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
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