Sony Ericsson TM506 Black/Chrome/Amber Phone (T-Mobile)
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Manufacturer: T-Mobile
Publisher: T-Mobile
Brand: Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson TM506 Black/Chrome/Amber Phone (T-Mobile) Description
Binding: Wireless Phone
Brand: Sony Ericsson
Color: Black/Chrome
Product Features: Svelte, eye-catching clamshell phone in chrome and black compatible with T-Mobile's 3G network (available in select markets)
Label: T-Mobile
Manufacturer: T-Mobile
Model: TM506
Publisher: T-Mobile
Product Release Date: 2008-09-03
Studio: T-Mobile
Variation Description: Black/Chrome
Sony Ericsson TM506 Black/Chrome/Amber Phone (T-Mobile) Features
Compatible with T-Mobile's MyFaves service--unlimited calling to your five most called contacts
2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music; M2 expansion up to 4 GB; digital audio player
Up to 9.5 hours of GSM talk time (3.5 hours on 3G networks), up to 250 hours (10+ days) of standby time
Includes: handset, battery, travel charger, wired handsfree headset, quick start guide
Editorial Review of Sony Ericsson TM506 Black/Chrome/Amber Phone (T-Mobile)
 The eye-catching, compact clamshell TM506 delivers an exceptional Web experience thanks to T-Mobile's 3G network (available in select markets). |
The TM506 operates on GSM 850/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.
It's also compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA 3G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. This phone is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web or downloading content from the T-Mobile t-zones content portal. T-Mobile is currently rolling out its 3G network, and it expects by year's end that its high-speed data network will be available in those cities where a majority of its subscribers currently use data services.
Call your favorite people with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. You'll also get free domestic long distance and no digital roaming charges anywhere across the US on all calls. (All myFaves plans require a two-year contract.) Learn more about myFaves from T-Mobile.
Download cool new games, HiFi Ringers (real songs by today's hottest artists), MegaTones (instrumental versions of songs), and wallpapers quickly, as well as stay connected via the Web, instant messaging, and email.
 The sleek TM506 comes in silver and green models, each with an ebony black front clamshell. |
The Sony Ericsson TM506 proves that good things come in small packages. Its compact design fits into any pocket, purse or briefcase for consumers on the move. A thin outer display (1.1-inch, 128 x 36 pixels, monochrome) on the sleek ebony gloss clamshell allows you to glance at caller ID without having to open the phone. It also provides current time, signal strength, and battery life. The interior screen measures 2.2 inches, has a 240 x 320-pixel resolution, and supports a 262K color depth. The alpha-numeric keypad has a unique overlapping circular design surrounded by lighted accents and they have a rubbery feel for easy keying.
The phone has 32 MB of internal memory, which can be expanded via optional Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, up to 4 GB in size. The internal phonebook provides storage for up to 1000 contact entries, with up to seven phone numbers per entry as well as an email address, street address, and web URL.
The integrated Bluetooth technology (version 2.0) allows handsfree communication with a compatible headset as well as the ability to exchange files with another Bluetooth compatible device. And, with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. Additionally, you can connect to your PC using infrared or USB.
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The in-phone media player supports video and audio playback--supported audio formats include MP3 and AAC--and it features playlists as well as shuffle and repeat modes. It also includes a "Music Mode" that shuts down the phone functions so you can listen on an airplane or anytime you don't want to accept calls. Meanwhile, Digital Mega Bass and stereo widening combine to enhance your listening experience.
The TM506's built-in aGPS (assisted GPS) navigation capability along with the Telenav application enables you to always know your location get turn-by-turn voice-assisted directions. It also provides the ability to add geotagging information to your photos so you'll remember where snapshots were taken.
The phone offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options, including access to personal email viewed through the included Access NetFront web browser. It also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you.
Other features include:
- Messaging: SMS text, MMS picture and video
- Email: From select POP3 email accounts
- T9 predictive text entry
- USB connectivity with mass storage capability
- Organizational tools: calendar, alarm clock, tasks, notes, timer, stopwatch, calculator
- Speakerphone
- Compatible with polyphonic and real-music ringtones
- Downloadable Java-based games
- Supports Exchange ActiveSync for synchronizing your Outlook contacts
- Bluetooth version 2.0+EDR with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PAN (personal area networking), PBA (transfer contacts)
Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson TM506 weighs 3.6 ounces and measures 1.8 x 3.7 x 0.7 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 9.5 hours of talk time on GSM networks (3.5 hours of talk time using the 3G network), and up to 250 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 1700/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G frequencies.
Customer Reviews of Sony Ericsson TM506 Black/Chrome/Amber Phone (T-Mobile)
Review Summary: Solid model for regular cell phone users
Review: A typical SONY Ericsson phone:
1. bright screen with good quality display of images or videos;
2. user-friendly interface if you were a SONY Ericsson users before;
3. bundles of applications pre-installed;
4. solid built of phone body
However, my 3-star rating is for any international users like me who asks for flexibility from this phone. I have multiple SIM cards to switch on my phone while I travel to different countries. TM506 can only work with T-mobile SIM card. What a shame. By the way, if you have pictures/videos/music that named in other languages other than English or Spanish, the phone can't display it properly.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: For fans of Sony products
Review: I have found most of the features of this mobile as described by the manufacturer. I love the music player (scrolling is easy and very clear). The browser works well and has all of the functionality of a full size browser (bookmarks, cookie deletion etc.). The camera has been taking very nice clear pictures in full sunlight (I have not taken many photos inside). The GPS has been the only disappointment, the signal seems to weak often in the car. I do not have access to T-Mobile's 3G but I'm looking forward to its availabilty in my area. You must by an adapter to use 3.5mm jack speakers with the MP3 player. Overall a very solid Sony like product.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Frustrating phone
Review: We've had two of these phones for over a week and have had several problems.
The battery life seems short, although we have used the phones quite a bit. The battery does not seem to last as long as the ones in our two-year-old Nokia phones.
This phone will not sync calendars with a Mac without suspect third-party software from Europe, and then it does not sync well.
The Sony proprietary M2 memory stick is hard to find.
Our two phones do not receive picture messages without compressing them to less than 7KB, so that once they arrive they fill less than half the screen. Sony and T-Mobile have not been able to help us fix this problem yet.
The phone does have many nice features. We just wish it didn't have so many annoying problems.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: very disappointing phone
Review: very disappointing phone, October 19, 2008
I suggest you to see the phone yourself at nearby T-mobile store before you decide. It looks thin and fancy on amazon's website but actually not. It looks very very cheap/bulky.
Not only the poor build quality, it has a very annoying 1-2 second lag when you open the phone, the screen dosen't lit up immediately like most other phone. There is reason for sony keep slipping out of cell phone business.
Don't buy this phone!!