Full HD 5” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for super brightness and clarity
Sony’s media applications deliver rich user experiences and instant access to entertainment services
Easy and fast One-touch functions to wirelessly share music, photos and videos across devices
New stand-out Sony design with water and dust resistance
February 7th 2013, Singapore– Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) has announced that its newest premium flagship smartphoneXperia Zwill be available in Singapore fromMarch 1st 2013. Customers can place their pre-orders starting from Feb 15th to Feb 24th.
Experience the best of Sony in a Smartphone
5” 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2
· 13MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, HDR video, Superior Auto and Noise Reduction to effortlessly capture razor sharp pictures and videos in any conditions
Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass display
· Battery STAMINA mode improves standby time by at least 4 times
Availability
Xperia Z will be available in theXperia Store, Sony Stores andSony Centres on March 1st and available at all telco operators from March 2nd onwards, in the colours black, white and purpleat a recommended retail price of S$ 988 without contract.
* Xperia Z purple will be available one week after March 1st
Pre-order available from Feb 15th to Feb 24th
Customers can visit theXperia Store, Sony Stores andSony Centres and make their pre-orders during the above-mentioned period for an exclusive gift.
Alternatively,online pre-orders are also available at the following operator websites:
Sony Mobile Singapore showcase the new 5″ Xperia Z
bluetooth 16 Jan 2013
Sony Mobile Singapore showcase it’s latest Android Smartphone at Red Dot Museum yesterday. The latest addition to the Xperia family is Xperia Z, the first full 5 inches reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 smartphone in a compact water proof design form factor.
The 5 inch full HD 1080p Xperia Z is powered by Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad Core processor. Other than having a larger screen compared to the Xperia V, it has a 13 megapixel fast capture camera which performs just like a HD camera. Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR video is available on the Xperia Z.
The Xperia Z improves on power management with a new feature BATTERY STAMINA mode which improves the standby time by 4 times or more by automatically shutting down battery draining apps.
We have seen NFC being used on Xperia V share music on speakers. With Xperia Z, you can share music, photos and videos to the new BRAVIA TV. Simply touch the remote control of the TV and mirror the contents to the large screen Sony TV.
The Xperia Z is 7.9mm thin and is highly durable with tempered glass and anti shatter film on the front and back and it is IP 55 and IP57 certified for dust and water resistant.
The Xperia Z and Xperia ZL (in a smaller form factor) will be launched in Q1 2013 with JellyBean. It will shortly be upgraded to Android 4.2.
It will be available in 3 colours, Black, White and Purple. Xperia ZL will be available in Black and White.
On the next few pages, we run through the specifications and included two videos showing the features of the Xperia Z and the One Touch Mirroring feature mirroring contents through NFC.
Introduction to the Sony Xperia V LTE Smartphone
bluetooth 5 Dec 2012
Sony Mobile launches it’s LTE flagship mobile phone the Sony Xperia V in Singapore yesterday. The Bond Phone was showcased in the release of Skyfall.
This new mobile device is comes with full NFC and IP57 dust and water resistance just like the Xperia Acro S. In addition to these features, it supports LTE high speed data, supporting modes I, III, V, VII.
In contract to the Xperia Acros S which comes sealed, the Xperia V comes with a 1750mAh battery that is replaceable.
The phone comes in 2 variations a black and a white model. It has a dimension of 129 x 65 10.7mm and weighs 120 grams. It runs on 1.5 GHz Qualcommm MSM8960 Dual Core processor and powered by Google Android 4.0 ICS.
Features wise, it has a 3D Sweep panormam 13 megapixel 16x Digital ZOom camera which can do 1080p video recording. It also has a front facing 720p camera. It uses the Sony Exmor R image sensor and HDR.
For music it has Clear Audio+, XLoud, music equaliser and WALKMAN application. The display is a 4.3″ HD display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for razor sharp quality content.
The phone uses MHL connectivity for outputting contents on a big screen.
It has a talk time (GSM) of up to 7 hrs standby time (GSM) up to 300 hrs talk time (UMTS) up to 7 hrs standby time (UMTS) up to 400 hours standby time (LTE) up to 270 hours Music Listening time up to 18 hours video playback time Up to 4 hours.
In the next few pages, we will take a good look at the features of this phone.
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
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)
The water resistant Sony Xperia Acro S – Introduction
bluetooth 18 Aug 2012
Worry about getting your phone wet or dusty ? No more worries as Sony Xperia acro S 4.3″ smartphone will be able to help. The Sony Xperia acros S 4.3″ smartphone is water and dust resistant. You can use it even in the rain or at the pool side without worry.
This 4.3″ Android powered phone has some incredible features. It includes a scratch-resistant TFT touchscreen with wet finger tracking. It also has Bravia engine and support 16 million colours / 1280×720 pixels. Most importantly, it is powered by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core processor running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It also has a 12.1 megapixel camera with Auto Focus + 16x Digital zoom with LED flash, taking nice pictures just like the Xperia S. It is also NFC capable.
Entertainment is right at the fingertips as this device is DLNA certified. Enjoy a movie or playback music at the party through DLNA certified device. Alternatively, you can hook it up with HDMI cable to your LED TV.
The entertainment does not stop there. The Xperia Acro S comes with Sony Entertainment Network. Enjoy millioins of Sony music and videos (not available in every market).
Specs
Quick specs
147 grams
5.2 ounces
126.0 x 66.0 x 11.9 mm
5.0 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches
Talk time (up to) 7 hours 10 minutes [1]
Standby time (up to) 310 hours [1]
Music listening time: 23 hours [1]
4.3 inch scratch-resistant TFT touchscreen with wet finger tracking
16 million colours / 1280×720 pixels
Google Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core processor
12.1 megapixel camera with auto focus
16x digital zoom, LED flash
Sony Xperia acro S 4.3″ Android 4.0 smartphone put through water test
Bluetooth 6 Aug 2012
Worry about getting your phone wet or dusty ? No more worries as Sony Xperia acro S 4.3″ smartphone will be able to help.
This 4.3″ Android powered phone has some incredible features. It includes a scratch-resistant TFT touchscreen with wet finger tracking. It also has Bravia engine and support 16 million colours / 1280×720 pixels. Most importantly, it is powered by a1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core processor running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It also has a 12.1 megapixel camera with Auto Focus + 16x Digital zoom with LED flash, taking nice pictures just like the Xperia S.
As it is a compact design with water proofing. This phone is able to be water resistant. We put the phone into test, running a video clip and calling the phone while in water. Check out the video.
The Sony Xperia S is the first Sony Smartphone after Sony merges back it’s subsidiary Sony Ericsson. Based on the tradition of the Xperia series, this smartphone delivers the best of Android experience on a high quality camera and a faster dual core processor. This is also the first Sony smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series.
The Xperia S features a Sony HD 4.3″ high-resolution 342ppi screen display and a 12 megapixel digital camera which can take shots in just 1.5 seconds from standby. It can record Full HD video using the back lens. The phone is powered by the 1.5 GHz dual core processor and Android Gingerbread, it is upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich
The Xperia S connectivity allows users to share the content via TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet easily. There is a HDMI port on the phone where users can plug in a HDMI cable to a LCD TV. Alternatively, it can be shared wirelessly via DLNA. Xperia S is also NFC-enabled (near field communication) to allow effortless sharing of content and utilization of various NFC applications and services using the SmartTag.
On the next page, we go through the various aspects of the phone, including the exterior, interface, camera features, pictures and videos taken using the phone.
The 1st generation Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc took nice pictures. With the Sony Xperia™ S Smart Capture this can be almost immediate and it takes a picture in less than 2 seconds. Check this video out :
Sony Mobile formerly Sony Ericsson will announce their latest slate of mobile phones in less than an hour’s time. It is anticipated that Sony will announce a new Xperia line of mobile devices ? Stay tuned to this page for the live coverage.
Ice Cream Sandwich coming to 2011 Xperia™ smartphones from end March/early April 2012
Sony Ericsson confirms that the first 2011 Xperia™ smartphones will be upgraded to Android 4.0 starting from end March/early April 2012. The first smartphones to get the upgrade are Xperia™ arc S, Xperia™ neo V and Xperia™ ray. Soon after, starting from end April/early May, Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ PLAY, Xperia™ neo, Xperia™ mini and mini pro, Xperia™ pro, Xperia™ active as well as Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman™ will get their upgrades.
This will be a phased roll out over several weeks and all kits for a specific phone model will not get the upgrade at the same time.
Below is a summary of the process:
•It starts with public push when we as a manufacturer get access to the new Android release from Google
•Our developers take the existing Xperia™ software and combine it with the new Android release
•Once the coding is done we want to make sure the quality of the new software meets our, our partners and your expectations
•Now we feel the new software is ready but we also need to make sure it’s approved by our external partners
•All good. We’re all set to roll-out the new software. The story continues in your Xperia™ smartphone
Owners of 2011 Xperia™ smartphone will receive a notification in the phone instructing them to download the software over the air via 3G or WiFi. Alternatively, they will have the option to connect to a computer and download it via PC companion.
First look of the Sony Ericsson txt QWERTY feature phone bluetooth 22 June 2011
Looking for a cheap entry text entry phone for your kids ? This entry level feature phone would be the answer to it. The txt is somewhat an alternative to the Sony Ericsson txt with a QWERTY keypad for quick text entry. Sony Ericsson txt has a full view QWERTY keyboard and a SMS shortcut key. The phone also features a “friends” application that enables users to see Facebook™ and Twitter™ updates at a glance from their top five friends.
Sony Ericsson txt is Wi-Fi™ enabled and comes equipped with a 3.2mp camera with video recording. The phone feels comfortable in the hand with a rounded back.
As it is a GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 with no 3G support, battery life should last more than 1.5 days.
Sony Ericsson txt will be available globally in selected markets from Q4 2011.
First look at Sony Ericsson Xperia ray bluetooth 22 Jun 2011
Today, at the press event held in Singapore, Sony Ericsson unveils another Xperia member, the Xperia ray.
With a 3.3” screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs in a powerful 1Ghz processor, Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, a 8.1mp camera with Exmor R™ for mobile and HD video functionality. At only 9.4mm thin, Xperia™ ray incorporates market leading design for which Sony Ericsson has become known.
To add to a full set of specifications, the phone incorporates a front facing camera and a scratch resistant screen with excellent resolution and brightness and integrated touch keys. Sony Ericsson’s unique integration of Facebook inside Xperia™ delivers a unique consumer experience for greater social interaction. In combination with the Google services, as well as access to over 200,000 Apps via the Android Market™, it provides a solid and entertaining smartphone foundation.
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray will be available globally in selected markets, including Japan, from Q3 2011.
If you are wondering about if the picture quality of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is what as it claims, you might want to take a look on page 4 of our video review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.
