The business-savvy Z550a syncs to Microsoft Outlook. Also coming soon: the U.S.-bound K510a and K310a mid-range phones, plus the Z530i for Europe.
 Sony Ericsson Z550a
Sony Ericsson has released an updated version of its Z550 handset. Previously available worldwide as the Z550i, the Z550a is optimized for the Americas, according to the manufacturer. The Z550a is a quad-band GSM phone with POP/IMAP e-mail capabilities, all over GPRS networks. Pictures from the 1.3-megapixel camera or music in AAC and MP3 format can be stored on Sony’s proprietary Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards, boosting the phone’s 25MB of internal memory to a potential 1GB. An FM radio and Bluetooth are also included.
Specifications
Quad-band GSM/GPRS
Measures 3.4 by 1.8 by 0.8 inches; weighs 3.3 ounces.
1.9-inch, 262,000-color internal screen
1.3-megapixel camera
Memory Stick Micro slot
RDS FM radio
Bluetooth
Push e-mail support
Speakerphone
Price and availability
Pricing and availability to be determined.
 Sony Ericsson Z530i
Sony Ericsson has announced the Z530i for European markets (no details yet on an American release). The tri-band clamshell phone features a VGA camera and a 65,000 color internal display, as well as a monochrome external screen. Sony Ericsson provides a range of photo-editing capabilities onboard. The phone sports a Memory Stick Micro slot to upgrade its 28MB of internal memory. With the included USB cable, it can be synchronized with your PC for basic PIM capabilities. Bluetooth, a speakerphone, and voice dialing are all standard.
Specifications
Tri-band GSM/GPRS
65,000-color internal screen; monochrome external screen
VGA camera
Bluetooth
Infrared
Speakerphone
Measures 3.5 by 1.8 by 0.9 inches; weighs 3.3 ounces
Price and availability
Pricing to be determined, available in Europe.
 Sony Ericsson K510a
Though Sony Ericsson’s new K510a is billed as a camera phone, it also sports some features useful to business travelers. The phone’s 1.3-megapixel camera can be augmented with an optional, external flash unit. Sony Ericsson has included a host of picture effects, such as sepia tones or Face Warp, as well as the ability to share pictures over Bluetooth, USB, or IR connections. The phone claims compatibility with Microsoft’s Outlook for PIM capabilities, and can receive push e-mails. It lacks a Memory Stick slot, and packs only 28MB of storage internally.
Specifications
Tri-band GSM/GPRS
262,000-color TFT screen
1.3-megapixel camera with optional flash accessory
Bluetooth
Infrared
Push e-mail and Microsoft Outlook support
Measures 3.9 by 1.7 by 0.7 inches; weighs 2.9 ounces.
Price and availability
Pricing and availability to be determined.
 Sony Ericsson K310a
Not as feature-rich as its sibling K510a, the K310a boasts a lower-resolution VGA camera, versus the K510a's 1.3-megapixels, and a 65,000-color screen. Expect to store only a handful of pictures on the included 15MB of memory; unfortunately there is no slot for Memory Sticks. Sony Ericsson has included a suite of editing tools, especially the new Face Warp feature. The phone can play MP3 and AAC files as ringtones, and features voice dialing and a speakerphone. File transfer to your computer is handled via Bluetooth or Infrared.
Specifications
Tri-band GSM/GPRS
65,000-color screen
VGA camera
Bluetooth
Infrared
Speakerphone
Measures 3.9 by 1.7 by 0.7 inches; weighs 2.9 ounces
Price and availability
Pricing and availability to be determined.
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