November 8th, 2008 / 1 Comment » / by bhuvan
Sporting the same high-quality audio as the company’s W980, the W705 features high tech music features such as shake track control, Track ID song identification, SensMe mood playlists, and a built-in FM radio. And thanks to the built-in WiFi support, the W705 is able to download DRM-free music and other items from Sony Ericsson’s PlayNow arena service over the air.
The W705 features a large 2.4″ QVGA display that is capable of rendering 262k different color shades. The contents of the display will auto-rotate when used with features such as the NetFront web browser. The W705 supports RSS feeds, Microsoft Exchange synchronization, and features a 3.2 megapixel camera that can upload photos to the web using the phone’s WiFi connection.
Other highlights from the W705’s spec sheet include Bluetooth stereo support, a YouTube video client, and 3D Java gaming with motion sensing controls. The W705 comes equipped with 120MB of built-in storage space that is backed up by an included 4GB Memory Stick M2 card that comes in the box.
The Sony Ericsson W705 is a quad-band GSM/EDGE device that supports high speed HSPA 3G connections on the 900 and 2100MHz frequency bands used in Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world. It will be available in two color schemes: silver and red. No word yet on pricing or which particular markets will see the device on shelves first.
So in short, sony ericsson is working on walkman series in a way that they can provide customers hi tech end music phones with with nice features comprising of camera, internet, and a lot more!
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October 19th, 2008 / 2 Comments » / by bhuvan
The new Sony Ericsson F305 with Motion Gaming puts ‘fun and entertainment’ at the heart of the mobile phone. In addition to horizontal gameplay and dedicated gaming controls – to let you control the action the way you are used to – the F305 lets the user control the action with a swing or a swipe of the phone.While the main highlights of the F305 are accelerometer-enabled portable gaming, loud stereo speakers and dedicated gaming controls it also includes a 2MP camera (no auto focus), stereo FM radio with RDS and bluetooth 2.0 with ADP , Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot. F305 gives you up to 8 hours of gameplay. The F305 with Motion Gaming will be available in Polar White and Mystic Black in selected markets from Q3 2008.
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October 18th, 2008 / 1 Comment » / by bhuvan
The Sony Ericsson G705 will feature an integrated GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, media player, 128MB of internal memory, Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot, and running A2[DB 3150] software platform.
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October 18th, 2008 / No Comments » / by serious
Sony Ericsson continued their dismal performance, carrying from Q2,2008 to the next quarter, with estimated losses of more than 33mn Euros.This however includes the 35mn reconstruction charges. Sony Ericsson have been losing market share and their phones have been continually scrutinized for ungainly performance, as a result of which the markets have shown instability and thus the loss. SE predicts that they will be up and running through profitable terms by Q2 2009.
Q3 highlights:
* Break even results, excluding restructuring charges, as challenging business conditions continued
* C902 Cyber-shot™ camera phone is hit model of the quarter
* First Xperia™ branded multimedia phone X1 began shipping
* Expansion of music service offering with announcement of PlayNow™ plus
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October 1st, 2008 / No Comments » / by serious
Sony Ericsson in their voyage to save the environemt, have come up with the idea of recycleable phones.These phones are to used and then after their warranty is void, or the user chooses as necessary can be recycled.Sony Ericsson have set up collection units all over Asia.As in India, Taiswan,China, Malaysia, etc. Sony Ericsson, which is known for its environment friendly approach towards its handsets, retaining the Greenheart award for more than 3 years in succession.
Here’s what SE had to say in their Press Release
The launch of Sony Ericsson’s environmental warranty means that now, when any Sony Ericsson product is taken to a designated collection point, Sony Ericsson will recycle this product in an environmentally sound way. This warranty is valid globally, regardless of where the product was originally purchased, as Sony Ericsson strives to show its support for ‘individual producer responsibility’ (IPR).
Sony Ericsson has long-since participated in and supported the development of common industry systems that relate to the collection and recycling of old mobile phones and accessories. Launching its own collection points and system means that Sony Ericsson will be able to further strengthen its commitment to taking responsibility for the products it sold to consumers.
This new initiative has now been initiated in India, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Singapore USA and Mexico. To date, more than 500 collection points are already in operation. Sony Ericsson intends to complete this rollout by 2009 in all the countries in which it operates. The company’s solely-owned collection points will be primarily made available in those countries where the current industry-standard system of phone recycling have been judged to be too limited.
Sony Ericsson also plans to develop the way in which it spreads information about this new initiative through its customer help desks and over the internet. The aim is to give consumers easy access to information on their nearest recycling drop off point.
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September 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by serious
Convenient, good looking and distinctive, the Bluetooth ™ MBW-200 range of Bluetooth™ watches is an expansion of the highly successful Bluetooth ™ MBW-150 range. With three different sophisticated designs to match your personality, be the first among your friends to control your phone with your watch.
Missed an important call or SMS because you couldn’t hear or find your phone at the bottom of your handbag? With the MBW-200 this is now a thing of the past. Using innovative Bluetooth™ technology, the watch displays the caller ID and vibrates as your phone is ringing or when you receive an SMS. Reject or mute the call with a button on the watch or use the Bluetooth™ headset or mobile phone to answer the call and start chatting.
The MBW-200 series is the next step in the development of Bluetooth™ wireless technology.” said Karmen Mandic, Product Business Manager, at Sony Ericsson. “Now women can buy a Bluetooth™ watch that gives them both wireless functionality and an opportunity to express their personal taste. We’re all looking for products that make our lives more convenient. With a glance at your watch you can see who is calling, what the time is and with a push of a button you can change your music or use it as a music remote control when your phone is on the other side of the room– all in one stylish device.
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September 24th, 2008 / No Comments » / by serious
Sony Ericsson, a 50:50 joint venture by Sony, a FIFA Partner, and Ericsson, announces today that it has been appointed the Official Mobile Phone Handset of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. This appointment is effective immediately and forms part of the Digital Life category, which FIFA Partner Sony Corporation, one of Sony Ericsson’s parent companies, acquired in 2005.
Speaking in Lund, Sweden, to an assembled audience of journalists, Lennard Hoornik, Corporate Vice President and Head of Global Marketing said, “We are very excited about this announcement. At Sony Ericsson we feel we are uniquely placed to be a champion of football fans worldwide, using the marketing and promotional rights this agreement grants us to make Sony Ericsson handsets and accessories an integral part of the fan experience. Our role in football will be to use our sponsorship to innovate the experience of fans and give them greater access to football.”
The Sony Ericsson sponsorship runs to the end of 2010 and includes the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa. As the official mobile handset of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Sony Ericsson will enjoy various category exclusive rights globally and will be designated a FIFA World Cup™ Sponsor. Sony Ericsson will also have access to other FIFA properties.
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September 24th, 2008 / 1 Comment » / by serious
Sony Ericsson has announced it will take on Nokia in the music stakes with the launch of a new service called PlayNow plus.
The new offering, which promises to give mobile phone users music on the go, will initially launch in Sony Ericsson’s home country of Sweden before being rolled out across Europe.
Users will, say Sony Ericsson be able to “discover, download, play and recommend unlimited amounts of music wherever they are and whenever they like, directly over the mobile data network.”
Guaranteeing “all-you-can-eat” unlimited access to millions of music tracks the company hopes it will persuade customers opting for Nokia’s rival Comes with Music service.
However so far Sony is being sketchy about what happens at the end of the contract saying that users will be able to “keep your most-played music tracks” rather than all tracks.
The service is due to launch commercially with operator Telenor in Sweden in the fourth quarter of this year, with further roll-outs around the world beginning in 2009.
A special edition of the Sony Ericsson W902 Walkman phone including the PlayNow plus service will be the first phone to be launched. Sony Ericsson will include, as part of the service, 1000 of the most recent popular digital songs, with each Sony Ericsson W902 Walkman with PlayNow plus for Telenor in Sweden.
Sony Ericsson says it plans to offer other pre-loaded phones when it launches elsewhere.
As well as being able to browse millions of tracks on your phone, Sony Ericcson says it will offer a PC player allowing you to download and play as much music as you like on your PC.
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September 19th, 2008 / No Comments » / by serious
Johnny X, an imaginary character goofed up by SE to promote its latest brand XPERIA has been making headlines for a week now. It is a mini movie series where the character is on the run and uses his XPERIA for his day to day affairs.The promos shall sight you of the simplicity and usability of the XPERIA X1 and why people of all age groups and demands shall consider this device as a must-have.
It will come in a pack of 10 serials and will continue throughout the year as a promotion to the XPERIA.This is the first time that SE have come up with something so extravagant for its portfolio. it clearly shows that SE are in no mood to play down and are coming in all guns to prep up its most-coveted baby.
You can watch the trailer here
Official Statement
ohnny X Alternative Reality Thriller Johnny X is about a young man with amnesia desperately piecing together his identity. The webisodic thriller comprises of nine episodes, created to demonstrate the rich, immersive and experiential elements of the Xperia(TM) X1.
The storyline follows Johnny X on his mission to rediscover his identity. As he finds out more about his lost life in a race against time, he updates his Xperia(TM) X1 with new content to piece together his personality and identity, reflecting how the phone can be personalized to suit users’ individual lifestyle and needs. Will Johnny X find out who he really is before it’s too late?
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September 19th, 2008 / No Comments » / by serious
Sony Ericsson, over the past few months have been quite hush hush about their workings.A surprize that came up quite recently is their endeavour to offer free and unlimited music downloads to its users. The move may raise a few eyebrows because Nokia, the marketleader in this segment, offered their consumers the same a few days back. Is it a copy, or a real deal is something which we shall realize in a few days.
Here’s what CNET has to say about this:
The sources said Omnifone’s MusicStation is expected to power the service, which may include a music-subscription model. A representative from Omnifone was not immediately available. And a spokesman for Sony Ericsson said the company had nothing to announce at this time and does not comment on rumors.
“This is the new frontier for a lot of these phone companies,” said Mike McGuire, a digital music analyst. “Clearly Sony Ericsson can’t be ignored. There should be some interesting potential in terms of linkage to other parts of Sony. Maybe you see it tied to the PlayStation or Sony Pictures. It’s a pretty interesting ecosystem…but again, these things always look good on paper.”
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