Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Press room
'Simple sophistication' sums up the Sony Ericsson T250
08 May 2007

* Premium materials and finish

Classic design phone with stylish metal finish

* Contemporary look
12.6mm slim in two stand-out colours:
o Silver
o Black

* Everyday entertainment
VGA camera and built-in FM Radio

London, UK - 8th May, 2007 - 'Simple sophistication' sums up the Sony Ericsson T250, announced today. The stylish metal finish of this compact phone gives it a premium feel that up until now has been the preserve of high end models. Add to this a feature set that makes it easy to stay connected, either with friends or the latest news, and you have the perfect partner for keeping in-touch with style.

"Now you can have quality design and finish in a phone without the high-end price tag," says Steve Walker, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson. "We realise that some people want just a straightforward phone, but we don't feel that this should equate to straightforward design. Although technically the new T250 focuses on doing just the basics well, its advanced design clearly resembles the more premium T650."

Of course, the T250 is not only about style. For easy communication the T250 has a speakerphone that lets you share your call with others in the room, predictive text input for fast text and picture messaging, and an in-phone calendar that comes in handy for noting key dates or appointments.

Based on consumer feedback, an built-in FM Radio is included on the T250 for music and news around the clock. The T250 kit includes a stereo handsfree headset. To complete the picture, an on-board camera allows you to capture your favourite moments, share them with your friends, or save them in the phone's memory as a pocket photo album.

With a colour choice of Black or Silver, it's difficult to determine which is the more elegant. Whichever you choose, though, be sure that the T250 will get you noticed.
The Sony Ericsson T250 will be available in two versions (GSM/GPRS 900/1800 and GSM/GPRS 850/1900) and will ship in selected markets from Q3 2007.

The T250 at a glance:

Key Features

* VGA camera
* WAP 1.2.1
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Text messaging (SMS)
* Predictive text input
* Navigation key
* Picture wallpaper
* FM radio
* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Phone book
* Stopwatch
* Timer
* Infrared

Accessories

* In-Box*:
o Battery
o Phone charger
o Stereo portable handsfree
o User guide.
* Optional:
o Portable Handsfree HPM-64
+ Move to the beat with a classic in-ear design
o Cigarette Lighter Adapter CLA-60
+ Keep your phone charged in your car's cigarette lighter - and handle calls simultaneously
o Micro Travel Charger CMT-60
+ Easy charging when travelling

Availability and versions

* Networks:
o GSM/GPRS 900/1800
o GSM/GPRS 850/1900
* Talk time: Up to 7 hours
* Standby time: Up to 300 hours
* Size: 100 x 45 x 13 mm
* Weight: 82 grams
* Screen: 65,536 colour TFT
* Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels
* Size: 1.7 inches
* Available in selected markets from Q3 2007.

*Standard kit. May vary from market to market.
1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

(C) Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007.

The material look like W880i.

It would be nice if it had a memory card slot for a low-end phone but T250 doesn't have. Its nice to see SE reviving the T series.

look like i-mobile 602..

Well, I suppose this phone target will be for older age people who would like a simple as well as easy to use phone.

but much slimmer

Errr...... not targetted at college students meh or people who just started working, who just want a no frills handphone to make and receive calls.

haha, T series?
haha..
nowadays, SE's design is more to metallic feel.....
haha...

the back looks nice la.. but the front design not to my taste

another low entry phone with VGA camera

well atleast the button looks normal

Not sure as for college students, most of them will opt for high end phone. Same goes to those just starting to work.

Yeah. Agree.

the screen look abit small in that picture.

128 x 160 pixels only

And with 65K TFT color only.

This post has been edited by KTCY: May 9 2007, 12:59 PM

the top part looks like metal and the bottom plastic.

"Now you can have quality design and finish in a phone without the high-end price tag," says Steve Walker, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson.

that explains why having the metal part and why not having it for the whole phone. LOL. Makes it tougher but too ex to use it for the entire phone.

not bad for a low spec phone lor...
dunno how much will it cost only

Not more then RM 800.
My guess tho.

another T-series.. looks good.. metal finish and good for low budget phone buyers.. nice design and the keypad is normal oredy, no more mr. tiny...

simple design and slim too.

the color and made make its elegant although it is an entry level phone.

Notice the accept/reject call buttons rather than the usual back/cancel button.