subject: A Quick Look at the Sony Ericsson Elm [print this page] Just recently, Greenpeace has released its Guide to Greener Electronics and have named Sony Ericsson as the second best electronics manufacturer in the eco-friendly scale (the number one spot was won by Nokia) -thanks to the Swedish-Japanese joint ventures combination of low carbon emission processes and eco-friendly products. Among these products is the Sony Ericsson Elm. While it may seem like an ordinary candy bar phone, the Elm brings a great combination of functionality and form in a green-package. The device features enhanced voice quality with its Noise Shield. It also has Facebook and Email integration as well as customizable widgets. Most importantly, the device lives up to Greenheart standards; the device helps reduce CO2 emissions through a combination of manufacturing materials and software features. General Features The Elm focuses a lot on functionality. The device will deliver excellent quality calls, media playback, connectivity and style all with technology and parts developed with the earth in mind. Of course, it is not all fun and games for this phone, serious mobile users will find this device excellent for work too. The phone gives you both Facebook and Email integration, allowing you to get connected to friends and colleagues instantly. For voice calls, the phone sports a new noise shield feature that will filter all the background so you never have to shout when youre in the tube during rush hour. Looks wise, the phone is stylish and trendy; available in either black or white variations that would go with any attire and occasion. More from the Elm The Elm also has its own customizable widgets so that you get to see only what you need to see. Whether you like using Facebook to connect with friends, sending Twitter messages or even checking your MySpace account, the widgets let you control and manage viewable content. The Widget manager is easy to use too. The device also comes with full GPS capability and pre-loaded maps. Whether you are lost or simply want to geo-tag that new image you just took, the Elms built in GPS will take care of things for you. The device also has an instant connect and search function from Google. Simply type in any query you need from the home page and Google will instantly look up the information for you. Elms Built-In Camera The Sony Ericsson Elm also comes with a built-in 5 mega pixel camera. This camera comes with plenty of feature that will make it very useful especially for users who love uploading and sharing their images. The devices Facebook integration will allow users to instantly upload and share the images they shoot. It also comes with a send to web function so that you can even post it on your website or online blog. The camera will have both auto focus and digital zoom allowing you to get in close with your subjects. The face and smile detection features will ensure that the camera gives focus to the right subjects and will be able to capture that smile at the right moment. Lighting is no longer a problem with the phones built in photo flash.
