Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 goes on sale tomorrow in Singapore SGD 1198 (without contract)

The XPERIATM X2 is coming to town this Saturday Jan 9, ready to impress smartphone users with the elevated performance it gives, even better than the revolutionary X1 ..

1. Navigate the fastest way you possibly can

üThe Sony Ericsson unique SlideView feature brings you to your call history, messages, calendar, media content, PlayNowTM, Sony Ericsson Sync and Panels with simply one touch
üThe signature XPERIATM panels let you customise your desktop the way that allows quickest access to your favorite and frequently used phone functions and social media portals, such as FacebookTM, TwitterTM and YouTube. You can even preset the panels you want for a specific times throughout the day through the “automatic panel switching” function
üYou can search quickly for any files you saved on your X2 or the network your X2 is synced with, from contact, calendar item to emails, using the “Search Phone” feature
2. Be the first to experience the most powerful combination: X2 with qwerty keyboard and full touch screen + WM6.5 Pro

üThe first smartphone that sports a physical full qwerty keyboard, full touch screen and the Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional OS out-of-the-box
üFinger-friendly user interface, say goodbye to a stylus!
üEnhanced web browsing experience in full screen view with Adobe Flash Lite support, just like how it’s on your PC
üTo personalise your phone, you can download the apps and games you want from the Microsoft’s MarketPlace on top of the pre-installed ones
üChoose one that best expresses yourself from a list of designers’ themes, be it the Vera Wang Red, Isaac Mizrahi purple or Rock and Republic black

3. Take great pictures with the 8.1 MP camera, jam-packed with outstanding features

üTouch focus
üGeo tagging
üImage stabilizer
üUp to 16x digital zoom
üSend-to-web feature

4. Pamper your eyes watching videos or browsing the web on the larger and brighter 3.2 inch LCD screen

5. Text like an absolute breeze with the brilliant key designs

üMore finger friendly key pad on the front
üPC-like qwerty keyboard

6. Share the music, pictures and videos you love through the unified media browser however, wherever you want

ü3.5mm audio jack
übuilt-in stereo speakers
üTV-out feature
üDLNA certifiedTM

7. Just feel the human curvature of the “sexy back”

8. Get more for your loyalty

üYour enquiry call or email will be fast tracked to a dedicated Sony Ericsson team through the X2 support panel
üYour X2 will be replaced within 48 hours if it stops functioning when you’re travelling overseas*

*This service is available in selected markets.

XPERIATM X2 will be available in Elegant Black and Modern Silver at S$ 1,198 (without a contract) in Singapore from this Saturday January 9.

Live life without boundaries with the Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2

Live life in the fast lane with the XPERIA™ X2 from Sony Ericsson. Designed for those who always need to be connected, whether it’s for business or personal life, the XPERIA™ X2 blurs the boundary between work and play.

Singapore – Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2, a new Windows^® phone that offers best-in-class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar, and open and edit Microsoft^® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are.

The XPERIA™ X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. Providing quick interaction with contacts, messages, media and more, SlideView provides an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, email and text messages so users don’t overlook an important contact.

With ten specially designed preloaded XPERIA™ panels and a lot more to download, users can work with no boundaries with the XPERIA™ X2. From Facebook™, Mytopia and Google™, to games, CNN and Windows Live™, the panels ensure users are up-to-date with what matters most to them. With an improved touch interface and new 3D signature panel, users also benefit from flexible desktop panels designed to categorise business, fun and communication features. Just set favourites to appear during certain times of the day to get the latest news in the morning, YouTube™ at lunchtime and games for the journey home.

Powered by QWERTY messaging, Windows Mobile^® users can even show their presentations on the big screen with the TV out cable. The XPERIA™ X2 makes a day at the office a walk in the park.

“In the fast moving world we live in, the need to stay connected has never been so important,” said Ong Chim Peng, General Manager at Sony Ericsson Singapore. “We constantly rely on our mobile phones as an extension to the office and the XPERIA™ X2 debuting with Windows Mobile^®6.5, allows users to work quickly and efficiently while on the move. The XPERIA™ X2 also features a new range of interactive panels as well as SlideView, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities – perfect for those who need to see any missed incoming activity at a glance.”

Entertainment is not compromised on XPERIA™ X2. Enjoy amazing multimedia with the 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality, and take advantage of the 8.1 megapixel camera to capture and instantly share experiences with friends and family. Personalise the panels and users can access Facebook™ to upload their party or holiday images and they can chat with friends across the world via MSN Messenger. Whether it is music, photography, email, video or gaming the XPERIA™ X2 has it all.

“Windows^® phones allow people to manage their whole world – from work to home to play – on a single handset,” said Stephanie Ferguson, General Manager, Product Management, Microsoft Corp.  “The XPERIA™ X2 taps the powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities in Windows Mobile^® so customers can be in touch, productive and entertained wherever they are.”

With the need to stay connected 24/7 Sony Ericsson has designed XPERIA™ Services, a bespoke and unique after sales package designed to help XPERIA™ X2 users get the most out of their mobile phone. With a specialised technical team standing by to support busy users and talk through the outstanding features the XPERIA™ X2 has to offer, users can get help from troubleshooting to how to access their favourite websites. And if their XPERIA™ X2 stops working while they are abroad, XPERIA™ Services can replace the mobile phone via a simple phone call. XPERIA™ Services really has been devised with the consumer in mind and to help consumers discover more about their XPERIA™ X2.

XPERIA™ X2

Live life without boundaries

• Windows Mobile^®6.5 – flexibility to work on the go
• Make the most of the day – flexible desktop panels categorised for life: communication and fun, multimedia, business and internet
• Work without boundaries – instant synchronisation of mail, calendar powered by QWERTY keyboard messaging and Windows Mobile^®
• SlideView – quick access to frequently used phone activities and overview of missed incoming activity
• Present documents on the big screen – TV out cable
• Never get stranded – XPERIA™ exclusive travel insurance
• Enjoy amazing multimedia – 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality
• 8.1 mega pixel camera with Video light – easily upload images to web albums
• Real 3D panel – 3D effects and zoom, music playback controls

Big business meeting? Arrive charged with the Car Charger AN300 – ultra fast, ultra-safe and ultra-reliable. A perfect accessory for the XPERIA™ X2, it charges 40 per cent faster than most car chargers – just plug into the cigarette lighter and go.

XPERIA™ X2 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100. XPERIA™ X2 will be available in Singapore in Elegant Black and Modern Silver.

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The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2 at a glance