Sony Ericsson T290

The Sony Ericsson T290 was announced in 2004, Q4 With 1.45 inches, 6.6 cm2 (~14.9% screen-to-body ratio) STN, 4096 colors, while the Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BST-30) ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM
  • 2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800 - T290i
  • Note: GSM 850 / 1900 - T290a
  • GPRS: Class 8
  • EDGE: No

Launch

  • Announced: 2004, Q4
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 101 x 44 x 19 mm (3.98 x 1.73 x 0.75 in)
  • Weight: 73 g (2.57 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: STN, 4096 colors
  • Size: 1.45 inches, 6.6 cm2 (~14.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 101 x 80 pixels (~89 ppi density)
  • Note: Wallpapers, themes

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Phonebook: 250 entries x 5 fields, Picture call
  • Call records: 10 dialed, 20 received and missed calls
  • Internal: 400 KB

Camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones, composer
  • 3.5mm jack: No
  • Note: Ringtones can be assigned to phonebook entries

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: No
  • GPS: No
  • Radio: No
  • USB: Proprietary

Features

  • Sensors:
  • Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
  • Browser: WAP 1.2.1
  • Games: 2 - Deep Abyss and Five Stones + Downloadable
  • Java: No
  • Note: Predictive text input, Organizer, Voice control, Voice memo

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BST-30)
  • Stand-by: Up to 300 h
  • Talk time: Up to 12 h

Misc

  • Colors:
  • SAR: 1.17 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.75 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 40 EUR