Sony Ericsson announced the latest addition to its Cyber-shot family of cameraphones, the new K770. Like the other Cyber-shot cameraphones, the K770 makes use of an auto-focus lens system to make sure that photos come out crisp and clean. In fact, the company claims that prints of up to A4 (roughly 8.5" x 11") in size can be made from the K770's photos. Considering its auto-focus lens system, the K770 is still reasonably thin in profile, measuring about 14.5mm (.57").
One of the more user friendly aspects of K770's camera is how it makes use of a set of backlighted icons on the numeric keypad to show users which keys work as shortcuts to which functions, saving users the hassle of navigating through the camera's menu system. Activating the camera itself is also easy: just slide the lens' protective cover out of the way.
In addition to its photo and video capabilities, the K770 also offers something to music lovers. Bluetooth stereo support means that music can be enjoyed without wires, and a built-in RDS capable FM radio means that you don't always have to rely on tracks stored on the phones Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, even though a 256MB card ships with the device.
Other features of note include a 262k color, 1.9" QVGA display, a bright LED photo assist light, a USB mass storage mode, and tri-band GSM as well as 2100MHz UMTS 3G support for Europe.
The Sony Ericsson K770 will be available in select markets in Q4 of this year. No information on pricing was provided.
| Specifications for the Sony Ericsson K770 | |
| Band | GSM 900/1800/1900MHz UMTS 2100MHz |
| Data | GPRS/UMTS |
| Size | 105mm x 47mm x 14.5mm (4.1" x 1.8" x 0.6") |
| Weight | 95g (3.4oz) |
| Battery Life | Up to 16.5 days standby |
| Up to 10 hours GSM, 2.5 hours UMTS talk time | |
| Main Display | 1.9" 262k color TFT, QVGA (240x320 pixel) resolution |
| Camera | 3.2 megapixel |
| Video | Video capture and playback |
| Messaging | MMS/SMS |
| POP/IMAP/SMTP | |
| Bluetooth | Yes (stereo) |
| Infrared | No |
| Java | Yes |
| Polyphonics | Yes |
| Memory | Up to 16MB, Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot |
| Availability | Q4 2007 (manufacturer's estimate) |
