The C702 is the second release in Sony Ericsson's new "C" for Cyber-Shot™ range (the first was the flagship C902.) The C702 is not as expensive as the C902, but it isn't simply a budget version of the C902. Instead, the C702 is a new kind of phone from Sony Ericsson - it's a rugged outdoor kind of phone, designed to be splashproof and dust-resistant, and equipped with Assisted GPS satellite positioning.
The phone feels rugged enough. We didn't test it by dropping it in the bath or burying it in the sand, so we can't vouch for how rugged it really is, but Sony Ericsson say that it complies with the IP54 (Ingress Protection) standard, and it's clearly been designed to be tougher than normal phones. The phone is a good size and weight (not too big or too small), and has a good-sized screen. However, we don't like the joystick / navigation key, and the buttons are quite small too.
Features of the Sony Ericsson C702 include:
- 3.2 megapixel camera with face-detection autofocus, 2x digital zoom and photo light
- Video recording & video streaming
- Display: TFT, 262,144 colours, 240 x 320 pixels
- Music player & FM radio RDS
- PlayNow™ music download service
- TrackID™
- MegaBass™
- Polyphonic ringtones & MP3 / AAC ringtones
- Sound recorder
- Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email
- 3D Java games
- Picture wallpaper
- Personal organiser functions
- Internet: Modem, EDGE, HSDPA (3.6 Mbps downloads), web browser
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
- Memory: 150 Mbytes plus Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) compatible / Memory Stick PRO compatible via adapter
- Quadband GSM plus 3G (UMTS 2100)
- Flight mode
- Vibration alert
- Size: 106 x 48 x 16 mm
- Weight: 105g
- Talktime: 5 hours (3G) - 7 hours (2G)
- Battery standby: 300 hours
