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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1: Hands on video review

We have known about the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 for some time now, but it is only recently that users were able to get their hands on this latest handset. The Xperia X1 gives users a unique experience, and it excels in two areas, communication and entertainment. The hands on video review below will help to explain the cell phone in more detail. Read more

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1a: Release Date Black Friday

We all knew that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1a was coming, but now they have officially announced the forthcoming launch of the new handset, which will be on “Black Friday,” November 28. Sony Style Web site will be taking pre-orders of the phone from November 13, 2008, today. Read more

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 (X1A) Release Date

It seems an eternity since we first learned of the existents of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1, but not the phone could about to make it to domestic sale. The XPERIA X1A, as it is known in North America has now made its way to the inventory system at Best Buy. Read more

Sony Ericsson’s New W705 Walkman Phone

When it comes to music phones, Sony Ericsson has always tried to offer the best mix between phone and music, and the new W705 Walkman Phone looks to be a serious contender.

The new handset offers up a slider design, and has a 2.4-inch LCD screen which has a Read more

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 manufacturing delays affecting sales

Sony Ericsson had better get their act together if they want a good fourth-quarter, as sales of the Xperia X1 are now being affecting because of manufacturing problems. The HTC built Smartphone is having a tough time getting out the doors of manufactures; this is due to the lack of certain materials. Read more

Sony Ericsson X1 Review Round-Up: Xperia on Video

Before buying the latest phone gadget you will want to know a little more about the device and one of the best ways to do this is with video, so today we put together six videos of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Read more

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 unboxing video: HTC Touch Pro comparison

There has already been some unboxing images of the upcoming Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 handset, although they are good, it is never as good as a video. Well someone has decided to forget about a still image and make an unboxing video of the new cell phone. Read more

Sony Ericsson: SDK for Xperia X1 Panel Interface for download

Well you may have the Windows Mobile 6.1 developers kit, but the SDK for Eperia X1 Panel Interface knocks spots off it, the SDK allows developers to create custom, interactive panels for the touchscreen QWERTY’s Panel Interface.

So if you are looking for an all round richer mobile user experience, and want the world at your fingertips, we suggest you put it to the test and get downloading the free SDK.

In the future Sony Ericsson will offer a panel download service, this will be like a showcase of all the panels built by Google, you and other partners. So, it you want full-interactive quick access to your data like your calendar, multimedia, games and of course email then this panel application will do the trick, why don’t you try for yourself, let us know what you think.

You can download it from The Sony Ericsson SDK for Windows Mobile™ 6.1 will be made available for easy download on the Sony Ericsson Developer World website: www.sonyericsson.com/developer.

Source: engadget

Update on HTC Touch Pro and Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

HTC Touch Pro the wait is over! - We have been looking forward to the arrival of one device in particular this summer the HTC Touch Pro and today eXpansys received their first stock, more coming shortly.

Looking every part the iPhone-killer, the powerful HTC Touch Pro is packed with features and is available without a phone contract for £519.99. But what makes it so special? For a start, the slide-out keyboard is a full 5-row QWERTY version - and the screen is a 2.8-inch VGA touch screen. It is WiFi-enabled and HSDPA-enabled for high-speed wireless data connectivity, and also includes an in-built GPS receiver. Add 512MB of ROM and you have a powerful Pocket PC Phone Read more

Sony Ericsson Walkman’s: W902 and W595

It’s hot outside, summer and music go together so well, and this is just what Sony wants with their new Sony Ericsson Walkman’s. The W902 and W595 want your music.

The Sony Ericsson W902 is the first photo on this page and it features retro style music navigation keys, a 240 x 320 and 2.2in scratch-resistant screen, supports MP3- and AAC-format audio tracks, includes a five-megapixel camera with 16x digital zoom and a free 8GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory card.

The other music phone from Sony Ericsson is the new W595 slider, it features a 2.2in display that does not include scratch protection (well it does not say it includes it), a 3.2-megapixel camera with 2.5x digital zoom, a free 2GB M2 card, support for MP3- and AAC-format audio tracks.

Both phones can be shaken to change the audio volume or music track, support 3G connections over HSDPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/Edge.

Both phones will be coming later this year, we have no price information but we do know they can be chosen in a range of colours.

You can read the full specs on Phones Review, Sony Ericsson W595 or W902 and read more Sony Ericsson news here. Also see Reg Hardware’s take on these phones.

Sony Ericsson Experia X1 is a little Thick

When looking at an alternative phone to the iPhone or 3G versions, you may want to take a look at the Sony Ericsson Experia X1 because it does sport from advantages.

We are still waiting for the Experia X1 to have a price and carrier announced, this would likely be AT&T or T-Mobile later this year.

What we like about the Experia X1 is the option of both a high-resolution touch-screen and hardware QWERTY keyboard as navigation options.

The keyboard slides from under the display and will appeal to those that love real buttons to press, although the touch screen will give the phone the benefits of more keys if they update the software in the future or add 3rd party add-ons.

Some people might find this a better option than just having a touch screen like on the Apple iPhone but there are problems with this, you should be aware that the hardware keyboard makes the Experia X1 about a quarter-inch thicker than other touch-screen phones.

If you do not mind a cell phone that’s a little on the thick side, then this could be the choice if your looking for an iPhone alternative. Users looking for thin phones will not like the Experia X1 as it could mean a difference of 40 percent.

Another feature that could help you decide is the OS; this phone has Windows Mobile software while the iPhone sports a version of Mac OS. Are you worried about having a phone that is a little thicker than most?

Find out more details and view images on sonyericsson.com/x1/

Will the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot make compact cameras extinct?

Once upon a time a cell phone was used just for making calls, but that would not cut it in our ever demanding world of gadgets. When people choose a cell phone these days they want it with all the latest features, and the top gadgets has to be the built-in camera. Many phones on the market have at least a 2 or 3 megapixel camera; some might even stretch to a 5 megapixel. Well now the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot, takes it one step further by introducing an 8 megapixel camera.

The camera on this phone is truly amazing, it even comes with face detection, geo-tagging, smart contrast as well as Xenon and photo flash. The specs on the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot will put many compact cameras to shame, and you have to ask if these new phones with improved camera technology will make the digital compact camera extinct?

Ok so what else does the C905 have to offer? Well firstly the phone has a 2.4 inch QVGA TFT display, this has a scratch resistant mineral glass cover and viewfinder, perfect for the life that we live today. The guys over at Phones Review, also tell at the the handsets also comes with an accelerometer bringing full screen rotation, GPS, and guess what, it also has WiFi. Having all of these features does come at a price to the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot, the cell phone is a little on the thick side at 18mm, but come on look at the camera you are getting.

I have never been a fan of the Sony Ericsson’s, but having an 8MP camera in one might be enough to change my mind along with thousands of others.

Devotec Solar Charger: Nokia, Blackberry, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, PSP/Digital Cameras and Ipod

Devotec Industries are proud to announce their smallest and lightest charger yet! Weighing in at a slim 80g and measuring about the same as a 1st gen Ipod Nano, the new solar charger still packs enough energy in its 1800mAh Lith-ion battery to charge a phone/blackberry/mp3 player 2 times or more before needing to be re-charged. And when the Solar Charger does need to be toped up, you can charge the device via its solar panel, or use either the supplied AC adapter or USB cable.

Retailing at a fantastic £19.99, ($40) this fully featured pack has a higher spec and more connectivity than solar chargers costing twice as much. And for added convenience, the Devotec USB Travel Plug can be added to the pack, giving access to charge the unit in over 180 countries!

Connectivity comes courtesy of the included adapters, with tips for Nokia (old and new), Motorola/Blackberry/mini USB, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, PSP/Digital Cameras and Ipod all being part of the package.

Lasting up to 3 months on a single charge, the Devotec Solar Charger has been extensively tested and re-engineered to include all the necessary accessories straight out of the box, including a stylish pouch to keep the solar panel scratch free when not in use.

The Devotec Solar Charger is a great way to keep safe and not have to worry about your phone or Blackberry losing battery when you are away from home.

Alex Devoto, founder and MD, said: “We are really excited about this release. After working to perfect this concept for three years, we feel we have a finely tuned product ready to meet the needs of the mobile consumer, with the widest selection of compatibility at an unrivalled price-point.”

Def Jam blinged up Sony Ericsson W910i handset at Carphone Warehouse

Def Jam Records have teamed up with phone maker Sony Ericsson and store Carphone Warehouse to bring us a limited edition W910i. If you like bling then you will love this blinged up handset; the phone also comes complete with matching MPS 75 speakers.

The Sony Ericsson W910i Def Jam mobile phone comes in black and gold, and is the first phone in the UK to be in a partnership with a major record label. And what cooler label than Def Jam. The phone will come pre-loaded with many Def Jam produced songs and videos.

The installed videos are as follows:

• Chingy - Gimmie Dat f/ Ludacris and Bobby V
• Fabolous f/ Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
• Mariah - “Touch My Body” podcast
• Ne-Yo - Do You
• Rick Ross - The Boss
• Rocko - Umma Do Me

The installed songs are as follows:

• Fabolous - Diamonds
• Janet - Rock With U
• Ludacris - Money Maker
• Nas - Hip Hop Is Dead
• Ne-Yo - Because Of You
• Playaz Circle - Duffle Bag Boys
• Rihanna and Ne-Yo - Hate That I Love You

The Def Jam Sony Ericsson W910i handset will be available from The Carphone Warehouse from the 8th April

Source – Pocket Lint

Video demonstration and review of Sony Ericsson W760 & W980 phones

Phones Review have two great videos we believe you will enjoy watching, the videos are a demonstration and a review about Sony Ericsson W760 & W980 phones.

First of all the Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman phone is a handset that will give you the best in the way of listening to music on the go because it features unique audio enhancing technology and with the branded logo say Walkman you know you will get quality.

The same goes for the Sony Ericsson W760 which is also a Walkman phone which yet again will play quality music, this handset features the multipurpose Active Speaker MAS-100 and FM radio antenna plus a very nice built in speaker that actually gives you a good sound.

All we can say is get over to Phones Review and watch the two videos they have to offer here.

CeBit Update: XPERIA X1 with AT&T graphic: why?

When the XPERIA X1 was shown at CeBit it seemed to have a strange graphic that we could not answer. The graphic in question was and AT&T graphic, and many people like me have been wondering why it was on there.

One suggestion that the AT&T logo was on the screen was done in fun and that it might get some interest from carriers. Let us keep our fingers crossed that the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 does get the interest of all the top carriers.

Source - Phone Mag

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1: Cell Phone delayed until 2009

For those of you oh thought that you would be getting your hands on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Cell Phone, I have to give you some bad news as the handset will not be released until February 2009. However many are still holding our hope for a late 2008 release.

The thing is at MWC it was mentioned that the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 would be with us some time this year, so most of us are hoping that it was a typo from Sony and that we do not have to wait all the way to early 2009 to get our hands on this much anticipated handset.

Source - Engadget via Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson PSPhone Mock Up Video Exclusive: Gaming Community on a high

Oh yes we have an cool video of the Sony Ericsson PSPhone mock up, we all know that the gaming community are on a high with this creation of the PSPhone or Read more

HTC is to make the XPERIA X1 for Sony Ericsson

We are hearing that HTC is to make the XPERIA X1 for Sony Ericsson; well at least this is what Chinese language Economic Daily News is reporting.

HTC are known to have a lot of experience in Windows Mobile devices Read more

Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X1 debuts after Apple’s 3G iPhone: Windows Mobile vs Mac OS

Sony Ericsson will be shipping their Xperia X1 after Apple’s 3G iPhone; with this in mind it does not seem to be much hassle for the iPhone…or is it.

While the Xperia X1 certainly resembles the Apple iPhone in looks and X1’s initial display seems a lot more like Apple’s software than Windows Mobile, but there could be a big advantage to the Xperia X1 with its OS Read more

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