Russian preview of SE Idou

Mobile.mail.ru has posted a preview of Idou. Lot of pics. Use a Russian translator if you want to read it. There is also a video preview in the link.








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S312 and VH300 announced

SE has announced the S312 candybar snapshot phone today. This is EuroAsia only as it is dualband 900/1800 GSM/GPRS/EDGE. It has a 176x220 screen, 2MP fixed focus camera, Photofix, and Illuminated imaging shortcuts. It will be available shortly in Q2. The VH300 is a snap-on Bluetooth with corded earpiece. It is low end. Should be out in Q3.

Capture daily moments the easy way with the Sony Ericsson S312

07 April 2009

Be one click away from recording life’s special moments – all it takes is a sharp eye and a click on the dedicated video camera key.

London – April 7, 2009 – Record videos in an instant on the Sony Ericsson S312. From spotting a celebrity on the street, to your friend’s dancing in a club, the S312 allows you to capture these moments in two quick and easy steps.

Want to highlight the moment with a picture instead? The two megapixel camera can be used horizontally and with the help of the illuminated imaging shortcuts on the keypad you can change the settings and get the shot you want quicker. Not quite what you were after? Use the integrated Photo fix function to get the best picture quality in one step – picture taking has never been this easy!

“Capture life’s spontaneous moments the easy way with the S312 and its instant video recording.” said Quentin Cordier, Marketing business manager at Sony Ericsson. “The S312 also allows you to get organised and keep track of your hectic lifestyle by ensuring that you never miss another birthday or appointment again – store all you important dates, add reminders – then sit back and relax.”

Sharing your pictures with friends is easier than ever before. Showcase them on the S312’s two inch screen or forward to another mobile phone via Bluetooth™. Share your pictures on the web with just a few clicks using picture blogging. Whatever the occasion post photos straight from the phone with just a few clicks – and don’t forget to send the web address to others to check out your photography skills.

Take the hassle out of capturing daily moments:

• Dedicated video camera key – just one click away from recording your best moments
• Two megapixel camera – can be used horizontally to take picture perfect stills
• Illuminated imaging shortcuts – take great shots with ease
• Photo fix – enhance the picture quality and share with family and friends
• Picture blogging – upload your images to the web with just a few clicks
• Get organised – calendar, alarm and 1000 contact phone book

Want the perfect accessory to match the S312? Try the new Sony Ericsson Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 – an easy to use headset with rich sound. The stylish handsfree features one-touch call handling, handy volume control and an ultra discreet reversible clip-on which will match any outfit. Just clip it onto your clothing and wear its wired ear piece around your neck – and off you go. You’ll never notice this innovative Bluetooth™ handsfree – until you take or make a call.

Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300

• One touch call handling
• Ultra discreet reversible clip-on
• Handy volume control
• Smart wearing solution – perfect if you wear glasses
• Talk and stand-by time 10h/250h

The S312 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/900/1800 and will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Dawn Blue and Honey Silver. The Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 will be available on selected markets from Q3 2009.

The Sony Ericsson S312 at a glance

Camera

• 2.0 megapixel camera
• Up to 2.5x digital zoom
• Dedicated video camera key
• Illuminated camera shortcuts
• Photo fix
• Picture blogging
• Video recording
• Photo light
• Video light
• PictBridge printing

Music

• Media player
• Equaliser
• Stereo widening
• PlayNow™
• TrackID™
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

• Openwave™

Communication

• Speakerphone
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Vibrating alert

Messaging

• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

• 3D Games
• Java
• FM radio with RDS
• Video viewing

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Accessories

In-Box:

• S312
• Battery
• Battery Charger
• User book

Facts and Figures

• Size: 100 x 46 x 12.5 mm
• Weight: 80 grams

• Colours:
• Dawn Blue
• Honey Silver

• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
• Size: 2.0 inches

• Phone memory: Up to 15MB
• Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

• Talk time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 8 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 400 hrs

Availability and versions
Networks
S312:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE/900/1800
• Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.

The Sony Ericsson Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 at a glance

Design

Colours:

• Stellar Silver
• Argentum Black
• Materials: Plastic
• Size: 48.5x18.0x18.5mm
• Weight: 20g

Technology

• Talk/Standby time: 10/250h
• Bluetooth™ version: 2.0+EDR
• Bluetooth™ range: 10m
• Bluetooth™ simple pairing: yes

Compatibility

• Most Bluetooth™ phones from SEMC and other brands

Availability

• Available in selected markets from Q3 2009

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W205 and MS410 announced

SE has announced the W205 and MS410 snap on speaker stand. The W205 is a low end Walkman phone with a low 128x160 screen, Track ID, 1.3MP camera. It will come in two dual band version: W205 = 900/1800 GSM/GPRS and W205a 850/1900 GSM/GPRS. It will come out in Q3. The MS410 is speaker that snaps on to most Walkman phones. It will be available soon in Q2.

More music and more fun with your first Walkman™ phone

07 April 2009

Bring your beat to the street with the new Sony Ericsson W205 Walkman™. The W205 makes the Walkman™ phone experience more accessible to consumers and is perfect for those who want all the classic Sony Ericsson mobile phone features while enjoying music on the go!

London – April 7, 2009 – Get the most out of your best music and favourite radio channels with Walkman™ player, FM radio and TrackID™ music recognition. The slider mobile phone comes with a complete package of entertainment features and the power to set up playlists to ensure you have the right music no matter the occasion. Share your tunes with friends via the speaker phone function – if you love your music they will too.

Need a change? Tune into the FM radio to listen to the latest news, music, sport commentary and talk shows. Heard something you like? Use TrackID™ to name that tune and artist, and you can even record a sample of a song from the radio to use as your new ringtone.

“The W205 is perfect for those who love portable music but have never had the Walkman™ phone experience.” said Timo Maassmann, Marketing business manager at Sony Ericsson. “The W205 is a stylish slider phone allowing you to enjoy your music wherever you are – whether it’s on the bus, at college or chilling in the park. You can also share more than music with the 1.3 megapixel camera. Capture the action in stills or video and send them to friends via MMS or via Bluetooth™. The multiple phonebook function is an added bonus - share your phone with your family but keep your contacts separate from theirs.”

The W205 Walkman™
Fill it with pop and make it rock with the following features:

• Enjoy your music with the Walkman™ experience
• FM radio – catch up with the latest news and views
• TrackID™ - name that tune at a press of a button
• 1.3 megapixel camera – capture your favourite moments on film
• Bluetooth™ - share your favourite songs, pictures and video clips, or connect to a wireless headset
• Multiple phone books – keep your contacts in order if someone needs to borrow your phone

If you want to hear your music even louder then the Sony Ericsson MS410 Snap-on Speaker Stand is the accessory for you. Don’t let its size fool you – the speaker features amazing stereo sound, and is the perfect little companion for the W205. Attending a party? Become the centre of attention with the MS410 when showing your favourite music videos in surprisingly good sound.

MS410 Snap-on Speaker Stand

• Offers compact convenience
• Integrated FM radio antenna
• Features a video and music stand
• Unique sliding mechanism to fit all Walkman™ phones

The W205 Walkman™ supports GSM/GPRS/900/1800 and W205a supports GSM/GPRS 850/1900. W205 Walkman™ will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colour Ambient Black. The MS410 Snap-on Speaker Stand will be available in selected markets from Q2 2009.

The Sony Ericsson W205 Walkman™ at a glance

Camera

• 1.3 megapixel camera
• Up to 2.2x digital zoom
• Video recording

Music

• Walkman™ player
• Album art
• Playlists
• Shuffle mode
• Loop mode
• TrackID™
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

• Opera Mini Web browser
• WAP 2.0XHTML

Communication

• Speakerphone
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Vibrating alert

Messaging

• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation
• Torch functionality

Entertainment

• Games
• Java
• FM radio with RDS
• Radio recording
• Video viewing

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Notes
• Multiple phone books
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• USB mass storage

Accessories

In-Box:

• W205
• Battery
• Battery Charger
• Stereo portable handsfree
• User book

Facts and Figures

• Size: 92 x 47 x 16.4 mm
• Weight: 96 grams

• Colours:
• Ambient Black

• Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT,
• Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels
• Size: 1.8 inches

• Phone memory: Up to 5MB
• Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) up to 2GB

• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 9 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs

• Music listening time: Up to 13hrs 30 min

Availability and versions

Networks
W205:

• GSM/GPRS/900/1800

W205a:

• GSM/GPRS/850/1900

• Available in selected markets from Q3 2009.

The Sony Ericsson Snap-on Speaker Stand MS410 at a glance

Design

• Colours: Black
• Materials: Coloured plastic
• Size: 110x26x40mm
• Weight: 55.9g

Availability

• Available in selected markets from Q2 2009

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XPERIA X1 in ICE-45

My "old" XPERIA X1 in the ICE-45

Sony Ericsson CS5 and CS8?

Is Sony Ericsson launching two new Cybershot phones soon? Apparently the CS5 and CS8 are scheduled for announcement soon. The CS8 might be powered by Android. Here are two sample shots from Blitzman's photos on Flickr.




And here are there WAP sites

http://wap.sonyericsson.com/UAprof/CS5R101.xml
http://wap.sonyericsson.com/UAprof/CS8R101.xml

The CS8 might be coming to T-Mobile according to Tmonews.com.

• “Blade” (Sidekick 2009) - May 13
• HTC “Maple”/”Snap” - July 1st (contrary to earlier speculation, this seems to confirm a T-Mobile variant)
• HTC “Rhodium”/Wing II - July 22nd (also known as the Touch Pro 2)
• HTC “Sapphire”/”Magic” - TBD. Sorry folks.. we’ll keep you posted (a.k.a. G2)
• Sony Ericsson “CS8″ - June 24th (8mp camera? Is this the Android device they’ve been talking about?)
• Nokia 1661 (prepaid) - April 29th (We know, a week later than previously mentioned. But you know the wait will be SO worth it. No… really… it will be… )
• Samsung T349 (prepaid) - May 6th
• Samsung T239 (prepaid) - May 13th
• Samsung T559 - July 15th
• Samsung T469 - July 15th (just a simple two-tone gray, apparently)
• Samsung T749 - July 22nd (2 colors for this one: red/orange and two-tone gray)
• Samsung T659 - August 19th

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PlayNow Plus

Hands-on with Sony Ericsson T707