The Sony Ericsson Jalou Amethyst has an aesthetically pleasing style to it. A variation of the Jalou, it offers excellent functionality encased within a stylish handset. Recently released, this handset measures 73 mm x 45 mm wide and is 18 mm thick. The phone is a flip phone, which weighs 84 g in weight.

The handset comes with two display screens, an internal and external display screen. The internal screen is a 2.0 inch TFT screen which is able to display 256,000 colours at a pixel screen size of 240 x 320 pixels. Imagery displayed on the screen is colourful as well as clear. The screen also provides an accelerometer sensor which automatically rotates imagery dependent upon the aspect of the image and the orientation of the phone. The secondary external screen is a monochrome screen which is 1.3 inches in size and has a pixel screen size of 128 x 36 pixels. The external screen is able to display limited information which generally consists of time, date and call information.

The Sony Ericsson Jalou Amethyst comes with vibration and ring alert types, with the added bonus of being able to download polyphonic, MP3 and AAC ringtones. In addition a composer is provided which enables the user to compose their own ringtones. A speakerphone is included within the package as well as the photo call function, which enables an image to be tagged to a particular number which is displayed upon the individual calling.

Internal memory of the handset is 100 MB, however this can be significantly upgraded and expanded upon by making use of the integrated microSD card slot. The handset comes with an MP3/MP4 player and also incorporates TrackID music recognition software. In addition an organiser and a voice memo facility are provided.

A 3.15 mega pixel camera is included within the package and operates at a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and incorporates geo-tagging, for location reference of imagery. Video calling is also provided with this handset and is a useful addition. The camera also provides the ability to take video footage at QVGA quality and at 15 frames per second, whilst also providing a video light for illumination of the subject matter.

Connectivity is provided by a multitude of connection options which include GPRS, EDGE, blue tooth as well as USB. The HSDPA connection provides internet access at fast speeds and enables the user to browse the net effectively.

The Sony Ericsson Jalou Amethyst is an impressive addition to the Jalou range. It's myriad of functionality ensures that it is not only an appealing handset but is also a user-friendly and eminently functional handset.

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