• Sony Ericsson releases C903 Cyber-shot in a pre-MWC explosion of phones

    Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

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    Eyes up here, bud.

    It’s stirring. Even in this harsh economy, SE is still launching two phones for MWC, a move that shows SE’s dedication to the status quo and an understanding that consumers want more of the same. In a way, Sony Ericsson is telling the world “Yes, we’re still alive and kicking. Yes, we still have phones. And yes, one is is a mid-level cameraphone for Europe.”

    The SE C903 Cyber-shot is a “creative and stylish mobile phone” with swivel screen, 5-megapixel camera, Smile Shutter (TM)(C)(R), BestPic (TM)(C)(R) (a silly system that takes 9 bad pictures in a row and lets you pick the best one). It comes in Lacquer Black, Techno White and Glamour Red and includes aGPS.
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    Take special pictures in style with the Sony Ericsson C903 Cyber-shot™
    10 February 2009

    Seeing is believing with the C903 Cyber-shot™. The slick and stylish mobile phone has a unique sliding lens cover to make great photography as easy as one, two, three.

    London – February 10, 2009 – The C903 Cyber-shot™ is made for taking memorable pictures – just slide down the protective lens cover and shoot! The slim slider has dedicated camera keys and an impressive five megapixel camera to create big pictures with rich details and true colours.

    Packed full of features the C903 Cyber-shot™ will give you the best picture possible with Face Detection, finding up to three people in the frame at a time and Smile Shutter™ which automatically picks out beaming smiles. Snap up to nine images in quick succession using BestPic™, pick your best and delete the rest.

    “The C903 Cyber-shot™ adds a creative and stylish mobile phone to our mid-range segment.” said Daniel Sandblom Global Business Marketing Manager at Sony Ericsson. “The C903 Cyber-shot™ furthers Sony Ericsson’s digital camera heritage and makes capturing special images even more memorable.”

    Show off your images with the crystal clear, auto rotating 2.4” display, send them to your blog or connect to your TV screen using the TV-out function and get up close and personal.

    The C903 Cyber-shot™ also comes complete with aGPS – never lose track of where you took an image or where you are – simply tag your photos to a location or use the feature to find your way home or to the pub.

    The C903 Cyber-shot™
    Made for taking memorable pictures

    * Snap really clear, big pictures with auto focus and the five megapixel camera
    * Turn your subjects into stars with Smile Shutter™ and face detection
    * View images on the big screen using TV-Out cable
    * Tag a place-name to your memories or stay on track with aGPS

    The C903 Cyber-shot™ supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 900/2100. C903 Cyber-shot™ will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Lacquer Black, Techno White and Glamour Red.

    The Sony Ericsson C903 Cyber-shot™ at a glance

    Camera

    5.0 megapixel camera
    Up to 16x digital zoom
    Photo fix
    Picture blogging
    Video blogging
    Auto focus
    Smile Shutter™
    Face detection
    BestPic™
    Photo flash
    Video recording
    Image and Video stabilizer
    Snapfish™

    Music

    Media player
    Album art
    PlayNow™
    TrackID™
    Mega Bass™
    Album art
    Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
    Music tones (MP3/AAC)

    Web

    Access NetFront™ Web browser
    Web feeds
    Photo feeds
    Picasa™
    Flickr™

    Communication

    Speakerphone
    Polyphonic ringtones
    Vibrating alert
    Video call

    Messaging

    Email
    Picture messaging (MMS)
    Predictive text input
    Sound recorder
    Text messaging (SMS)
    Exchange ActiveSync
    Chat View (TBC)
    Instant messaging

    Design

    Picture wallpaper
    Wallpaper animation
    Auto rotate

    Entertainment

    3D games
    Motion gaming
    Java
    FM radio with RDS
    Video streaming
    Video viewing
    Media
    YouTube™
    Walk Mate
    Tracker
    TV-out

    Connectivity

    Bluetooth™ technology
    Modem
    USB mass storage
    USB support
    Synchronization
    PictBridge

    Organizer

    Alarm clock
    Calculator
    Calendar
    Flight mode
    Notes
    Phone book
    Stopwatch
    Tasks
    Timer

    Location-based services

    Geo tagging of photos
    Google Maps™
    aGPS
    Wayfinder Navigator™ (3-month trial version)

    Accessories

    In-Box:

    * C903
    * Battery
    * Battery Charger
    * Stereo portable handsfree
    * User guide (e-manual on the phone

    Facts and Figures 1)2)

    Size: 97 x 49 x 16 mm
    Weight: 96 grams

    Colours:
    Laquer Black
    Techno White
    Glamour Red

    Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
    Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
    Size: 2.4 inches

    Phone memory: Up to 105MB
    Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

    Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
    Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs

    Availability and versions

    Networks
    C903:
    GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    UMTS/HSPA 900/2100

    C903a:
    GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

    Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.

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