Sony Ericsson announced the launch of a new Radio mobile phone, the Sony Ericsson R306 Radio, designed to deliver a credible radio-listening experience to a global audience, and ideally suited to emerging markets such as India. "The Sony Ericsson R306 Radio allows you to tune-in to your favourite music shows or sports reports, across both AM and FM broadcasts,” said Howard Lewis, Vice President and Head of Entry Level Products at Sony Ericsson. “The new cell phone certainly looks and sounds the part, offering a radio-inspired design."

Sony Ericsson Radio through the loudspeaker

The Sony Ericsson R306 Radio is designed to have a clear radio look-and-feel. Sit the phone on its side and let the radio blast out through the dedicated loudspeaker... in stereo. Preset buttons on the front of the Sony Ericsson R306 Radio lets you switch easily between your favourite stations. It takes just one click to boost the volume when you want to share music on the radio or the live action from the sports ground.

Sony Ericsson R306 Radio - Features

• True radio design - Dedicated radio speakers and preset channel buttons

• Loud sound - 3D sound enhancement & volume boost for noisy environments

• AM/FM Frequencies - Tune-in to your favourite station

Sony Ericsson R306i Radio - Record a clip

The new Sony Ericsson mobile phone really lets you get the most from the radio. Set it as your alarm clock or record the final moments of your team's winning match and play back the commentary again and again. You can even record a clip of a song and use it as your ringtone.

Sony Ericsson R306 Radio phone - TrackID

TrackID is now a familiar feature on many of Sony Ericsson's high tier phones. It now comes as standard on the Sony Ericsson R306 Radio cell phone, turning listeners into instant music experts! Record a clip of a song from an external source, such as a sound system in a coffee shop or bar, and find out within seconds who sang it, the name of the track and which album it is from. All in just one click.

Sony Ericsson Radio R306i - Stereo speakers

The Sony Ericsson R306 Radio opens up into a clamshell with two integrated stereo speakers that face the listener. Again featuring the Audio Enhancer key, you can activate volume boost when listening to the radio through the speakers or 3D sound enhancement when you have the stereo headset plugged in, ensuring a first-class radio listening experience even when it is noisy around you. See which station you are tuned-in to on the phone's external display. The Sony Ericsson R306 Radio phone features Bluetooth technology, allowing you to handle your phone calls handsfree with optional accessories such as the Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV703.

Sony Ericsson R306 Radio - 1.3 Megapixel digital camera

The Sony Ericsson R306 Radio boasts a step-up to a 1.3 megapixel camera on-board. So whether you are listening to the radio or not, this new Sony Ericsson phone is set to hit the right note. The R306 Radio will launch in two colours: Coffee Black and Champagne White. It is a GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008. The Sony Ericsson R306a Radio is a GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 phone, available in the same timeframe.

source:http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/2855/sony-ericsson-r306-radio/