Sony Ericsson today introduced two new HSDPA phones, the G502 and the Z780 into its line-up; each clearly designed to take its range web-enabled phones in a different direction. The new G502 is the latest in an established line of classic Sony Ericsson phones that cram a wealth of time-saving features into an affordable, pocket-sized phone.

Both the Z780 and the G502 come with the latest version of Google Maps for Mobile. This application allows you to view high quality maps that give you a satellite view of the local area and view listings of the restaurants and hotels, complete with any reviews or ratings available.

G502 features and specifications:

• High Speed HSDPA
• Google Maps for Mobile
• RSS Desktop
• Automatic email set-up
• Active Sync email
• Bluetooth
• TrackID
• Java
• FM Radio
• 2 megapixel camera
• Access NetFront Browser
• Exchange ActiveSync
• 109 x 46 x 13.5 mm
• 83.5 grams
• 2-inch 256k colors TFT screen, 240 x 320 resolution
• 32MB internal memory
• Memory Stick Micro card slot
• Up to 9 hours GSM talk time
• Up to 330 hours GSM standby time
• Up to 4.5 hours UTMS talk time
• Up to 330 hours UTMS standby time
• GSM Triband 900/1800/1900 MHz
• UTMS/HSDPA 2100

The G502 is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Champagne Black and Brilliant Hazel in selected markets from Q2 2008. See more photos at next page.