Sony Ericsson today announced the K800 and K790a camera phones, the first handsets to carry the Cyber-Shot brand. Both feature integrated 3.2-megapixel digital cameras with Autofocus, Xenon flash and BestPic - Sony Ericsson's unique imaging technology that allows users to capture exactly the moment they desire. The K800 and K790a combine advanced image capture capabilities with high speed data transfer.

Sony Ericsson K800 More Photos View Specs

Sony Ericsson K790a More Photos View Specs

The handsets have a classic Sony Ericsson design, with a large screen and sleek dual front phone design. Turning the phones horizontally reveals a digital still camera. Sliding the active lens cover downwards activates a user interface similar to that of a Cyber-Shot camera.

A completely new feature developed by Sony Ericsson is BestPic, which ensures that consumers never 'miss' an important picture. Pressing the shutter button once gets 9 full-quality 3.2-megapixel pictures to choose from in a time sequence - 4 pictures before and 4 pictures after the actual image is captured. All 9 pictures are displayed as icons on the display. Users can scroll backwards and forwards through the 9 images and save the ones they like best.

The K800 and K790 offer full support for a complete digital imaging lifestyle. Printing is possible without the need for a PC with PictBridge, a feature that transfers pictures directly to a printer by using a USB cable. Storing and managing image files on a PC are made easy with the supplied Adobe software, and the phones are among the first to feature fully-integrated Picture Blogging. Blogging is growing exponentially as a way of sharing personal experiences with words and images, and Picture Blogging in the K800 and K790 allows users to create and update personal blogs directly from the phone in just a few clicks.

Business users will find the K800 and K790 valuable work tools while out of the office and the sleek Velvet Black casing fits neatly with the professional image. Full HTML browsing with RSS feeds and Google Search give users high-speed, graphic-rich Internet use. Support for standard push-email and a connectivity suite comprising Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, and Memory Stick Micro (M2) means that keeping in touch is effortless. A complete entertainment package including music player, 3D gaming and an RDS FM radio are also provided for business downtime or relaxation.

The Sony Ericsson K800 is a dual-mode UMTS handset while K790 is a tri-band EDGE handset. Both products will be commercially available in Velvet Black and start shipping globally during Q2 2006.

- Sony Ericsson K800 Specs
- Sony Ericsson K790a Specs