Sony Ericsson today announced the K610im, its first GSM / UMTS phone with i-mode, a service that delivers a richer experience for handling iMail, browsing the Internet, and viewing content.

Sony Ericsson K610im More Photos View Specs

The innovative i-mode service delivers a whole new experience in connected mobile applications such as iMail, Web browsing, and iMMS. Viewing multimedia is better, faster and easier, thanks to Web pages and content specially formulated for i-mode. Lighter pages give faster download speeds and users are given access to a host of i-mode sites and content.

i-mode also helps users get even more from K610im's functionality. Consumers can shoot great pictures with the phone's 2.0-megapixel camera and send them in high quality as as email as well as iMMS messages. The supplied 64 MB Memory Stick (M2) will store up to 175 photos, and can be expanded to 1 GB, and K610im has everything users need for fast, responsive video calling.

K610im appeals to the design conscious who want a 3G phone that is as compact and lightweight as a fashionable 2G handset. As one of Sony Ericsson's most versatile 3G handsets yet, the K610im's highly specified music player is equipped for over-the-air downloads. Consumers can store up to 60 tracks in the new eAAC+ format with the Memory Stick (M2), and a USB cable and music software is also included for transferring tracks to and from a PC.

The K610im is a dual mode UMTS (2100MHz) - GPRS 900 / 1800 / 1900 handset for i-mode markets in Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and will ship in Q3.

K610im – Features at a glance:

Imaging and Messaging
- 1.9-inch QCIF+ (176 x 220 px) TFT 260K
- 2.0-Megapixel Camera and VGA Video Call
- iMail
- Push Email
- 2.5x Digital Zoom
- 16 MB User Memory (actual depending on operator customization)
- Video Recording / Playback
- SMS and iMMS
- DoJa Stand-By Application

Music
- Speakerphone
- 64 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2 (support for up to 1GB)
- Media player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ support)
- Support MFi & Mobile MP4
- Full Streaming Audio & Video
- DoJa 2.5 OE
- i-mode DRM
- Polyphonic 72 Voices
- 3D Games
- OMA DRM v. 1.0
- Music DJ, PhotoDJ, VideoDJ

Connectivity
- Memory Card Slot
- UMTS 2100 + GPRS 900 / 1800 / 1900
- Bluetooth Technology
- PC Tools & Software
- USB 2.0 Mass Storage
- USB Charging
- Fast Port System Connector
- External Antenna Connector
- Flight Mode
- Access NetFront Web Browser
- Kit Content
- 64 MB M2
- USB Cable
- PC Software

Accessories
- Bluetooth Stereo Headset DS 970
- Desk Stand CDS 60
- Travel Charger CMT 60
- Xenon Flash

- Sony Ericsson K610im Specs