It is the spring of 2005, and Sony Ericsson has just released a handset that has effectively made the mid-range point-and-shoot camera obsolete. The K750i is the definitive ‘Clara’ (its internal codename), and it is a technical masterpiece that has the UK mobile press foaming at the mouth. It’s a dual-front design: from the front, it’s a sophisticated black-and-silver candybar; flip it over, and it is quite literally a digital camera, complete with a horizontal shutter button and a manual sliding lens cover that activates the camera software with a satisfying mechanical click. At 99g, it is barely heavier than the K700i it replaces, yet it packs nearly double the technical capability.nnTechnically, the K750i is a 2.0-megapixel monster, featuring a CMOS sensor with something almost unheard of in a phone: active autofocus. When you half-press that dedicated shutter button, the lens physically moves to find focus, a level of engineering that makes the fixed-focus lenses of Nokia’s 6230i look like toys. The images are sharp enough to produce genuine 6×4 prints, and the LED ‘photo light’—which can be toggled to work as a remarkably bright torch—actually helps in the dim lighting of a British pub. The screen is a 1.8-inch TFT with 262,144 colours, and while 176 x 220 pixels is standard for the era, the clarity and colour saturation are top-tier for viewing your snaps.nnStorage is the next technical win. While the phone only has 34MB built-in, Sony Ericsson has mercifully included a 64MB Memory Stick PRO Duo card in the box, and the slot is easily accessible on the side of the phone. It supports cards up to 2GB, transforming the K750i into a legitimate MP3 player that rivals the early iPods. The RDS FM radio is equally impressive, offering 20 presets and a signal strength that can cut through the thickest office walls. Connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 2.0, Infrared, and a new ‘Fast Port’ connector which, while proprietary and slightly flimsy, allows for faster data transfers and charging. The battery life is legendary, providing up to 400 hours of standby from its 900 mAh Li-Po pack, though ‘funning’ the battery flat by taking 50 photos of your cat is a very real risk. It is the most complete mobile package on the market, a device that does everything with such Swedish-Japanese efficiency that it’s almost impossible to find a fault.