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Sony Ericsson Presents Two Android Smartphones

By Joy Hou - on 30 Sep 2011, 4:40pm

Sony Ericsson Presents Two Android Smartphones

SINGAPORE - Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of two new Android smartphones. Xperia active, a compact smartphone for consumers with an active lifestyle, and Live with Walkman, an Android smartphone that delivers a unique music experience.

Sony Ericsson Xperia active

Running on the latest Android platform (Gingerbread 2.3), Xperia active is a tough Android smartphone for an active life. Dust proof and water resistant, this phone uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or a user’s fingers are wet. The phone also packs Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 5mp camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1Ghz processor.

Pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels, users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. In addition, on-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in real-time (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the SportyPal Pro app can monitor real-time performance.

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman

With a dedicated Walkman hardware button that provides instant access to the music player, consumers can be delighted with the music experience from this gadget that runs on the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3). They can like, share and discover content through a deep Facebook integration while the infinite button allows consumers to connect to friends, photos, music and videos.

With an attractive curved design, a glossy finish and a mineral glass display, the phone has a 3.2” screen and a powerful 1Ghz processor. A front facing camera is enabled for Skype video calling, while a 5MP AF camera can capture 720p HD video recording. The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman also comes with Sony’s xLOUD that enhances audio output.

Availability and Recommended Retail Price

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is now available in Singapore in the colours Black and White at a Recommended Retail Price of S$398 without contract.

Sony Ericsson Xperia active will be available in Singapore from 1st October 2011, in Black with Orange band, at a Recommended Retail Price of S$498 without contract.

At a Glance
  Sony Ericsson Xperia active Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
Colors

Orange band with black back cover
(white extra cover in the kit)

Black and White
OS Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)  
Dimensions Size: 55 x 92 x 16.5mm
Weight: 110.8g
Size: 56.5 x 106 x 14.2 mm
Weight: 115 g
Camera 5 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Aperture f/2.6
Face detection
Face recognition
Flash/Photo light
Flash/LED
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Image stabiliser
5 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Flash/Photo light
Flash/Photo flash
Flash/LED
Front-facing camera (VGA)
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Image stabiliser
Design Auto rotation
Four-corner Home screen
Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Touch screen
Live wallpaper
Dust and water resistant
Wet finger tracking
Auto rotation
Four-corner Home screen
Keyboard (on-screen, 12-key)
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
Live wallpaper
Picture wallpaper
Touch screen
Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth technology
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Native USB tethering
Pressure sensor
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB support
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth technology
DLNA Certified
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Native USB tethering
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB support
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation
Display Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch) with wet finger tracking
3 inches
320 x 480 pixels
Scratch-resistant mineral glass
3.2 inches
16,777,216 colour TFT
480 x 320 pixels
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
Scratch-resistant
Memory Phone memory (user-free): Up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 2GB microSD
Phone memory (user-free): Up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB
Battery Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4 hrs 53 min
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 351 hrs

Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 31 min
Standby time UMTS: Up to 335 hrs

Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs 30 min
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 14 hrs 15 min
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 600 hrs

Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 42 min
Standby time UMTS: Up to 850 hrs

Music listening time: Up to 17 hrs 30 min
Video listening time: Up to 6 hrs 30 min
Networks UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

 

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