Sony Ericsson Press Release :

Sony Ericsson bolsters its entry range with a duo of phones that offer effortless ways to stay in touch

17 June 2008

Sony Ericsson today announces two new entry-level phones, designed for lasting communication. With superb talk and standby times, torch functions and FM Radio the J132 does the basics well. Add the camera and Bluetooth™ functions to the K330 and you get further features on an equally straightforward phone.

Singapore, 17 June 2008 – Two new candy-bar phones from Sony Ericsson, designed with simplicity and value for money in mind. The J132 is a talk and text phone with FM radio and stereo hands free kit; the solid feel and dust-resistant keypad make it an ideal everyday companion. For those wanting a clear-cut camera phone, the K330 with video capture and Bluetooth™ sharing is the obvious choice. This phone also offers FM radio listening via speakerphone or stereo headset.

“There are certain phone features, such as a large phonebook and torch functionality, that are considered key to consumers in developing markets ” says James Marshall, Head of Portfolio Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “We’ve made sure that both of these phones pack all of the essential features and appeal to anyone wanting a durable, no-nonsense mobile.”

Everything about the J132 is uncomplicated. Its clear and bright screen coupled with its one-click shortcuts and easy-to-use navigation key means that you are ready to text, search for a number or access the FM radio without fuss.

The new J132

Lasting Communication

• Solid talk and text phone with dust-resistant keypad

• FM radio and loudspeaker – enjoy quality radio entertainment with RDS support

• Handsfree Kit – handle calls on the move

• Radio alarm clock – wake up to your favourite station

• Torch function – find objects in the dark

• Up to 9 hours of talk time or 450 hours standby

Alternatively, for those looking for a little bit more from their mobile, the K330 enables users to capture video and photos, plus share them easily via Bluetooth™ with another phone or Bluetooth™ enabled device. Keep your memories with you with the K330’s storage for up to 250 photos or 12 minutes of video footage, making it the perfect pocket photo album.

Since the K330 supports Bluetooth™ it can easily be teamed up with handy accessories such as the new Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ headsets HBH-PV715, 720 and 740. They represent the next generation of Bluetooth™ accessories – high performance headsets that are stylish, practical and versatile, whatever your needs.

The new K330

Lasting Memories

• Storage for up to 1000 contacts and 450 text messages

• Capture and store up to 12 minutes of video (in 2 minute clips)

• Snap happy with VGA camera and store up to 250 images

• View photos on the 1.7’’ display

• Listen to music and news on the go via the FM Radio

• Keep track of calories and make your own daily health plan with Health mate

• Torch function – guide your way home with the luminous screen and find objects in the dark

So whether it’s dust resistant text, talk and radio or straightforward snap-and-share, the new J132 and K330 add breadth to Sony Ericsson’s entry-level line-up. The J132 will be available in Night Black and Heaven Blue in selected markets from Q4 2008. The K330 will be available in Gold on Black and Green on Black, again in selected markets from Q3 2008.

The J132 will support GSM 900/1800 frequencies and the J132a for US markets will support GSM 850/1900, The K330 will support GSM/GPRS 900/1800 and the K330a: GSM/GPR 850/1900.

K330 At a glance

Communication :

Speakerphone

Polyphonic ringtones

Vibrating alert

Messaging :

Text messaging (SMS)

Picture messaging (MMS)

Predictive text input

Design :

Navigation key

Torch functionality

Picture wallpaper

Wallpaper animation

Organiser :

Calendar

Phone book

Tasks

Alarm clock

Timer

Stopwatch

Calculator

Entertainment :

FM Radio

Java

Video viewing

Camera :

0.3 megapixel camera

Video recording

Music :

Music tones (MP3)

Internet :

WAP 2.0 x HTML

Connectivity :

Bluetooth™ technology

Accessories :

In-Box:

o Battery

o Charger

o User guide

Optional:

o Portable Handsfree HPM-64 – move to the beat with a classic in-ear design

o Power Pack CPP-100 – just plug in when your battery is running low

o Phone Case IPC-50 – A splash proof case for outdoor activities.

Facts and Figures

Size: 100 x 45 x 12 mm

Weight: 75 grams

Colours:

Gold on Black

Green on Black

Screen: 65,536 colour TFT

Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels

Size: 1.7 inches

Phone memory: Up to 10MB

Talk time: Up to 7 hrs

Standby time: Up to 300 hrs

Availability and versions

Networks:

K330: GSM/GPRS 900/1800

K330a: GSM/GPRS 850/1900

Photos:

Gold on Black :

Green on Black :

OOT : Pernah pake sayah kakak-kakak sekalian, buat numbuhin bulu idung xD~ ( buset, bayanginnya gw jadi merinding sendiri, disedot pake idung tu minyak mwakakakak ) .

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Maksudnya seakan2 ada efek kayak 3D gitu ya bro..? Iya emang, karena perubahan warna layar dari berbagai sudut kontras banget.. Diliat dari sebelah kiri jadi terang banget cenderung pucat, dari sebelah kanan jadi gelap banget..
Tapi ya masih mending lah udah TFT ga kayak UBC ato CSTN..

Nah iya bener gitu, perubahan warnanya kontras banget, bagi yang ga tahan perubahan warna yang terlalu kontras , bagusan jangan diliat lama2 deh, ato setidaknya rada dijauhin, mungkin sekitar 30cm++ dari mata

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Btw f/w bro versi R1CC001 bukan?

Iya bener, versi awal, padahal sekarang udah rilis f/w yang ke-empat kan bro?. Yaaah untuk fitur search yang cuma bisa hurup depan, gw sih cuma bisa pasrah bro, secara duit gwe emang ngepas banget, cuma bisa beli k330. Inipun dah rada puas-puas kuciwa lah..

Kabel data dcu-60 kan bro? ga bisa ngapa2in selain ngecharge ya? anyway kemarin gw jg dah coba transfer2 file ke k330 dari pc lewat bluetooth, proses transfer lancar2 aja dengan fungsi push dari bluesoleil 6

Update buat review deh :

1. Kualitas suara lawan bicara lumayan jelek, walaupun gw ga suka bass yang mendentum, tapi gw juga ga suka kalo tu speker isinya TWEETER SEMUA, mana kecil pula volumenya..... sigh...., tapi sudah mencukupilah kalo siap kuping cepet angot karena terlalu dekat dengan hape.(gw bandingin langsung dengan n73 me punya temen gw, jangan liat range harganya yah, karena menurut gw basic call comfort itu sudah keharusan buat hape low-end sampe high-end, basic gitu..)

2. Proses transfer file dengan menggunakan bluetooth gampang dan ga ada masyalah

3. Boleh buwat gaya wakakaka, temen gw nyangka ni hape high-end bener, pas diliat baru dia ngakak xD

4. Radionya oke juga tuh, cuma sayang ga bisa ngeset nama channel, cuma frekwensi nya aja (gw orangnya lupaan, mana gw ingat megaswara berapa fm-an gitu)

5. Baru nyadar, video record ada, voice record mana? o.O , tapi ya sudahlah, sekali lagi gw ga terlalu mentingin fitur

6. Alarm tone nya sukses bikin gw tidur makin nyenyak tadi pagi...

Yaaa, gw update juga deh overall review gw (menjilat ludah gw sendiri) :
Jujur gw sedikit kecewa (gw ga masalahin fitur, tapi basic call comfortnya itu, ni soner niat ga sih kasi speker buat bikin orang nyaman telpon?), tapi kalo gw jokul lagi pasti cuma laku 500-600an. Jadi yaah, kaya yang gw bilang tadi, gw cuma bisa pasrah-pasrah-pasrah, setidaknya masih bisa lah telepon dan smsan.....

Buat kakak-kakak yang lain : please don't buy it (buy it kalo emang dana sudah tidak bisa lagi tertolong dan mencukupi xD)... kayanya masih ada beberapa alternatif di luar sana, yang gw juga ga bisa rekomendasiin berhubung gw ga punya duit buat beli lagi xD

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aNgGaCKt said:
Yaaah untuk fitur search yang cuma bisa hurup depan, gw sih cuma bisa pasrah bro, secara duit gwe emang ngepas banget, cuma bisa beli k330. Inipun dah rada puas-puas kuciwa lah..

Baru nemuin cara yang rada nolong.. di standby tekan contacts>find contact>nama yang dicari diketik aja sebagian..
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3. Boleh buwat gaya wakakaka, temen gw nyangka ni hape high-end bener, pas diliat baru dia ngakak xD

Haha.. emang beli warna apa bro? yang gold ato green..
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4. Radionya oke juga tuh, cuma sayang ga bisa ngeset nama channel, cuma frekwensi nya aja (gw orangnya lupaan, mana gw ingat megaswara berapa fm-an gitu)

Bukannya bisa bro? pas display radio standby, options>channels>options>rename
tapi emang nama radio keliatan kalo kita masuk ke menu channels tadi..
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6. Alarm tone nya sukses bikin gw tidur makin nyenyak tadi pagi...

Yang alarm 4 rasanya mendingan d bro..

Apakah HP K330 ini di support sama MyPhoneExplorer (mau buat backup SMS) ?

Ga support bro..
Ngga kedetect.. Alhasil cuma nge-charge doang..

hp ini bisa di update firmwarenya ya?

tapi harus ke sesc?

sesc mana aja yg bisa bro?

Harusnya bisa diupdate sih.. Soalnya di semcblog dibilang f/w terakhir udah R4DA kalo ga salah..
Dan karena ni hp ga support usb seharusnya bisa update lewat SESC..

Kemaren2 gw sempat coba upgrade ke SESC ambasador, gw tanya f/w terakhir berapa mereka bilang R1DA, sedangkan f/w gw baru R1CC.. (ini juga rada aneh, padahal di website semcblog f/w awal R4CC dan f/w terakhir R4DA, mungkin karena beda area kali ya)
Ya udah gw coba, suruh tunggu 1 jam-an, pas kembali lagi dibilang sistemnya lagi error, coba lagi kata mereka 3 hari lagi..

Sekitar 3 hari kemudian gw coba lagi ke SESC tapi kali ini malah dibilang untuk sementara K330 ini belum bisa diupgrade f/w nya karena sistem mereka belom bisa, gw tanya kapan bisanya mereka juga belom tau tuh..

Gw juga pernah coba tanya via telp SESC roxymas, mereka malah belom ada f/w untuk ni hp..

Belom coba SESC yang lain juga sih..

Tadi siang ditelp oleh SE, gwa dapat hadiah K330 setelah bulan Desember lalu beli K630i terus kirim data via sms ....

Mayan deh ..... gwe kira dapat Harley ... hehehe

Ada yang minat sama K330 .... mau dilego neh .... ?? barang terima awal Maret ... berminat call : [nomor disembunyikan] Thx

Ponsel ini support JAVA kan? Bisa pake opera mini 4.2 gak ya?

@^
Bisa.. Tapinya lemooot bgt..
Gw prnah coba install, trus lngsng gw delete.. He2..

Oiya, opera mini kan standar ada 3 softkey tuh, nah krn ni hp cuma ada 2 softkey jadinya bingung deh gw pengganti softkey tengah.. Trus zoom option ga brfungsi, jd hrs pasrah dgn huruf yg gede2.. Gw sih ngerasa ga nyaman bgt lah..

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