Thursday, May 1, 2008

Sony Ericsson Z780 Offers AT and T HSDPA support, Google Maps

Cellphones now a days have stepped up in terms of injecting technology into its functionality.

Particularly notable are the additions of features that enables internet access. Read through and find out what Sony Ericsson Z780 has in store for you.

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Source: InfoSync

The new Z780 is something as rare as a Sony Ericsson clamshell phone boasting Google Maps, Exchange ActiveSync and AT and T HSDPA support in one package.

Sony Ericsson today introduced a new tri-band HSDPA phones into its line-up. The Z780, a sister product to the recently announced Z770, is set to broaden Sony Ericsson's range of web-enabled phones into more markets across the globe. It packs tri-band 3G and HSDPA into a clamshell frame, letting users receive e-mail or browse the web at high speed on AT and T's HSDPA network.

The Sony Ericsson Z780 comes with the latest version of Google Maps for Mobile, taking advantage of the phone's built-in aGPS functionality. Google Maps enables turn-by-turn directions and users can view listings of the restaurants and hotels nearby, complete with any reviews or ratings available.

Accessing e-mails on the Z780 is claimed to be a straightforward process. A "set-up wizard" will be available to add webmail accounts, or push e-mail courtesy of Exchange ActiveSync for those who need that.


Sony Ericsson claims a talk time of 4.5 hours for the Z780, which measures 3.7 by 1.9 by 0.7 inches and weighs in at 3.4 ounces. The Z780 also features a 2-megapixel camera, Access NetFront web browser (Opera Mini can be added via download), Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support as well as a 2.2-inch 262K display (320 x 240 pixels).

The Sony Ericsson Z780 will be available in Grand Onyx and Amethyst Silver in selected markets from Q2 2008.

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