Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of the new Z770, an elegant clamshell phone optimised for the web and benefiting from HSDPA data speeds. The Z770 can also be connected directly to a laptop (via USB cable) and can be used as a modem.

With HSDPA technology providing fast data speeds, the Z770 provides multiple methods of communication whether it’s for a business matter or just staying in touch with the family. This phone combines up to 8.5 hours talk time with easy email set-up and fast internet access.

The Z770 makes it easier than ever before to access your email. Even if you’re a technical novice you can access Web email (Hotmail, Yahoo etc) and retrieve mail, straight from your phone. And with Exchange ActiveSync, you can even configure your phone to have work emails pushed straight to your phone.

Once online, web browsing on the Z770 is easy thanks to the Magnetic Mouse Pointer that is controlled by the navigation key.  The key changes the icon depending on its position on the Web page (i.e. from text input to pointer or to link).  Plus, pan and zoom into an area you’re interested in for easy reading on the 2.2-inch screen.

The Z770 is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Vogue Red, Graphite Black and Exquisite Gold in selected markets from Q2 2008.

Sony Ericsson Z770 - At A Glance

• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• Media player
• TrackID
• 2.0 megapixel camera
• Fast Web access with HSDPA
• Access NetFront Web browser
• RSS feeds
• Google Maps for mobile pre-installed
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• FM radio
• Java
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• Bluetooth technology
• Modem
• PictBridge
• Synchronization
• USB mass storage
• USB support
• Size: 93 x 48 x 15.5 mm
• Weight: 91 grams
• Colours: Vogue Red / Graphite Black / Exquisite Gold
• Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Size: 2.2 inches
• Phone memory: Up to 32
• Memory Stick Micro (M2) support
• Talk time GSM: Up to 8.5 hrs
• Standby time GSM: Up to 340 hrs
• Talk time UMTS: Up to 4.5 hrs
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hrs
• UMTS/HSDPA 2100
• GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900