With the Cybershot range becoming a byword for cameraphones of the highest order, Sony Ericsson have added anther model into its increasing portfolio, the K770i.

The K770i may be a Cybershot handset, but taking a closer look at the integrated features and capabilities it seems more closely based on the recent T650 than anything else, which is certainly not a bad thing.

Boasting a 3.2MP camera with autofocus and LED flash; a slim-line design (14.5mm); and 3G support for video calls and data the K770i features are also on a par with the previously mentioned T650. What sets it aside from this model is more of an emphasis on usability and comfort.

Though the candy-bar form factor isn't exactly original, an increased elevation on the centre confirm button as well as the rest of the keypad does push further forward the theory that the Sony Ericsson K770i is a more user-focused mobile phone than many other SE devices of late.

Still in keeping with the comfort-based design, the edges of the K770i are a lot more rounded and subtle, making it possibly one of the most comfortable phones to hold I've ever experienced and as mentioned above, the feeling extends to the keys as well.

The display quality has of late been a Sony Ericsson Achilles heel, but this did improve with the T650i, the cousin of the K770i. As the two are so closely related, there is no real difference in the screen quality. Although it is an improvement by Sony Ericsson standards, Nokia do still lead the field when it comes to this aspect of mobile phone construction.

As this is a Cyber Shot device, the camera features had better be of a reasonable quality and thankfully, this proves to be the case. It goes without saying that the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot interface is the best out there at the moment and is obviously one of the benefits of the Sony Ericsson merger back in 2001. In terms of the image quality, while it's not necessarily the best in its class, the K770i still manages to produce high-quality images that stand comparison with most, if not all of the competition.

To sum up, the Sony Ericsson K770i is a great all-rounder that combines a fantastically comfortable design with a perfectly usable digital camera. The only let down from a personal perspective is in the main User Interface which although adequate I feel isn't as intuitive as others, but I'm sure many prefer Sony Ericssons to Nokia or Samsung UI's, so it's all down to personal taste really. The K770i is seriously worthy of recommendation, especially if your looking for a mid/upper range handset with plenty of ergonomic focus.