Claiming to be the first Sony Ericsson mobile phone to support T-Mobile’s AWS Spectrum, the latest TM506 clamshell handset has been launched in the US through T-Mobile.
The compact and stylish mobile phone is available in either chrome with amber or emerald highlights with a sleek ebony gloss, the flip phone employs an exterior display that indicates who is calling, without opening the phone.
Speaking on the TM506, Najmi Jarwala, president of Sony Ericsson North America, commented, “The TM506 not only signifies Sony Ericsson’s expanding U.S. portfolio of handsets, but more importantly, that we have forged a strong and promising relationship with T-Mobile. With the launch of the TM506 with T-Mobile, Sony Ericsson is positioned to offer more choice of mobile handsets for a broader range of U.S. consumer segments at a variety of price points.”
“T-Mobile continues its 3G network deployment across the country, and we’re pleased to leverage Sony Ericsson’s 3G handset experience to help deliver the benefits of our next-generation network to our customers. The Sony Ericsson TM506 is a compelling, feature-rich phone with a vibrant display that our customers will enjoy using to connect with the important people in their lives,” mentioned Cole Brodman, chief technology and innovation officer, T-Mobile USA.
Supporting 3G network, the TM506 mobile phone ensures a high-speed download rate and fast access to media content for viewing. Furthermore, the Sony Ericsson TM506 clamshell handset features a 2.0 megapixel camera to capture still images as well as moving images. It includes My Album, slide show and video blogging capability.
It also features a stereo Bluetooth connectivity that assures hands-free wireless calls. The additional features include an integrated GPS navigation with the TeleNav application from T-Mobile.
Measuring 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.69 inches, the 3.4 ounces handset claims to offer a talk time of up to 9.5 hours GSM; up to 3.5 hours UMTS and a Standby Time of up to 250 hours GSM and up to 250 hours UMTS.
Some of the other features of the TM506 phone are media center, audio postcard, quicksend and Mobile Backup (T-Mobile Address Book). It shows support for Tri-Band GSM (850/1800/1900), dual-Band UMTS (1700/2100 & 2100) and GSM/GRPS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA.
Expected to hit American market in early September, the Sony Ericsson TM506 clamshell mobile phone can be purchased from selected T-Mobile retail and online stores. T-Mobile has maintained silence on pricing details.
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