Connectivity

Multimedia can be downloaded through Bluetooth, infrared, or data cable. While, photos and video taken with the S700 can be transferred to a PC by those same means.

The Sony Ericsson S700 can connect to peripheral devices at a range of up to 10 meters using Bluetooth technology. Link without cables to headsets, car handsfree equipment, computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and more. The S700 identifies and maintains up to 16 devices simultaneously to make sure everything you need is there.

The most interesting feature is the presence of Bluetooth HID (Human Interface Devices) profiles. Once the phone is connect to a PC through Bluetooth, it becomes essentially a combined keyboard and mouse. By assigning specific combinations of computer keyboard key presses to each key on the phone keypad, users can control computer applications with the phone as a remote.

HID configuration files can be downloaded into the phone using the methods stated earlier. Configuration files are needed for keypad controls of individual computer application. These consist of an XML file for the keypad and an image for the display. Users can modify the files themselves on their computers. A few configuration files are pre-loaded in the phone that enables the user to navigate on a computer desktop, control presentations, and media players.

For fast synchronization, the S700 supports all the latest PAN (Personal Area Network) and OTA (Over-The-Air) technologies for synchronization. For synchronizing between the S700 and a PC, the phone is also SyncML compatible. SyncML is the common language for synchronizing all devices and applications over any network. With SyncML any personal information, such as email, calendars, to-do lists, contact information and other relevant data, will be consistent, accessible and up to date, no matter where the information is stored.

Conclusion

The S700 is sure to be a flagship model for Sony Ericsson., and it is no wonder why. With impressive digital camera capabilities, robust messaging functions, customizable multimedia and games, and connectivity features second-to-none, is one of the most anticipated devices among the mobile community. Although specifics aren't known right now, the S700 is expected to be released some time in Q4 2004 at no less than 450 Euros ($550 USD).

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