Product overview

The T226 mobile phone is designed to include an impressive set of features for a very reasonable price. The focus is on messaging, music, gaming, imaging, and connectivity. EMS picture messaging (text messaging with pictures and sounds), email, MMS (Multimedia messaging), and a snap-on camera accessory are all supported.

This phone offers a fast and satisfying mobile Internet experience.The T226 is a dual band (850/1900MHz) phone scheduled to be available during the third quarter of 2003.

Key functions and features

Multimedia Messaging - Digital greetings

Reacting to the enormous popularity of mobile phone messaging, Sony Ericsson has incorporated the latest messaging standards into the T226 phone, along with a color display for an enhanced imaging experience.

Say it in words, say it with pictures, animate it, add sound. Multimedia birthday and holiday greetings are great fun to put together using your phone. On vacation, use your mobile phone and accessories to send a digital postcard with stylized text, digital pictures of where you are, and authentic sound clips to friends and family back home.

With MMS, the subscription applications get more interesting, for example stock information, movie trailers and weather reports.

Polyphonic ring signals

Pleasing to the ear, polyphonic ring signals play several tones simultaneously making a more musical sound. The word “polyphony” means playing with several tones at the same time. Almost all music that we listen to consists of polyphonic melodies. Polyphonic sounds and ring signals are finally becoming widely used in GSM mobile phones.

The T226 will contain several polyphonic ring signals. Users can share ring signals, and download them from the Web.

Early Ericsson mobile phones supported a proprietary non-polyphonic format called eMelody. Due to the musical limitations of eMelody, and as it became popular to create, send and download ring melodies, Ericsson and Sony Ericsson, together with other manufacturers created the more advanced non-

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July 2003 (Rev C)

polyphonic sound format - iMelody.

The development from the iMelody format to the MIDI format means a revolution to the sound quality. The MIDI files are small, and perfect for mobile devices which have limited storage capacity.

MIDI - Musical Instrument Digital Interface - is a specification for a communications protocol principally used to control electronic musical instruments. MIDI is today a well known standard used by musicians, composers, arrangers and so forth.

A MIDI signal or file does not contain any music, but instead it contains binary data (information) of how a melody is played. When these data reach a synthesizer, the synthesizer will translate the binary data to music, when connected to an amplifier with speakers so that the sound becomes audible.

Please visit www.midi.org for more information.

Downloadable games

Gaming is already a very popular feature in Sony Ericsson phones. In addition to pre-installed games, now the mobile Internet portal offers the possibility of downloading games. Network operators may also offer downloadable games to their customers as an added value offer. Users can add new games and skill levels to further enhance the entertainment value of Sony Ericsson phones.

T226 downloading of games is made possible by a true virtual machine. The Sony Ericsson portal for downloading of free games is accessible via the WAP browser. The openness of the downloadable games solution is dedicated to provide an enhanced gaming experience.

The downloadable games can fully take advantage of the phone’s interfaces, such as TCP/IP, SMS, vibrator and backlights. The virtual machine executes the downloading of games for the optimal game experience. The user can download an unlimited number of games as long as the file system allows it, i.e. until the phone memory is full.

The downloading concept includes certification of the games, which makes it possible to create a revenue chain and favorable business opportunities for network operators and content providers. The virtual machine uses true sandbox technology for highest level of security. The software development kits are available via www.mophun.com

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T226 specifications

The Sony Ericsson T226 was a compact and stylish mobile phone introduced in the early 2000s, showcasing the innovative spirit of the collaboration between Sony and Ericsson. Renowned for its user-friendly design and functional capabilities, the T226 made a lasting impression in the market, appealing to a wide audience seeking an efficient communication tool.

One of the defining features of the Sony Ericsson T226 was its sleek and lightweight form factor. Weighing just 80 grams and measuring 100 x 44 x 19 mm, this phone was incredibly portable, making it easy to carry and navigate. Its vibrant, 256-color display offered a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, allowing for clear visibility of text and graphics, which was quite impressive for its time.

The T226 was equipped with essential features such as SMS and MMS messaging, enabling users to send text and multimedia messages. This was a key aspect of mobile communication during the early 2000s, and the T226 catered to this demand. Additionally, it supported polyphonic ringtones, offering users the ability to personalize their mobile experience with customized sounds.

For connectivity, the Sony Ericsson T226 featured GPRS support, facilitating data transfer for web browsing and email access. While web capabilities were limited compared to modern standards, the inclusion of GPRS was a significant advancement for mobile technology of that era. The phone also provided a basic suite of entertainment options, including a selection of pre-installed games, which added to its appeal for younger users.

In terms of battery life, the T226 was powered by a standard lithium-ion battery, providing up to 400 hours of standby time and around 9 hours of talk time. This longevity made it a reliable choice for those who needed consistent communication throughout the day.

The design of the T226 was enhanced by its colorful exterior options, which included vibrant hues appealing to a youthful market. This device not only fulfilled the need for communication but also served as a fashion accessory, reflecting the user's personality.

In conclusion, the Sony Ericsson T226 was a noteworthy mobile phone that combined style, functionality, and user-friendly features. Its compact design, messaging capabilities, and battery efficiency made it a popular choice during the era of early mobile communications. As one of the many successful products from the Sony Ericsson partnership, the T226 remains a nostalgic representation of early mobile technology.
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