Singapore – February 7, 2011 – Today Sony Ericsson announces the launch of 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 user interface (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 Walkman Phone
Sony Ericsson Yendo Walkman Phone

 

Sony Ericsson Yendo™ with Walkman™ gives consumers the ultimate iconic Walkman™ phone experience and allows consumers to show their individuality. 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 inch display.

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

  • Music – jam-packed with Walkman™ phone features, including Touch TrackID™ and MediaGo  
  • Social – access to social networking such as Facebook™, Twitter™, or Orkut™; 2MP 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 Walkman™ phone experience, consumers now have a unique Communication Entertainment experience,” said Peter Ang, General Manager & Head of Market Unit Hub, Singapore and Malaysia, Sony Ericsson.

Sony Ericsson Yendo™ with Walkman™

Full touch Walkman™ phone

  • Touch Walkman™ player – music at your fingertips
  • Touch TrackID™ – find out the name of that song with just one touch
  • 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
  • Social networking – Facebook™ or Twitter™ away
  • 3.5mm stereo jack – play your favourite tracks

 

The Sony Ericsson Yendo™ with Walkman™ supports GSM GPRS/EDGE Rx 900/1800.

The Sony Ericsson Yendo™ with Walkman™ is available from today at a Recommended Retail Price of S$198 at all Sony Ericsson stores. The Sony Ericsson Yendo™ with Walkman™ is available in the colours Black and White.

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The Sony Ericsson Yendo™ with Walkman™ 

Camera 2MP camera2x digital zoom
Music Album artBluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)Walkman™ playerMusic playerMusic tones (MP3/AAC)

TrackID™

Web BookmarksWeb Feeds
Communication SpeakerphoneVibrating alert
Messaging  ConversationsEmailPicture messaging (MMS)Predictive text inputSound recorder

Text messaging (SMS)

Design 4-corner homescreenTouchscreen
Entertainment  FM radioJavaVideo viewing
Organiser  Alarm clockCalculatorCalendarFlight modeNotes

Phone book

Stopwatch

Tasks

Timer

Connectivity 3.5mm audio jackBluetooth™ technologyUSB mass storageUSB support
Preloaded applications  Facebook™ – social networkingTwitter – social networkingBrick Breaker RevolutionNight Club Fever
Screen  Colours: 262,144 colour TFTResolution: 320×240 pixelsSize: 2:6 inches
Accessories In-Box:

  • Sony Ericsson Yendo™ with Walkman™
  • Battery
  • Stereo portable handsfree
  • Charger
  • USB cable
  • User documentation
  • Screen protector
  • 2GB microSD card

 

Facts 1)2)  Size: 93.5 x 52 x 16 mmWeight: 81 gramsPhone memory: Up to 5MBmicroSD support: Up to 16GBOperating system: Sony Ericsson Proprietary

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4hrs

Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400hrs

Versions  NetworksGSM GPRS/EDGERx 900/1800
Colours Black and White

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