |
| Picture Messaging (MMS) | Picture Messaging (MMS) | |
| One click to: | One click to: | |
| camera menu | camera menu | |
| phonebook | phonebook | |
| ring volume | messaging | |
| messaging | FM Radio | |
| 128×128 65k CSTN Display | 128×128 65k CSTN Display | |
| Music/Ringtones | Polyphonic ringtones | Polyphonic ringtones |
| 32 voices | 32 voices | |
| FM radio with RDS | ||
| FM radio alarm clock | ||
| One click to FM radio | ||
| 10 channel pre-sets/storage | ||
| FM radio through | ||
| Loudspeaker | ||
| Connectivity | Infrared | Infrared |
| Support Offers | Speakerphone | Speakerphone |
| 300 contacts (with 3 numbers/contact) | 300 contacts (with 3 numbers/contact) | |
| 250 SMS storage | 250 SMS storage | |
| Single icon desktop menu (optional) | Single icon desktop menu (optional) | |
| Red and green key functionality | Red and green key functionality | |
| Alarm | Alarm | |
| Calculator | Calculator | |
| Calendar | Calendar | |
| Predictive text input (T9) | Predictive text input (T9) | |
| WAP 1.2.1 | WAP 1.2.1 | |
| Accessories | Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-64 | Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-64 |
| Desk Stand CDS-65 | Desk Stand CDS-65 | |
| Cigarette Lighter Adaptor CLA-60 | Cigarette Lighter Adaptor CLA-60 | |
| Availability and versions | GSM/GPRS 850/1900 and 900/1800 | GSM/GPRS 900/1800 |
| Standby up to 300 hours Talk time up to 8 hours | Standby up to 300 hours Talk time up to 8 hours |
J110 and J120 at a glance:
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| J110 | J120 | |
| Core Offers | Single Icon Menu | RDS FM stereo radio |
| PHF support | Headset/PHF in kit | |
| Speaker phone | Loudspeaker/Speaker phone | |
| Radio alarm clock | ||
| 96×64 65k Colour STN Display | 96×64, 65k Colour STN Display | |
| Red/green key functionality and Soft keys | Red/green key functionality and Soft keys | |
| One click access to: | One click access to: | |
| Ring volume | FM radio | |
| Alarm clock | Alarm clock | |
| Phonebook | Phonebook | |
| SMS | SMS | |
| FM radio through loudspeaker | ||
| Store up to 10 channels | ||
| Polyphonic ringtones – 16 voices | Polyphonic ringtones – 16 voices | |
| Ring tone download | Ring tone download | |
| Support Offers | Less than 17mm thick | Less than 17mm thick |
| Phonebook 200 numbers | Phonebook – 200 numbers | |
| SMS/EMS – 100 message storage | SMS/EMS – 100 message storage | |
| Predictive text input (remembers words used) | Predictive text input storage (remembers words used) | |
| Alarm | Alarm | |
| Calculator | Calculator | |
| Reminder | Reminder | |
| In-Box Contents | Battery: BST-37 | Battery: BST-37 |
| Charger CST-60 | Charger CST-60 | |
| Portable Handsfree HPB-60 | Portable Handsfree HPB-60 | |
| User Guide | User Guide | |
| Aftermarket Accessories | Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-64 | Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-64 |
| Desk Stand CDS-65 | Desk Stand CDS-65 | |
| Cigarette Lighter Adaptor CLA-60 | Cigarette Lighter Adaptor CLA-60 | |
| Availability and versions | GSM 900/1800 | GSM 900/1800 |
| GSM 850/1900 | ||
| Up to 9 hours talk time | Up to 9 hours talk time | |
| Up to 400 hours stand-by time | Up to 400 hours stand-by time |
