Sony Ericsson G705 Review
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September 11th, 2008
Summary
This elegant slider phone, complete with large 2.4” screen, allows users to surf the internet at high speed with turbo 3G and its full HTML browser – just use the shortcut key and you’re straight through to Google™ search from the idle screen. Page a bit too small? Use the illuminated zoom web shortcut key or just tilt the phone and it automatically switches to landscape view.
The G705 keeps you updated with the information most important to you via RSS feeds that are delivered straight to your phone’s desktop. Whether its sport scores or news from around the world, be the first to break that story to friends or work colleagues. Complete with 3.2 megapixel camera and video capabilities, upload your favourite and funny moments straight to the web for friends all over the world to see. Time to relax? Use the phone’s Wi-Fi™ connection to upload pictures, create a picture blog or download music and videos from your favourite web sites. Entertain your friends and family with all your great images on the 1GB memory card, or relax with the sounds you want through the built-in FM radio.
On your way to an important meeting but can’t find your way? The inbuilt aGPS combined with Google Maps™ for Mobile and Wayfinder™ navigation means that you will never have to ask for directions again – and it will even help you find a restaurant or bar to relax with friends and family.
Specs
Camera
3.2 megapixel camera
Up to 3.2x digital zoom
Photo fix
Photo light
Video light
Video recording
Picture blogging
PictBridge printing
Video blogging
x-Pict Story™
Music/Entertainment
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Mega Bass™
TrackID™
PlayNow™
Album Art
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
3D games
Java™
FM Radio
Video streaming
Video viewing
Web/Internet
Full HTML browser with auto rotate
RSS feeds on desktop
Photo feeds
Web shortcut keys
Communication & Messaging
Speakerphone
Polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Video calling
Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Instant messaging
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync™
Design
Navigation key
Auto rotate
Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation
Connectivity
Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronisation
USB mass storage
USB support
Wi-Fi™
DLNA Certified™
Organizer
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Location-based service
aGPS
Geo tagging of photos
Inbuilt aGPS
Google Maps™
Wayfinder™ navigation (three month trial version)
Accessories
In-Box:
Battery
Battery Charger
1GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
USB cable
Stereo PHF
Sony Ericsson PC Suite
Media manager
User guide
Optional:
Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV720
Stereo Bluetooth Headset™ HBH-DS205
Desk Stand CDS-75
Facts and Figures
Size: 95 x 47 x 14.3 mm
Weight: 98 grams
Colours:
Silky Gold
Majestic Black
Luminous Black (G705u only)
Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size: 2.4 inches
Phone memory: Up to 120MB
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hours
Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hours
Video talk time: Up to 3 hours
Availability and versions
Networks:
G705 and G705u:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSDPA 2100
G705 (American version)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100
Available in selected markets from early Q4 2008.