Sony Ericsson T290i
Release year: 2004
The T290i is a dual band phone with a 4096-color display and a resolution of 101x80 pixels, 32-tone polyphonic ringtones, SMS and MMS messaging, GPRS 4+1, WAP 1.2.1, internal memory of 400 Kb. The T290i is suitable for users who use their cell phone mostly for calling, as it is equipped with essential features such as calendar, alarm clock, calculator, melody composer, timer, and games.
Technical specifications
| Networks | Dual-band GSM 900 / 1800 MHz |
| Dimensions | 101,5 x 43,9 x 19 mm |
| Weight with battery | 73 g |
| Battery | 750 mAh Lithium |
| Standby time | 300 h |
| Talk time | 12 h |
In the box: User manual, battery standard and travel charger
Messaging
| SMS |  |
| EMS | |
| MMS | |
| Predictive text (T9) | |
| Video messaging |  |
| Chat | |
Design and display
| Display | 101 x 80 pixel display with 4096 colors, CSTN |
| Adjustable contrast | |
| Multi-line display | |
| Display color | 4 k |
| Display size | 101 x 80 pixels |
| Backlit keypad | |
| Keypad lock | |
| One-touch phonebook access | |
| Antenna | internal |
| Vibration | |
| Headphone jack | |
Features
| SIM Application Toolkit | |
| Built-in speakerphone | |
| J2ME support | |
| Conference calling | |
| Voice dialing | |
| Voice recorder | |
| Memory | 400 Kb |
Feature notes: Stopwatch, calculator and organizer, clock and alarm, SIM application toolkit, polyphonic ringtones (32 tones), customizable ringtones, predictive text for messaging (T9), vibration, and support for optional camera
Connectivity
| UMTS | |
| GPRS | |
| WAP | |
| IrDA (infrared) | |
| Built-in modem | |
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| Bluetooth | |
| USB | |
Connectivity notes: WAP 1.2.1 browser, Dual Band GSM (900/1800), GPRS class 8 (4+1 timeslots)
Personalization
| MP3 player | |
| Custom ringtones | |
| Silent mode | |
| Downloadable ringtones | |
| Polyphonic ringtones | |
| Downloadable images and logos | |
| AM/FM stereo radio | |
| Games | |
| Downloadable games | |
| Interchangeable covers and faceplates | |
| Alarm clock | |
| Calculator | |
Personalization notes: Possibility to customize ringtones and images
Camera
| Camera | |
Price history
57 € → 59 € (+4%) · minimum 55 €, maximum 59 € · 8 readings, Dec 2005 – Aug 2006