The Sony Ericsson T715 - a sophisticated slider phone that fits your lifestyle

The Sony Ericsson T715 allows consumers to stay connected without any compromise on communication features or design. An ultra compact slider mobile phone, the T715 also offers a large keypad and font size allowing you to get the most out of your SMS, MMS or email management.

New Zealand – June 26, 2009 – Keep yourself organised in an intuitive way with the T715’s smart desktop feature, direct reminders of appointments, notes and special animation to remind you of birthdays and the latest events. Messaging is quick and easy with the ability to review the history of your conversation on the move.

Need to access the internet? The turbo 3G network connection delivers stress-free, fast browsing and the large 2.2” allows for l an easy viewing of websites– even in direct sunlight! The T715 comes complete with Google Maps™ including local search and directions and AccuWeather.com® - giving you access to three day weather forecasts, so you’ll never be caught short without an umbrella or your sunglasses.

What’s more, the T715 comes with Sony Ericsson’s unique Facebookä application so that fans can keep updated and stay in touch with their friends and family whilst on-the-go. With a newsfeed-style wallpaper, they can view, update and comment on their status as well as their friends’. Also new is the feature that allows them to accept or decline new notification through this Facebookä application.

Snap high quality photos using the T715’s 3.2 megapixel camera with Photo Light and instantly share them with friends through your Facebookä photo albums. There’s no easier way to share your adventures than through regular photo updates using the Facebookä application available with your T715.

At the size of a credit card and with a high-class finish, the T715 lends a touch of sophistication to your life. The stylish Sony Ericsson design means the T715 will look at home wherever you are, whether it’s at an important business meeting or if you are joining your friends for lunch.

“The T715 is a sophisticated slider mobile phone that fits a busy lifestyle, allowing you to keep up-to-date with friends through Facebook™ amongst other practical and up-to-date feature,” said Josh Oxspring, Head of Marketing, Oceania. “The T715 also extends our 3G mobile phone portfolio to even more markets, delivering 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.”

The Sony Ericsson T715
Practical design for best use of communication features:
· Elegant and compact slider – looks sophisticated no matter what the setting
· Large keypad and font size – get the most out of your SMS or email management
· 3G network connection – quick and easy internet browsing
· Large 2.2” screen – even in direct sunlight
· Smart desktop and birthday reminders – organise your life in an intuitive way
· 3.2 megapixel camera with Photo light – perfect pictures no matter what the lighting conditions

Also announced today is the Bluetooth™ Headset VH310 – made to fit everyone. The VH310 gives you handsfree freedom with no wires, no worries and weighing only 10 grams. The VH310 lasts for more than 20 days on one charge.

Bluetooth Headset VH310
Designed for comfort – made to fit
· The perfect fit - three earpieces and two removable ear hooks
· All day comfort – weighs only 10 grams!
· Talk, talk, talk – more than 20 days of life on one charge

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 New Zealand in the colours Galaxy Silver and Rouge Pink in the third quarter 2009.



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The Sony Ericsson T715 phone at a glance

The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ Headset VH310 at a glance

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