Sony Ericsson Launches the New Brand XPERIA, Intros the XPERIA X1

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Today marked the launch of XPERIA and the announcement of the XPERIA X1, a stand-out arc slider phone from Sony Ericsson designed to address the growing need for a premium, converged mobile experience. As the first Sony Ericsson device with Windows Mobile, the XPERIA X1 lets you choose from a dynamic range of activities anytime and anywhere, enabling you to enjoy your favorite entertainment content and work efficiently on-the-move. Access a world of experiences simply by touching the XPERIA panel on the screen. The XPERIA X1 combines a 3-inch clear, wide VGA display and a full QWERTY keyboard within a quality metal-finish body.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 features:
- Convergence of multimedia entertainment and mobile web communication;
- Unique arc slider with easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard;
- XPERIA panels - arrange as you want for easy access;
- Enjoy multimedia entertainment on bright wide VGA display;
- Windows Mobile capabilities.
- Enjoy access to different experiences – web, multimedia, applications – from your phone's desktop. With its unique panel interface, you can navigate and configure the nine panels just the way you want them.

XPERIA X1 lets you interact with your phone in different ways with touch, full QWERTY keyboard, four-way key and optical joystick navigation. Switch seamlessly between operation modes. The arc design gives XPERIA X1 a distinct and unique feel. Slide the screen upwards to reveal the QWERTY keyboard. Ample distance between keys makes typing fast and easy.

With Windows Mobile, the highest data transfer rate (HSDPA/HSUPA) and WiFi support, you can enjoy your favorite entertainment and work efficiently on the move. Mobile access to everything that is important to you. aGPS gives you the freedom to explore the world. XPERIA X1 is a premium mobile experience.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be available to US consumers in the second half of 2008.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 at a glance:
Camera
- Auto focus;
- 3.2 megapixel;
- Photo light;
- Video recording;
Music
- Bluetooth stereo (A2DP);
- Media player;
- Music tones;
- Windows Media Player Mobile;
- PlayNow;
- 3D games;
- FM radio;
- Java;
- Video streaming;
- Video viewing;
Internet
- Internet Explorer Mobile;
- RSS feeds;
Communication and Messaging
- Polyphonic ringtones;
- Speakerphone;
- Vibrating alert;
- Video calling;
- Email;
- Picture messaging (MMS);
- Predictive text input;
- Text messaging (SMS);
Design
- XPERIA panels;
- Optical joystick navigation;
- Navigation key;
- Picture wallpaper;
- Touch navigation;
Organizer
- Alarm clock;
- Calculator;
- Calendar;
- Document editors;
- Document readers;
- Flight mode;
- Handwriting recognition;
- Notes;
- Phone book;
- Tasks;
- Touchscreen;
Connectivity
- aGPS;
- Bluetooth technology;
- Modem;
- Synchronization;
- USB support;
- WLAN;
Windows Mobile Operating System
- Microsoft Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks;
- Microsoft Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
- Internet Explorer Mobile;
- Windows Media Player Mobile;
- Windows Live;
- Exchange ActiveSync;
- Voice control;
- Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes;
Facts and Figures
- Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm (approx.);
- Weight: 145 grams (approx.);
- Available colors: Black and Silver;
- Main screen: 65,536 color TFT;
- Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels;
- Size: 3 inches;
- Phone memory: up to 400 MB;
- microSD memory card support;
Availability and versions Networks
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900;
- UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 900/1700/1900/2100 MHz;
- UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/1700/1900/2100 MHz.

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