Sony Ericsson officially announced the T715 slider mobile phone. This new mobile phone features a 3.2 Megapixel camera with 3.2x digital zoom, 2.2-inch screen, 3G network connection capability for faster internet browsing combined with pre-loaded Google Maps and AccuWeather for weather forecasts, Bluetooth and Pictbridge compatible and no Wi-Fi folks. The T715 supports HSPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and the T715a supports HSPA 850/1900/2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. The T715 will be available in selected markets in the colours Galaxy Silver and Rouge Pink.

“The T715 is a sophisticated slider mobile phone that fits a busy lifestyle and is perfect for those who are looking for a phone with practical and up-to-date features” said Quentin Cordier, Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. “Building on our current 3G portfolio, the T715 allows us to bring 3G mobile phones to even more markets giving them high speed internet access wherever they are. With a premium brushed aluminium cover and glossy front, this new mobile phone demonstrates the sophisticated design language consumers have come to expect from Sony Ericsson.”

More on the specification below.

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Up to 3.2x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Send to web
• Video recording

Music

• Album art
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Media player
• MEGA BASS™
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow™
• TrackID™

Web

• Access NetFront™ web browser
• Bookmarks
• Google™ search (from standby)
• Photo feeds
• Web feeds

Communication

• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling (main camera)

Messaging

• Conversations
• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
• Instant messaging
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• Media
• Picture wallpaper
• Torch functionality
• Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

• 3D Games
• FM radio with RDS
• Java
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• YouTube™

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Location-based services

• Geo tagging of photos (cell-id)
• Google Maps™

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• PictBridge printing
• Synchronization
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Accessories

In-Box:
T715

• Battery
• Battery Charger
• Stereo portable handsfree
• User book

Optional accessories:

• Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300
• Power Pack CPP-100
• Design collection IDC-31 Courtside Case

Facts and Figures

• Size: 91.5 x 48 x 14.9 mm
• Weight: 96.5 grams
• Colours: Galaxy Silver (piano finish), Rouge Pink (mirror finish)
• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT,
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
• Size: 2.2 inches
• Phone memory: Up to 90MB
• Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™
• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs
• Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hrs
• Video call time: Up to 3hrs

Availability and versions

• Networks
• T715: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS HSPA/2100
• T715a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100

This mobile phone will be available on third quarter of this year 2009.