Sony Ericsson Zylo review: Walkman rewind

Gsmarena have posted their review of the Sony Ericsson Zylo. Here are the phone's key features, main disadvantages and their final impression.

Key features:
* Large 2.6" 16M-color TFT screen, 240 x 320 pixels, scratch-resistant surface
* Quad-band GSM support
* Dual-band 3G with 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 2Mbps HSUPA
* 3 megapixel fixed-focus camera; VGA@24fps video recording
* FM radio with RDS
* Stereo Bluetooth 2.1
* microSD card slot, 260 MB internal memory
* Environment-friendly package
* Social networking integration, widget-enhanced interface
* NetFront v3.5 web browser with full Flash support
* Very good audio output quality
* Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
* Smart dialing

Main disadvantages:
* No 3.5mm audio jack
* No standard USB port
* No bundled data cable or memory card
* No camera lens cover
* No document viewer

Traditional sliders are a dying breed so having one of them for a few days made for a refreshing change. And a Walkman at that � someone at Sony Ericsson must have been feeling nostalgic.

Well, let�s face it, the Sony Ericsson Zylo can�t do all that much. But if this phone is to sell � which we think it will � it won�t be for the tech inside. The Zylo looks nice, feels great in the hand and has decent equipment for a mobile phone that costs about a hundred euro.

It�s difficult to pin down the defining feature of the Zylo. It has a 3-megapixel camera capable of VGA video recording, a nice music player, as well as solid social networking integration and fast data. There are plenty of apps and games and you also get a large 2.6� display for good measure.

It is still far away from being perfect, though. But while we think there�s no need to fuss over imaging or connectivity in an entry level package, there�s one thing � and not a big thing either � that could�ve made a lot of sense. 3.5 mm audio jacks are hard to find in Walkman phones to begin with but how hard could this be? If the Spiro can have it why can�t the Zylo?

What makes it even stranger is that the Spiro is obviously the lesser � and cheaper � package of the two. But let�s take a look at some more devices that are more or less similar to the Sony Ericsson Zylo.

Quite fortunately perhaps, two of Zylo�s very viable alternatives are signed by Sony Ericsson. The Sony Ericsson Yari and the more recent Hazel have been around for a while and cost less than they did at launch. For around 160 euro (50 euro more than the Zylo�s current street price) you get a large 16M-color screen (measuring 2.4 or 2.6 inches) and 5MP autofocus imaging. And the Hazel even tops that with Wi-Fi, GPS, active noise cancellation and a splash-resistant design.

The S60-based Nokia 6700 slide is in the vicinity of 160 euro as well. Like the other two, it features a 5-megapixel sharpshooter (an excellent one, too), but on top of that it�s clad in aluminum and comes in numerous colors. Bear in mind though that its display is notably smaller (2.2 inches) and there is no Wi-Fi support (unlike the Hazel).

However the Nokia X3 is the most likely Zylo rival. The X3 is a feature phone that costs around 100 euro, has dedicated music controls and a 3MP fixed-focus camera. Sound familiar? It should. The only thing is, the X3 screen is smaller and there�s no 3G connectivity. But the 3.5mm audio jack is there.

Maybe none of the Sony Ericsson Zylo disadvantages is a true deal breaker and the reasonable price tag is a welcome sign for many young users. There seems to be plenty of choice in the low end but character and personality are scarce. The Walkman branding is in a way an invitation to a fresh set of customers to start a new love affair with Sony Ericsson.

Sony Ericsson Zylo Review

PhoneArena reviews the Sony Ericsson Zylo. Sony's Walkman brand has given a lot to mankind, from the first mobile cassette player to the Sony Ericsson Zylo, which we are about to review. We have always liked the idea of having Walkman-branded devices (yes, we are old school), but how ...

Taiwan market: Sony Ericsson launches Zylo phone

Sony Ericsson has launched its latest feature phone, the Zylo, in the Taiwan market in cooperation with Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), which will promote the handset in a preferential package targeting the younger generation.

According to FET, the feature phone segment remains important in Taiwan, with over 70% of handset users still using feature phones. With the growing prominence of tablets and other portable Internet devices, FET believes there will be a market for simpler handsets, especially in the youth segment where the high price tags of smartphones remain a barrier.

Users under 25 account for 20% of FET's subscribers. FET also represents a 27% share of the under-25 market in Taiwan, the carrier indicated.

Unboxing Sony Ericsson Zylo

Sony Ericsson's latest Walkman phone - unboxed! See what comes in the box in our unboxing video.

HTC, Nokia, BlackBerry and Sony Ericsson releases rumoured in mobile leak bonanza

The clever folks aboard the good ship Omio have posted what they claim is a manufacturer roadmap for a huge number of UK mobile phones. They've listed more devices than it's possible to shake a stick at, so we recommend you check out the article in its entirety, but we've selected a few of the more interesting devices for you here.

Take all of this with a healthy fistful of salt, as Omio hasn't revealed its source, and we have no way of knowing whether or not any of the dates or details posted here are true. (Incidentally, if you found this article by Googling 'healthy fistful of salt', salt really isn't that healthy, you should cut back, okay?)

Sony Ericsson W20


The wandering Walkman returns! One of Sony's most famous brands is back, and will allegedly be bounding into the mobile market this July. It looks pretty neat, but if that funny lookin' socket in the right-hand picture turns out to be a proprietary headphone port, we'll eat our own hands in a fit of rage.

BlackBerry Curve 9300


Supposedly hitting the UK in August, the Curve 9300 (nicknamed the Kelper, weirdly) should fit neatly between the Curve 8520 and Bold 9700, so somewhere in the mid-range in terms of price. Omio reports there's a 3.2-megapixel camera on board and that full Qwerty keyboard certainly screams 'BlackBerry' to us.

Nokia X2


A new addition to the X series, we've spotted this sleek candybar phone before. Omio predicts a September release for this particular bundle of joy, and it will supposedly feature a 5-megapixel camera and a choice of silver and blue (pictured) or red and black colours. We desperately want a really decent Nokia phone this year, so fingers crossed this one's a winner.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Shakira


Another September release, this phone will apparently sit somewhere between the more powerful, high-end Android-running Xperia X10 and the more diminutive X10 Mini and Mini Pro. The X8 (which we will forever call the Shakira, regardless of the veracity of these leaks) is another handset we've come across before -- read our in-depth analysis by clicking this link. We really don't think Android 1.6 cuts the mustard these days, but we'll have to see in October, when this phone is rumoured to go on sale.

HTC Gold


Now we're talking. Everyone's favourite Taiwanese smart-phone titan is rumoured to be taking its first crack at the new Windows Phone 7 operating system with this device. That image isn't much to go on, but it certainly looks like this handset would suit the stripped-down interface we're expecting from Microsoft's new platform. Omio reckons November is the month we'll see this mythical mobile.

As soon as we can confirm or deny these release details and device information, we'll pass the knowledge along.

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Massive 2010 Manufacturer UK Roadmap Revealed: HTC Gold, Nokia E7, Samsung Cetus Due Q4?

We�ve just been tipped off to a huge UK mobile phone release schedule for the rest of the year, with plenty of third quarter cuties and the hottest winter warmers present and correct!

All the major manufacturers are here, with some of their biggest phones to come out in a long time. Join us as we run through some highlights and give you an exclusive glimpse at what�s in store for 2010!

Obviously these dates may be subject to change, but judging by some of the models on here � as well as the source � we have little reason to doubt the veracity�


July

The summer kicks into high gear as a host of phones are revealed from a gaggle of manufacturers, from smartphones to touch-happy fashion devices.

Nokia E5-00 - Nokia�s latest messaging device is due this month, taking the best of classics like the E71 and E72 and giving it a current-gen sheen.

Sony Ericsson W20 - The W20 marks the return of the Sony�s treasured Walkman brand into the mobile arena in July, as this tiny handset merges connectivity and music�in a pink hue no less! Bound to sell shed loads.

Samsung i5500 � The Corby/Genio enters smartphone territory for the first time, with this Android-toting handset due to make a July debut. Sporting the latest build of Google�s OS, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and a 2-megapixel camera, business devices on a budget become reality.


August

As the leaves change, so do the offerings from BlackBerry, LG and HTC, all revamping their ranges with some tasty new devices.

Nokia X6 8GB � The music-savvy mobile takes another memory cut to reach an affordable price tag at the beginning of August, with an 8GB model of this next-gen XpressMusic device set to launch.

BlackBerry Curve 9300 - Despite the Curve 8520 and Bold 9700 cleaning up in the budget and high end of the mobile market respectively, the Curve 9300 (codenamed �Kepler�) is apparently earmarked for a UK release in early August, slotting nicely between the two.

With a 3.2 megapixel keyboard and a full QWERTY keyboard, it�s certainly a BlackBerry alright�


September

Everyone�s going colours crazy in September with a pink Vivaz variant and a white model of the Samsung i5500 on the way, but there will also be some new handsets to back it up!


Nokia X2 � This latest addition to the Xseries lineup sees a slender candybar handset in the X2, complete with dedicated music player buttons emblazoned down the sides.

Due to arrive in UK stores this September 1st with 16GB of storage support and a 5-megapixel camera, this could be the shot in the arm that the Finnish manufacturer needs in the mass market.

Sony Ericsson Hazel � The eco-friendly mobile must have been taking its own advice and walking to market, as it has taken absolutely ages to arrive since its December �09 unveiling� Nevertheless, the Hazel still looks great and keeps us interested with a sleek slider design and unique noise cancelling technology.


October

An explosion of eagerly anticipated handsets drop at the start of Q4, with Nokia, Sony Ericsson and HTC firing on all cylinders. Strap in, it�s gonna be a bumpy mobile ride!

HTC Vision, HTC Ace � Whilst the HTC Vision is the much papped Desire-plus-QWERTY offering that has been doing the rounds, the Ace we know nothing about.

Both due for an October release, any chance that the latter could be one of those physical keyboard rocking handsets leaked earlier in the year? Fingers crossed!

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 (Shakira) � A September release for another �sandwich� handset, nestling between the Android-powered XPERIA X10 and the mini / mini pro variants by inheriting the style of the former and the user interface of the latter.

With a 3-megapixel camera lens and 3.5mm audio jack, the X8 integrates social networking with TimeScape and inherits the creamy goodness of Android.

Nokia N8 - You know about this one�

Nokia�s flagship phone for this year, the Symbian-toting handset might have divided critical opinion in terms of platform choice, but all were agreed in finding the N8 one of the best to come from the Finnish phone maker when it came to build quality.

Eschewing plastic and corner-cutting for an assured metal frame, the N8 looks the part but will Symbian^3 be enough in a post-Android smartphone world? We�ll find out this October.

Sony Ericsson Yendo � Full-touch Walkman fanciness from Sony Ericsson, as the Yendo brings the four-corner quick access from the XPERIA X10 mini but leaving Google�s platform behind on the way.


November

It may be the far flung future but there are still hot phones to excite this winter with HTC�s Windows Phone 7 debut and Sony�s XPERIA-aping Walkman wonder making an appearance�


HTC �Gold� � Rumoured to be the Taiwanese manufacturer�s first bite at the Windows Phone 7 cherry (Ace permitting�), we all want to see what they can do with Microsoft�s shiny new phone platform.

They made Android sing (to the tune of a 58% increase in Q2 revenue, no less), they made Windows Mobile bearable�this one should be big.

Nokia E7 � A serious bid for messaging supremacy from Nokia here, as the E7 is rumoured to take an aluminium leaf out of the N8's book when it comes to form factor whilst being powered by the new Symbian^3 operating system and packing an AMOLED display!

Rumoured to have a full-QWERTY keyboard and tilting touchscreen, could this be the ill-fated Nokia N97, done right? Let�s hope so.

Samsung i8700 Cetus - Question marks go here�we know nothing of this phone on the wires, but it is sure to be a huge one, judging by the choice of such a busy release window�

�Cetus� was the name of a sea monster in Greek mythology, although it is often called �the whale� today, but is also a constellation of stars in the region of the sky known as the Water (cheers, Wikipedia!).

With �bada� meaning �wave�, does all this aquatic imagery point to a Samsung OS powered behemoth on the horizon? Let�s hope so.

Whilst we thought that the iPhone 4 had sucked the oxygen out of the mobile market, there still looks to be plenty of heat from rival phone makers in the coming months!

We�ll be sure to keep you informed of all mobile developments as they happen�be sure to keep it Omio!

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Sony Ericsson X8, Yendo and Cedar: First Look

Mobile-review have posted a preview of the Sony Ericsson X8, Yendo and Cedar. Here is a video and their final impression.

I will summarize my review in a simple way. It's good to unveil your autumn products in June. The prices and products are attractive and allow the company to release the updates, decrease the prices, because we are used to overpriced models from SE. All elements of the puzzle are ready, but to be honest, it is imperative that in autumn the models should have no defects (in software and hardware), are unveiled to the public in a fascinating way and completely conform to Sony style.

P.S. If people from the Russian Representative Office of SE do not get offended with separate paragraphs of the article very soon you will read the detailed reviews of each model mentioned above.

Arima Communications to ship Yendo to Sony Ericsson in September

Taiwan-based handset maker Arima Communications will begin to ship Sony Ericsson's Yendo Walkman phone in September 2010, following shipments of the Spiro smartphones in June, according to industry sources.

Shipments for the two models are expected to total 8-9 million units in 2010.

The Yendo is a touchscreen feature phone with 2-megapixel camera, FM radio and supports dual-band GSM/EDGE standards.

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XPERIA X8, Cedar and Yendo: �entertaining� telephones from Sony Of ericsson

Yesterday we published the official photographs of [smartfona] Of sony Of ericsson XPERIA X8 (Shakira) filtered into the network, and today this apparatus was already represented officially. Moreover one, and together with other two devices. In this case model XPERIA X8 the company named �most entertaining [smartfonom]�, while simpler Of yendo and Cedar they relate to a series Of walkman and �green� rule Of greenHeart respectively.

As it was expected, XPERIA X8 occupied the place between the models Of [kh]10 and [Kh]10 of mini. Apparatus possesses 3-inch sensory screen and works under control of the operating system Of android 1.6, which supplement the standard �washes� from Sony Of ericsson in the form of the applications Of timeScape and MediaScape, and also firm interface. [Smartfon] is designed for the work in the networks of the third generation of standard UMTS/HSPA (900/2100 or 800/1900/2100 MHz), it possesses the modules Of wi-Fi, Bluetooth and A -GPs. As the basis of platform the processor was assumed to 600 MHz. In the presence also of 3,2-[MP] camera, and also standard programming for Google Of android. In sale Of sony Of ericsson XPERIA X8 it will enter in the third quarter of the present year on the price of �259. Will be accessible several versions of the color solution: white, bluish white, whitish-blue, pink- white and silvery white.

Sony Of ericsson Of yendo - simpler solution, entering the musical rule SE Of walkman. Although the model possesses standard interface XPERIA and is positioned as [smartfon], the operating system Of android in this apparatus there is not. Then there is a 2,6- one inch sensory display. All the remaining characteristics - are considerably simpler, than in [Kh]8. The networks of the third generation are not supported, the transmission of data is accomplished on the standard EDGE, there are 2-[MP] a camera without the auto-focus, a module Of bluetooth and 3,5- mm [audiorazem] for the connection sets. In sale Of yendo it will enter also in the third quarter, and its cost will compose �99. To the selection it will be proposed the apparatuses of black, dark-blue, green, orange, pink, violet, red, silver, white and yellows.

Ecologically safe Sony Of ericsson Of cedar is the sufficiently simple solution, which is positioned as apparatus for the contact in the social networks. Model has the integrated services Of facebook, Twitter and MySpace, it can work in the networks of the third generation, and its 2 [MP] camera is capable of writing video of sufficiently high for its level permission - VGA with the speed to 30 C/s. Screen is not sensory with the diagonal of 2,2 inches. There is a possibility of synchronization with the domestic computer through ActiveSync. In sale also it will enter in the third quarter in the black- silvery and black- red versions. Cost thus far is not called.

Sony Ericsson announces X8, Yendo and Cedar

Software upgrade to X10 series will allow HD video and wireless connection to TVs.

Sony Ericsson has launched a �suite� of handsets as it looks to enhance its entertainment offering.

The Xperia X8, Yendo with Walkman and GreenHeart handset Sony Ericsson Cedar will launch in quarter 4.

Meanwhile, the Xperia X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro will receive software upgrades to run on Android 2.1 from Q3 onwards.

The X10 upgrade will add HD video recording in Q3 and by Q4 it will be enabled to wirelessly connect to and display content on a television.

Sony Ericsson's Xperia X8 comes with Timescape, human curvature and four corner control as standard. It has a three-inch screen and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman is the first full touch Walkman phone. Yendo combines four corner UI with the Walkman phone experience on a 2.6-inch screen.

Sony Ericsson Cedar joins the GreenHeart set of handsets. The �affordable� phone comes with 'green' credentials,and has features such as 3G HSDPA, a Widget Manager 2.0, a 3.5mm jack and port for connection to a laptop.

Sony Ericsson Yendo Walkman demo video

Sony Ericsson Yendo Walkman demo video

One touch away from a unique Walkman� phone experience

* Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman� � the first full touch Walkman� phone
* Combines four corner touch UI from the Sony Ericsson Xperia� family with award-winning Walkman� phone experience

Singapore � Today Sony Ericsson announces the Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman�, the first full touch Walkman� phone which combines music, social networking and communication in one colourful phone. Benefitting from the innovative four corner touch UI debuted on the Sony Ericsson Xperia� X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia� X10 mini pro, the Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman� really brings music to consumers� fingertips.

Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman� gives consumers the ultimate iconic award-winning* Walkman� phone experience but also allows consumers to show their individuality. Consumers have a number of colour combinations to choose from so they can personalise their handset to suit their mood and make sure it stands out from the crowd. The four corner touch UI also allows users to find the most important phone features in one easy and fun one hand operation. So whether it�s text messaging, Facebook� or email, users can experience a unique and individual touch experience on a crystal clear and 2.6�� display.

Experience a full touch Walkman� phone with the Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman�:

* Music � jam-packed with Walkman� phone features, including Touch TrackID�, MediaGo and PlayNow�
* Social � access to social networking such as Facebook�, Twitter�, or Orkut� 2.0megapixel camera to upload photos straight to the web or send to friends
* Communication � easily browse the web and chat or e-mail your family and friends
* Four corners, four icons � everything you want at your fingertips

�With more than 140 million Walkman� phones sold world-wide and touch screen technology increasingly gaining popularity, we have listened to consumers and provided them with the perfect combination � the first full touch Walkman� phone, the Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman�. Marrying the popular four corner UI debuted on the successful Sony Ericsson Xperia� X10 mini, with our award winning Walkman� phone experience, consumers now have a unique Communication Entertainment experience.� Said Jenny Maltesson, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson.

Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman�
Full touch Walkman� phone

* Touch Walkman� player � music at fingertips
* Touch TrackID� � find out the name of that song with just one touch
* PlayNow� � access favourite and new songs quickly and easily
* MediaGo � transfer your music from a PC to the mobile phone
* Four corner UI � access Walkman� player, contacts, keypad and more with just one touch
* Easy navigation � easy access to your favourite web pages
* Express yourself with one of the ten RTL colours
* Social networking � Facebook� or Twitter� away
* 3.5mm stereo jack � play personal

The Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman� supports GSM GPRS/EDGE Rx 850/1900 and GSM GPRS/EDGE Rx 900/1800

The Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman� will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White and Yellow.

Log on to The Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products

The Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman�

Camera

* 2.0 megapixel camera
* 4x digital zoom

Music

* Album art
* Bluetooth� stereo (A2DP)
* Walkman� player
* Music player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* PlayNow�
* TrackID�

Web

* Bookmarks
* Google� search (from standby)

Communication

* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert

Messaging

* Conversations
* Email
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)

Design

* Touchscreen

Entertainment

* Facebook� application
* Orkut� application
* Twitter� application
* FM radio
* Java
* Video viewing

Organiser

* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Document readers
* Flight mode
* Notes
* Phone book

Connectivity

* 3.5 mm audio jack AVP
* Bluetooth� technology
* Micro USB connector
* Modem
* USB mass storage
* USB support

Preloaded applications

* Facebook� � social networking
* Twitter � social networking
* Brick Breaker Rev
* Night Club Fever

Screen

* Colours: 262,144 colour TFT
* Resolution: 320x240 pixels
* Size (diagonal : 2:6 inches

Accessories

* In-Box:
* Sony Ericsson Yendo� with Walkman�
* Battery
* Stereo portable handsfree
* Charger
* USB cable
* User documentation

Optional:

* Hi-Fi Headset with Remote MH810
* Screen protector
* Portable Stereo Speakers MS450

Facts

* Size: 93.5 x 52 x 15.8 mm
* Weight: 81 grams
* Phone memory: Up to 5MB
* Operating system: Sony Ericsson Proprietary
* Processor: 720MHz
* Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 3.5hrs
* Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 312hrs
* CPU ARM946 @ 156Mhz

Availability and versions

* Networks
* GSM GPRS/EDGERx 850/1900
* GSM GPRS/EDGERx 900/1800
* Available in selected markets in Q32010

Colour

* Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White and Yellow

Sony Of ericsson Of w150i Of teaCake: novelty in the rule Of walkman on the base Of android

The company Of sony Of ericsson, in all likelihood, will soon supplement its musical rule Of walkman with new model. Device is called Sony Of ericsson Of w150i (the code name - TeaCake). Chinese resource IT168 published its photograph, true, in the sufficiently low quality. It reported that Sony Of ericsson Of w150i - this is not simple telephone, but [smartfon] under control of the operating system Of android. In the design model resembles Sony Of ericsson Of xperia Of x10 of mini, apparently, this also [besklaviaturnyy] monoblock [tachskrinom] (at least, keyboard evidently).

Source a little described also about the characteristics of apparatus. According to him, Sony Of ericsson Of w150i is equipped with sensory display with the diagonal of 2,6 inches and permission QVGA 5-[Mp] by camera. Also device will be completed by the change panels of housing, probably, many-colored. Basic OS in Sony Of ericsson Of w150i will supplement the interface, developed by company herself. As it is assumed, the announcement of [smartfona] can take place already in June

A map with the truth ~ Android + Walkman ~!

jar LOGO blocking the Walkman

Sources can not be said. Known to some:
models W150i, codename TeaCake.Android system, and X10 Mini as the UI. Is still running the 1.5 version of the firmware.

attention to upper right corner of the screen and the fuselage bottom right corner of the Walkman logo.

Android's entertainment properties has been less satisfactory, do not know how to upgrade the machine can bring. This Daoshi believe the strength of SE.

Is prepared new Sony Of ericsson Of walkman, this time from Android

According to unofficial information, the company Of sony Of ericsson in this month will already supplement its [portfolio] of [smartfonov] under control of the operating system Of android. Its new device will relate to a musical series Of walkman, until it is known, as it is called. According to the data of source, the model on design and number of characteristics is similar to Sony Of ericsson Of xperia Of x10 of mini - compact [besklaviaturnyy] monoblock with the 2,6- the one inch [tachskrinom] and 5-[Mp] by camera.

New Android-[smartfon] will obtain [pleer] Of walman and, it will most likely, ensure the reproduction of audio in the high quality. According to the assumption of source, the apparatus will work under control OS Of android 1.6 or Android 2.1. It is as already mentioned higher, announcement is planned in June. As yet there is no information about what other characteristics available in [smartfona] Of android-Walkman. Not clearly and the, this how much device will cost, but this, of course, will in many respects depend on its functionality.

Aino update with new additional features available!

Good news for all Aino users! You can get the 2nd software update now on www.sonyericsson.com/update . It will give your Aino even more stability and a further improved battery stamina. With this update you will also benefit from the new video codec supported (MIME-type MPEG4-generic) and improved WLAN/Bluetooth coexistence. To thank you for your fidelity, we have added the new game Bubble Town 2 and 3 new Sony Ericsson themes.

Enjoy the spring re-freshment of your Aino with more entertainment!

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Walkman Android concept

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Walkman Android concept by sunrise from esato.


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Sony Ericsson Zylo and Spiro Hands On

Get first hand impressions of the brand new Sony Ericsson phones 'Spiro' and 'Zylo', the latest Walkman cell phone. See the Twitter and Facebook client in action.

New phones combine Walkman� functionality with social networking

Sony Ericsson Zylo� with Walkman� and Sony Ericsson Spiro� with Walkman�, is a new duo which continues the iconic Sony Ericsson Walkman� phone legacy. With more than 130 million Walkman� phones sold worldwide, Sony Ericsson now adds two affordable Walkman� phones to its portfolio � without compromising on features.

Sony Ericsson Zylo� and Sony Ericsson Spiro� provide consumers with the best music experience they have come to expect from Walkman� phones but go one step further and marry music with social networking. From Twitter� to Facebook�, consumers can catch up with friends at just a touch of a button while still listening to their favourite music on the Walkman� player. Another key function available on both phones is TrackID� � which allows consumers to access the name and artist of a track they hear playing wherever they are. This function has proved popular with music lovers world-wide with 129million TrackID� lookups in 2009 alone.

Sony Ericsson Zylo� and Sony Ericsson Spiro� also feature the human curvature design that is now consistent across the whole Sony Ericsson portfolio. Beautiful and timeless human curvature also incorporates an ergonomic keypad which makes the handset easy to use.

�The Sony Ericsson range of Walkman� phones has seen tremendous success since it was first launched in 2005 having sold more than 130 million handsets to date � and we are still seeing a great appetite from consumers. Today�s announcement aims to satisfy this demand by making the Walkman� phone range available to a wider audience.� Said Jenny Maltesson, Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. �By combining the best of the Walkman� functionality with a myriad of social networking capabilities, Sony Ericsson Zylo� and Sony Ericsson Spiro� offer consumers the chance to access and get a taste of what our Communication Entertainment portfolio has to offer.� Concluded Maltesson.

Sony Ericsson Zylo� with Walkman�

Bought a song and dying to share it with friends? Consumers can play their favourite tune in the background while chatting away on their handset. The Sony Ericsson Zylo� with Walkman� also comes preloaded with sounds so consumers can pretend they are still at work, walking on the street or in a restaurant. The FLAC format, which debuts on this handset, allows consumers to experience superb sound.

* Iconic Sony Ericsson Walkman� music player
* Superb sound with clear audio experience
* High definition FLAC format � best sound quality ever on a mobile phone
* TrackID� - name that tune
* PlayNow� - shop in our music and app store 24/7
* Stay connected with Facebook� and Twitter�
* Share photos on Flickr� and Picasa�
* Upload video clips to YouTube� with two clicks

The screen is a scratch-resistant 2.6 inch 262,144 colour TFT (QVGA: 240 x 320 pixels). Features include a 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD� memory card support up to 16 GB, Bluetooth� stereo (A2DP), NetFront� web browser. Sony Ericsson Java Platform JP-8.5 is supported.

Sony Ericsson Zylo� with Walkman� supports UMTS HSPA 900/2100 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 850/900/1800/1900 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. It will be available in selected markets from early Q3 2010 in the colours Jazz Black, Chacha Silver and Swing Pink

Sony Ericsson Spiro� with Walkman�

Enjoy best-in-class music experience with the Sony Ericsson Spiro� with Walkman�. With the press of a button consumers get instant access to TrackID� where they can discover millions of songs in seconds. Fancy a chat? Log onto Facebook� or Twitter� or chat via SMS with its easy-to-read conversation bubbles.

* Iconic Sony Ericsson Walkman� music player
* Tunes on the go � 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth� stereo and FM radio with RDS
* TrackID� - name that tune
* Download the music from PlayNow�
* Catch up with friends on Facebook� and Twitter�

The screen is a 2.2 inch 262,144 colour TFT (QVGA: 240 x 320 pixels). Features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, microSD� memory card support up to 16 GB, Bluetooth� stereo (A2DP), Obigo Q7 web browser. See the White Paper for JSR support.

Sony Ericsson Spiro� with Walkman� supports GSM GPRS/EDGE 900/1800 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/1900. It will be available in selected markets from early Q3 2010 in the colours Contrast Black, Sunset Pink, Spring Green and Stealth Black.

Sony Ericsson announces Arima-made Walkman phone

Sony Ericsson has introduced two entry-level Walkman handsets, the Zylo and Spiro, both scheduled to launch in early third-quarter 2010. The Spiro is manufactured by Taiwan-based Arima Communications, and mass production will begin at the end of the second quarter with full life cycle shipments projected to reach 10 million units, according to industry sources.

Sony Ericsson also announced that cumulative sales of Walkman series handsets have surpassed 130 million units worldwide.