The Sony Ericsson C901, also known as the Filippa is a new Cyber-Shot cell phone that Sony plans to release this year. The cell phone features a 5 mega pixel camera and joins the ranks of other Sony Cyber-Shot cell phones. Many are considering this cell phone a less intricate version of the Sony Ericsson C902, which is well-liked but somewhat expensive. Features of the Sony Ericsson C901
The camera that comes onboard the Sony Ericsson C901 has many features and is considered to be on the higher end in the cell phone world. It has Xenon flash functionality for getting rid of dark backgrounds, and also comes equipped with auto focus to help atomically focus for those hard to take shots. Another neat tool is its face and Smile detection functionality which make it much easier to get a good shot of friends and loved ones. A handy aspect that has been included in this and other models is picture editing software that makes it possible to edit photos directly on the phone right after you take them. This can be a real time saver as it means users don't have to download pictures to their desktop computers to edit them. Pictures can be made ready to go and uploaded to blogs or sites.
The Sony Ericsson C901 has a satellite GPS system that allows for geotagging. This allows users to mark locations where they are or photos have been taken. The phone comes equipped to handle Google Maps which is a free application to help you get where you need to be.
This model also features an FM radio for the user's listening pleasure. It comes with Bluetooth communications software as well. Email and instant messaging capabilities are nicely integrated for those who are on the go. There is also a blogging application that can be utilized to update your blog or site. A couple other neat features of the phone are the motion controlled games that can be played and also the You Tube application.
The phone boasts a 9.5 hour talk time with the battery and 430 hours of standby time.
Appearance of the Sony Ericsson C901
The cell phone has a sleek design and will be available in three different colors: black, sincere silver and precious peach. The display screen on the phone is 2.2 inches and is made of scratch-resistant material. The screen also serves as an appropriate sized view finder for when the camera is in use. All of the function buttons and the keypad are located together on one side of the phone for easy access.
The dimensions of the phone are 4.1 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches with a 13mm thickness. Weighing in at 107 g. it is a lightweight model that is convenient for people who don't want a big camera phone to carry around.
The Sony Ericsson C901 is scheduled for released by Sony sometime in April. It is compatible with all four of the major cell phone networks.
by Sean Anderson
