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DaedalusDX · Feb 17, 2003, 04:36 PM

Just introduced today... the Sony Ericsson Z1010.

here's the press release:

Today, Sony Ericsson unveiled the Z1010 dual mode UMTS/GSM-GPRS phone. Optimised for video conferencing and video applications, it features two inbuilt cameras, two displays, video support and a host of other features.

Sony Ericsson Z1010This fully featured dual mode UMTS/GSM-GPRS mobile phone will be Sony Ericsson�s first in a line of 3G-products made available for the consumer market. It is demonstrated featuring video calls and streaming video applications, in a live 3G network in Cannes. The Z1010 focuses on easy-to- use multimedia messaging, taking advantage of the capacity and capability of 3G networks. For this, the clamshell Z1010 features two displays and two cameras. The main display is a full graphic 65K colour display and a grey scale status display is located on the front panel of the phone, for easy access to information when the phone is closed.
The integrated camera is easy to use for capturing still images and video, which can then be sent as MMS or e- mail. There is also a dedicated video call camera placed below the main display, so while the camera is filming the user, he or she can watch the other party in the display. To be able to easily move information between the Z1010 and other devices, as well as for memory extension, the phone features Sony Memory Stick Duo� technology which makes it easy to transfer images, video clips and music files to and from the phone.

"We are showing this product now to support operators' commercial 3G launch programmes and to inspire users and application developers with full 3G functionality support. 2003 will be the year when the industry will have to focus heavily on interoperability and standardisation in order to launch attractive 3G services and applications," says Jan W�reby, Corporate Executive VP, Head of Sales and Marketing at Sony Ericsson. "Supporting this process is definitely one of Sony Ericsson's strengths thanks to our Ericsson heritage, closeness to the operators and the fact that we were the first ones to carry out hand-over between GSM and 3G in September 2002," says Mr W�reby.

Upon completion of IOT during Q2, there will be full commercial availability to support operator launch programmes during the second half of 2003. Sony Ericsson has been shipping UMTS network test phones to selected operator customers since the middle of 2002 and in September announced, together with Ericsson, the first live, dual mode UMTS/GSM calls with seamless handover between the two modes. The demonstration, which included high data rate in live UMTS/GSM networks, was done on Sony Ericsson test units based on a commercial platform developed by Ericsson Mobile Platforms and it is also on this platform that the Z1010 is based.

Sony Ericsson Z1010Z1010 product features:

Imaging
Video Call
TwinCam
VGA for still
QCIF for video
UMTS 64kbits uplink
GPRS 4+2
Dual displays:
176x220 pixels / 65 536 colors
101x80 pixels / 4-level grey scale

Entertainment
Audio and video:
MPEG 4, H.263, MP3, ACC, AMR
UMTS 384kbit downlink
Polyphonic Sound 24 voices
WAP2.0
Java MIDP 1.0

Messaging
SMS/EMS/MMS/MMS video
Wireless village

Connectivity
Bluetooth long range
Sony Memory stick Duo�, 16MB included
USB true connector - 12Mbit
IrDA

WHoA... i want one.

DaedalusDX · Feb 17, 2003, 04:44 PM

Almost forgot. Here are links to pictures.

http://www.sonyericsson.com/3gsmworldcongress/

It looks pretty chunky compared to the other flip phones, but its awesome anyway.

Landos Mustache · Feb 17, 2003, 07:22 PM

HOT HOT HOT! Damn I love that company.

On the bad side I don't think it lets you see who is calling when the phone is closed.

The Website is horrible, no good content.

It is 3G and will be years before we see it in the West. I can't wait though.

iChristopher · Feb 17, 2003, 09:28 PM

So this would work on the Sprint network?

Stogieman · Feb 17, 2003, 10:36 PM

I want one but I don't think they will be available in the States anytime soon.

solitere · Feb 18, 2003, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by DaedalusDX:
Just introduced today... the Sony Ericsson Z1010.

Sony Ericsson Z1010Z1010 product features:

Imaging
Video Call
TwinCam
VGA for still
QCIF for video
UMTS 64kbits uplink
GPRS 4+2
Dual displays:
176x220 pixels / 65 536 colors
101x80 pixels / 4-level grey scale

Entertainment
Audio and video:
MPEG 4, H.263, MP3, ACC, AMR
UMTS 384kbit downlink
Polyphonic Sound 24 voices
WAP2.0
Java MIDP 1.0

Messaging
SMS/EMS/MMS/MMS video
Wireless village

Connectivity
Bluetooth long range
Sony Memory stick Duo?, 16MB included
USB true connector - 12Mbit
IrDA

WHoA... i want one.

Yeah.. it�s a TriCorder....and M$ with it�s Smartphone and few parters is lagging waay behind!

Landos Mustache · Feb 18, 2003, 01:07 PM

Man that website is depressing. No good picts or real info on the thing.

slider · Feb 18, 2003, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by solitere:
Yeah.. it�s a TriCorder....and M$ with it�s Smartphone and few parters is lagging waay behind!

Funny.

I want one, and I now know what I want to replace my current phone. I can hold out for it, hmm, and save for it I think.

DaedalusDX · Feb 19, 2003, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Landos Mustache:
HOT HOT HOT! Damn I love that company.

On the bad side I don't think it lets you see who is calling when the phone is closed.

The Website is horrible, no good content.

It is 3G and will be years before we see it in the West. I can't wait though.

I'm pretty sure that you can see who's calling when the phone is closed... borrowed from the Motos, a small 4 line display on the clamshell.

Might not be too long until we see this phone here in the states, but it definitely will be a while until the 3G networks are in place... it took them this long to get GPRS settled, and features like MMS are still not here yet.

Mac Zealot · Feb 19, 2003, 09:08 PM

Maybe in a year when my contract is over I'll look into something like that.

Looks pretty darn sweet but my t720i will hold me out for now

Landos Mustache · Feb 19, 2003, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by Mac Zealot:
Maybe in a year when my contract is over I'll look into something like that.

Looks pretty darn sweet but my t720i will hold me out for now

You really think the US will have a good G3 then? Most of the US doesn't even have GSM.

Kenneth · Feb 20, 2003, 12:04 AM

Over this site.
http://home.hkicable.com/djk/telecom/t139.htm

It said "3G Dual-mode - GSM900/1800/UMTS"
so.. not GSM 1900 Frequency?

DaedalusDX · Feb 20, 2003, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by Kenneth:
Over this site.
http://home.hkicable.com/djk/telecom/t139.htm

It said "3G Dual-mode - GSM900/1800/UMTS"
so.. not GSM 1900 Frequency?

the bottom of that page even admits that that part isn't confirmed. I'm sure SE would make it triband GSM so it works all over the world just as the T68i does... its just a matter of when they decide to officially ship it here in the states. historically, the T68i took a little while to migrate from europe and asia to here, but now its really prevalent.

We'll see imports of this phone the moment it comes out anywhere.

Landos Mustache · Feb 20, 2003, 01:05 AM

Here are some other new phones to get your panties in a bunch over:

http://home.hkicable.com/djk/telecom/t138.htm

richardb · Feb 20, 2003, 03:06 PM

So still no P800 support in iSync...

Mac Zealot · Feb 20, 2003, 04:09 PM

I actually find GSM pretty good out here.

Maybe that's because my phone roams on CDMA networks as well lol.

Landos Mustache · Feb 20, 2003, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by richardb:
So still no P800 support in iSync...

Apple doesn't really support stuff like that till it makes its way to the US.