Sony Ericsson just put an official stamp on their first Android phone.  Called the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, the new handset ships with undeniably high-end hardware, along with version 1.6 (Donut) of the Android mobile OS.

More than just sporting souped-up specs, the new smartphone rocks the Rachael Android UI, which the company claims to provide "best-in-class entertainment features" and "unrivaled integration of social media services."  I'm sure MotoBlur (as seen in the Cliq) will have something to say about that, but we'll gladly wait to see Rachael's final build before passing on any judgment.  Do note that early versions of the software that were tested by various sites were said to be feature-rich, but painfully laggy and battery-intensive.

Since it's an Xperia, hardware is characteristically topnotch.  Details include a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen (854 x 480 resolution), a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, an 8.1 megapixel camera module (with a ton of features), 3G, Wi-Fi, aGPS, stereo Bluetooth and 1GB of onboard storage (with a bundled 8GB microSD card).  It measures a considerably big 119 x 63 x 13 mm and weighs 135 grams.

As with most Android phones, it will come with apps that offer Google's suite of services, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and more.  Sony Ericsson's aggregation tools, Timescape (for messages) and Mediascape (for media files), are also built-in, along with a Webkit-based browser and a trial of Wisepilot (which you should throw out after upgrading to 2.0 and getting Google Maps Navigation).

Simply put, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 represents what could be the company's biggest smartphone effort to date.  There's no pricing announced, but expect it to be on the high-end (like all Xperia-branded devices) when it rolls out early in 2010.

[via Gizmodo]

The Sony Ericsson Aino, which some people have been labeling the PSP phone, is now available in the US, although it's not coming with any carrier badge.  Instead, you'll have to get it unlocked directly from the SonyStyle website.

Like some of the company's higher-end devices, it marries the best of both the Walkman and Cyber-Shot brands, touting heavy multimedia support and a powerful 8.0 megapixel camera module.  The camera comes with a complete set of accoutrements, including autofocus, LED flash, 30fps video recording, touch focus, geotagging and a wide range of editing options.

Features include a 3-inch TFT touchscreen with 432 x 230 resolution, onboard GPS with Google Maps, Wi-Fi, 3G (it supports AT&T's 850/1900 MHz bands), microSDHC expansion (8GB preinstalled), live TV streams (with recording options) and MediaGo support.  One of its more unique capabilities is Remote Play, which allows it to control, interact and stream content with the PS3.  Like many Sony Ericsson releases, the Aino uses a proprietary audio jack, which makes replacing the packaged buds a little harder than necessary.

The high-end feature phone received FCC approval nearly two months ago and some have been expecting it to land with AT&T.  As it is, you'll have to get it without carrier subsidy at a fairly expensive $600 price.

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I have to say, the Sony Ericsson T715 is quite the attractive slider.  Sure, the aesthetics feel a little dated, but it actually comes across like old-school charms.

There's no special branding here, which means the price should be a little better than similarly-configured Walkman and Cyber-Shot devices.  However, that also means neither the camera nor music playback are particularly top-notch.  It does manage a few other talents that may prove more enticing, though.

Physically, the phone is a breath of fresh air.  It's small, light and looks simple.  Even better, it works in the same uncomplicated manner, too.  The build is solid, with a sturdy sliding mechanism - just the kind of thing you would like on a mid-range handset.

As a phone, it manages very good calls, with natural-sounding voices and no noticeable interference.  Speakerphone works similarly, although, it could have used a little more volume.  Battery life should see you through for at least three days of average use.

On the features end, it comes with the usual basics, like full messaging (including IM and web email), stereo Bluetooth and some simple apps.  It doesn't end there, too.  Dig a little deeper into the menus and you'll find plenty of specialized software designed to take advantage of the handset's 3G connectivity, including Google Maps (yep, the phone has aGPS) and various web apps.

It sports a 3.2 megapixel camera that offers a decent range of options, including quality settings, panoramic, burst-shoot and video modes. Quality isn't as good as you can find on most Cyber-Shot handsets, but it does manage above-average levels of still shots.  The music player performs well and uses a similar UI as regular Walkman phones (though it removed some of the extended features), along with the integrated FM radio.  It also supports microSD cards up to 4GB.

Overall, the Sony Ericsson T715 doesn't stand out at anything.  But performance is solid on all fronts it covers.  With a price that goes for as low as $250 unlocked, it's actually quite the smart choice.

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The Sony Ericsson Naite is the first phone from the manufacturer that's released under the banner of being an environmentally-friendly phone.  Barring that bit of green marketing (which can turn off a lot of people), it's actually a pretty decent device.

Being bandied as an eco-friendly number, it's prudent to get the green credentials out of the way.  The body is built from aluminum and recycled plastic, the packaging is similarly drawn from recycled sources (no paper manual too) and it ships with a power-efficient charger.  That's it.

The Naite is a very straightforward handset - no fancy frills (save for that bit of green washing, of course).  Looks are industrial and quite dated (it's reminiscent of their designs from five years ago), but it's presentable.  It sports a good-looking 2.2-inch LCD, with bright colors and sharp images.  The keypad, on the other hand, is sufficiently-sized and handles very well.

As a phone, it managed very good voice calls, facilitating clear-sounding conversations.  The speakerphone is also decent, but lacked a bit more volume.  Being a green-marketed phone, it boasts an incredible battery life that's rated at up to 14 hours of talk time.  On regular use, I wouldn't be surprised if this lasts you between six to eight days.  Seriously.

Sony Ericsson didn't skimp too much on the modern features either, equipping the phone with 3G connectivity, allowing you to surf the web at HSDPA speeds and use your carrier's various broadband offerings.  Music player is basic, but manages good sound, provided you have an adapter for the audio jack (it uses a proprietary one and ships with earbuds that aren't very good).  There's an FM radio thrown in too.

It comes with all the basic capabilities as most Sony Ericsson phones, including web email, MMS, PlayNow Arena and stereo Bluetooth.  The 2.0 megapixel camera module is decent and takes average quality shots.  By the way, it supports regular microSD cards, so getting extra media into the device is easy.

Overall, the Sony Ericsson Naite is a pretty good phone.  The straightforward UI, 3G support and extended battery life are all excellent.  If they priced it reasonably (they didn't - it sells anywhere from $250 to $320 unlocked, depending on the country), it would work even without the whole green angle.

Budget priced phones need not necessarily skimp entirely on features.  Such is definitely the case with the Sony Ericsson W395, a nice-looking Walkman handset that doesn't entirely strip itself bare.

Despite being one of the cheaper phones in the Walkman line, the W395 doesn't compromise on the music player feature.  It comes with Sony's excellent media UI, with a five-band equalizer and stereo widening.  More notably, it boasts very good onboard stereo speakers (a bit flat, but very loud), although it uses proprietary headphone connectors.  To make that latter decision less disappointing, Sony did bundle a good set of ear buds with the phone.

Physically, it bears a strikingly appealing design.  With a metallic finish and sturdy build quality, the chassis inspires more confidence than similarly-priced music phones from Nokia.  The 2-inch screen only manages a low 220 x 176 pixels, despite being sharp and bright, making it a less-than-ideal display.  Keypad may be a little too small for comfort, as well, but it's very responsive.

As a phone, the W395 manages good voice calls, with loud and clear sound.  Same goes with the high-volume speakerphone capability.  Battery life is decent, lasting a good two days or more of regular use.

Like the LCD, the camera is another casualty of the phone's budget price.  The 2 megapixel optics set isn't good at all, managing shots that look quite bad when transferred to a PC (plenty of digital noise and blue fringing).   There's no 3G either, so the music capabilities, along with a few basic apps, are all you get.

Overall, though, you get a slight more than you pay for with the Sony Ericsson W395.  Sure, it doesn't bring much to the table; but the music capabilities are excellent for any phone in this price range (around $150, depending on where you buy).

As the cheapest Walkman-branded phone around, the Sony Ericsson Walkman W205 brings the line's patented music capabilities to a budget hardware suite.  The result is a good music phone, with a bag of mixed results for the rest of its feature set.

Looking more like a music player than a cell phone at first glance, the W205 has a very small footprint and sexy curved design.  The matte black plastic chassis, however, ensures you don't mistake it for anything but a cheap device.  A slider mechanism lets you access the rather cramped T9-style keypad, which works well enough for one-hand texting (two thumbs and you'll notice the lack of travel instantly).

Personally, I love the way this phone looks.  That is, of course, if the peculiarly tiny screen received even just a slight upgrade in size.  At 1.6-inches (128 x 160 resolution), it's ridiculously small, which actually adds to the idea that this is an MP3 player with a couple of phone features thrown in.  In its current state, reading long texts off it is trying and using the onboard browser is downright frustrating.  Viewing angles and under-the-sun performance are also pretty bad.

So, this is not a messaging handset by any means.  You've been warned.

As a phone, the W205 manages excellent, natural-sounding voice calls, with a terrific loudspeaker to boot.  I was actually very surprised because call performance, even on speakerphone, is better than a lot of more expensive devices I've tried.  It uses a straightforward, easy-to-navigate menu system and posts very good battery life (nine hours talk time).

On the features end, it's fair not to expect much, but it delivers quite a bit, nonetheless.  Using a good pair of headphones (i.e. not the bundled ones), music is very good on the device.  The installed music player UI is actually pretty nifty (one that makes sense even for a PMP), although it lacks customization options (no graphic equalizer or bass-boost controls).  It also fits in an FM tuner with a recording facility, allowing you to rip tunes from radio broadcasts.  Non-music features include a 1.3 megapixel camera (surprisingly decent quality), stereo Bluetooth and Memory Stick Micro M2 expansion (yep, no microSD, sorry).

Overall, the Sony Ericsson Walkman W205 is a pretty decent phone, especially considering the bottom-of-the-barrel pricing (between $120 to $140 unlocked, depending on where you buy).  It's a pain in the ass for messaging, but the music playback and pristine voice calls can make a convincing case, otherwise.

Sony Ericsson finally put an official stamp on the much-awaited Xperia X2.  As has been previously rumored, the device will be the company's second Windows Mobile phone and the first running the new version 6.5.

Like the original Xperia, it will be running Panels on top of the OS, along with a new SlideView toolbar system.  It will come preloaded with 14 different designs (including full 3D), with 16 others available for download.  The announcement coincides with the release of the Panels SDK, which allows developers to create new customizations to the UI skin.

Being Sony Ericsson's flagship handset, the X2 will come with one of the richest hardware feature set among current Windows Mobile phones.  Details include a side-sliding QWERTY keypad, a 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD (480 x 800 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio), 8.1 megapixel optics (with image stabilization and autofocus), aGPS, stereo speakers, Bluetooth A2DP, Wi-Fi with DLNA, 3G, TV out and microSDHC card expansion.  Naturally, it ships with a host of software talents, including a full messaging suite with Exchange support, a full-featured media player, a full HTML browser, out-of-the-box document support and streaming media apps (including a dedicated YouTube client).

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 is scheduled for release in selected markets, with separate units for Europe/Asia and America, during the fourth quarter.  It will be available in black and silver models.

[via Sony Ericsson]

Sony Ericsson just announced a new fashion-friendly clamshell phone.  Called the Sony Ericsson Jalou, the fancy mid-range handset is targeted squarely towards the female demographic.

Originally leaked as the "Bao," the feature-rich phone comes with a very short form factor, measuring in at only 73 millimeters.  As such, Sony Ericsson is billing it to be "shorter than your favorite lipstick."  Complete phone dimensions size in at 73 × 45 x 18.2 mm with a weight of 84 grams.

Hardware details of the Jalou include two displays (a 1.3-inch panel out front and a 2-inch QVGA LCD inside), 3.2 megapixel optics (with video recording), GPS radio, stereo Bluetooth, an FM tuner and microSDHC expansion.   Like many Sony Ericsson phones, it comes with a good host of bundled apps to take advantage of the HSDPA speeds, including YouTube, IM clients, email apps and numerous Google services.  Two extra features are also added for good measure, namely a Walk Mate step counter (a buil-in pedometer) and a mirror key, so you can check your make-up periodically.

A special, signature-label edition of the handset has also been announced.  Called the Jalou by Dolce&Gabbana, the fashion phone will come in a unique Sparkling Rose color (with 24-carat gold plating) and will be preloaded with content (video clips, photos, wallpapers and themes) based around D&G's Autumn/Winter 2010 runway show.  It will ship in a special packaging, along with three silky rose satin bags and a D&G-branded headset with gold trim.

The regular-edition Sony Ericsson Jalou will come in either Deep Amethyst, Aquamarine Blue or Onyx Black.  Expect it to hit European and Asian markets sometime in the fourth quarter.

[via Unwired View]

The Walkman-branded Sony Ericsson W518a, as expected, boasts highly-capable music talents. While that may be enough to offer a compelling choice for those in search of a media-centered device, it also fits in a strong range of features, including unconventional controls, a good set of third-party apps and broadband support.

Music quality is the high point of any Walkman handset and the W518a is no exception, pumping great-sounding tunes into your connected headphones. It offers the usual assortment of features, including playlists, album art, an equalizer, stereo widening and an airplane mode. Apart from the media player, it comes with an FM tuner and a pre-loaded XM Radio app.

The phone fits in an accelerometer, which allows it to change orientation when you rotate the handset as well as recognize movement. As such, the music player can be controlled by merely shaking the phone, with predefined actions corresponding to particular commands. It's a weird way to handle the phone, but it works and is actually very useful.

It comes in an attractively-styled clamshell form factor, with the outer panel decked with three touch controls, a small monochrome display and the camera lens. The finish isn't as shiny as some of the company's other handsets, making it less prone to smudges and dirt.

As a phone, the W518a offers average quality, with some fuzziness in the overall sound. It fits in the usual set of messaging features, along with IM and POP-3 email. Other standard phone features include voice recording, voice commands, USB mass storage and stereo Bluetooth. It also comes with an onboard GPS antenna and a wide array of third-party apps (YellowPages Mobile, Facebook, JuiceCaster and many more).

Display panel is a 2.25-inch screen, with 320 x 240 resolution that comes with vibrant colors, great brightness and sharp details. The phone controls, unfortunately, prioritize style over substance, making navigation tricky at times. Keypad doesn't offer the best use and is difficult to manage for rapid texting.

Camera module is a 3.2 megapixel set that produces considerably good image quality, despite the fact that this isn't a Cyber-shot phone. There are plenty of settings to play around with, including multi-shot and panoramic modes.

Overall, the Sony Ericsson W518a is a music phone that offers a lot more than great tunes. While the navigation controls and keypad will likely take some getting used to, the feature set is more than enough to make learning it worth your while.

The Sony Ericsson C905a represents the cream-of-the-crop of the company's Cyber-shot line (at least, until Satio comes around).  With a high-resolution 8.1 megapixel camera, a stylish modern design and the latest features you can expect from higher-end models, it's among the most attractive camera phones available with carrier subsidy in North America.

Like all Cyber-shot phones, there's really no place to start dissecting the C905a other than its souped-up optics module.  Among the camera's offerings include four different picture resolutions, numerous photo settings (five color effects, five white balance choices and two quality types), macro mode, an image stabilizer, an infinite focus mode (for long-distance photos), phototagging and various shutter sound options.  Suffice to say, there's plenty to play around with when using the camera's very good UI.

Photo quality is among the best we've seen in today's range of 8 megapixel camera phones.  It's personally my favorite out of every one I've tried (e.g. LG KC780, Nokia N86), capably producing images with bright colors, rich tones and plenty of detail.  A built-in camcorder is also on-board, although it pales in comparison to the still shooter, only able to come up with very average-quality images.

From the back, the C905a looks more like a camera than a phone, largely because of the sliding lens cover.  It's a bit bulky than most newer phones we're used to, but it's a moderate sacrifice for a very capable camera handset.  It sports a slider form factor with standard T9-style keys.  Overall build, including the sliding mechanism, feels solid.

Sony has always been good with display panels and the 2.4-inch LCD on the C905a is quite stunning to look at.  Interface should be quite familiar to users of many of AT&T's feature phones - it's good, but nothing particular noteworthy.

As a phone, it offers excellent voice performance both on the handset and the speakerphone, with a standard set of call and messaging features.  Users can expect SMS, MMS, IM and mobile e-email (with a good set of supported providers, although no Exchange support).

Most notable of the C905a's other features are the 3G connectivity (which allows for decent web browsing, as well as support for AT&T's wide range of broadband services), an excellent music player (almost as good as some of their Walkman phones), and a slew of built-in apps and games.  One glaring sore thumb, though, is the lack of a 3.5mm headset jack.

The Sony Ericsson C905a is an excellent phone, especially if you're in the market for the best camera handset you can get your hands on.  Available from AT&T for $179.99 with a two-year contract, it's also pretty competitively priced.

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