Posted by masseur
Please use this thread to discuss the new Sony Ericsson S700 (thanks to Mobile-Review for the initial pictures)
http://www.sonyericsson.com/s700/
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Posted by Bart.w
Just love it!! No need to say more!
Posted by mixin
looks very nice
all
need now is a 7650 style slidey thing, and they'll have the full range of phones 
Posted by Vlammetje
this one looks very nice
Posted by Drago
Love it. When will it hit the market?
Posted by Super G
Same swivel as Japanese SE... Not really practical in fact after having played with its Japanese counterpart.
Clamshell/candybar form factors are more appropriate.
@McKinley:
Well you'll have to wait for... Q4 2004... while 6230 is now available
And there is no mention of EDGE support for S700
Posted by skjalg
Drago - not before Q4
Posted by McKinley
Ahhh Sony Ericsson S700 is going to be my next handset.
I will just smile at every user with Nokia handsets
Call me silly or stupid but I will enjoy having this phone and nagging at these poor creatures who buy Nokia 6230.
CRAP Q4
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Posted by caff
Does S700 has bluetooth ??
Posted by Lestat1974
I just looked at the site and I think the phones look nice.
As to the question of bluetooth then I found this:
"Compatibility with MemoryStick Duo, Bluetooth and infrared means the S700 offers a wide range of connectivity options so images or video clips can be stored or transferred for editing and easy enjoyment on a PC or other consumer devices."
Posted by d_a_r_k_n_e_z_z
it's like the motorola v80 swivel phone. i wonder who copied 1st, SE or motorola? i think the SE die hard cult fanatics will say motorola
Posted by masseur
oh its much better looking IMHO than the motorola and based more on the Japanese version Sony SO505i
Posted by caff
Just found out S700 does have bluetooth !! And its quite slim , just a little bit heavy !
Posted by McKinley
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Swivel phones comes from the Japanese market so I think Motorola copied its design to V80 from some handsets right over there.
Posted by waja800
Now this is what I call a pretty fine phone. Would be my next phone if it is launched soon enough...
Posted by d_a_r_k_n_e_z_z
so thanks to sony then and only them for incorporating their tech like the cam and design to produce a phone like this. only sony could come up with phones like these and not ericsson.
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Posted by Super G
@darknezz
Yes I fully agree with that.
This is a clear Sony *Japanese* influence (Earlier European GSM Sony phones were cr*p vs their Japanese brothers).
I think it brings something fresh to non-Japanese market. Now whether the average European will like these that remains to be seen...
Posted by SCORPIONKING1982
Q4?????
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
there is no way i can wait that long for this!!! why the fcuk they waiting that long??
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Posted by sharkymark
Let's hope they keep releasing models influenced by their Japanese counterparts. This phone is fantastic, just a shame about the Q4 release. Well, I'm going to buy it anyway.
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Posted by Aivar
What a beast!!
Posted by caff
How much internal memory does S700 has ??
Posted by gelfen
like the concept, although i doubt i would get it for myself. it definitely suits other people i know, though.
Posted by fu1at
who let this babe out? damn it! i begin to hate
that they have the finest handset design here and they make me keep on saving money for thier product.
Posted by PeterKay
That is beautiful, i want one now...................
Also captures video.
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Posted by dimitrivd
a bit a V70 way of turning. But i think this will have massive specs. Something in between the T610 and P900, and i hope the price will be between those two allso.
the screen isnt protected when the phone is closed, something other clammshells do have.
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Price on this beauty is set between 550-600 USD
No money consider what you get in this handset.
Posted by caff
Really would like to know how long is the phone when the swivel is open !!
Posted by dimitrivd
the back is like a Sony digital-camera.
Sony does something back to Ericsson now. Playstation games will be used in the future phones.
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Posted by jcwhite_uk
WOW!.
1.3 mega pixel camera. Hope its got a large internal memory!
I for one will start saving for one of these beasts.
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'other clamshells'? This isn't a clamshell.
And why are people always so bothered about screen protection? All it needs is a little care for ur phone.
PS I love this phone but it needs to come out sooner than Q4.
Do we have any accurate specs besides bluetooth & MS Duo?
Posted by McKinley
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Don't worry about lack of internal memory because this does have external memory capacity.
Posted by MikLSP
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Does internal mem really matter when it use MS Duos
Posted by djk
Some people here are really quite funny.
How come you can use 6230 to compare with this phone?
6230 will be available very soon while S700 is EXPECTED to release in Q4 2004. And how about the size? The weight?
Smile at every users using Nokia phones? Then how about T630 or K700 users if you are comparing with S700?
I just want to say, please don't be a blind die-hard fans. Be objective and just get a phone which is useful, convenient to you.
Posted by Elrond
Could someone copy/paste it for up wap users? Is this that phone from the video?
Posted by McKinley
Elrond
Yes this is that one from the video
Posted by jcwhite_uk
Is it just me, or do some of the screen shots look like nokias series 60 phone screen shots?
Posted by McKinley
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I wasn't aware of its release date when I wrote that so thats why I edited my post and wrote CRAP, Q4
NOkia will for sure have something competitive at the same time.
By the way I'm not a die-hard fan to a special brand but I just happen to hate NOkia very much.
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Posted by gforce23
Looks pretty cool.
Posted by Elrond
Thanks McKinley. On the video it looked very good. Only shame is the release date. Hope it will be released in dirt day of Q4 '04 ;-):-)
Posted by caff
Looks like S700 has joystick, is it ??
Posted by c96sthl
look carefully on the articles. It mention it can swivel/rotate 180deg which mean same like V80. But still I don't think S700 copied V80 or vice versa .... they are just an upgrade to the design of V70 the mother of all swivel phone.
So it just unfortunately ends up SE copy Motorola....kinda sad to hear it but SE have give the design a strong steroid boost when comparing to V80 which have very limited function.
Sometime I Just wonder "Can S700 be consider a smartphone" since it can use memory stick duo (Hopefully memory stick pro duo as well) plus ability to use Java app which will enable it to do some simple task as in smartphone.
anyway definitely a must have for tech-savvy dude
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To me it looks like they have abolished joystick and replaced it with a joypad and a button in the middle of it.
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Posted by Flying Finn
Q4? No worries for Nokia fans then
Posted by dimitrivd
thats better, a joystick is kewl but very fragile, the Joystick of my T610 doesnt always do what i ask him to do. The button-pad of my Z200 does always the right thing.
I just wait for the K700, Q2 isnt that long.
Q4? The concurents will have time to close the gap, i think we will see on the next Cebit event some S700alike anouncements.
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Posted by wrecked_porsche
Ahhhhhh... why the long wait for the beautiful S700 ...
Posted by Krubach
I'm in love with this phone.
Is as stylish as it can be, besides the excelent specs...
But Q4?!??!? Come on, it'll be outdated when it's out, just like the SX1.
No one will notice it...
Posted by masseur
Official Sony Ericsson press release
Sony Ericsson today unveiled the S700 camera phone with QuickShare™ and innovative swivel-opening design. It offers a stylish and unique three way communication style; photo shoot, browse and talk, or text and e-mail. The S700 also takes mobile imaging to the next level, featuring an integrated 1.3 megapixel CCD digital camera for taking high quality photos and a 2.3 inch 262K TFT colour screen to display digital quality images. Compatibility with Memory Stick DuoTM extends the memory capacity of the S700 to fully support this new style of mobile imaging.
The innovative 180º swivel design enables users to enjoy three completely new styles of communication, each perfectly adapted to offer the ultimate in simplicity and user-friendly functionality. With the phone closed, it is possible to view messages, browse menus, and make calls via 5-way navigation easily manipulated by thumb or single finger, or to use the soft keys under the LCD screen for intuitive interaction. Then, turn the phone over to enjoy a new mobile imaging style based on the tried and tested digital camera form factor which enables photos to be taken with a steady, two-handed grip just like an ordinary camera. Finally open in a swivel motion to access the phone’s key pad for easy texting or e-mails. This innovative three way design allows users to enjoy the best usability for every phone application.
The S700 is the result of working in close cooperation with Sony Corporation’s camera experts. Its 1.3 megapixel CCD camera delivers enhanced picture quality (1280 x 960 image size). When opening the camera lens shutter, the ‘camera-mode’ is automatically activated and the screen changes to ‘view-finder’ function with a familiar horizontal digital still camera graphic interface. As a QuickshareTM product, the S700 is extremely easy to use; just one click to take a picture and a couple more to send the image on. To further enhance the imaging experience, the S700 comes with photo light to enable photography in dark environments, 8x digital zoom and a 2.3 inch 262K TFT colour screen capable of displaying detailed images with amazing clarity. It is also possible to stream and capture video clips.
Compatibility with MemoryStick Duo, Bluetooth and infrared means the S700 offers a wide range of connectivity options so images or video clips can be stored or transferred for editing and easy enjoyment on a PC or other consumer devices.
With a 3D gaming engine from Hi Corp, the S700 is also the ultimate gaming device and comes loaded with embedded Java games plus the capability to download additional gaming packages from Sony Ericsson’s Fun & Download web site. The phone offers a host of additional exciting entertainment applications such as an MP3 music player, mobile music service, Music DJTM ring tone composer, and 40 polyphonic ringtones.
“The S700 will revolutionize the phone market by introducing cutting edge mobile phone technology from Japan to a new group of users. The phone’s superior features such as mega-pixel imaging, high density 262K TFT screen and 3D gaming engine shows that Sony Ericsson is committed to driving the market forward by utilizing the unique strength of its Japanese business divisions” explains Hiroshi Yoshioka, Head of GMS/UMTS. “We believe customers will be inspired by the superior functionality of the S700 and embrace a new style of mobile imaging”.
The S700 will be available in Q4 2004 .
Product Specifications
GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS Class 10 (4 +2)
Camera: 1.3 megapixel CCD(1280 x 960 image size)
Display: 262K colour (240 x320 pixel)
Application Support: JAVA 2.0, Hi Corp Mascot CapsuleTM Engine Micro 3D Edition
Connectivity: Memory Stick DuoTM, Bluetooth, Infrared, cable
Dimensions: 107.5mm x 49 mm x 24.5mm
Weight: 137g
Talktime: Up to 7 hours
Standby: Up to 12.5 days (300 hours)
Posted by aziz
http://www.sonyericsson.com/s700/
Posted by Super G
When you "open" it -required to type sms, dial a phone number etc- its length is something like 15+cm!!!
Doubled with nothing new but a 1.3Mpixel camera and 262k colour screen (and I thought
was ahead of everyone ), I think it is rather a disappointment esp given it will be out in Q4...
Well, Z500 is the only good surprise from
Posted by Elrond
Help me. I'm in love and the only cure and the object of my love will be released in 6 months. Oh, my God