Sony Ericsson K850i announced - 5 megapixel camera

It won't be here until late in 2007 but people are already waiting for the 5 megapixel Sony Ericsson K850i. New features include an automatic camera cover and updated software including a brand new media browser with Accelerometer (more about that in a moment). Similar to the K810i, the new K850i has small but well-spaced keys. There’s an even larger display – now 2.2 inches. Sony Ericsson have also added HSDPA, which means faster 3G downloads. The K850i camera is a 5 megapixel job and there’s loads of technology packed in to ensure your photos are as good as those taken with a dedicated digital camera. It has auto focus, image stabiliser, xenon flash and Sony Ericsson’s BestPic technology which takes nine shots in quick succession and lets you choose the best one. One of the most impressive new features is the Accelerometer which allows you to view photos in either portrait or landscape mode by simply rotating the phone. Hold it upright to view in portrait mode or sideways for landscape. Let’s not forget that the K850i is much more than just a cameraphone. It’s also a 3G videophone, a music player, a web browser, RSS reader and a mobile office. It’s capable of playing high quality video, 3D games and it has an FM radio plus stereo Bluetooth. All of Sony Ericsson’s gizmos are included such as TrackID, PlayNow, picture blogging, Push email – it’s all there. There’s 40 MB of memory built in and more can be added using either a Memory Stick Micro card or a microSD card.