SI: Sony Ericsson Shows Off New Eco-Friendly Elm And Hazel Greenheart Phones

[Christopher]

Sony Ericsson has announced two new phones in its Greenheart line of eco-friendly devices – the Elm and Hazel. Standard features of each phone include a 2+ inch screen, ergonomic key layout, 5.0 megapixel autofocus geo-tagging camera with video recording, and Facebook, myspace and Twitter integration. Sony has also included Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MicroSD Support, Google search and Google Maps, Wisepilot, turn-by-turn navigation with AGPS and 10 days free weather forecast with Accuweather. A “noise shield,” clear voice and intelligent volume adaptation are also included for voice conversations.

There are many more features we found interesting, including video calling, HD Voice compatibility, animated wallpaper support, a rich media player, and full exchange/regular email support. A shame about the Netfront Internet browser in each though, as we generally prefer the Webkit experience.

One thing about the screens on each device; the Hazel has a 2.6 inch (16 million color) TFT screen, while the Elm has a 2.2 inch (65k color) TFT screen. Both have talk time of about 10 hours for GSM/GPRS and 3G/UMTS talk time of about 4 hours. Standby for either modes is more than an astonishing 430+ hours. Video calling will drain the battery in about three hours.

How are these “green” phones? Well they both happen to share these characteristics:

? Recycled plastics

? E-manual in phone

? Free from hazardous chemicals

? Low power consumption charger (EP300 GreenHeart)

? Walk Mate eco application

? Green calculator

? Minimized packaging

The Sony Ericsson Elm phone and the Sony Ericsson Hazel phone support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and HSPA 2100/900. The Elm will be available in the colours Metal Black and Pearly Rose from Q1 2010. The Hazel will be available in the colours Superior Black and Passionate Rouge from Q2 2010.

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