Sony Ericsson announces the XPERIA™ X2 a new Windows® phone that offers a best-in-class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world, especially in the UAE where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar or open and edit Microsoft® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are.
The XPERIA™ X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. Providing quick interaction with contacts, messages, media and more, SlideView provides an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, e-mails and text messages so users don't overlook an important contact.
With 14 specially designed preloaded XPERIA™ panels and 16 more to download, users can work without boundaries with the XPERIA™ X2. From Skype, Mytopia and Google™, to games, CNN and Windows Live™, the panels ensure that users are up-to-date with what matters most to them. With an improved touch interface and new 3D signature panel, users also benefit from flexible desktop panels designed to categorise business, fun and communication features.
Powered by QWERTY messaging, Windows Mobile® users can even show their presentations on the big screen with the TV out cable. The XPERIA™ X2 makes a day at the office, a walk in the park.
Entertainment is not compromised on XPERIA™ X2. The user may enjoy amazing multimedia with the 3.2" high resolution touch screen and DVD quality or take advantage of the 8.1 megapixel camera to capture and instantly share experiences with friends and family. Further, you may personalise the panels, access Facebook™ to upload your party or holiday images or chat with friends across the world via Skype. Whether it is music, photography, email, video or gaming the XPERIA™ X2 has it all.
To ensure that its users stay connected 24/7, Sony Ericsson has designed XPERIA™ Services, a bespoke, unique after sales package that will help them get the most out of their mobile phone. With a specialised technical team standing by to support busy users, talking them through the outstanding features that XPERIA™ X2 has to offer, this service can provide help on everything from troubleshooting to how to access your favourite websites. And if your XPERIA™ X2 stops working while you are abroad, XPERIA™ Services will replace the mobile phone with a simple phone call.
XPERIA™ Services really has been devised with the consumer in mind. It comes with a car charger AN300 which is ultra fast, ultra-safe and ultra-reliable. A perfect accessory for the XPERIA™ X2, it charges 40 per cent faster than most car chargers - just plug into the cigarette lighter and go.
XPERIA™ X2 will be available in selected markets in the colours Elegant Black and Modern Silver.
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Editor's Notes
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2 at a glance
| XPERIA™ X2 |
Camera
| 8.1 megapixel camera Up to 16x digital zoom Auto focus Geo tagging Image stabilizer Send to web Touch focus Video light Video recording |
Music
| Album art Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) Equalizer Sony Ericsson media player Music tones (MP3/AAC) Equalizer Sony Ericsson media player Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNow™ arena* Stereo speakers Windows Media® Player |
Web | Bookmarks Google™ search Internet Explorer® Pan & Zoom Web feeds |
Communication | Call list Conference calls Polyphonic ringtones Speakerphone Vibrating alert |
Messaging | Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® Handwriting recognition Instant messaging Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Text messaging (SMS) |
Design | Auto rotate Media Picture wallpaper Touchscreen Wallpaper animation Windows Mobile® 6.5 |
Entertainment | 3D games Java™ Motion gaming Tracker Video streaming Video viewing YouTube™ application |
Connectivity | A-GPS Bluetooth™ technology DNLA Certified™ Google Maps™ Modem Synchronisation TV out USB mass storage USB support Wi-Fi™ |
Organizer | Adobe® PDF Reader Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Flight mode Microsoft® Office Mobile Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer |
Accessories | In-Box: § XPERIA™ X2 § Battery § Battery Charger § Stereo Portable Handsfree MH500 § USB cable § TV out cable § 4GB SanDisk microSD™ memory card § User guide Optional accessories: Bluetooth™ Headset PV740 Car charger AN300 Video Viewing Stand IM920 |
Facts and Figures 1)2) | Size: 110 x 54 x 16 mm Weight: 115 grams Colours: Elegant Black, Modern Silver
Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) Size: 3.2 inches Phone memory: Up to110MB Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™ and microSDHC™, up to 16GB Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hrs Standby time GSM: Up to 500 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 6hrs Standby time UMTS: Up to 640hrs Music listening time: Up to 20hrs |
Availability and versions | Networks: XPERIA™ X2 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA 900/1900/2100
Available in selected markets from early Q4 2009. |
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1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.
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About Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson is a top, global industry player with sales of around 97 million phones in 2008. Diversity is one of the core strengths of the company, with operations in over 80 countries including manufacturing in China and R&D sites in China, Europe, India, Japan and North America. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. For more information about Sony Ericsson please visit www.sonyericsson.com.
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