Posts Tagged Sony Ericsson phones
Xperia Series: Sony Ericsson X2i
Posted by admin in Sony Ericsson on April 22, 2010
Sony Ericsson X2i use skid QWERTY keyboard, the keyboard on both sides of the metal slide on the screen can be pushed forward in an arc, the angle of tilt is very comfortable for the user’s browsing experience. X2 is equipped with a 3.2 inches resolution 480 × 800 pixels, resistive touch screen, and the screen material used is better than the regular TFT display’s OLED screen. Read the rest of this entry »
Sony Ericsson Yari U100i Review
Posted by admin in Sony Ericsson on April 21, 2010
The Sony Ericsson Yari U100i is a 3.5G slider phone with an unusual name, and an unusual approach to gaming. Using the built-in accelerometer, the Yari allows “gesture controlled” gaming – imagine using your phone a bit like a Wii controller, and you get the general idea. Sony Ericsson say that the Yari is unique in this respect outside of Japan, and give examples of tennis and boxing as the types of game you might play.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X2a Is Coming to US
Posted by admin in Sony Ericsson on April 19, 2010
The guys at Sony Ericsson today updated their website saying that the Xperia X2a (Sony Ericsson added an “a” for US version) is “coming by and by”. I comprehend it has been months since we saw the release of Xperia X2, so I bet you before that time forgot its features and specs. Here they are the complete features and specs. Pricing is still unknown. Let’s cross our fingers that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2a will run steady Windows Mobile 7. Read the rest of this entry »
New Sony Ericsson Walkman Phones: Zylo And Spiro W100
Posted by admin in Sony Ericsson on April 14, 2010
Sony Ericsson announced two new phones today under their music-centric Walkman line. Called the Sony Ericsson Zylo and Sony Ericsson Spiro W100, both devices sport a vertical slider form factor and social networking integration, to go with the PMP-like capabilities.
Designed to be “affordable without compromising on features,” the pair comes with all of the Walkman brand’s familiar strengths – a robust music player, TrackID, an FM tuner and access to the PlayNow music store. Taking things a step further, they go heavy on the social networking too, providing built-in integration with both Facebook and Twitter. Read the rest of this entry »
Sony Ericsson Elm Pairs Eco-Friendly With Solid Features
Posted by admin in Sony Ericsson on April 2, 2010
Available as part of the eco-friendly GreenHeart line, the Sony Ericsson Elm goes where few green-minded phones dare venture: coming packed with useful features. While it won’t challenge some of the company’s more robust models, it does come with a number of capabilities that make it an attractive choice among users looking for just a little more than the basics.
Physically, it sports a candybar form factor with sharp angular corners and a curved back panel that makes it easier to hold in your hand. The design is very traditional, with a small 2.2-inch screen (320×240 resolution) and T9-style keys. Display is actually very good, with sharp lines and a nice color, while the rubbery, curved buttons make for very comfortable typing. The handset itself is made from recycled plastics, but it does feel quite sturdy.
As a phone, the Elm makes for above average calls, with clear voices coming through on both ends of the line. Sony Ericsson utilizes their new “noise shield” technology on this phone, which works to filter background sound, allowing for clearer conversations to come through. I have to say that it works, with folks on the other end reporting good sound even while I made the calls from a busy location. Battery life is decent, lasting a likely two or three days on normal use.
Intended as a “green” handset, it comes with a slew of eco-friendly features, some of which can border on the annoying, such as the nag screen telling you to unplug your phone and the constant drop into sleep mode. The “green” apps are quite gimmicky and are only likely to turn off more users.
Fortunately, that’s not all there is. Apart from the usual basics (messaging, PIM tools), it comes with aGPS (along with Wisepilot, Google Maps and NearMe), a full HTML browser (with both 7.2Mbps HSDPA and WiFi), a number of social netwoking widgets, Bluetooth and a 5.0 megapixel camera module. The camera is particularly good, managing decent-looking photos. Music playback quality is impressive, as it’s right up there with Walkman phones. Unfortunately, they saw fit to burden the device with a proprietary jack.
Overall, the Sony Ericsson Elm is a good phone. While I doubt serious treehuggers buy into this eco-phone business, the handset does bring plenty of higher-end features to complement it. Priced between $250 to $300 unlocked, it’s not bad. Considering what’s already available out there at the same price range, though, it could be a tough sell.
