Sony Ericsson tunes-in to emerging markets and radio fans
24 January 2008

The new Sony Ericsson R300 Radio and R306 Radio place the first combined AM/FM radio experience at the heart of the mobile phone.

Delhi, India – 24th January 2008 – Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of two new mobile phones, the R300 Radio and R306 Radio, both designed to deliver a credible radio-listening experience to a global audience, and ideally suited to emerging markets such as India.

“The R300 Radio and R306 Radio allow you to tune-in to your favourite music shows or sports reports, across both AM and FM broadcasts,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level Products at Sony Ericsson. “They certainly look and sound the part, offering a radio-inspired design and feature set on a choice of either a candy bar or clamshell phone.”

* True radio design
Dedicated radio speakers and preset channel buttons
* Loud sound
3D sound enhancement and volume boost for noisy environments
* AM/FM Frequencies
Tune-in to your favourite station

True radio design
Both of these new phones are designed to have a clear radio look-and-feel. Sit either phone on its side and let the radio blast out through the dedicated loudspeaker…in stereo in the case of the R306 Radio.

Preset buttons on the front of both the R300 Radio and R306 Radio let you switch easily between your favourite stations. It takes just one click to boost the volume when you want to share music on the radio or the live action from the sports ground.

These two phones really let you get the most from the radio. Set it as your alarm clock or record the final moments of your team’s winning match and play back the commentary again and again. You can even record a clip of a song and use it as your ringtone.

Who sang that song?
TrackID™ is now a familiar feature on many of Sony Ericsson’s high tier phones. It now comes as standard on both the R300 Radio and R306 Radio, turning listeners into instant music experts! Record a clip of a song from an external source, such as a sound system in a coffee shop or bar, and find out within seconds who sang it, the name of the track and which album it is from. All in just one click.

Play it loud!
With the R300 Radio you can listen-in via the stereo headphones provided or ‘play it loud’ thanks to the high performance speaker integrated into the phone. Switch on 3D sound enhancement or volume boost with the dedicated Audio Enhancer key on the phone.

True radio experience
The R306 Radio opens up into a clamshell with two integrated stereo speakers that face the listener. Again featuring the Audio Enhancer key, you can activate volume boost when listening to the radio through the speakers or 3D sound enhancement when you have the stereo headset plugged in, ensuring a first-class radio listening experience even when it is noisy around you. See which station you are tuned-in to on the phone’s external display.

Perfect harmony
Both phones feature Bluetooth™ technology, allowing you to handle your phone calls handsfree with optional accessories such as the Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV703.

The R300 Radio offers a built-in VGA camera and the R306 Radio boasts a step-up to a 1.3 megapixel camera on-board. So whether you are listening to the radio or not, these two new phones are set to hit the right note.

The R300 Radio will launch in two colours: Antique Copper and Steel Black. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008. The R300a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.

The R306 Radio will launch in two colours: Coffee Black and Champagne White. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008.
The R306a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.

Press Release : Sony Ericsson tunes-in to emerging markets and radio fans

R300i Product Information
R300i Photos
R306i Product Information
R306i Photos

Sony Ericsson R300i - Overview

Radio options
Store FM and AM channels and access them via the radio preset keys. Record radio sounds and listen later. Or set the alarm and wake up to your favourite station.

[b\Sounds great
The loudspeaker looks good, but sounds even better. Press the audio enhancer key for a fuller sound. For private moments, use the stereo headset (included in kit).

Stay tuned
Tune in to the R300i radio experience. Enjoy your favourite FM and AM channels with the stereo headset or the eye-catching loudspeaker. R300i is coming soon.

What's in it?
Integrated camera
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.

Loudspeaker
Use your phone hands-free - share radio and conversation with others. To activate the loudspeaker, just switch to speakerphone. For a fuller sound, press the audio enhancer key.

Alarm clock with radio
Need to get up at a certain time? Got an event you can’t miss? Set the time, and let your favourite radio channel play or the alarm signal ring to remind you.

Music recognition
What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds. See how it works

Predictive text input
Write text messages with fewer clicks. Your phone anticipates the word you're writing and finishes it for you.

Phone book
Store contact information for friends, family and colleagues in your phone.

Radio - FM and AM
Stay tuned and enjoy your radio experience. Your phone has both FM and AM, giving you access to a wide variety of radio channels. Just put your phone on the table: it's a portable radio.

MMS
Take a picture of where you are, record or write a greeting and send to any MMS-capable phone or email address. Send pictures, text and sound.

MP3 ringtones
Want to hear your favourite song every time a call comes in? Your phone not only supports playback of MP3 files - you can also use them as your personal ringtone.

The Bluetooth™ experience
Bluetooth™ wireless technology frees more than your hands – it lets your devices talk to each other without tangles, across ranges of up to 10 metres.

Vibrating alert
In case you can’t hear your ringtone, you can set your phone to vibrate so you feel it when a call comes in.

Specifications

Size : 101 x 46 x 12 mm (4.0 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches)
Weight : 75 g (2.6 oz)
Available colours : Antique Copper, Steel Black
Screen : 65,536-colour TFT, 128x160 pixel
Memory : Phone memory 8MB
Networks : GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Camera
* Camera - 0.3 megapixel (VGA)

Music
* Music tones - MP3, AAC
* TrackID™

Internet
* WAP 2.0 XHTML -

Entertainment
* Java
* Radio - FM radio RDS

Connectivity
* Bluetooth™ technology
* USB mass storage

Messaging
* MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
* Predictive text input
* SMS long (Text Messaging)
* Sound recorder

Communication
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating Alert

Design
* Navigation key
* Picture wallpaper
* Wallpaper animation

Organiser
* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Notes
* Phone book
* Stopwatch
* Tasks
* Timer

Sony Ericsson R306i - Overview

Wanna hear it loud?
Placed horizontally on a table, the R306i not only looks like a radio - it sounds the part, too. Pump up the volume and play it loud through the stereo speakers.

Radio convenience
Access favourite AM or FM stations instantly via the preset keys. Get channel info on the sub-display. Or set the radio alarm, and wake up to your favourite station.

Megapixel picture quality
With a 1.3-megapixel camera at hand, you're always ready to catch the moment. For moving pictures, use the R306i's video recording capabilities.

Tune in and share
With an intuitive radio interface and stereo speakers, the R306i means quality fun. For good measure, there's also a camera. Snap and share via Bluetooth™ technology. R306i is coming soon.

What's in it?

Radio - FM and AM
Stay tuned and enjoy your radio experience. Your phone has both FM and AM, giving you access to a wide variety of radio channels. Just put your phone on the table: it's a portable radio.

Stereo loudspeakers
To activate the stereo loudspeakers, just switch to speakerphone. Now you can use your phone hands-free - share radio and conversation with others. For an even richer sound, press the audio enhancer key.

MMS
Take a picture of where you are, record or write a greeting and send to any MMS-capable phone or email address. Send pictures, text and sound.

MP3 ringtones
Want to hear your favourite song every time a call comes in? Your phone not only supports playback of MP3 files - you can also use them as your personal ringtone.

Alarm clock with radio
Need to get up at a certain time? Got an event you can’t miss? Set the time, and let your favourite radio channel play or the alarm signal ring to remind you.

Phone book
Store contact information for friends, family and colleagues in your phone.

Music recognition
What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds. See how it works

Integrated camera
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.

Capture the action
Video clips are ideal for those unexpected great moments that happen when you're out there, enjoying life.

The Bluetooth™ experience
Bluetooth™ wireless technology frees more than your hands – it lets your devices talk to each other without tangles, across ranges of up to 10 metres.

Predictive text input
Write text messages with fewer clicks. Your phone anticipates the word you're writing and finishes it for you.

Specifications

Size : 90 x 48 x 16 mm (3.5 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches)
Weight : 93 g (3.3 oz)
Available colours : Coffee Black, Champagne White
Screen : 65,536-colour TFT, 128x160 pixel
Memory : Phone memory 5MB
Networks : GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Camera
* Camera - 1.3-megapixel
* Video record

Music
* Music tones - MP3, AAC
* TrackID™

Internet
* WAP 2.0 XHTML

Entertainment
* Java
* Video Clip

Connectivity
* Bluetooth™ technology
* USB mass storage

Messaging
* MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
* Predictive text input
* SMS long (Text Messaging)
* Sound recorder

Communication
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating Alert

Design
* Navigation key
* Picture wallpaper
* Wallpaper animation

Organiser
* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Notes
* Phone book
* Stopwatch
* Tasks
* Timer

harga kira2 berapaan nih...
penamaannya beda di 1 angka dibelakang doang... ga kayak t seriesnya...

R306 lebih keren. clamshell ya tu?

tapi aneh juga, baru kali ini ada vendor yang mengkhususkan bikin HP "radio"

APA-APAAN SIH INI????????????????

padahal fitur radio di hp kan udah biasa. rasanya kurang menggigit aja kalo ingin radio saja yang ditonjolkan

itu speakernya model nya mirip hp china yang speakernya mantep,single tp suara 3D+bass n dengung habiez

harga berapa neh? mudah2an di bawah 1jt

penggemar ericsson seri R lawas kecewa nih... setelah sebelumnya sudah dikecewakan dgn R600...

oh R250pro...

Keren tuh modelnya, kameranya cuma VGA ama 1.3mp, jadi pasti pasarnya mid-low .

Tapi keren tuh bener2, cocok buat yg hobi dengerin radio

Live pics...

R300i :

R306i :

bener-bener mo nyaingi hp radionya LG nih..kayaknya gak lewat satu juta deh harganya
tapi antena radionya kok gak internal aja yah..aneh banget. dlm paket penjualannya harusnya dikasih bonus FM transmitter tuh biar mantep

cukup pantaslah buat ngegantiin motorolla C115 gw

wah yg R300i + bisa record radio sound...ini yg baru di SE nih (hehehe setau ak)..
emm..knp ga skalian + TV + record TV... kan komplit tuh.. SE jd entertainment device deh...
:-)

Hasil recording radionya bgs gak ya kira2..kalo bgs bs jd poin plus tuh..
tp klo cuma kyk hp LG gw yg cma bs kualitas amr mah percuma aja ya.

gile.. makin aneh2 aja produk SE jaman sekarang.. hehehehe..

no M2 Slot?

Bummer...

kalo ga dibawah 1 juta, gw yakin ga bakal laku. btw, R306 keren juga bentuknya. sayang fiturnya low end

R306 ini aneh. Luaran lowend tapi muka dalemnya highend. Kenapa disainnya ga disimpen buat hp yang lebih bagus aja sih? Buat Z660 lebih cocok tuh.

tar juga dibikin mirip lah. belakangan design SE kan gitu2 doank

jadi radionya pake antena internal ga nih ?? ato mesti colok handsfree dulu baru jalan radionya ??

R300 yg bulet di belakangnya itu speaker ya?