Sony Ericsson Unveils the W302 Walkman Phone

Sony Ericsson today unveiled three new Walkman phones: the W902, W595 and the W302. Here is more info on the W302 more affordable model of the three:

Sony Ericsson's new W302 is packed with impressive Walkman features in an affordable no-compromise 10.5mm slim, aluminium front handset. Targeting all audiences, the phone comes complete with an impressive two megapixel camera, FM radio, TrackID and 512MB Memory Stick Micro (M2).

The W302 allows users to discover and experience music on the go. Play songs randomly or create your own playlists and listen to them anywhere, whether it’s on the bus, walking to work or at college. Listen the radio on the go and if you’re not sure who the artist is, the W302 has TrackID™ music recognition which will give you all the answers. Use the two megapixel camera to send picture messages to your friends and upload images to your W302 blog site using the picture blogging function.

Easy to carry and with no complicated set-up required the MPS-100 portable speakers are the easiest way to share your favourite tunes with others. Just separate the two speakers plug them into your music mobile phone and you are ready to be the king or queen of the party and dance to your heart’s content.

The W302

Discover music with style

• Walkman player – music on the go
• FM Radio –Just plug in the handsfree, turn on the FM radio and tune in
• Premium style and design – compact metal finish and only10.5mm wide
• 2 megapixel camera – capture your favourite moments forever
• Bluetooth Stereo – send & listen your music wirelessly


Sony Ericsson W302 Walkman – At A Glance

Camera
• 2 megapixel camera
• 2.5x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Picture blogging
• PictBridge printing
• Video recording

Music/Entertainment
• Walkman player
• Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow
• TrackID
• FM radio
• 3D games
• Java
• Video viewing

Web/Internet
• WAP 2.0 XHTML

Communication & Messaging
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Email
• Text messaging (SMS)
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder

Design
• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Connectivity
• Bluetooth technology
• Modem
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Organiser
• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Accessories
In-Box:
• Battery,
• Charger,
• USB cable,
• Stereo Portable Handsfree
• 512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2)
• User guide

Optional:

MPS-100 Portable speakers
Share your favourite tunes with others

Facts and Figures
Size: 100 x 46 x 10,5 mm
Weight: 78 grams

Colours:
Midnight Black
Sparkling White

Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 176x220 pixels
Size: 2 inches

Phone memory: Up to 20MB
Memory Stick Micro (M2) support

Talk time GSM: Up to 7 hrs
Standby time: Up to 300 hrs

Music listening time: Up to 10 hours

Availability and Versions
Networks:

GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900

The W302 Walkman is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Midnight Black and Sparkling White in Q4 2008.

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Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman review

It's no news any more that we've been playing with one of the hotties of the season for some time now. Sony Ericsson W980 made a glorious entrance but we're yet to see about the exit. Set to top the Walkman feature phone lineup, W980 carries along 8 GB worth of storage, a 3 megapixel camera and a built-in accelerometer. The touch-sensitive keys and the latest Sony Ericsson feature phone interface add to the excitement. Still not interested? Then try to think of another music phone with a built-in FM transmitter!

Key features:

* 2.2" 262K-color TFT LCD display of QVGA resolution
* 3 megapixel camera
* 8 gigs of onboard memory
* FM transmitter
* Great user interface
* 3G with HSDPA
* External 262K-color display with a resolution of 176 x 176 pixels
* Walkman 3.0 music player
* Shake control
* Light effects
* Touch-sensitive keys
* Ambient light sensor
* Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP profile support
* USB 2.0 connectivity
* FM radio with RDS
* Good battery life
* Comfortable keypad

Main disadvantages:

* No auto focus nor flash for the camera
* Inconvenient camera lens location
* Shiny surface a fingerprint nightmare
* Display kinda small for a high-end phone
* Awkward context keys
* Camera interface not user-friendly

read more Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman review at gsmarena.com

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