![]() The woman who’d go on to become my wife and I both bagged a K750i in some sort of deal for probably £20 (about $36 back then) upfront. Sony knew that phones would wind up eating cameras, but couldn’t make good on its foresight in the smartphone age. It was designed to behave like a camera, with a slide-open shutter cover (and I love a slider) which launched the imaging mode - it even had a dedicated shutter button. Sony, who was (and still is) master of the point-and-shoot, had managed to cram a modest point-and-shoot into a handset only slightly bigger than its predecessor, the T610. The candybar phone was one of the first to come with a proper camera, packing two whole megapixels of power inside its body. The Sony Ericsson K750i was a marvel in its day and, even now, sixteen years later, stands as a key step on the path to the era of smartphone photography. On the company’s 75th anniversary, we’ve put together a series of articles about our experiences with some of its more interesting and unusual products. From its ‘My First Sony’ range to early cameraphones, virtual reality headsets to Digital Audio Tapes, Sony has always tried new things, with varying degrees of success. After its beginnings making tape recorders and transistor radios, it rapidly expanded into myriad industries. The J120 will be available in selected markets from Q2 2007.On May 7th, 1946, Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita founded ’Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo’, the company that would later become Sony. This compact and striking phone, finished in Night Black with ?FM Radio? detail, really stands out from the crowd. This can also be used as a speakerphone when you tire of the radio and decide to call a friend. When it's time to share the radio play-list with a wider audience, the J120 features a loudspeaker through which the radio can be played. J120 has the same easy to use features as J110, such as a single-icon menu and one-click access, with the added benefit of a built-in FM Radio that allows you to store up to 10 favourite channels plus a stereo headset that's supplied with the phone. Navigation through the menu options is easy thanks to the single-icon display, and J110 has enough stamina and storage to keep you in touch however busy you are, giving up to nine hours? talk time and room for up to 200 phone numbers.Ī robust, solid phone with chrome detail and a bright 65k colour STN screen, The J110 will be available in selected markets from Q2 2007 in three distinct colours: Soft Cream, Smooth Grey or Precious Purple. A central navigation key with clear icons gives one-click access to commonly used features such as the text message menu, ring volume and alarm clock. Keeping in touch is made straightforward with the J110, a classic ?candy bar? phone with large, legible keys and easy navigation. The K220 will be available in selected from Q2 2007. It will even provide a wake-up call since a favourite station can be set on the Radio Alarm Clock.Ĭhoose your station and choose your colour the K220 comes in two striking finishes - Frost White or Ocean Blue. Perfect for those quieter moments, the K220 can store up to 10 pre-set stations so there is no need to hunt around when it's time to change channels. Available from Q2 2007 in selected markets in either Metallic Black or Light Champagne, the K200 allows you to always have your favourite pictures in your pocket.Īs with the K200, the K220 is an easy-to-use camera phone with a single icon display, but with the advantage of an integrated FM radio with RDS. To keep things hassle-free, the central navigation key is set-up to give one-click access to key features such as the phone book (which stores up to 300 contacts) and messaging menu. Navigating the phone couldn't be easier either, as the menu can be set to a series of simple, single icons. Given that the K200 has a slideshow view and will store up to 40 images, it's easy for users to view their pictures in full screen and share them with friends. The VGA camera and photo album are immediately accessible with just one click on the dedicated button. ![]() The K200 is all about having a camera on your phone just when you need it. All four, including the J110, display Sony Ericsson's signature styling and premium feel, yet manage to keep simplicity and ease-of-use at the heart of their design. Of the four, the K200 and K220 are both camera phones, whilst the K220 again and the J120 bring music into an affordable segment with integrated FM Radios, complete with headsets. London, Febru? Sony Ericsson today announces four new 'candy bar' phones that make it simple to stay in touch.
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