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at the “Sony Ericsson” logo over the LCD! Oh wait, thats not all.. How about the “Walkman” logo placed over the navigation keys Pretty untempting   Here’s more, on the back of this “Sony Ericsson C908 or Walkman phone” *cough* you will find a clear Cybershot logo !

Now, did we hear of clone-slaughter?

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Sony Ericsson’s flagship phones have been returning at an alarming rate over the past year.

Four out of 10 handets have been reported as faulty for some models, and the C905 is its most recent casualty.

In 2008, mass recalls on flagship devices, the K850i, W910i and C902, prompted operators to seek considerable compensation from Sony Ericsson.

Retail chiefs and store staff have said they are losing confidence in the manufacturer, amid concerns that selling Sony Ericsson devices will result in phones being returned by angry customers.

In March, Mobile reported that software freezing and speaker faults on the eight-megapixel camera device, the C905, were responsible for returns as high as 30% in some areas.

In April, when the figure of returned handsets grew to four out of 10, retailers and operators said they would take a more rigorous stance on the manufacturer’s product range in 2009, and would not be afraid to refuse flagship handsets if there were doubts on quality.

It has been a baptism of fire for Sony Ericsson’s new UK managing director, Nathan Vautier, who is gallantly tackling the issue head-on.

Mobile: Why did the returns get so bad?
Vautier: That’s a very interesting question. We have looked at where we are now, and going forward, and also at where the handsets are designed – it has been a painful learning experience. No one launches a product without wanting it to be a success. We have always tried to make quality items.
 
Fundamentally, we do have issues. But we are doing everything we can to resolve them. The feedback on customer service has been good.

What is being done to combat the problem?
There are two things from a quality perspective. It is important to accept that we have had some unacceptable issues over quality on some products in the UK, and have gone from being one of the strongest manufacturers to a much weaker position. We are taking this very seriously in both the longer term and the shorter term.

In the UK, there are a number of things we have stepped up due to added pressure. We are working with our operators and their chosen service partners [service centres] and we have an average turnaround time of three to four days.

The first line of support is the operator, plus there is a dedicated call centre for specialised products such as Cyber-shot, and we are building the team more and more.

What changes have you made?
We have implemented ‘Fota’ over the flash software [which refreshes the phone], and is one of the best means for solving problems quickly, as users can do it themselves.

Locally, there are dedicated account managers for each service area [specific service centres]. We are also working closely with the field team. We have received a lot of feedback from dealers who believe we haven’t been supportive, and we’re trying to get to the bottom of it.

Lastly, we have stepped up our presence on forums and blog sites to get feedback more quickly from end users, and we are proactively scanning key sites, as well as beefing up training in stores.

What kind of timescale are you working on?
It’s a gradual thing. Hardware needs to be designed, so it is around the longer term. We need to start with research and development (R&D), sourcing our components and taking quality to the next level – how to give it to the end user.

With operators selling 24 month contracts it is increasingly the case that we need to do more. Our own customer service and call centres are geared up and upsized for the kind of support that we will offer.

The key message is two things. We are taking this very seriously. In the short term it will be software, and in the longer term hardware. We are restructuring to focus core teams on specific areas.

Have there been any senior level changes on the back of this?
I’m not going to comment on that, but there has been a huge change in how we work and more importantly, big process changes – such as R&D, design, and which components we use. We are now talking to people about 2010 – there is a continual improvement in products that we bring to the market.

What assurances have you taken?
We have a more in-depth relationship with key customers on hardware and software, and testing on what might go wrong. We need the right level of durability and components before we make products available, and elements of the phone, such as the camera, are tested vigorously.

What is being done about problems with the C905 specifically?
We are working through feedback on the C905 so I can’t comment specifically, but it’s the core product for users globally and locally.

We are always working throughout the lifespan of a product – we have put things in place this year and last year in terms of both hardware and software – but I’m unable to comment further.

The story of Terminator Salvation is quite removed from the style of its predecessors though. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, after the Skynet Corporation has decimated a large proportion of the world’s population, John Connor leads the final assault into the heart of Skynet itself. It’s humanity’s last chance for salvation, and is sure to be an action-packed thrill fest.

This theme features several promotional posters from the film, plus shots of the mechanized terrors, the terminator foot-soldiers, and a shot of Christian Bale doing his bit for mankind- putting a bullet in a terminator, obviously.

The Terminator Salvation theme for the Sony Ericsson phones is simple enough to install. Just follow the instructions below.

1. Download the zip, say, terminator_c510.thm to your PC or Mac by clicking on the link below
2. Then use the supplied USB cable or set up a Bluetooth connection to transfer the theme file across to your Sony Ericsson C510 handset
3. You will then be prompted that a new theme has been received. Click on Set to install the theme
4. If you want to change the theme back simply go to the main menu, click on Settings then Display and then Themes and select the theme you want to change back to.

Download from here

P.S. Same theme is available for other phones too. In case you want, just buzz me 

Cheers

The new edition of the 8.0 megapixel Sony phone includes an 8GB memory card to boost the original 160MB + 2GB card storage capacity.

There have not been any spectacular changes n the phone except the changes made in the sales package! Yea, that’s a disappointment!!

The Sony Ericsson C905 8GB is a superb 8 megapixel sliding camera phone with loads of great features – red-eye reduction, face detection, image stabilisation, Xenon flash and Best Pic technology. With an 8GB memory card there’s plenty of storage space for your pics. Internet access on the move is fast and easy with web’n’walk.

You can also use your phone as a modem with your laptop. Plus with GPS, you can tag the location of your photos, check where you are with Google maps and add Sat Nav software. And, of course, you can download your favourite songs from our Mobile Jukebox to enjoy on the MP3 player.

Here’s our gallery for C905 normal snaps(Not the 8GB though)

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There seems to be a problem with Sony Ericsson’s new flagship handset the Sony Ericsson C905 as apparently the word is it is being returned in rapid style.

Apparently returns of the Sony Ericsson C509 8 megapixel camera phone is as high as 30 percent in some areas, and the reason has been put down to software freezing and speaker faults.

Nathan Vautier, Sony Ericsson managing director of the UK and Ireland has said Sony Ericsson understand there are specific quality issues on early batches of the C905 produced in 08 and Sony Ericsson rapidly implemented steps to resolve the issue such as speaker problems. Vautier went on to say that Sony Ericsson will continue to work hard to restore the quality standards expected on Sony Ericsson handsets.

The company is hedging its bets on the popularity of photographs on social networks by offering a high-resolution camera phone, but analysts worry that its high price point might not keep pace with more powerful touchscreen smartphones like Apple’s iPhone or Google’s Android-powered G1.

Mulder argued that there were many factors in favor of the shooter. Phones tend to do well when U.S. operators promote them, and many people are still looking to buy traditional phones, he said.

SE-Lifestyle News Team.

Currently available with 160MB internal memory and Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion for which a 2GB card is included in the package, the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot is soon to be released in an 8GB version. Providing more capacity for saving photos taken with the phones impressive 8.1 mega pixel camera the Sony Ericsson C905 8GB is just what’s needed in this fierce battlefield.

Designed for dedicated camera users, the Sony Ericsson C905 features not only a massive 8.1 MP camera but autofocus function, built-in xenon flash, camera geotagging, image stabilizer, face detection, red eye reduction, photo fix, picture blogging and BestPic technology. All of these features are available in the original as well as the new 8GB version of the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot.
8GB Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-Shot.

Other key features of the 8GB Sony Ericsson C905 include Assisted GPS, 3G video calling, MP3 media player, FM radio, 3D games and WiFi. Competing with the likes of the Nokia N95 8GB, the Sony Ericsson C905 8GB offers a compelling argument with its intuitive design and extensive list of high quality features.

SE had tough time with software debugging and dynamic C905. According to a source, Mobiletoday, because of unsatisfactory performance dynamics and problems with software in the UK reported an unusually high percentage of return (30%) of the overall good cameraphone

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Sony ericsson has not yet declared regarding this feature to be delivered with other cybershot phones.

This feature was originally first time delivered in sony cybershot digital cameras.

Through this we can understand the now company is trying to make no difference between a digital camera and a high tech cybershot phone!

Smape a renowned cell review site, previewed the C905 and has nothing but praises to offer to the 8 megapixel beast. Here are a few excerps from the review itself.

As seen from the samples, the photo quality is perfect; the competitors can do nothing but be jealous of Sony Ericsson. Unfortunately the quality of video remains just as unimpressive as it used to in multiple earlier models; for instance, K750i suffered from this flaw yet it didn’t prevent the handset from becoming a bestseller. C905 sports exceptionally high chances of taking a top position in the charts. The model looks extremely interesting and is, of course, a very actual addition to the cell phone market. A review of the upcoming C905 gadget will be available shortly, disclosing all the secrets of the powerful and versatile SE product which, if the release date doesn’t get shifted because of an inconvenience, will enter retail sale in October.

Read more of the Preview, Here