The Cybershot range of camera focussed mobile phones has expanded to include a new 5.0 megapixel handset, the Sony Ericsson C902 is the latest in a long line of camera orientated devices from the manufacturer but this time they have broken with an old tradition.

Previously, all Cybershot mobile phones were given a model name beginning with ‘K’, for example the K850i or K810i, but this time Sony Ericsosn have decided run with a ‘C’ in from of the name which makes perfect sense as they all fall under the Cybershot branding.

The latest Sony C902 was first released in the UK just days ago on both O2 and Orange networks and only alongside 12 and 18 month contract deals, however, now this new high specification handset has been launched on the only ddicated 3G network in the UK, 3 Mobile.

The advantages of this new network release are summed up in what a consumer can get for their monthly line rental charges, 3 Mobile network offers far more inclusive free minutes and text messages than any other network and only 3G enabled devices are launched.

This means that consumers not only benefit from value for money, important in these days of the credit crunch and consumer confidence but they also own a 3G enabled handset which allows them to communicate in a number of different ways.

Most importantly, 3G video calling where customers can make and recieve ‘live’ video calls to other 3G enabled handsets and actually see and hear the person they are speaking with, this service opens doors to many new possibilities including virtual tours and on a lighter note a lot of fun.

3G services also allow fro much faster download speeds compared with GPRS phones, sometimes up to 10 times faster making watching movies and video clips a far more entertaining experience plus quick download times of new mobile content such as applications, ringtones, games and music.

The Sony Ericsson C902 offers the most advanced camera yet to evolve from Sony’s Cyber-Shot mobile phone range. Although the general aesthetics of the handset are relatively similar to its predecessors such as the K850i and K810i, this is where family resemblance ends, as the Sony C902 is an entity in itself.

Craftily contained within an ultra stylish, glossy black casing, the Sony C902 measures only 10.5mm thick, which is exceptional workmanship given the technology levels condensed within. The Sony C902 is very much a master of trades, and jack of none, as the camera, MP3, radio, and additional technologies all deliver exceptional quality.

Mobile phone wise, the Sony C902 excels as a handset capable of huge scope and appeal, as music lovers, technology enthusiasts, and photographers alike will find pleasure in this handset. Ultimately though, the 5 mega-pixel cyber-shot camera is the main feature and rightly so given the new image stabiliser, auto-focus and increased pixel count quality.

An important design improvement over previous Sony Ericsson Cybershot models is the introduction of a sliding lens cover that will protect the camera lens from dust and dirt when closed and not in use, on openeing this slide the handset instantly engages the camera function for qiuck picture and video capture.

The Sony Ericsson C902 ticks all of the right boxes for photography enthusiasts and mobile phone lovers alike and the good news is that the handset is due to be offered on even more UK networks in the near future.