As the guys in pink finally enter the era of 3G, the Sony Ericsson TM506 will definitely stand out from the bunch. Its glossy black finish is contrasted by just the right amount of accents. The surface on the back of the phone made with the “ever so popular” soft-touch material. Here at TmoNews, we know how people get when anyone even tries to mention both “T-Mobile” and “Sony Ericsson” in the same sentence so here is everything you need to know about the SE-TM506…

Launch Date: September 3, 2008
Launch Price: TBD

What’s in the box?

– Phone
– Wall Charger (CST-60)
– Battery (BST-33 Li-Polymer)
– Hands-free Headset (HPB-60)
– T-Mobile SIM Card
– Welcome Package

Specifications

Network: GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

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UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 MHz
Size: 3.7″ high x 1.9″ wide x .7″ thick
Weight: 3.4 ounces (including battery)
Battery: 950mAmh Li-Polymer
Standby Time: Up to 300 hours
Talk Time: Up to 9.5 hours (GSM)/ Up to 5.5 hours (UMTS)
Display: 2.2″ 262k QVGA
Available colors: Emerald / Chrome with Amber

Features

– 2MP camera
– Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)
– Built-in GPS with TeleNav Navigator
– Memory Stick Micro slot
– Music Player
– Messaging
– Web feeds (RSS)
– AccuWeather
– myFaves version 1.5
– T zones

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