Introduction / Preview : Sony Ericsson Z770i / Z770
The new Sony Ericsson Z770i, an elegant clamshell phone optimised for the web and benefiting
from HSDPA data speeds. This classic-looking clamshell phone offers capabilities beyond
expectation. It is designed to make it straightforward to surf the web or receive the latest
news, and the ‘email set-up wizard?makes it simple to access your inbox. The Z770i can also be
connected directly to a laptop (via USB cable) and can be used as a modem.
Z770 phone ?Gets you online with effortless style
- Easy email set-up ?for ultimate convenience
- High-speed web access and intuitive navigation features for fast web browsing
- Google?Maps for Mobile ?receive step-by-step directions on your screen to your destination
Style in your pocket
A compact, reliable phone that helps you juggle work, home, friends and family. With HSDPA
technology providing fast data speeds, the Z770 provides multiple methods of communication
whether it’s for a business matter or just staying in touch with the family. This phone combines
up to 8.5 hours talk time with easy email set-up and fast internet access. This makes the Z770
a versatile phone for those that have a hectic lifestyle both at work and at home with the
family.
Your inbox in your hand
The Z770/Z770i makes it easier than ever before to access your email. Even if you’re a technical
novice you can access Web email (Hotmail, Yahoo etc) and retrieve mail, straight from your
phone. And with Exchange ActiveSync? you can even configure your phone to have work emails
pushed straight to your phone, making it easier than ever to stay in touch on the move.
Choose how you want to get online
The Z770 gives you online access, however you choose to get there. Surf the web or retrieve
email directly on your phone when you’re in a cab. And when you’re in the hotel lobby, connect
the Z770 to your laptop (via USB Cable) and use it as a modem to access the web on your
computer.
Once online, web browsing on the Z770 is easy thanks to the Magnetic Mouse Pointer that is
controlled by the navigation key. The key changes the icon depending on its position on the Web
page (i.e. from text input to pointer or to link). Plus, pan and zoom into an area you’re
interested in for easy reading on the good-sized (2.2? screen.
Stay up-to-date
The Z770 offers you all the information you need, right at your fingertips. Receive RSS feeds
from news or entertainment websites as the action happens. Or simply click on the RSS tile, or
‘widget? for instant access to your favourite webpage from your phone’s desktop (or standby
screen). In addition, the Z770 has a useful built-in weather forecast application, allowing you
to receive regular weather updates and plan your long weekend accordingly.
As well as receiving the latest news and weather forecasts, you can also keep loved ones
informed about your own news. Snap a photo on the Z770 and upload it instantly to your own blog
site.
Stay in touch in your car
You don’t need to hold the phone in your hand to get the best out of the Z770 / Z770i. With the
Bluetooth ?Handsfree HCB-150, also announced today, you can catch-up with your client or family
in your car while staying focused on the road. The HCB-150 also features a convenient text to
speech feature; the HCB-150 verbally alerts you who is calling. The HCB-150 has a talk time of
up to 25 hours and 700 hours standby time- long enough to last for quite a few trips!
The Z770 / Z770i is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in
Vogue Red, Graphite Black and Exquisite Gold in selected markets from Q2 2008.
