News Archive - Mar, 2004

Using SMan - 7:37pm 31-Mar-2004

If you have been using SMan for a while and appreciate the time and effort put in into the developement of SMan, please contribute to SMan. "How?" you might ask, the answer is simple. Just click on the Handango logo below and "buy" SMan. You are allowed to buy more than one copy if you want and each copy costs USD 5.

Updated the SMan pages - 12:45pm 19-Mar-2004

Screenshots and feature list to SMan v1.3.

Updated the Developers page - 9:01pm 9-Mar-2004

Updated the developers page to point to OPL programming laguage for the UIQ platform and Mascot Capsule, the gaming engine adopted by Sony Ericsson on their recently announced phones.

SE unveils the K700 camera phone - 8:24pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the K700 cameraphone, featuring the latest in imaging, multimedia, and entertainment functions as well as a rich offering of advanced messaging and connectivity technologies. This includes for example playing video clips, capturing images and video with the built-in camera and listening to the built-in FM radio. Form follows function in this attractively designed phone which features dual fronts; one for the phone features and the other for a true camera look-and-feel, moving closer to a design-language inspired by Sony's digital cameras.

Read the complete press release here.

SE unveils the S700 camera phone - 8:20pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the S700 camera phone with QuickShare and innovative swivel-opening design. It offers a stylish and unique three way communication style; photo shoot, browse and talk, or text and e-mail. The S700 also takes mobile imaging to the next level, featuring an integrated 1.3 megapixel CCD digital camera for taking high quality photos and a 2.3 inch 262K TFT colour screen to display digital quality images. Compatibility with Memory Stick Duo extends the memory capacity of the S700 to fully support this new style of mobile imaging.

Read the complete press release here.

SE unveils the Z500 EDGE phone - 8:18pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications today unveiled the Z500, a clamshell imaging phone that offers still and video capture as well as great gaming and communications features. The Z500 is the company's first phone featuring EDGE technology, which provides fast access to wireless data, content downloads, messaging and interactive online gaming. The Z500 is also enabled with Push to talk over Cellular (PoC) that allows two-way radio style communication.

Read the complete press release here.

SE unveils the Bluetooth Media Viewer MMV-100 - 8:16pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the innovative and fun Bluetooth Media Viewer MMV-100. It takes BluetoothT wireless technology to a new level and expands the number of ways images and audio can be transferred between devices. The MMV-100 plugs directly into a TV or digital projector, to allow users to send images from a mobile phone to a large screen via BluetoothT wireless technology. The MMV-100 will be available in Q2 2004.

Read the complete press release here.

SE unveils the Bluetooth Car Handsfree HCB-300 - 8:14pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the newest addition to its portfolio of in-car accessories, the Bluetooth Car Handsfree HCB-300. It offers an innovative Color ID interface that makes it easy to share the device with other people who drive the same car. The HCB-300 is ideal for users who lead active lives and have a keen interest in taking advantage of the latest technology. The HCB-300 will be available in stores in Q3 2004.

Read the complete press release here.

SE announces the Akono Bluetooth Headset (HBH-600) - 8:11pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of BluetoothT Handsfree solutions; the Akono Headset HBH-600. The HBH-600 retains all the key characteristics of the bestselling HBH-65 headset - it is light, stylish and ideal for active people on the go. However the HBH-600 also brings a new level of personalization to Handsfree solutions with exchangeable Style-UpT covers that allow users to personalize their accessory to reflect their individual style. The HBH-600 will be available in Q2 2004.

Read the complete press release here.

SE announces three new accessories for people on the move - 8:08pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson today further enhanced its accessory portfolio with the announcement of the Advanced Car Handsfree HCA-200, the light-weight Portable Handsfree HPS-20 and the Active Case IAC-25.

Read the complete press release here.

SE unveils new EDGE PC cards - 8:01pm 9-Mar-2004

Following the successful launch of the GC82 EDGE PC Card to the American market, Sony Ericsson unveiled today two new additions to its family of EDGE products - the GC83 and GC85 EDGE PC Cards. Both PC Cards offer increased speed and extended coverage; enhancing the wireless connectivity experience of the mobile professional.

Read the complete press release here.

SE unveils the T637 camera phone- 7:58pm 9-Mar-2004

Today, Sony Ericsson announced the T637 for the Americas - a fashionable mobile phone perfect for style loving mobile explorers. It will be one of the first Sony Ericsson mobile phones to incorporate the Push to talk over Cellular (PoC) technology - allowing quick one-to-one or group communications instantly, similar to a two-way radio.

Read the complete press release here.

SE unveils the T237 - 7:57pm 9-Mar-2004

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications today introduces the T237 mobile phone for the American market. It is a colour screen GSM/GPRS handset that combines the essential features consumers desire most, while offering a fun, easy-to-use, compact design. The Sony Ericsson T237 packs picture messaging, downloadable gaming, Internet connectivity and simple menu navigation into a lightweight and affordable mobile phone experience.

Read the complete press release here.