The Sony Ericsson G700i is a powerful personal organizer in-your-pocket that keeps all your contacts, calendars, notes, pictures and favorite Web sites just a fingertip away. It pairs a standard numeric keypad with a brightly colorful touchscreen that lets you jot down a note on the screen with a stylus, just as you would with a pen on paper. Other features include Bluetooth for communication headsets and stereo music streaming, a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, digital audio player, Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion, and up to 12 hours of talk time.

Plan your days with the intuitive calendar. Write notes as you would on paper and save them onscreen. |
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band connectivity (900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses UMTS 2100 MHz connectivity (found in Europe and Asia), you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 384 Kbps--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In the United States and foreign territories where 2100 MHz 3G networks are not available, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Phone Features
With the With the G700, you can quickly and easily access your calendar, reach family and friends via voice and messaging options, and scribble and save your notes on your phone. Jot down a note on the screen with a stylus, just as you would with a pen on paper, and save it on your phone's desktop to remind you--just as you'd stick a note on the fridge. You can even draw a map to the local shop or doodle personal notes to send them via email or MMS messaging.
The 2.4-inch touchscreen has a 240 x 320-pixel resolution with a color depth of 256K colors. To initiate a call or message to a contact, just touch the relevant name in your phonebook and all of the various contact options will appear onscreen. You can even browse your photo album using the tip of your finger. The G700 also has dedicated keys for messaging, notes and a key lock on the side of the phone. The phone as an internal 160 MB memory, which can be expanded by optional Memory Stick Micro (M2) media (up to 8 GB).

Set post-it styled reminders on the G700's desktop. |

The 3.2-megapixel camera also captures video clips. |
The 3.2-megapixel camera features a 3x digital zoom and red-eye reduction. It can also capture video clips and features image stabilization to eliminate shakiness. The phone also has a secondary camera on the front of the phone for making video calls (requires compatible network).
The digital audio player is compatible with a wide variety of formats, including MP3, AAC/AAC+, and WMA. Additionally, you can play MPEG4 and 3GPP videos. With the TrackID service, you can identify any song that you can hear by just recording a snippet of sound using the microphone. After sending the file for recognition, you'll have the name, artist and album sent to your phone. It also includes a built-in FM radio with RDS, which displays the name of the currently playing song (when tuned to compatible radio stations).
This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
If you're looking for a mobile productivity partner, the K850 has you covered. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound via MMS messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging possibilities. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3 and IMAP4 protocols, while the included Opera Web Browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. The phone also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you.
Other features include:
- Polyphonic ringtones and real-music ringtones (MP3, AAC), vibrating alert
- Organizer tools: calendar, alarm clock, notes, stopwatch, tasks, timer
- Airplane mode allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight or in other situations where you need to turn off your cellular connection.
- Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)
- MegaBass enhancement for added depth of sound
- USB mass storage
Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson G700i weighs 3.5 ounces and measures 4.2 x 1.9 x 0.5 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 12 hours of talk time on GSM networks, and up to 380 hours of standby time. It runs on the 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 2100 MHz HSDPA networks for 3G connectivity.