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One of the best touch screen mobile phones ever produced by Sony has been recently launched. The device runs on a Symbian platform which is known as Sony Ericsson Vivaz. This device was previously rumoured to be known as Kurara but it has been officially launched as Sony Ericsson Vivaz. The device is equipped with a very powerful platform which enhances the performance. This device is equipped in a number of colours and you can choose accordingly. The best feature of this mobile phone is the 8 megapixel autofocus camera which offers superior quality moving and still images that will simply take your breath away.

HD video recording

Most other mobile phones are not installed with such high definition camera which makes Sony Ericsson Vivaz a unique product. The device is very compact and sleek, with a different look than most Sony Ericsson phones. This device is capable of recording video at 720 p which is much better than most other mobile phones available in the market. It is fitted with a spectacular 3.2 inch screen which offers a fantastic clarity. The resolution of the main display is around 640 X 360 pixels which is better than most other mobile phones. The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is the only mobile phone which supports 16 million colours.

WiFi enabled

This mobile phone also provides a number of connectivity options. It is fitted with a standard micro USB jack that allows you to connect various other USB enabled devices with it. On the other hand, Sony Ericsson Vivaz is also equipped with Wi-Fi which enables you to enjoy unlimited internet in a Wi-Fi enabled region. Like most other music phones this device is also equipped with 3.5 mm audio jack which enables you to connect all sorts of headphones with it. The Vivaz phone is also equipped with FM radio so that you can turn to the FM mode whenever you are bored of listening to stored songs.

Internal and microSD storage

The internal memory of the device is 75 MB which can only store limited items but you can increase the memory up to 8 GB by installing a memory card. It supports microSD format of memory card which is easily available at various mobile accessories store. If you want to buy Sony Ericsson Vivaz then you should visit the nearest Sony Ericson dealer and if you are unable to find it at a store then you should search it through a search engine. There are various online stores offering the Sony Ericsson mobile at a reasonable price.

Sony Ericsson w995 packs many features. It is fully loaded with connectivity options, the biggest screen on a Sony Ericsson feature phone, GPS, Wi-Fi and a great user interface. A balanced combination of music and imaging, the phone has a 8.1 mega pixel camera with auto focus, LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection. Wi-Fi with DLNA support and Bluetooth (with A2DP) and USB v2.0 are other helpful features of this phone. The phone has a Walkman 4.0 music player with Shake control and SensMe and an Accelerometer sensor. The phone has brushed metal body parts and offers quad-band GSM and dual-band HSDPA.

It has a 2.6 inch screen with 256K-colour TFT display of QVGA resolution. It offers WQVGA video recording at 30fps and has built-in GPS with A-GPS functionality. It has 118MB of internal memory and M2 memory expansion (8GB card included). As for audio, the Sony Ericsson w995 has stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack along with a kickstand. It also offers FM radio with RDS and multi-tasking support. Smart dialling, a comfortable keypad and nice sliding mechanism are other features of the phone. TrackID music recognition, picture editor/blogging, YouTube mode, organizer and a voice memo/dial are other features of the phone. However, the phone does not have an infrared port and its video recording limited to WQVGA. It does not have lens protection, no DivX/XviD video support and no office document viewer. All in all, an attractive phone, Sony Ericsson w995 packs many features and is a delight to use.

Sony Ericsson has recently announced its new smartphone called Idou. This one is more like a converged device because it combines the power of a CyberShot camera with the functionality of a smartphone. The most amazing feature of the Idou is its 12 megapixel auto focus camera that can give you stunning images at an unprecedented resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels. Now there is no need to buy and carry a Cybershot separately if you crave for high quality images on the move. The Idou itself can do the task.

Apart from being the first smartphone with 12MP camera the Idou is the first one to run on the brand new open source Symbian user interface that is still in its development phase at the Symbian Foundation. The Sony-Ericsson Idou is not the actual name of the phone. It is the code name of the device and is still being developed by Sony Ericsson. According to the company the Idou will be finalised by the second half of 2009 and will hit the consumer market that time only. The Sony-Ericsson Idou is expected to offer unique user interface with all the necessary functions built into it. Below are the main tech specs of the Idou:

• Supports both 2G and 3G networks
• 3.5 inches (360 x 640 pixels) touchscreen display
• GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB, HSCSD enabled
• Geo-tagging
• 12 MP (4000 x 3000) pixels autofocus camera with xenon flash and face and smile detection technology
• Secondary VGA camera for video call
• RSS reader, web browser, MMS, SMS, e-mail and instant messaging
• Audio/Video player and stereo FM radio with RDS

Xperia X1 is one of the heavyweight phones made by Sony Ericsson. It’s the ‘big daddy’ of all the Sony-Ericsson smartphones and this handset introduced the concept of ‘living different lives’ within different virtual environments for the first time. These environments can be used to change the workspace completely, depending on your current mood or needs. The Xperia X1 offers various built-in panels that can be used to deeply customize the phone and get instant access to various options relevant to that panel.

The company has now launched 4 new panels that extend the functional capacity of the phone. These are CNN panel, Skype panel, Mytopia panel and On the Road panel. The CNN panel aims at offering quick access to regular updates for the news, sports events and weather forecasts. It will also provide CNN content and the users can also access the CNN’s popular citizen journalism tool, ‘i-Report’. The CNN panel offers category wise content browsing and lots of updates to the users. So you always remain connected with your Sony-Ericsson Xperia X1 smartphone irrespective of the location. The Skype panel can be used to access Skype at the touch of a button. You can use it to access your friends list and place Internet calls on the move.

The Mytopia panel is developed for bingo and poker players. Using it you can play bingo and poker games with people around the world. It’s a very interactive panel. You can earn virtual coins and compete with other players. The last one is the On the Road panel that offers instant access to music, playlists and navigation tools to drivers. This one is targeted at assisting drivers on the move and it doest that quite well.

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Telcel, one of the leading mobile operators, is now offering the Sony Ericsson W760i with the Zeemote JS1 Controller. The W760i is a nice walkman mobile phone from Sony Ericsson that has got awesome features and astonishing acoustics. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera, built-in GPS receiver, 3G (HSDPA) connectivity, stereo Bluetooth support and 2.2-inch QVGA screen that delivers high resolution graphics and vibrant colours. The Zeemote JS1 Wireless Controller is an easy to use handheld device that can be used to enjoy exceptional gaming on a mobile device. It has a thumb stick and four different trigger buttons that can be used to assign different functions.

This new combo of Sony Ericsson W760i and Zeemote JS1 Controller will offer mobile gamers a whole new exciting way to control their device while playing. The Zeemote JS1 Controller will make the game play on the Sony-Ericsson W760i more enjoyable and easy, and the best thing is that it gets connected to the phone via Bluetooth. So there are no wiring restrictions. You can just put the Sony Ericsson W760i in front and concentrate on handling the wireless remote.

According to a Sony Ericsson official, “The Sony Ericsson W760i coupled with the Zeemote JS1 controller provides more control and more fun for a powerful 3D and full mobile gaming experience on the gorgeous 2.2 inch display of the W760i. The W760i combined with the Zeemote JS1 controller offers our users the best gaming experience in the market.”

Besides the launch of its new smartphone N97, which according to Nokia is the most advanced smartphone till now, the company has made another important and strategic move. Recently this mobile manufacturer has acquired the world’s biggest smartphone operating system company called Symbian.

Nokia has been in collaboration with  Symbian for a long time. It uses the Symbian Operating System in its all smartphones, including the Nokia E61, as well. Now the company has formally acquired the remaining Symbian partners too. Nokia took this step with an aim to release the Symbian Operating System under an open-source license. This is a challenge to Google’s smartphone operating system, Android. Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, the CEO of Nokia said, “The company wants to create the most attractive platform for mobile innovation and drive the development of new and compelling web-enabled applications.”

All the major stakeholders of Symbian including Sony Ericsson, Panasonic and Siemens have accepted the offer. Samsung Electronics, however, has not said anything regarding the acquisition, but Nokia is expecting a positive response. Nokia has planned to form the Symbian foundation with the companies that have intent of creating a royalty free open source operating system. Such companies include AT&T, Texas Instruments, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and some others. All the Symbian employees will be a part of the Nokia’s staff on 1st Feb, 2009.

Sony Ericsson’s Walkman range is well known for its versatile models. To continue its series of attractive and innovative gadgets, the company has now announced another phone: the W705. As a mobile Walkman phone, the W705 is a Wi-Fi and DLNA certified device that offers great music and video sources. Additionally, Sony Ericsson has also designed a wireless home audio system that enhances the scope of this shake control phone.

With attributes like TrackID, PlayNow and SenseMe, the W705 can easily be compared to other Sony-Ericsson handsets, like the Sony-Ericsson W980i, in terms of sound quality. While the TrackID is a music recognition application, the PlayNow arena provides access to wallpapers, ring tones and DRM- free music tracks. You can also create your own playlists in accordance with your mood with the SenseMe feature. Moreover, it has a 4 GB memory that is large enough for storing as many as 3900 tracks.
The 2.4- inch screen is perfect for viewing emails and websites. You can also do a direct search of your favourite online music and YouTube videos. Other specifications of W705 include a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio and automatic rotation ability.

To further increase the scope of music, you have the MBS-900 that is a mobile audio system for the W705. The easy to use 2.1 audio system and built-in audio receiver are capable of serving you well.

If you are tempted to buy the W705, you will have to wait for its launch in the early 2009 but when it is released you can buy the Sony Ericsson W705 here.

The Sony Ericsson C902 is a smartphone for those who take photography seriously. It features a 5.0 mega pixel autofocus camera which offers jaw dropping clarity and rich colours. This phone is an ideal choice if you are looking for versatility at an affordable cost. The image clarity of this phone is similar to the cybershot images.

Apart from this, the Sony Ericsson C902 has some very impressive looks too. With a total weight of 107g this phone carries lots of features. In order to enhance its grace, a metal casing is used been while maintaining its sleek form factor. Although the Sony-Ericsson C902 Cybershot looks like a normal bar, its slide-up lens cover looks very impressive. The sliding action is incredibly smooth and has a distinct feel at both the opened and closed end. The decent keypad, well placed D-pad and easy to use adjacent controls make this set ergonomically good.

The following are the tech specs of C902:

• 5 MP autofocus camera with unique active lens cover and touch controls
• Smile detection, image stabilizer and geo-tagging
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA
• Media Center, Smart search, Manage Messages and extended TrackID
• Scratch resistant 2″ TFT 256K colors display
• FM radio with RDS
• Bluetooth with A2DP
• Enhanced sound quality and image clarity

It’s hard to find any grey area except the small screen size. But it does not affect the glamour of the phone. You carry this one and there are hardly any chances that you are left unnoticed.

Does your mobile phone leave a lot to be desired? If yes, then it might be time to go for a new very impressive model that just hit the market. One of these happening gadgets is the Sony Ericsson W890.

The first thing that strikes one’s mind hearing when hearing of a Sony Ericsson gadget is music, on account of the many music phones released by the company. But the Sony Ericsson W890 is a master of all, not just music, with its excellent style, incomparable appearance, and fantastic features. Once you check the Sony-Ericsson W890i out, you won’t be able to stay away. While checking up on the product, you’ll find it naturally includes fast paced and advanced 3G technology. Its integrated 3.15 megapixel camera will also make you jump off your seat with its high resolution images and snapshots. The battery is equally high-end, offering a rather long 9 and an half hours of talking time, and 360 hours of standby time.

Despite being far more than just a music phone, the Sony Ericsson handset doesn’t neglect its musical duties either. Using memory stick micro memory card, the device’s memory is expandable by up to 2GB, on top of the 32 MB of integrated memory. In addition to playing music, the mobile, with its 2.0 inch TFT display, includes internet access and Bluetooth. Overall, it is the perfect option for those who are quality and brand conscious.

The Sony Ericsson P800 is unequivocally among one of Sony’s most versatile and remarkable models in the smartphone category. What really tilts the balance in its favour is the number of unique onboard features, including a relatively large display screen, the Symbian OS 7, and support for GPRS. In fact, as one of the first Symbian smartphones available, this particular phone paved the way for all those to follow, including successful models like the Sony-Ericsson P990i. To add to that, the P800 also has Bluetooth and a VGA camera. Another intriguing aspect of the unit is that it has a commendable reception and call clarity. Moreover, it also has the CIC Jot for handwriting recognition, which allows you to enter data using natural print characters. You will also find all the standard PIM applications onboard including Contacts, Calendar, Tasks and a memo pad supporting ink notes. Conspicuously designed with a metallic sky blue and silver finish it is no less attractive and will certainly make many a heads turn.

The units PC Suite feature with the standard desktop apps for Symbian smartphones, is quite advantageous for users, along with its desktop USB sync cradle. Using the PC suite feather you can sync, transfer files and backup the phone. Then there is also the Bluetooth option, which comes into play if you don’t wish to use the cradle, and you can then effectively sync it wirelessly. You will also find it interesting to know that the P800 has a built-in digicam included within. The camera is capable of taking shots in VGA resolution depending on your choice of three settings. You can customize the brightness, contrast and lighting settings. The resulting image quality is reasonable enough, unless of course you take shots of indoors that are not properly lit. Talking of compatibility it works with basically any SIM card provider, and works on 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz bands.