Just like we reported yesterday, Sony Ericsson has launched the G502, a mid-range candybar, accompanied by a clamshell, the Z780.
The Z780 brings slightly more to the table than the G502 but is also crippled in many ways, which Sony Ericsson could have made amends to. The Z780 is the worldwide counterpart of the already announced Z770, which is tailored specifically for the European Market.
The feature set isn’t that radically different from what Sony Ericsson has done before, with the sole exception of aGPS inclusion to work with Google Maps.
If you feel the aGPS is a cause for celebration, better think again. The sparse 2.2-inch 128×160 pixel screen pretty much rules out any decent navigation on the already limited experience you would expect on a cell phone navigation-wise.
Otherwise, the Z780 is similar to the G502 we reported on yesterday. It is designed to work on quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 networks. The device sports a monochrome display on the outside and features an M2 expansion slot, the same 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, USB support, and the Access NetFront web browser with RSS feed support.
Both the phones are expected to hit the marked in the second quarter of 2008 and the prices aren’t disclosed yet, but let’s hope that SE sticks to its “most affordable HSDPA phone yet” tag .
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Sony Ericsson has unveiled latest HSDPA phone model number Z780. Adding to its collection of web-enabled phones, Sony Ericsson Z780 is a variation of Z770. The company is set to increase the choices for consumers all over the globe.
Martin Winkler, director of global marketing and head of multimedia web at Sony Ericsson said “Being able to check your email whenever you like or surf the web when on-the-move should not just be the preserve of professionals. The Z780 and the G502 will appeal to anyone juggling a busy life”.
The cell phone with tri-band 3G and HSDPA comes with a stylish clamshell frame. What’s new in the new Z780 cell phone? The latest version of Google™ Maps for Mobile is provided in the cell phone for locating places. A built in GPS solves the problem of navigation. Receive emails and browse the web at great speeds in any country. Subscribe to RSS and receive updates on your desired topics.
Sony Z780 is a UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone. It will be available Grand Onyx and Amethyst Silver during second quarter of 2008.
Specifications:
- Screen 128x160 pixel, 262.144 color TFT
- Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support
- Camera - 2 megapixel with Digital Zoom - up to 2.5x
- Radio - FM radio RDS
- 3D Games
- Video streaming and Video viewing
- Polyphonic ringtones
- Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
- Connectivity GPS
- Bluetooth™ technology
- Modem
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Written by Mobilewhack.com on April 23rd, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Over nine months after the two satellite radio companies announced their intentions to merge, XM and Sirius may finally find out the fate of their plans today, if the Justice Department issues a ruling as is being rumored. Orbitcast reports that the general consensus among industry watchers is that the DOJ will hand down a decision before the closing bell on Wall Street — a prediction further buoyed by Bear Stearns analyst Robert Peck, whose contacts in DC claim that a ruling is “imminent.” As you’re probably well aware, this proposed marriage is no ordinary merger, with strong opposition coming from terrestrial broadcasters who cite anti-trust concerns, but who are really just fearful of the market power such an entity would yield. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops…
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Written by Evan Blass on December 3rd, 2007 with no comments.
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No surprise here, but Sirius shareholders voted overwhelmingly today to approve the $5 billion acquisition of XM. Those kids with the cash are behind the deal 96 percent strong, and Sirius says it hopes to finish the deal by the end of the year, with some obvious regulatory hurdles to clear first. C’mon FCC and DoJ, we know you want to do the right thing here, make it happen.
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Written by Paul Miller on November 13th, 2007 with no comments.
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Given that the last time we heard about Jensen’s NVXM1000 was nearly 11 months ago, we won’t hold it against you if you just can’t bring back the memories of this well-spec’d XM mini-tuner / navigator hybrid. The $799.99 Rock’N'Road, as it’s so affectionately dubbed, is finally ready to take to the streets, and it’s packing a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, support for XM Instant Traffic, weather, sports and stocks, 11 million POIs, an 8GB hard drive, wireless FM modulator, an integrated media player / photo viewer, USB connectivity and a SD expansion slot. And if you just so happen to find yourself in a participating GM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan or Hyundai dealership, you can get hooked up with the rebadged Advent ADV800XM for the same amount of dough. Now, whether or not this thing’s actually worth all eight Benjamins is another story, but it’s available today for those who adamantly feel it is.
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Written by Darren Murph on November 9th, 2007 with no comments.
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As the constant battle between the National Association of Broadcasters and nearly everyone else continues on over the potential XM / Sirius merger, the entity is now asking the FCC to put a stop on the 180-day clock for considering the junction. Reportedly, all the NAB wants is “time to go through documents it said it is getting through a Freedom of Information Request filed in March,” and it seemingly feels that some of the articles it’s still waiting for contain proof of “serious apparent wrongdoing by XM and Sirius executive and senior-level employees regarding the operation of FM modulators / translators and / or terrestrial repeaters.” Of note, both of the aforementioned sat radio providers shot back by stating that the NAB’s “allegations are unfounded and its recent filing is just an attempt to stall the process.” From the outside looking in, we’d say that sounds just about right. [Warning: PDF read link]
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Written by Darren Murph on October 13th, 2007 with no comments.
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We’ll admit, the XM XpressRC sure looked mighty nice from a distance, and judging by CNETs take on it, it’s equally fine up close. Quite frankly, this device was hailed as a notch above the alternatives, boasting a full-color display “that not only jumped out at you with its beauty, but could be easily read and understood while driving.” Granted, not everything was entirely peachy, as the reviewer took issue with the knob’s design and the small power button — both grumbles that could certainly be overlooked. Additionally, the unit’s ability to pause / rewind up to an hour of programming was very appreciated, and the other small bonuses (i.e. SongSaver) filled out the feature set quite nicely. All in all, this little gizmo was seen as “the way to go” if you’ve been scouting a device of this nature, but the $170 pricetag could still be a hindrance.
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Written by Darren Murph on October 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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Nothing too exciting here, but it looks like the FCC didn’t have any problems with Sirius’s latest low end offering, with the company’s new Stratus 4 radio now cleared for release. This one comes complete with a vehicle docking station, and is also compatible with the company’s Universal Plug and Play Home Kit, its Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, and its
SUBX1 Universal Boombox. Otherwise, it looks like you can expect only the most basic functionality, and the most basic price, with the radio set to pack an MSRP of just $50 when it’s released sometime this fall.
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Written by Donald Melanson on September 19th, 2007 with no comments.
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