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2007-11-10T01:59:00.001-08:00

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2007-11-10T01:42:00.000-08:00

Hello Readers

As you know, allaboutse is a se.blogvasion.com's mirror blog and I decided to stop posting on allaboutse and totally move on se.blogvasion.com, which means from now on all new articles and news about Sony Ericsson will be posted only on se.blogvasion.com

It doesn't means that I'll delete allaboutse, blog stays as it is, all articles and backlinks which were already posted stays on the blog.

Best regards
Nick

Sony Ericsson P5

2007-11-08T05:03:00.000-08:00

Rumors started to appear on the Internet about Sony Ericsson’s new handset from smart series. It says that the new device will be announced on November 15 and it will be named as Sony Ericsson P5 (Not Sony Ericsson P3, as we expected). It will be equipped with a huge touch-screen display, GPS module, Wi-FI, 5mp camera, new version of UIQ and what is the most important with have a powerful CPU.

For me, that's fantastic information (As I already said, I'm waiting for the next phone from P line impatiently) and I hear about this phone from more and more sources. It’s a bit pity that it’s only a rumor, though. As we have seen a couple of times, the rumors have just remained rumors. For example, not a long ago there were all kind of rumors that on November 6 something really revolutionary would be be announced. However, as we already know, there wasn't anything like P3 or revolutionary presented, not even a new smart-phone, only some ordinary phones. So let's wait for November 15. Just a week remains until we find out what will be released.

Sony Ericsson Unveils Three New Handsets - K660, W380 and W890

2007-11-07T02:35:00.000-08:00

Today is November 7, which means that yesterday Sony Ericsson must have announced its new devices.

They announced two handsets from W series and one from K, unfortunately there is nothing about smartphones.

As we've expected, from W series Walkman branded Sony Ericsson W890i has been announced and from K series - Sony Ericsson K660i. There is also another Walkman branded phone - Sony Ericsson W380i and Sony Ericsson's first broadband USB modem - Sony Ericsson MD300.

To be honest, in addition to those phones, I was expecting something new, or after all something different or even something smart, but... But as I learnt, on November 15 Sony Ericsson will make another announcements and I hope they justify my hopes.

So let's get back to our novelties. What we can say about those phones? I think official detailed information would be more interesting for you :)

Here we go (Official press release):

The new Sony Ericsson K660 packs landscape Web browsing and dedicated shortcut keys into a classy looking handset targeting a young Web-savvy audience.
London, UK – 6th November 2007 – Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of the K660, an HSDPA (‘mobile broadband’) enabled phone with clever features like illuminated shortcut keys that only become active when surfing the Net, and desktop tickers that provide regular updates from your favourite websites; all designed to make Web browsing on the move as simple and convenient as at your computer.
“Sony Ericsson’s vision is to offer ‘Generation Web’ a mobile internet experience that’s rich, user-friendly and satisfying,” says Martin Winkler, Head of Web Marketing at Sony Ericsson “This Web-optimised phone is a clear step along that journey and will appeal to individuals who are managing their busy lives and social networks online, whether its arranging to meet up for a football match or booking concert tickets.”
Sony Ericsson K660 – Web for Youth
Web Optimised (Landscape Browsing and Shortcut Keys) for easy surfing
HSDPA for fast surfing, email and download
Google Maps for Mobile
The internet as you expect it to be!
The K660 makes browsing the mobile Web straightforward. The phone’s navigation key serves as a “magnetic mouse pointer” when in Web mode, letting you find your way around the page just as you would on a PC. It indicates when a part of the page is clickable and where text input is possible. You can even zoom in for a closer look at text or images.
Pan-and-zoom is just one of the Web shortcut keys that sit under your thumb when viewing Web pages in landscape mode. The K660 also sports a Bookmark function, a single click button that takes you back to your Home Page and an ‘Enter Address’ shortcut; all intended to guide you through the Web that much quicker. .
The information you need – on your terms
The K660 is engineered to ensure that you’re not kept waiting for the news or content that matters to you. Music, video or email – HSDPA technology lets you download it all at speeds that are up to four times faster than regular 3G.
Get there with Google Maps for Mobile
Thanks to Google™Mapsfor Mobile, the K660 keeps you grounded wherever you are, even in a strange city. Find your way instantly with interactive maps that let you zoom in or out, or pan in any direction to orient yourself. Enter your current location and destination and receive point-to-point directions. No fuss, no diversions.
Shoot and share…instantly
The K660 squeezes a 2.0 megapixel camera into its compact frame, making it easy to capture the moment. And since the Web is at your fingertips, it’s just a few clicks to upload your picture to your blogsite and share it instantly with friends and family.
Although packing a whole host of Web applications, this phone is not just for suits. Available in two stand-out colours, a funky ‘lime-on-white’ and a stylish ‘wine-on-black’ colour, the K660 will earn you admiring glances no matter where you are.
The K660 is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008.
Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV703
Make the most of the K660’s Bluetooth™ technology with the compact new Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV703, available as a separate accessory.
With a talk time of up to 10 hours, a standby time of up to 350 hours the HBH-PV703 can keep going for as long as you can talk!
The HBH-PV703 has features such as last number redial and voice dialing, letting you easily handle calls whenever you need.
Charge it. Forget it
The powerful HBH-PV703 offers up to a remarkable 10 hours talk time and 350 hours standby time - so you won’t miss important calls because the battery ran out.
With Auto-pairing ™ the HBH-PV703 automatically connects to your phone so all you need to do after charging it is activate Bluetooth™ in your phone. No need to try and recall pin codes – and with Bluetooth™ 2.0 + EDR – no compromise on security.
Use it all the time
Weighing a mere 14 g/ 0.49 oz., the HBH-PV703 is light enough to wear comfortably all day. Manage your calls from your headset with its built-in answer / end call, last number redial, and volume buttons.
The Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV703 will come in grey or black and will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008.
Legal Information
* Assumes 3G broadband (HSDPA) connection and the download of an average full track 4 minute song.
1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007.
The liquid identity logo, TrackID, PlayNow and M-Buzz are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony, Walkman and the Walkman logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
TrackID and Media Manager are powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks of Gracenote, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Picture blogging and video blogging are powered by Blogger. Blogger is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc. Google is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Microsoft and ActiveSync are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
Subject to change without prior notice.
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. The company serves the worldwide communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-cards, and it has R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and America. Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information, please visit www.SonyEricsson.com
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Sony Ericsson Corporate Communications & PR
Mattias Holm - Telephone +44 208 762 6065
Merran Wrigley - Telephone +44 208 762 5862
General Press Telephone +44-208 762 5858
E-mail: press.global@SonyEricsson.com
The Sony Ericsson K660 and HBH-PV703 at a glance
Internet
RSS feeds
Access NetFront™ Web browser
Email client
Instant Messaging client enabled
Google search
Google map mobile
2.0” QVGA display with landscape Web browsing
RSS desktop
Web shortcut keys
Camera
2 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom
Picture blogging
Video recording
Music and Entertainment
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Mega Bass™
Music tones
PlayNow™
TrackID™
Polyphonic ringtones
3D games
Java
FM radio
Video streaming
Video viewing
Communication
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Video calling
Messaging
Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Organizer
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Connectivity
Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronization
USB mass storage
USB support
Accessories
In - box content:
256 MB Memory Stick Micro™ M2™
Stereo Headset HPM-62
Media Manager PC Software
USB cable (DCU-60) for easy and fast transfer
Battery (BST-38)
Charger (CST-70)
Optional accessories:
Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS200
Enjoy wireless music without missing a call.
Portable Speakers MPS-70
Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket
Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV703
Facts and Figures
Size: 104 x 47 x 15 mm
Weight: 95 grams
Colour: Lime on white and wine on black
Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs
Standby time GSM: Up to 330 hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min
Standby time UMTS: Up to 330 hrs
Availability and versions
K660 will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008.
Networks:
UMTS/HSDPA 2100
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
HBH-PV703
Size: 61 mm x 18 mm
Weight: 14grams
Colour: Black or gray
Bluetooth™ 2.0 technology
Talk time: Up to 10 hours
Standby time: Up to 350 hours
Compatibility: All Sony Ericsson phones incorporating Bluetooth™ technology
For complete compatibility see www.sonyericsson.com/accessories

W890 and W380 Walkman™ phones set to delight music lovers on the go
London, UK – 6th November 2007 – Sony Ericsson today revealed the two latest additions to its Walkman® phone portfolio. The W890 and W380 Walkman® phones are stylish new offerings packed with features sure to set music lovers’ pulses racing.
With its super slim, stylish design, massive 2GB music storage capacity, and 3.2 megapixel camera, the W890 Walkman® phone promises to hit the right notes with sophisticated music lovers and design connoisseurs alike.
For the music fan on the move, the W380 Walkman® phone combines a unique clamshell design with all the music cred users expect from Sony Ericsson’s Walkman® phones. The phone packs in never-seen before features, including Gesture control which allows users to mute calls with a wave of their hands. There is also an external display that comes to life only when you need it; to show the name of a music track or to let you know who is calling.
“With these latest phones, we address the needs of young, fashion-conscious music lovers with the W380, as well as music connoisseurs who demand the latest Walkman® features and fast downloads offered by the W890,” says Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “These Walkman® phones combine Sony Ericsson’s undeniable expertise in mobile communications and mobile music to stunning effect.”
Sony Ericsson W890 Walkman® phone
Choose music to match your mood with SensMe™
Store up to 1800 tracks* with 2GB of memory
Look sharp with a 3.2 megapixel camera
All within a design as slim as a CD case
Unleash your inner DJ
Whether you’re on your own or with friends, the W890’s colour matched stereo headset and in-built stereo speakers deliver a high quality listening experience. The phone incorporates the Walkman® Player 3.0, the latest in Walkman® technology, which offers one-click access to the player and simple, intuitive navigation around your music.
Not only can you organise your tracks by artist, album, or visually using Album Art (the album’s front cover artwork) – with the W890, you can even select your music to match your mood. The SensMe™ music experience automatically plots your music by tempo and mood – letting you create a playlist that matches how you feel.
The W890 Walkman® phone offers the benefit of an expandable memory, which can be upgraded as your music collection grows. A 2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) is provided in-box - that equates to storage for up to 1800 songs*. If you tire of these, tune in to your favourite station using the W890’s FM Radio.
Download music and web pages – fast!
The W890’s HSDPA capabilities allow you to download music at speeds up to four times faster than with regular 3G devices. Plus, it makes viewing pages on the internet quicker and easier too. The phone is fully compatible with Sony Ericsson’s PlayNow™ mobile entertainment experience. This provides you with instant access to the latest content – whether it’s the full-length music tracks, the hottest mobile games, ringtones or wallpapers – downloadable either direct to your phone or via your PC.
Music without wires
Need to provide the music for a party on the spur of the moment? No problem. As well as its own internal stereo speakers, the W890 is fully compatible with a range of the latest Sony Ericsson music accessories, including the Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 and the Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS220.
Match your personal lifestyle
With understated elegance, smooth curves and a choice of two stylish colours (Mocha Brown and Sparkling Silver), the W890 Walkman® phone will truly complement your personal style.
The W890’s 3.2 megapixel camera allows you to record the moment for posterity. One-press access to the camera means you need never miss a shot. Plus, instantly upload your photos to your personal online gallery, or ‘blogsite’, to let your friends know what you’re up to.
The W890 Walkman® phone is a HSDPA/UMTS 2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone and will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008. The W898c Walkman® phone is a GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone for the China market only.
Sony Ericsson W380 Walkman® phone
Walkman® controls on top – see what’s playing and manage your music without even opening the phone
Gesture Control – mute calls or silence the alarm with a wave of your hand
TrackID™ – record a clip from the radio and identify the song, singer and album instantly.
Hear it, Name it, Play it, Get it
The W380 Walkman® phone comes complete with Media Manager PC software that lets you easily transfer your music, photos and videos between your computer and phone. Simply point, click and drag your music files from your computer to your phone – the software automatically converts your music to the right format.
Store hours of your favourite music (up to 271 songs*) on the W380’s 512 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) or tune in to your favourite FM radio station.
Hear a song on the radio you don’t recognise but really like? Use the W380’s TrackID™ feature to tag a clip from the phone’s radio (or any external source) and find out instantly who sings it, what it’s called and which album it’s from. The TrackID™ functionality, available on the W380, the W890 and a host of other Walkman® phones – is one of the phones’ most popular features. Latest figures show that every second, someone, somewhere, is using TrackID™ to identify a song they love.
Once you have identified the song, get it onto your phone in just a few clicks via PlayNow™. Or browse through the latest full-length music tracks, mobile games, MP3 ringtones and wallpapers – all available from PlayNow™ straight to your W380 Walkman® phone or via your PC.
Take it to the top
The W380 Walkman® phone brings your music to the surface of the phone, allowing you to control what you’re listening to without needing to open the phone. Skip forward or backwards between tracks or pause the music effortlessly. One-touch buttons on the top of the phone light up when the Walkman® player is switched on and a hidden display comes to life, providing track information at a glance.
When not in use, the W380 Walkman® phone looks discreet and laid-back from the outside. But as soon as you receive a call or play music, it comes alive. Choose different light effects for different callers, and see your music ‘dance’ when the phone’s lights match the beat of your favourite song.
Keep your hands off!
Mute your phone with a wave of your hand. Or snooze the alarm if you’re lying in bed. The W380’s Gesture Control feature allows true ‘handsfree’ handling of your calls for the first time – show it off to your friends!
Accessorise it
To enjoy your music discreetly when you’re in public, choose a great headset to go with it. Pick from the Stereo Portable Headset HPM-83 or the Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS200 if you want to stream music wirelessly from your phone.
The W380 is a GSM/EDGE/GPRS 850/1800/1900 and 900/1800/1900 clamshell phone and will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008.
* assumes eAAC+ encoded files.
Legal Information
* Assumes 3G broadband (HSDPA) connection and the download of an average full track 4 minute song.
1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007.
The liquid identity logo, TrackID, PlayNow and M-Buzz are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony, Walkman and the Walkman logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
TrackID and Media Manager are powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks of Gracenote, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Picture blogging and video blogging are powered by Blogger. Blogger is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc. Google is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Microsoft and ActiveSync are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
Subject to change without prior notice.
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. The company serves the worldwide communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-cards, and it has R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and America. Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information, please visit http://www.sonyericsson.com/
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Sony Ericsson Corporate Communications & PR
Mattias Holm - Telephone +44 208 762 6065
Merran Wrigley - Telephone +44 208 762 5862
General Press Telephone +44-208 762 5858
E-mail: press.global@SonyEricsson.com
The Sony Ericsson W380 and W890/W898 Walkman® phones at a glance

W890 W380
Music and Entertainment Stereo speakers
2 GB M2™ memory stick
Walkman® player
FM radio with RDS
PlayNow™
TrackID™ + text search
SensMe™
Media UI
Media Manager Software
Streaming audio/video
OMA DRM 2.0 full support
Macromedia Flash
Stereo headset
Windows Media DRM
eAAC+/WMA/WMApro
3D games
Mega Bass™
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
Polyphonic ringtones
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing

512 MB M2™ memory stick
Walkman® player
FM radio with RDS
PlayNow™
TrackID™

Media Manager Software
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Stereo headset
Windows Media DRM
eAAC+/WMA/WMApro
3D games
Mega Bass™
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
Polyphonic ringtones
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing
Camera 3.2 MP camera
3.2x digital zoom
Picture blogging
Video blogging
Video recording
PictBridge printing
1.3 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom
Communication & Messaging RSS feeds
Access NetFront™ Web browser
WAP 2.0 XHTML
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
RSS feeds

WAP 2.0 XHTML
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Connectivity Bluetooth™ technology
Video telephony
Modem
Synchronization
USB mass storage
USB support
Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronization
USB mass storage
USB support
Organizer Flight mode
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Flight mode
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Accessories In-Box:
Battery

Charger

USB cable

Stereo Portable Handsfree

2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

Sony Ericsson PC Suite

Media Manager content transfer software

Optional:
Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100
A wireless sphere of music.

Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS200
Enjoy wireless music without missing a call.
In-Box:
Battery

Charger

USB cable

Stereo Portable Handsfree

512 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

Sony Ericsson PC Suite

Media Manager content transfer software

Optional:
Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-83
Street-style neck band headset with superior audio performance.

Portable Speakers MPS-70
Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket.
Facts and Figures Size: 104 x 46.5 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 78 grams

Colours:
Mocha Brown
Sparkling Silver

Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size: 2 inches

External screen: N/A

Phone memory: Up to 28 MB
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs 30 min
Standby time GSM: Up to 360 hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min (W898c: n/a)
Standby time UMTS: Up to 310 hrs (W898c: n/a)
Video call time: Up to 3 hrs (W898c: n/a)
Music listening time: Up to 20 hrs
Size: 92 x 49 x 16 mm
Weight: 100 grams

Colours:
Electric Purple
Magnetic Grey

Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
Size: 1.9 inches

External screen: OLED
Resolution: 36 x 128

Phone memory: Up to 14 MB
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support

Talk time: Up to 7 hrs
Standby time: Up to 300 hrs

Availability and versions Networks (W890):
UMTS/HSDPA 2100
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Networks (W898c):
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from Q1 2008.
Networks:
W380a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1800/1900
W380c/i: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/190

Available in selected markets from Q1 2008.

Sony Ericsson’s MD300 is a mobile broadband USB modem that connects your computer to HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, or GPRS networks.
London, UK – 6th November 2007 – Sony Ericsson today announced the MD300, a state-of-the-art business tool that allows busy professionals to quickly and easily connect their PCs or laptops to the internet whenever and wherever they need. The first Sony Ericsson Mobile Broadband product with a USB interface, the MD300 is simple to install and start up. It comes pre-installed with everything you need to go online, including PC software.
“The MD300 combines high data download speeds with simple installation and configuration, making it the ideal choice for busy professionals who demand no-compromise connectivity,” says Johan Tysklind, Marketing Director Mobile Computing at Sony Ericsson. “The MD300 is the first offering in our forthcoming portfolio of mobile broadband products that will combine Sony Ericsson’s dependability with a stylish form factor.”
As compact and easy to use as a USB memory stick, the Sony Ericsson MD300 is a mobile broadband modem that plugs into any standard USB port. With Microsoft Windows software and drivers built in, the card installs and configures itself when plugged in, making it a matter of seconds to get connected. Mac drivers will be available for download. The MD300’s simple, intuitive Wireless Manager interface makes using it a breeze. This PC interface will also enable instant access through a pre configured button to the PlayNow™ mobile entertainment experience from Sony Ericsson.
The MD300 is all you need to get your mobile office up-to-speed, whether you’re on a HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE or GPRS network anywhere in the world. It’s versatile enough to use with your laptop or desktop computer at home or in your hotel room, with its portfolio of accessories including the desk stand and USB extension cable.
The MD300 will be available in luxury black and metallic silver in selected markets from Q1 2008.
The MD300 at a glance:
Product Name MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Form USB 2.0 (__) High speed
Size Compact size, 70 x 32.5 x 15 mm
HSDPA Up to 3.6 Mbps, downlink
Antenna Integrated antenna design
HSDPA/UMTS Triple band 850/1900/ 2100 MHz
EDGE/GPRS Band Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Operating Systems MS Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, MAC-OS X supported
Features/Enablers Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager
Auto-installation and auto-configuration
128 MB addressable memory for the user
Multi colour LED illumination indicating communication status
24 supported languages
Sony Ericsson update services
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. The company serves the worldwide communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and Mobile Broadband devices, and it has R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and America. Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information, please visit http://www.sonyericsson.com/
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Sony Ericsson Corporate Communications & PR
Mattias Holm - Telephone +44 208 762 6065
Merran Wrigley - Telephone +44 208 762 5862
General Press Telephone +44-208 762 5858
E-mail: press.global@SonyEricsson.com

November 6 - The Announcement Day

2007-11-05T06:45:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is a big day for Sony Ericsson and Sony Ericsson fans. Tomorrow, on November 6, Sony Ericsson is going to announce its new devices. For now, we can say nothing for sure about upcoming phones, but eventually we will see what Sony Ericsson has to offer.

We can suppose that Sony Ericsson is going to announce at least one device from the W line, one from the K line and one smartphone device (from P or maybe from M line). We can suppose that Walkman is going to be the one that was leaked not a long ago (I wrote a couple of articles about this phone). From the K line we can suppose that it going to be K660i (Pictures of the phone were spotted on the official (

) site of Sony Ericsson. You can see those pictures at at bottom of this article) and from smartphones - I hope that it is going to be Sony Ericsson P3. There is also a good chance that this phone may be M610, successor of M600 (We were talking about this phone a couple days ago.)

That’s all what I can say for now, we have only to wait and see what’s going to happen. The only thing that I can tell you for sure is that we'll keep a close eye on the tomorrow's events and report back to you all the news about the new devices. Stay tuned and don't forget to subscribe to our RSS feed (If you didn't already :))

Official Sony Ericsson K660 pics:

Sony Ericsson SO905iCS - 5MP Camera With OPTICAL ZOOM

2007-11-03T06:48:00.000-07:00

In the nearest future a new Cyber-Shot branded slider from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson SO905iCS will hit shelves. Impressive specifications of the phone make the device one of the most powerful mobile phones at the moment.

Novelty is equipped with a huge 262k color wide VGA display (2,7inch) at resolution of 480 x 864 pixels and 5 mega pixel camera with 3x OPTICAL zoom, LED flash, 16x digital zoom, multi-point focus with 5 mode auto-focus, anti-shake, high speed shooting and face recognition function (WOW that’s really impressive don’t you agree?).

SO905iCS supports GSM/WCDMA networks, MicroSD memory format and a secondary camera for 3G video calls. The dimension of the housing is 113x 50x 20 mm and weights 150g.

The phone is really fantastic, but unfortunately it’s destined only for Japan and will be available for sale in the network of Japanese mobile communications company - NTT DoCoMo (Like Sony Ericsson BRAVIA SO903iTV).

Sony Ericsson M610 FOR SALE!

2007-11-01T05:49:00.000-07:00

Long time has passed since FCC approved Sony Ericsson's new business smartphone from M line, long awaited Lizy - Sony Ericsson M610, successor of the M600, the phone whose announcement we are waiting till now, but at least one prototype example has leaked and has been spotted on German E-bay on sale for 1000EUR.

All what we can say about the novelty's major specification is that, there is no camera, as on the M600 and QWERTY keyboard implemented similar to Sony Ericsson P1. The OS of the device is Symbian OS UIQ3.

The device is equipped with a 320х240 QVGA 262k color touchscreen display and is intended to work in WCDMA (UMTS)/GSM 900/1800/1900mhz networks. The volume of the built-in memory is 160mb, but the device supports Memory Stick Micro memory format and it can be increased with М2 memory card.

The communication capabilities are provided by the Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b module, Bluetooth with A2DP support and an infrared port. The dimensions of the housing is 55x106x17 mm and the weight is 116 g.

Unfortunately that's all what I can say for now and I must repeat that this phone is only prototype and the specifications may not be entirely true. As you know there was no formal confirmation, but there is a real chance that the phone will be announced on November 6. So we don't have to wait too long.

Sony Ericsson W890

2007-10-30T03:08:00.000-07:00

If you remember, a while ago I wrote an article about the leaked photos of the new phone in Walkman line. I said that possibly, it is a successor of Sony Ericsson W880. So, for now this information is confirmed and with that, we got some additional information and new photos.

The name of the device is Sony Ericsson W890. Thickness of the prototype is 9,6mm, which is just a little bit thicker then its predecessor. It's equipped with a 2inch QVGA display and a 3,2mp digital camera, Bluetooth with A2DP and supports new Walkman 3.0 media player software and the remaining applications are: VideoDJ, PhotoDJ MusicDJ, RSS-reader, Push e-mail, Remote Control.

The device also has a built-in FM radio with RDS and what is the most unusual - a TV Tuner.

That's all what I know for now, but the information will be updated with the latest details. So, stay tuned and don't forget to subscribe to our RSS feed.

New Pics:

(Photos from se-center.pl)

Sony Ericsson W200i in SIX colors

2007-10-29T02:35:00.000-07:00

It looks like that Sony Ericsson has decided to give more choice for low-end Walkman users and from now on Sony Ericsson W200i will be available in four new color options. Along with Rhythm Black and White Pulse, Sony Ericsson W200i is now available in: Grey, Sweet Pink, Aquatic White and Mono Blue. It means that low-end W200i will be available in six colors, what is very rare for a manufacturer.

In my opinion, the device is pretty cool. Like other phones from the Walkman line, W200i offers great quality stereo music. Internal storage of the device is only 27MB, but with extended storage - Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™), you can increase it up to 2GB. W200 supports HTML browsing, a 0.3MP VGA camera with 4x digital zoom and 3D gaming. It’s equipped with RDS FM stereo radio and supports Adobe® Flash Lite™ 1.1 and in addition from now on it’s available in 6 colors…

I Think it’s a great choice for budget limited users.

New Colors:

New NOKIA N82

2007-10-27T04:02:00.000-07:00

Maybe it was surprise for you to see an article with a subject like this on a blog dedicated to Sony Ericsson, but please give me a moment and I will explain everything.

A Couple days ago, I wrote a post about clones of the Sony Ericsson's devices. Article was about CECT - a well-known Chinese device cloning company. Oh, did I say company? I mean a bureau. As we know it is a little bureau with rich cloning experience, but what about other and bigger companies? Did I say bigger? What about a GIANT company, which owns the largest market share and is a direct competitor of Sony Ericsson??? Yep, I mean NOKIA...

A while ago information about NOKIA's new device Nokia N82 appeared in the Internet. Leaked pictures of the phone have followed quickly. The features of the device are really impressive: 5 MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens, auto-focus, up to 20 x digital zoom, Xenon flash, quad band GSM, UMTS and HSDPA connectivity, Symbian based, e.t.c.

But what about the design of the device? Can't you catch a similarity? When I’m looking at the pictures of the device, what first comes to my mind is Sony Ericsson K550i. Don't you agree? They have cloned the housing of the device from K550. I can’t even understand CECT when they are cloning devices, but NOKIA? Shame on NOKIA, shame on …

But that’s not all! Of course meantime CECT didn't stay behind and has cloned the design of Nokia N82, which isn't even released yet. So, CECT has cloned a phone, which Nokia has cloned from Sony Ericsson K550i :D

Sony Ericsson W960 approved by the FCC

2007-10-25T05:19:00.000-07:00

Long awaited Sony Ericsson W960 is one step close to release. The matter is that, it was approved by the FCC.

What we can say about this phone. For me it's the one of the most awaited phones and at last it have been approved. It's Smart, it's beautiful and it's a Walkman. W960 will be a huge addition to the Walkman line.

Sony Ericsson W960 impresses with its 8GB memory and touch display. You can have all the music you want - literally at your fingertips. It's equipped with 240x320 262K color touchsceen display, WIFI, bluetooth with A2DP, 3.2mp camera 3x digital zoom and auto focus, media player can be navigated with the new Walkman Touch player. The OS is based on Symbian UIQ, which means that the phone is "Smart".

Housing of the device is executed in a “Monoblock” form-factor and intended to work in GSM 900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 2100MHz networks. All these features are housed in a phone only 16mm thick (109 x 55 x 16 mm) and weighing just 119g.

FCC:

Sony Ericsson PC Suite 3 - New Suite for New Phones

2007-10-24T06:30:00.000-07:00

With the advent of the new phones such as K850 or W910, Sony Ericsson updated PC Suite too. As of writing this, version 3.101.00 is available at SonyErisson.com for download.

Of course, I quickly downloaded it and installed, but unfortunately I can't get my k750 to work with it! It's a pity but I hope it's just a temporary problem.

Anyway, I still can show you some screenshots, which I made during the installation and first application launch, from which you can see how much changes were made and what a great difference is between new and old PC Suites (As I remember the last version was 2.10.46) ...

Official Information:

System requirements:
600 MB free space on the hard drive
Windows XP SP1/SP2 (Home, Professional and Media Center Edition), Vista (Business, Enterprise, Home basic, Home premium, Ultimate)
Windows XP: 128 MB RAM
Windows Vista: 512 MB RAM
How to use
The first time the Sony Ericsson PC Suite is started, a connection wizard is displayed to help you to connect your phone to your PC.
You can connect your phone through USB cable, Infrared or Bluetooth connection.
Follow the connection wizard to connect your phone.
To get more information about the phone models, click the Overview button.
To get additional help, select Help menu or click F1
Notes
Sony Ericsson PC Suite 3.101.00 is available in the following lanuguages:
American English , Arabic, Canadian French, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Norweigan, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish,

Screenshots:

Sony Ericsson PXi

2007-10-23T01:29:00.000-07:00

Not long ago, a picture of Sony Ericsson’s new device has hit the Internet. On the picture, we can see that device is named PXi... What is that? Is this a new prototype of the new device? Or is it just a concept, really nice work made by another amateur designer? Or maybe it’s another concept or even a prototype of the long awaited Sony Ericsson P3??? I dare to ask that because as we know, same thing was with the latest SE smartphone Sony Ericsson P1, in early appearance, the device was wearing another name – Sony Ericsson P700…

I don’t know what is that, but the fact is that I really like it, really nice design with huge screen…

So what we can say about it, it’s equipped with huge display, maybe 3.3 inch and it’s obvious a touch screen. I can also see a little front camera and that means that device supports 3G. I also can see red jogdial button on the right side of the device and housing reminding Sony Ericsson P1i. According to the serial name P, the device is smartphone and that means that the OS is based on UIQ… That’s all I can say for now. To be honest I don’t believe pictures like this and I think that it’s just another fake and I don't know why, but I really like it.

Make your SE Phone smarter - Part IV

2007-10-20T04:34:00.000-07:00

Click here for part I
Click here for part II
Click here for part III

Why do most of people like Smartphones? Probably because smartphones provide a lot of fun or maybe for deliver some important functionality, like Messengers, internet browsing, RSS, Password managers, e.t.c. But wait, we, I mean ordinary users of Sony Ericsson's non smarts, we all can use the same things, we can have messengers and RSS readers and browsers, and lot of other things that smartphones support. How? Glad you asked. Little Java applications gonna help us with that :)

Here are some of my favorite free Java applications that I use practically every day :)

Cellity tweeter:

With the cellity tweeter client you can use all of the following Twitter features directly from your mobile phone:
my timeline: show last 20 messages in my timeline
public timeline: show 20 current public messages from random users
timeline of a friend: show timeline of a selected friend (20)
list of friends: show list of "friends"
list of followers: show list of "followers"
featured list: show list of featured users
my messages: show received direct messages
send direct message: send private message to a friend
sms tell a friend: send SMS with download link to new user
mail tell a friend: send email with download link to new user

Download

EQO:

EQO (pronounced “echo”) is a FREE, easy to use application for your existing mobile phone that lets you place cheap international calls, text messages and instant messages to anywhere in the world. International calling rates start as low as 2.3¢ per minute, international text messages for 10¢, and access to mobile IM services like MSN, AIM, Yahoo!, Google Talk, ICQ, and Jabber is FREE! EQO is remarkably simple to use and does not require a new contract, computer or calling card. It works just like your mobile’s phonebook - simply scroll through your contacts and click to call or send a message. EQO works with your existing phone plan (local minutes and a bit of data) to complete cheap calls and messages at some of the lowest rates in the world. Even better, we don’t charge anything for calls and texts between two EQO users – so you can “call global, pay local”!

Download

RadioBee:

RadioBee is a small program for cell phones. If you install it on your cell phone, you can listen to any mp3 internet radio through the cell phone speaker. Cool idea, isn’t it? Just imagine, you are in France on the street and would like to check what's going on at Windy City! Just open your cell phone, power up RadioBee, choose the Chicago internet radio station and you are good to go! The best part - you can use it for free!

Download

IM+ for Skype:

Call Skype users to their PCs
With IM+ for Skype Software you can talk with other Skype users all over the world.
See who is online and chat with Skype users
With IM+ for Skype Software it is possible to have chat conversations with other users who are logged in with their Skype accounts on PC. Text messaging is cost effective way to say something to your contacts instead of sending an SMS. By looking who is online, and sending a text message you can also check whether the contact is ready for a call.
Make cost-effective calls to any destination
IM+ for Skype Software is based on SkypeOut service that allows users to make and receive calls for a low fee.
Network Independence
IM+ for Skype Software works worldwide in any 3G⁄GSM⁄CDMA network and doesn’t require WiFi.
Fully mobile solution
IM+ for Skype Software is fully mobile software. It does not require the PC with Skype running. IM+ for Skype Software enables users to call regardless of where they are.
Intuitive interface, easy to use
User friendly intuitive interface and built-in help make the software really easy to use for everyone.
One Time Fee, all updates included
One time fee for the application, no monthly subscription. By purchasing IM+ users are entitled to all software updates and upgrades.
Free technical support

Download

goText:

goText is a program for mobile phones that allows you to send text messages over GPRS/EDGE/UMTS. It was made in Java (J2ME) MIDP 1.0 CLDC 1.0 and so avaible for all java mobile devices.
It is an opensource and multilanguage project and it would be a free world wide sms gateway. It is released under the GNU GPL v.2 license
goText allows to save on the shipment of messages via GSM because, through the single cost of logon, he uses free services of shipment messages via web. The GPRS is a communcation protocol that allows packet data transfering so you pay for traffic data and not for how much time you stay connected.

Download

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To be continued...

Sony Ericsson and Motorola going to share UIQ.

2007-10-19T04:57:00.000-07:00

Motorola has recently announced intention to buy a 50% stake of UI Holdings BV - the parent company of UIQ Technology AB, which is currently wholly owned by Sony Ericsson.

In this regard, Sony Ericsson and Motorola will jointly develop UIQ platform, which is one of the major modifications of the operating system Symbian and they have agreed to make a platform UIQ open to all producers. They are committed to further advancing UIQ as a strong, independent cross-vendor user interface for smartphones and media-centric phones.

As we know, UIQ is developing an interface for Symbian based phones. In 2002, the company offered the industry’s first touch-screen interface and now supports both QWERTY and classic numerical keyboard configurations as well as finger touch data input. UIQ’s single code base greatly simplifies customization for handset vendors, operators and third-party developers.

Among the most successful Symbian/UIQ devices released by Sony Ericsson and Motorola can be noted Sony Ericsson P1 smartphone and Sony Ericsson W960 music smartphone from Walkman family and Motorola - MOTO Z8.

Many analysts think that Sony Ericsson’s and Motorola’s intention to jointly develop UIQ platform for Symbian OS is due to the growing popularity of alternative operating systems for smart phones. According to ABI Research, in 2006, the Symbian OS accounted for a 73% market share. However, it is predicted that by 2012, faced by strong competition from Windows Mobile and Linux, Symbian's market share can fall down to 46%.

Unfortunately, nothing has been reported about the financial side of the transaction, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2007.

Sony Ericsson MBS-100 and HCB-105 - New Portable Wireless Accessories.

2007-10-16T03:28:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson has announced its new wireless (Bluetooth) accessories, portable speakers MBS-100 and automotive loud speakers HCB-105.

As you can see MBS-100 is implemented in a very unusual design: it is implemented in the form of 100 mm diameter ball, available in black color and the weight is 225 grams. The Speakers are equipped with a battery that provides 5 hours of work time from one charge.

I think it is a perfect accessory for your Sony Ericsson Walkman phone or most other Bluetooth enabled music phones, because the MBS-100 is compatible with all mobile phones, supporting Bluetooth A2DP profile.

The second accessory - HCB-105 is an automotive loud communication system (Car speakerphone kit) working on the Bluetooth interface. The sizes of the device is 130x53x22 mm. HCB-105 is able to work for up to 25 hours on a conversation and for up to 700 hours in standby mode from one battery charge.

Sony Ericsson hasn't revealed the prices yet. The only thing that we know is that MBS-100 will be available from Q4 2007 in selected markets and the HCB-105 will arrive in Q1 2008.

Sony Ericsson K630, New Successor of the Sony Ericsson K610

2007-10-15T01:30:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson announced successor of the Sony Ericsson K610, new device in the K line rows – Sony Ericsson K630.

K630 is intended to work in GSM/GPRS/EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz)/UMTS/HSDPA (2100 MHz) networks, which means that the phone will allow you to view sites and download content in speed of HSDPA standard, which is almost four times faster than UMTS, with that, device also features both 3G and EDGE in the same time. K630 is positioned as the full-function solution for web surfing and working with multimedia.

The device supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for synchronizing your mobile with a PC, which simplifies working with mobile e-mail. It will also have the so-called Desktop widgets - animated icons on the phone's standby screen that will give one press access to favorite websites.

Multimedia features are represented with built-in Media Browser and Media Player with wide supporting of audio and video formats, including MP3, AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, MPEG4, WMV, H.264, H.263.

The novelty is equipped with a 2inch (176X220) 262k color display, 2MP camera, stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), FM Radio and a M2 memory card slot with support for capacities of up to 4GB. The size of the device is - 103 х 47 х 15,5 mm and weight – 97. Battery performance may vary depending on network and phone usage (To be announced.). The phone will be available in Havana Gold and Quick Black.

The box will be complected with: 256 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™), Stereo Headset HPM-64 (with 3.5 mm jack), Media Manager PC software, USB cable (DCU-60) for easy and fast transfer, Battery (BST-38), Charger (CST-70),Documentation Set and PC Suite.

In my opinion, the phone is cool, but, only thing that I don’t understand is that, why you guys from Sony Ericsson are still equipping phones like this with such poor screens??? I don’t know, its just pity…

Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 for Sony Ericsson Cyber-Shot Phones

2007-10-13T03:39:00.000-07:00

A set of accessories Camera Phone Kit IPK-100 for Sony Ericsson Cyber-Shot phones line helps improve the quality of images and facilitate the process of surveying.

The kit includes a quality Cyber-Shot branded protective case for your phone, which can be attached to a belt or kept in a bag, and a micro tripod with flexible legs and friction feet that allows you to hold the camera steady for the self-timer.

Weight of the entire set is about 49 grams, making it easy to wear the set.

Mini Review:

*Name*	Camera Phone Kit IPK-100
*Kit content*	Case, Tripod, Tripod connector, belt clip
*Tripod size*	Height 97mm
*Weight of case*	49g
*Case colour*	Black (interior of case: blue)
*Compatibility*	Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot™ phones

Another Sony Ercisson P3 Concept.

2007-10-13T03:33:00.001-07:00

Yet another Sony Ericsson P3 concept.

Article about Sony Ericsson P3.

Sony Ericsson's New Walkman W910 AND Cyber-Shot K850Will Appear Until the End of October

2007-10-12T00:47:00.000-07:00

As reported in a Sony Ericsson press release, new models of Walkman and Cyber-Shot series will appear in stores until the end of October 2007. As you may guess those models are a long-awaited W910 from Walkman line and K850 from Cyber-Shot line.

The W910 and the K850 continue to deliver the best mobile music and camera phone experience. Both new phones boast Turbo-3G speeds for fast download of all kind of content and they come packed with unique features.

Sony Ericsson W910 Walkman will come in red (Hearty Red) or black (Noble Black) colors, and Sony Ericsson K850 Cyber-Shot will come in blue (Velvet Blue), or green (Luminous Green).

Unfortunately the launch date of the sales and the price have not been revealed yet.

Yet Another CECT Clone. C2000+ VS. W660i

2007-10-11T02:33:00.000-07:00

Today I want to present you with another Sony Ericsson clone from already well-known Chinese device cloning company CECT - CECT C2000+. This time, the device is cloned from Walkman series – W660i.

Frankly, I don’t understand why those guys from CECT steal designs from other devices. There are so many talented designers out there who can make much better housing… Well OK, lets say that making a cool design costs money and they are saving those hard earned bucks, but there are so many cool concepts on the Internet made by amateur designers, it would take less then fifteen minutes to search for those concepts. I noted that because, in my opinion, those designers will be just happy if somebody turns those ideas and concepts into reality.

Anyway, as I've already said, design of CECT C2000+ is totally cloned from Sony Ericsson W660i and carries name SongLive. It is also equipped with a 2.4 inch, 240x320 touch sensitive display, 2MP camera and supports microSD memory format.

Source

Make your SE Phone smarter - Part III

2007-10-10T03:00:00.000-07:00

Click here for part I
Click here for part II

Why do most of people like Smartphones? Probably because smartphones provide a lot of fun or maybe for deliver some important functionality, like Messengers, internet browsing, RSS, Password managers, e.t.c. But wait, we, I mean ordinary users of Sony Ericsson's non smarts, we all can use the same things, we can have messengers and RSS readers and browsers, and lot of other things that smartphones support. How? Glad you asked. Little Java applications gonna help us with that :)

Here are some of my favorite free Java applications that I use practically every day :)

Litefeeds:

Custom RSS browser for your mobile device
Synchronize with your online subscriptions
View images, full articles, secure feeds
Send emails, alerts, blog posts. bookmarks
Mobile optimized (cached & compressed)

Mobispine AB develops a client application used for mobile Internet. With Mobispine, users can personalize the selection of news and updates that they like to read in their mobiles. Mobispine makes the large amount of Internet content accessible in the mobile. In addition it compresses the data transfer required so that data traffics costs are decrease by up to 20 times. The software is free of charge for users.

Download

JAM SE:

JAM SE is a free mobile application for a range of Java enabled mobile phones that allows you to control your music collection from your phone, using Bluetooth.
JAM SE requires a Server supporting the Bemused Protocol and a PC with a Bluetooth adapter. Browse or search your music collection on your phone, play most files supported by your music player - including MP3s, CDs, etc.
Control your music player. Pause, stop, rewind, forward your playlist, add songs to the playlist, use shuffle and repeat and control the volume of your player.
Browse and select songs in your playlist; download songs to your phone, customise the look of your phone application with skins.
You can even shut down the PC from your phone.

Download

Vipera:

Vipera is the first interactive media community designed for mobile, inspired by events, generated by opinions. For the first time ever, you will be able to capture your world with your mobile and publish it in order to change the things of your world that you do not like.
Through the Vipera application, you'll connect to the Vipera thematic channels, where you can create your own blogs and post multimedia entries. Each of your blogs can be open to contributions by any users or only by your friends, or you can decide you are the only author. You can also create blogs that are not even visible to other users.
You can of course browse and search through all public content, rate or comment what other users published and send messages to them.
All public content you create with the Vipera application is instantly published to the web and mobile sites, to be seen on PCs and phones all over the world!

Download

mGuard:

mGuard provides protection and safety from theft or loosing your device and helps to retrieve it back. Now the users can forget the fear of loosing their device by protecting it using mGuard Software. As of now, mGuard is the world’s only Theft Recovery Software for Java phones.
mGuard is specifically designed to suit the Sony Ericsson Devices.

Download

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To be continued...

Concept of the New Sony Ericsson K660i Cyber-Shot.

2007-10-09T03:42:00.000-07:00

Let me present you a new concept of Sony Ericsson K660i Cyber-Shot.

In my opinion, the device design is pretty cool, but technical characteristics do not meet modern demands.

As we can see on the picture, concept of K660i is equipped with 2,1 inch QVGA 262k color display, 2mp camera and supports Memory Micro (M2) memory format. We also can see that the device is 3G enabled and equipped with front camera for video calls.

It could be very hard to differentiate it from another model of Sony Ericsson's Cyber-Shot series - K770i. Basically, the concept designer thinks that it’s only the camera that would make all the difference.

However, I think that if this concept is implemented, it will have great demand and it will find its costumers.

Is That Sony Ericsson P3?

2007-10-08T05:07:00.001-07:00

Today I found some interesting spy pics on the Internet. The pictures are supposed to be featuring Sony Ericsson P3. I don't know real P3s or just a fakes are shown on the pictures. As you can see for yourself, there is not much to look at. Plus as I perceive, there is two different phones, take a look at keyboard side.

Sony Ericsson's New Walkman W580i for Americans.

2007-10-06T02:35:00.000-07:00

In the nearest future, Sony Ericsson is going to release a new Walkman W580 in the U.S. The phone will be sold trhough the largest provider of telephone services in the United States AT&T and the phone will be available in three colors: white, black and grey.

Like all series of Walkman phones, Sony Ericsson W580i is positioned as a music phone. Therefore W580 provides Music Walkman Player 2.0, TrackID, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo profile.

New Walkman is equipped with 240x320 TFT 262k color display, 2MP camera, supports Memory Micro (M2) Memory format and has a 12mb built-in memory. The sizes of the device is - 99 х 47 х 14 mm and weight – 94. Phone is able to work 370 hours in standby mode, and 9 hours in conversation mode.

W580 is intended to work in GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) networks.

Stereo Handsfree HPM-70, DCU60 USB data cable, memory stick Memory Stick Micro (M2) – 512Mb and software CD are included in the box.

New Walkman for Japan - W52S

2007-10-04T05:27:00.000-07:00

SonyEricsson has released a new mobile phone - W52S, specially for Japanese operator KDDI. The phone belongs to musical ruler Walkman and first of all is aimed at a youth audience.

The case of phone is executed in a “Slider” form-factor and the phone is available in three color flavors: Arpeggio Blue, Pizzicato Pink, and Harmonics White. The dimensions of housing is 108х57х22 mm and the weight is approximately 130.

W52S is equipped with a 2.7 inch (432×240) BRAVIA display, 2 MP camera and for storing music a 2 GB embedded flash memory and the memory slots under a microSD or M2 memory card formats are provided.

According to the developer, built-in battery storage will be sufficient: in the standby mode for 270 hours and in the conversation mode – for 230 minutes.

In the MP3-player mode, the novelty is capable of working up to 110 hours.

How will look Sony Ericsson P3?

2007-10-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

To be honest, to me, the most anticipated phone is a new Smartphone - Sony Ericsson P3i. I already wrote about the rumors around this phone, but except all kind of rumors there are some concepts too made by Sony Ericsson fans. That's what I’m going to introduce to you today.

So take a look (Click on thumb for full view):

Hideki Komiyama will replace Miles Flint.

2007-10-02T06:55:00.001-07:00

Miles Flint, the current president of Sony Ericsson, has decided to step down from his position as president and he will be replaced from November 1, by Hideki "Dick" Komiyama, currently chairman of the board of Sony Electronics Inc. (USA) and EVP Electronics Marketing and Sales Strategies of Sony Corp.

Miles Flint moved to Sony Ericsson from Sony Europe in July 2004. Under his leadership, the company has gone through the period of impressing growth and success, and also significant expansion of product line, including the launch of musical phones Walkman and Cyber-shot ™ camera phones. And today Sony Ericsson is one of the most innovative and attractive brands in the field of mobile communications and entertainments.

Sony Ericsson K810 + NOKIA N73 = CECT 918

2007-10-02T04:01:00.000-07:00

Today, when I was surfing the internet, I accidentally found something interesting, but before I tell you what is that, let me ask you a question:

What we get, if we cross NOKIA N73 and Sony Ericsson K810???

The answer on this question is that, what I found today, it is a new CECT 918.

The matter is, that CECT, developing 918 phone, simply borrowed buttons on the device from a well-known Sony Ericsson’s camera phone - K810 and the other parts of the device from also well-known NOKIA smartphone - N73, or N73 Music Edition.

It is known that 918 monoblock CECT has two speakers, camera with a resolution of 2.0mp and two slots for SIM cards, which is almost common standard for mobile phones, created in China.

CECT 918 is equipped with 320x240, 262k color QVGA sensor display, it also supports expansion slot for memory cards - microSD and has built-in mediaplayer. Time for talk is limited to 3 hours and 240 hours in standby mode.

Source

Sony Ericsson's New Walkman W999i is REAL!

2007-10-02T02:42:00.000-07:00

Not so long ago, in the internet appears rumors about Sony Ericsson’s new Walkman - W999i. As it turns out, these rumors confirmed.
Confirmation of this rumor was received by accident: Journalists found that at the GSM Association, the model was inadvertently introduced by Sony Ericsson to the list of announced phones.
It was anticipated that W999i would be a budget phone, but it turned out that it is not.
The Phone looks very similar to the recently announced SE W580i… It will come with HSDPA, will be equipped by the 2,4 inch 262k color QVGA screen, will have the 2-MP auto-focus camera, FM Radio, and it will be only 12.5-mm thick. W999i also will be equipped with QWERTY keyboard, like SE M600 or SE P1. W999i will support Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory stick format.

We don’t know when Sony Ericsson gonna release it, we have only to wait and see.

Sony Ericsson BRAVIA SO903iTV - TV in Your Pocket

2007-10-01T02:53:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson has released a new mobile phone SO903iTV, specially for fans of mobile TV. Continuing the tradition of creating brand rulers (Cyber-shot, Walkman) the company has allocated phones with television trade mark Bravia.

Bravia is equipped by 3-inch widescreen display with slide function for horizontal TV viewing and DVB-H tuner. The display supports a resolution of 240×432 pixels in a 16:9 image ratio. Unique function Time-shift allows schedule recording TV broadcasts for delayed viewing. Sony Ericsson SO903iTV supports microSD memory card format and equipped by 2MP CMOS camera. The sizes of the device is - 111 x 50 x 19,5 mm and weight – 130.

Unfortunately, the novelty will be available only in Japan…

Sony Ericsson T650

2007-09-29T04:43:00.001-07:00

In the beginning of May 2007, Sony Ericsson renewed legendary T - rule, after supplementing its numbers with telephone T650i. Novelty was represented in the dark-blue and green colors and has excellent metal housing. The device is executed in classical mono-block form-factor.

The dimensions of the phone is 104х46х12,5 mm, and weight is - 95 grams, which provides sufficient convenience at use of the device and creates pleasant sensations when you hold this tube in a hand.

The main feature of this device is supporting 3G, Video Calls, Bluetooth with the support of stereo profile. T650i is supplied with 3,2MP camera with triple digital zoom. Phone also supports technology Java, 3D games, reproduction of musical compositions in formats MP3 and AAC. Information can be recorded into the built-in memory (16mb) or on Memory Stick Micro (the complete set of delivery includes the memory stick in volume into 256 Mb).

Make your SE Phone smarter - Part II

2007-09-28T06:48:00.000-07:00

Click here for part I

Why do most of people like Smartphones? Probably because smartphones provide a lot of fun or maybe for deliver some important functionality, like Messengers, internet browsing, RSS, Password managers, e.t.c. But wait, we, I mean ordinary users of Sony Ericsson's non smarts, we all can use the same things, we can have messengers and RSS readers and browsers, and lot of other things that smartphones support. How? Glad you asked. Little Java applications gonna help us with that :)

Here are some of my favorite free Java applications that I use practically every day :)

J2medit:

J2MEdit is a powerful and easy to use source code editor and syntax highlighter for Java J2ME mobile devices. J2MEdit allows you to create, edit, store, share, and compile source code in various programming languages including Java, C/C++, PHP, and HTML. Standard text documents can also be created allowing you to easily compose notes, lists, and word wrapped documents. J2MEdit gives you the option to store files either locally or over the internet and even share files with others.

Download

Mobile Secretary:

MobileSecretary is your personal assistant that helps you to keep/store your data in secure way. It encrypts your data and store properly in your mobile phone. You can easily access your stored data any time, any way. You can store your credit card details, any system`s login details, bank account information, web login accounts (user name and password), addresses, URL and much more. You can even create your custom forms to suite your need, and the fun things is, there is 20 changeable built in icons that can be used to make your custom form looks nicer!

Download

Navigami:

Navigami is a noncommercial one man project. It was started in summer 2005 as a simple user interface for a bluetooth GPS mouse. Various functions were added later. The most complex subproject is the map support. It was needed to develop new API for working with vector data and create usable maps using free data available on the internet.

Download

TeaShark:

TeaShark gives you full web browsing on your mobile phone with superb usability and performance.
Full Web for your mobile phone
Navigate intuitively
Lean, high quality
Slide to your history instantly
Rotate to landscape
Zooming
Smart address entry
Find text
Click and search
Take your bookmarks with you
Ad blocking
A secure connection

Download

Nimbuzz:

The feature product is the Nimbuzz mobile Messaging, Chat and Voice service. Nimbuzz is available as a (downloadable) J2ME client for mobile phones, for mobile web browser (no download required) and as a Windows PC client. Using technologies such as J2ME, Jabber, XMPP and the patented “BUZZ” notification technology and Nimbuzz Voice technology, Nimbuzz bridges messaging and voice services between mobile - and IM users to over 500 Million Internet capable mobile phones already in use worldwide.

Download

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To be continued...

New Smart Sony Ericsson - P3

2007-09-27T06:13:00.000-07:00

In the internet appears information about a new leader of a SmartPhones ruler, Sony Ericsson P3, which now prepares for release. It is the expected successor of Sony Ericsson P1 which has been announced in May.

It is informed, that it will be equipped by the built in GPS Receiver and 5-MP Digital camera, and also will support all the advanced technologies: HSDPA/HSUPA, Wi-Fi, VoIP, Bluetooth. P3 is characterized with 2,8 inch VGA-screen (with the 640×480 resolution). It will be equipped by 332 MHz processor and 128 MB of RAM. P3 will operate much faster and more stable than the recent flagship Sony Ericsson P990.

On rumors, it is expected, that Sony Ericsson P3 will be already announced in autumn of this year, and on counters of shops will appear approximately in the second quarter 2008. It will be more thin and compact than Sony Ericsson P1, but will receive noticeably greater functionality. The concrete platform on the basis of which will work Sony Ericsson P3 is not known yet, converge that it will be new version UIQ (maybe UIQ4 ? We don’t know).

At Last Sony Ericsson's New Windows Mobile-based SmartPhones Will Be Released!

2007-09-27T02:25:00.000-07:00

Earlier, as we informed, Sony Ericsson was going to release SmartPhones based on the Windows Mobile operating system. This information has been confirmed for now.

As it has appeared, the company will not leave development of UIQ - devices, and Windows - SmartPhones will occupy a niche inexpensive, but "smart" phones. New UIQ SmartPhones will be equipped by a greater set of functions, high - quality displays of the high resolution, but you will have to pay a premium price for functionality and comfort.

The first devices working under control of Windows Mobile will be released in second half of 2008.

And as we have already said, Sony Ericsson Windows Mobile SmartPhones will be provided by HTC (“High Tech Computer” Corporation).

Sony Ericsson W880 Successor or Just a Spurious Walkman?

2007-09-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

Photos of the new Sony Ericsson's Walkman prototype have hit the Internet. Possibly, it is a successor of the Sony Ericsson W880.

The new Walkman is equipped with a front camera for video calls, which, most likely, speaks about support for 3G networks and 3.2 Mp back camera. As you can see the display is larger than that of the predecessor. Also it is known, that the device supports Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards and phone is determined in brown/gold color scheme.

I think this is great info for Walkman fans and for those of W880.

HTC+SE=Smart Windows Mobile Sony Ericsson

2007-09-19T07:28:00.000-07:00

According to a Chinese-language newspaper “Commercial Times”, the HTC (“High Tech Computer” Corporation) will produce Windows Mobile - Smartphones for Sony Ericsson. The first device will appear in 2008 and in total it is planned to release about one million units.
The given information very strange and improbable as Sony Ericsson initially supports platform Symbian.

Volume shipments of the smartphone - Sony Ericsson's first Windows Mobile-based smartphone and HTC's first ODM orders from a first-tier handset vendor - are expected to top over one million units and to account for 10 - 20 % of HTC's total shipments projected for 2008.
Said the “Commercial Times”.

It is just a rumor, but for now, lets just wait and watch for the news and facts.

TouchScreen keyboard for Sony Ericsson

2007-09-19T02:05:00.001-07:00

Sony Ericsson has patented own concept of the touch keyboard.
Similar decisions are widespread enough in one-screen mobile devices, since mobile phones appendices for Windows Mobile and finishing "revolutionary" interface Apple iPhone.

Samsung will have two touchscreen phones (P520; F700v), LG will soon have on market three touchscreen models (Prada; KU990; KS20), Nokia confirmed that he is gonna release something interesting with touchscreen next year, so we can suppose that soon enough Sony Ericsson gonna make something like iPhone or LG Prada, or maybe he's gonna integrate it in "PlayStation Phone"? I don't know, but I think it's gonna be something really good, in SE Style ;)

Make your SE Phone smarter

2007-09-15T05:06:00.001-07:00

Why do most of people like Smartphones? Probably because smartphones provide a lot of fun or maybe for deliver some important functionality, like Messengers, internet browsing, RSS, Password managers, e.t.c. But wait, we, I mean ordinary users of Sony Ericsson's non smarts, we all can use the same things, we can have messengers and RSS readers and browsers, and lot of other things that smartphones support. How? Glad you asked. Little Java applications gonna help us with that :)

Here are some of my favorite free Java applications that I use practically every day :)

Opera mini:

All your favorite Web sites now fit on your phone. Check your email, check your friends' blogs, or just check out the daily dish. Download Opera Mini to get any Web site, anywhere, any time.

Download

Jimm:

Jimm is an ICQ™ clone for mobile devices with J2ME™. It's working on a lot of devices which have J2ME™ support. (like PDAs (Palm) or most modern mobile phones). Connects directly to the ICQ™ network via cheap GPRS or UMTS connection. ICQ™ instant messaging on the go with your mobile device. Brings ICQ™ to your mobile phone or J2ME™ supporting handheld. Multilingual (English, German, Russian, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Ukranian and Serbian are currently supported).

Download

eBuddy:

Download the new eBuddy Mobile Messenger to your Mobile Phone to get the best user experience. Chat with your MSN, Yahoo! and AIM buddies from your phone.

Download

scanR:

Turn your camera phone into a scanner, copier, and fax. Clean photos of documents, whiteboards and business cards. Extract any text and contact information. Store, search and share online.

Download

Mobile GMaps:

Mobile GMaps is a FREE application that displays maps from ~~Google Maps~~, Yahoo! Maps, Windows Live Local (MSN Virtual Earth), Ask.com, Open Street Map and other sources on Java J2ME-enabled mobile phones, PDAs and other devices. MGMaps can connect to a GPS receiver over bluetooth or use internal GPS features on some phones in order to automatically display the map for your current position. You can pre-download maps and store them on your memory card in order to use them on the go without accessing the internet.

Download

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To be continued...

K850 – 5mp digital camera in your pocket

2007-09-13T05:42:00.001-07:00

Most of all from Sony Ericsson's mobile phones, I’e always liked K series, classic and pretty cool design, normal sound and what most important, it's the best "CameraPhone" I have ever seen. In short, In my opinion, Sony Ericsson's K series is the best phone series for amateur photographers, practically you have pretty good camera everywhere in your pocket :)

After K810i, I was waiting for next phone with huge interest, I was feeling that Sony Ericsson was making something really interesting and "whoala", K850i comes into the world.

What is K850i and why it's so cool:

”The eye-catching K850i boasts an incredible 5 megapixel Cybershot^TM camera with 16x digital zoom and Xenon flash to enable you to get up close and personal to take some stunning photographs. Taking the perfect photo has been made that much easier with the K850i and once you add in the anti blur technology that comes with the K850i, it really makes it all fool proof. Have you ever wished you'd pressed the camera button just seconds before you actually did to catch that all important image? Well the K850i does that for you - it even takes additional photos after you've pressed the button. BestPic^TM takes nine pictures every single time you press the button - 4 before you press the button and an additional 4 afterwards. All you do is choose which ones you want to save. Great for capturing that action shot. Once you've captured that perfect shot you're bound to want to share it, so you can always upload your pictures up on to your own blog site. Life isn't just a series of stills and with the K850i you can also capture video footage and being 3G the handset supports video streaming.

The Sony Ericsson K850i's media player will not only let you enjoy video footage, but also lets you have music wherever you go. You can choose to download music to your handset from the Internet or transfer it via Bluetooth or USB from compatible devices, or via a Memory Plus Memory Stick or MicroSD card. If you find yourself in need of a change of music or indeed with a desperate desire to catch up with the traffic, sports results or news you can always tune into your favourite FM radio station via the K850i's inbuilt FM radio. The K850i can even help you become a musical guru - the person in the know - how many times have you or your mates listened to a track and not known who it was by or what it was called? Well the K850i makes that a problem of the past. By simply recording a few seconds of that elusive track the phone will use TrackID^TM and before you know it you'll have the name of the song, artist and even the album!

The K850i supports both MP3 and polyphonic ringtones which you can download. You can also customise your handset's ringtone by logging on to the PlayNow^TM website and selecting your own ringtone. PlayNow^TM enables you to try ringtones before you buy them, with the price of the download being shown on your screen and then subsequently charged to your mobile bill should you wish to purchase it. Once you've decided to buy, you can decide how you want to use it - either assigning it to a particular contact or using it as your default ringtone! The PlayNow^TM icon shows on your mobile desktop and starts a dynamic web application, without the need to use a browser.

Staying in touch with friends and family is easy with the K850i and there's a choice of methods to suit most people. Apart from the conventional mobile phone call, the K850i, being a 3G mobile handset, enables you to hold face to face video calls; both fun and useful! Additionally you can always choose to keep in touch by sending SMS messages - created using predictive text, or more creative MMS messages incorporating text, images - including sound and your own photographs and video clips. You can even record voice messages and incorporate them into your MMS messages. The K850i also supports Push Email enabling you to send emails but more importantly receives emails direct into your inbox, with out the need for you to log on.

The K850i's 3G technology will provide you with exceptionally fast broadband Internet speeds and coupled with its EDGE technology transfer speeds of up to 3 times faster than GPRS may be achieved. Not only can you transfer and upload data, but you can also surf the Internet, as well as receive RSS feeds giving you the chance to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and sports information.”
"Source"

In short, its a amateur photographer's dream.

More about K850...

	W890	W380
Music and Entertainment	Stereo speakers 2 GB M2™ memory stick Walkman® player FM radio with RDS PlayNow™ TrackID™ + text search SensMe™ Media UI Media Manager Software Streaming audio/video OMA DRM 2.0 full support Macromedia Flash Stereo headset Windows Media DRM eAAC+/WMA/WMApro 3D games Mega Bass™ Music tones (MP3/AAC) Polyphonic ringtones Java Video streaming Video viewing	512 MB M2™ memory stick Walkman® player FM radio with RDS PlayNow™ TrackID™ Media Manager Software Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) Stereo headset Windows Media DRM eAAC+/WMA/WMApro 3D games Mega Bass™ Music tones (MP3/AAC) Polyphonic ringtones Java Video streaming Video viewing
Camera	3.2 MP camera 3.2x digital zoom Picture blogging Video blogging Video recording PictBridge printing	1.3 megapixel camera 4x digital zoom
Communication & Messaging	RSS feeds Access NetFront™ Web browser WAP 2.0 XHTML Speakerphone Vibrating alert Email Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS)	RSS feeds WAP 2.0 XHTML Speakerphone Vibrating alert Email Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS)
Connectivity	Bluetooth™ technology Video telephony Modem Synchronization USB mass storage USB support	Bluetooth™ technology Modem Synchronization USB mass storage USB support
Organizer	Flight mode Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer	Flight mode Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer
Accessories	In-Box: Battery Charger USB cable Stereo Portable Handsfree 2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Sony Ericsson PC Suite Media Manager content transfer software Optional: Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 A wireless sphere of music. Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS200 Enjoy wireless music without missing a call.	In-Box: Battery Charger USB cable Stereo Portable Handsfree 512 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Sony Ericsson PC Suite Media Manager content transfer software Optional: Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-83 Street-style neck band headset with superior audio performance. Portable Speakers MPS-70 Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket.
Facts and Figures	Size: 104 x 46.5 x 9.9 mm Weight: 78 grams Colours: Mocha Brown Sparkling Silver Screen: 262,144 colour TFT Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels Size: 2 inches External screen: N/A Phone memory: Up to 28 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs 30 min Standby time GSM: Up to 360 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min (W898c: n/a) Standby time UMTS: Up to 310 hrs (W898c: n/a) Video call time: Up to 3 hrs (W898c: n/a) Music listening time: Up to 20 hrs	Size: 92 x 49 x 16 mm Weight: 100 grams Colours: Electric Purple Magnetic Grey Screen: 262,144 colour TFT Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels Size: 1.9 inches External screen: OLED Resolution: 36 x 128 Phone memory: Up to 14 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support Talk time: Up to 7 hrs Standby time: Up to 300 hrs
Availability and versions	Networks (W890): UMTS/HSDPA 2100 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Networks (W898c): GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Available in selected markets from Q1 2008.	Networks: W380a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1800/1900 W380c/i: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/190 Available in selected markets from Q1 2008.

Product Name	MD300 Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Form	USB 2.0 (__) High speed
Size	Compact size, 70 x 32.5 x 15 mm
HSDPA	Up to 3.6 Mbps, downlink
Antenna	Integrated antenna design
HSDPA/UMTS	Triple band 850/1900/ 2100 MHz
EDGE/GPRS Band	Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Operating Systems	MS Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, MAC-OS X supported
Features/Enablers	Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager Auto-installation and auto-configuration 128 MB addressable memory for the user Multi colour LED illumination indicating communication status 24 supported languages Sony Ericsson update services