Sony Ericsson Xperia 2 now official: WM 6.5, Expensive!
September 6th, 2009 by Annkur
After several rumours swirling around the unannounced Xperia handsets, there is some confirmation from Sony Ericsson on the Xperia X2. This handset will launch with the upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 and feature the same structure as the X1 (the shape however looks like the Nokia X6 with a slideout keyboard). The feature set is something standard for any good smartphone today, with 3.2″ touchscreen, AGPS / Google Maps, WiFi / Bluetooth, 8.1MP autofocus camera, accelerometer, TV-out and the like. The internal memory is disappointing at 110MB, making you rely on the Micro SDHC slot that can bring in another 16GB of space. The X2 will debut sometime in Q4 2009, and will go head-on with the Nokia X series and the Maemo-powered N900.
Probably the most “exciting” part is the US$1000 pricing that Sony Ericsson simply loves. Right from the P900 to the the Xperia X1, the one reason I never used couldn’t buy a Sony Ericsson is the handset exquisitely high pricing! We are still waiting for the X3, aka the “Rachel” powered by Android OS.
Running to losses and facing stiff competition from HTC, Apple, Nokia and others, Sony Ericsson better gets its calculations in the smartphone market right this time. Making a Windows Mobile phone (which fails to excite too many potential customers today) and pricing it at US$1000 when the Nokia N900 comes for for less than US$700 is totally unacceptable. No matter how much carriers subsidize this thing for us, SE is surely trying to sell a white elephant, which is definitely no Alex the king!
Complete Specifications
Camera:
- 8.1 megapixel
- 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)
- 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
- 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:
- 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:
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100
- UMTS/HSPA 900/1900/2100
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Categories: First look, Launch Pad, smartphones, sony ericsson, windows mobile | Tags: se xperia x2, sony ericson xperia x2, sony ericsson, windows mobile 6.5, x2, xperia, xperia x2
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