Sony Ericsson’s new GreenHeart products – the Elm, Hazel, and VH700

Sony Ericsson announced two new GreenHeart handsets last week, the Sony Ericsson Hazel and Sony Ericsson Elm, as well as a new GreenHeart headset in the form of the Bluetooth Noise Shield Handsfree VH700.

Never heard of GreenHeart? Well it’s Sony Ericsson’s bid to be a bit greener with their products. GreenHeart products benefit the environment and reduce CO2 emissions through:

Recycled plastics
E-manual in phone
Free from hazardous chemicals
Low power consumption charger (EP300 GreenHeart)
Walk Mate eco application
Green calculator
Minimized packaging
Condensed user guide for VH700
Waterbourne paint for VH700

As for the new handsets, features include a better voice quality experiences with Noise Shield, Clear Voice, and Intelligent Volume Adaptation as well as a new Widget Manager application allowing users to easily switch between different social networks. Other common features of the two handsets include:

Natural fit – human curvature and ergonomic keypad fits in the palm of a hand
Backup data over-the-air to Sonyericsson.com
Easily switch between Facebook, mySpace, and twitter
5.0 megapixel autofocus camera
Essential guide – Google search and Google maps, Wisepilot, and Accuweather
Media player
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and HSPA 2100/900

Let’s get down to the features and specs on the new devices.

Sony Ericsson Hazel

5 megapixel camera with up to 4x digital zoom and auto focus
Face detection
Geo tagging of images
Photo feeds, photo fix, photo flash, smile detection, video light and video recording
Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Speakerphone
Video calling
Conversational messaging, email, Microsoft Exchange, IM, MMS, SMS
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
PictBridge
Measures 102.5 x 49.5 x 16 mm and weighs 120 grams
2.6 inches 240 x 320 resolution display
microSD card support
Available in Superior Black and Passionate Rouge starting in Q2 2010

Sony Ericsson Elm

5 megapixel camera with up to 4x digital zoom and auto focus
Face detection
Geo tagging of images
Photo feeds, photo fix, photo flash, smile detection, video light and video recording
Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Speakerphone
Video calling
Conversational messaging, email, Microsoft Exchange, IM, MMS, SMS
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
PictBridge
Measures 110 x 45 x 14 mm and weighs 90 grams
2.2 inch 240 x 320 resolution display
microSD card slot
Available in Metal Black and Pearly Rose starting in Q1 2010