Sony Ericsson took the first steps in expanding its relatively modest portfolio of U.S. phones on Thursday by partnering with T-Mobile and introducing its first phone for the carrier’s AWS band, the TM506. The clamshell handset will feature 3G speeds, a 2.0-megapixel camera, and a healthy helping of signature Sony Ericsson style.
The TM506 sports a compact folding design with a glossy face, narrow exterior display, and accents of chrome, amber or emerald on its hinges and inside surfaces. Weight of 96 grams with battery makes it a relative lightweight, and it measures just 0.69 inches thick.
Besides its 3G capabilities and camera, the phone gets T-Mobile’s aGPS, TeleNav navigator, and Bluetooth 2.0 with support for A2DP profiles. It can also handle RSS feeds, Audio Postcards, and all different forms of media, which it stores on a removable Memory Stick Micro card.
The phone will appear through T-Mobile in September, but neither company has yet hinted at a price for the upcoming phone.
