The Sony Ericsson Z780i, a sister product to the recently announced Z770i, is set to broaden the range of web-enabled phones into more markets across the globe. It packs tri-band 3G and HSDPA into its stylish clamshell frame, letting you receive email or browse the web at high speed in countries across the world. It also introduces built-in aGPS, giving users the opportunity to carry their navigation solution with them on their phone.
In touch, on the move the Z780 comes with the latest version of Google™ Maps for Mobile. This application allows you to view high quality maps that give you a satellite view of the local area and view listings of the restaurants and hotels, complete with any reviews or ratings available. The built-in aGPS functionality of the Z780 means that wherever you are, you’ll always be able to find what you need – whether locating the address of your friend’s party or finding the quickest route to your next meeting. Google™ Maps for Mobile then enables you to receive turn-by-turn directions that help you to find your way without complication.
What you want, when you want it Accessing your favourite websites is now four times faster than with standard 3G (UMTS), thanks to the HSDPA speeds of the Sony Ericsson Z780i. If you use one particular website more than others, you can select an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed that will give you 1-click access directly to this page from your phone’s desktop. What’s more, the pre-loaded weather forecast application on both of these phones allows you to check the weather before you head out, so you’re sure to be prepared for any unexpected rainstorms.
The Sony Ericsson Z780i / Z780 is a UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Grand Onyx and Amethyst Silver in selected markets from Q2 2008.
Sony Ericsson Z780i / Z780 Specification
Date Announced 2008, 2Q
Network Technology HSDPA/HSUPA/ UMTS / GSM 900/1800/1900
Dimensions (mm) 92 x 49 x 16 mm
Weight (g) 100
Available colours Amethyst Silver, Grand Onyx
Display
Screen Size : 2.2-inch, 240 x 320 pixels (Secondary external monochrome display (36 x 128 pixels))
Screen Color : TFT 262k colors
Design
Type : Clamshell
Soft Keys : 2
Antenna : Fixed Internal
Memory
Phonebook : 1000
Internal(MB) : 35 MB
Expansion : Memory Stick Micro (M2) - 512 MB (up to 2 GB)
Battery
Battery Type : Li-ion
Stand-by (hrs) : 350 hours
TalkTime(min) : 570 minutes
Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver Null
FM Radio Yes
Video Record Yes, video capture
Video Support WMV, MPEG-4, Realvideo, H.263, H.264
Audio Support MIDI, SP-Midi, MP3, WAV, WMA, XMF, m4a, Realaudio
Games Yes, java games
Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Yes, Exchange ActiveSync
Connectivity
HSDPA Yes, 3.6 Mbps
EDGE Yes, Class 10, 236.8 kbps
Bluetooth Yes, version 2
3G Yes
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Infrared (IrDA) No
USB Port Yes
Data Cable Yes
Software
Java (J2ME) Yes ,MIDP 2.1, CLDC 1.1
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS
Browser XHTML / HTML (NetFront 3.4)
Predictive Text Entry T9
Other Application Google Maps (aGPS), Built-in GPS receiver, Picture editor/blogging
Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Photo Caller ID
ProfileID Yes
Camera
Lens Type CMOS, 2.0 Megapixel
Digital zoom 2.5x
Max. Resolution 1632x1224
Flash Yes
Night Mode Yes
Extra Features secondary videocall camera
Photo Format
Video Yes, video capture
Video Format 240x320
