Xperia™ tipodual offers affordable, connected experiences for Singapore consumers

 
Xperia™ tipodual comes in dual SIM version for consumers seeking value and functionality

·        To be launched on Ice Cream Sandwich

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6 September, Singapore– Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today announced that the Xperia™ tipodual is now available in Singapore. Xperia™ tipodual, the latest affordable yet easy to use smartphone enables consumers to get the most from their smartphones – whether browsing the web, sharing pictures or downloading apps. This phone is just the latest in the line of Xperia smartphones that are at the heart of Sony’s wider strategy of delivering connected entertainment experiences to all consumers.The Xperia™ tipodual is now available at M1, Xperia™ Concept Stores, Sony Stores and Sony Centres.

Xperia™ tipodual– the affordable and easy to use smartphone

Xperia™tipodualoffers a simple and easy to use smartphone experience for consumers who are purchasing their first smartphone. Running on the Ice Cream Sandwich Android platform, this smartphone comes with a dedicated set-up guide, a built-in application enabling users to monitor their data usage and excellent battery life so consumers can make the most of their smartphone experience.  Xperia™tipodual is also a dual SIM version that allows consumers to switch between tariffs with just one touch to stay on the most cost effective plan.

Key features for Xperia™tipodual

·        3.2” scratch-resistant mineral glass display

·        3.2MP camera

·        Dedicated set-up guide

·        Data management solution to identify data usage

·        Bluetooth and Wi-Fi™ for easy content sharing and web access   

·        Powerful battery, 1500 maH, with >24hrs usage time

·        Android platform 4.0

Availability

SonyXperia™ tipodual is now available in Singapore in the colours black and white at a recommended retail price of S$248 without contract at M1, Xperia™ Concept Stores, Sony Stores and Sony Centres.

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Appendix: Xperia™ tipodual specifications
Colours
Serene Black

Classic Silver
Facts
Size: 103 x 57 x 13 mm

Weight: 99.4 grams

Operating system: Google Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM7225AA
Camera
3.2 megapixel camera

4x digital zoom

Geotagging

Self-timer

Send to web

Touch capture

Video recording
Music
Album art

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

PlayNow™ service

Music Player

TrackID™ music recognition application

xLoud™ Experience
Internet
Bookmarks

Google Play™

Google™ search

Google Voice™ Search

Google Maps™ for mobile with Street View and Latitude™

NeoReader™ barcode scanner

Pan & zoom

Web browser (WebKit™)
Communication
Call list

Conference calls

Facebook™ application

Google Talk™

Speakerphone
Messaging
Conversations

Email

Gmail™

Handwriting recognition

Instant messaging

Picture messaging (MMS)

Predictive text input

Text messaging (SMS)
Design
Auto rotate

Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)

Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)

Picture wallpaper

Touch screen

Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
3D games

Media browser

Motion gaming

Radio (FM radio with RDS)

Sony Entertainment Network

Video streaming

YouTube™
Organiser
Alarm clock

Airplane mode

Calculator

Calendar

Contacts

E-Manual

Infinite button

Setup Wizard
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)

aGPS

Bluetooth™ wireless technology

Media Transfer Protocol support

Micro USB support

Native USB tethering

Synchronisation via Facebook™

Synchronisation via Google™ Sync

Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync®

USB High speed 2.0 support

USB mass storage

Wi-Fi®

Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
Display
3.2”

320 x 480 pixels

262,000 colour TFT

Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory
Internal phone storage: 2.9 GB (up to 2.5 GB user-accessible memory)*

Expansion slot: microSD™, up to 32 GB
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Battery life
Battery: 1500 mAh Typical, 1460 mAh Minium

Talk time GSM: Up to 5 hrs**

Standby time GSM: Up to 470 hrs**

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4.5 hrs**

Standby time UMTS: Up to 545 hrs**

Music listening time: Up to 30 hrs

Video playback time: Up to 3 hrs
In the kit
Xperia™ tipodual

Battery

Charger

Micro USB cable for charging

Synchronisation and file transfer

User documentation

Standard Headset MH410c

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