The new G502 is:
The handset comes with the latest version of Google Maps for Mobile, allowing users to view high quality maps in satellite view, plus listings of local restaurants and hotels, complete with any reviews or ratings available. For navigation, users simply enter the start and finish locations, and receive point-by-point directions of how to get to the destination. Plugging the GPS Enabler HGE-100 accessory into the phone adds GPS capability.
The phone allows users to link their webmail account to their phone through the easy-to-follow ‘set-up wizard' guide - enabling existing email accounts to be directed to the device. It also supports Exchange ActiveSync® for security and complete mobility.
Accessing websites is now up to four times faster than with standard 3G (UMTS), thanks to the HSDPA speeds of the G502. If one particular website is viewed more than others, an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed can be selected, enabling one-click access directly to this page from the phone's desktop. The phone also comes pre-loaded with a weather forecast application.
“The G502 is the latest in an established line of classic Sony Ericsson phones that cram a wealth of time-saving features into a pocket-sized phone,” said Martin Winkler, director of global marketing and head of multimedia web at Sony Ericsson. “It improves on its predecessors by adding HSDPA for high-speed web connectivity, making it appealing to those who need to stay on top of busy lives.”
The phone also features, among other things:
The G502 is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Champagne Black and Brilliant Hazel from selected cellular outlets from July 2008 at a RSP of R2,800, including VAT.
