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Monday, January 08, 2007

Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV705 Style Edition

Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV705 Style Edition
Go handsfree in style with the HBH-PV705 Style Edition. When looking good is important, this elegant, discreet and compact Bluetooth™ headset is the most stylish way to leave your phone in your bag while you make and take calls.
You can wear your PV705 Style Edition in different ways. Hung round your neck on a beautiful necklace strap or kept at hand in a soft closeable pouch, it also comes with detailed attachable jewelry which can be worn on the necklace strap or pouch – whatever way you want! 3 different panels allow you to personalize the headset to match your outfit, coming in black with an embossed floral pattern, white with purple floral detail and an elegant purple.
The headset is compact and light enough to leave on your ear for even the longest conversations. Weighing a mere 14 grams and resting on your ear with a soft ear hook, it boasts exceptional talk and stand by time despite its small size. 12 hours talk time is backed with the reassurance of 300 hours stand by time meaning you’re ready to take a call throughout the working day, on the daily commute or when winding down at home.
The HBH-PV705 Style Edition builds on years of Sony Ericsson experience and test results when it comes to Bluetooth™ technology and design. It is designed for the best sound experience with the microphone placed close to the mouth. The high performance ear speaker does not cover your ear canal, so you can talk to people around you with¬out having to take the headset off.
The HBH-PV705 Style Edition enhances your daily communication in an affirming, emotional way. The simplest way to go handsfree can be done in style and elegance.
Available from early Q1 2007.
Facts and Figures for Bluetooth™ Headset HBH- PV705 Style Edition:

Kit contents:

    Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-PV705 Style Edition
    3 x exchangeable panels
    Necklace strap with a silver finish
    Pouch
    Attachable jewelry
    Standard Charger CST-61
    User Guide

Facts:
    Weight: 14 g / 0.49 oz
    Size: 61 mm x 18 mm/2.4 x 0.71 in
    Color: Purple plated / floral white / floral black
    Talk time: Up to 12 hours
    Standby time: Up to 300 hours
    Profiles: Bluetooth™ Headset or Handsfree 1.2
    Compatibility with Bluetooth™ mobile phones of both Sony Ericsson and other phone brands

    Tuesday, August 08, 2006

    Sony Ericsson’s 3G K618

    Sony Ericsson today announces the K618: a slim, lightweight 3G phone that will launch in selected markets and deliver the perfect mix of mobile phone, multimedia applications and business solutions.
    The new K618 has been developed for those users that want ‘the best of both worlds’; entertainment on the move & a powerful business tool. This high performance 3G device is as light and slim as a typical 2.5G phone, yet delivers blisteringly-fast speeds for streaming or downloading music & video clips, browsing the web or gaming. And staying in control of your inbox is made easier with support for push email, allowing messages to be sent directly to the phone without having to download them.
    “The K618 is the ideal phone to bring the benefits of 3G-enabled mobile entertainment to a wide audience,” says Jan Wäreby Corporate Executive Vice President, Head of Sales and Marketing, Sony Ericsson. “It will have appeal with the business person on the move, who will appreciate the freedom and choice that the latest mobile technologies can offer. It’s a great-looking, desirable phone that you’ll want to keep close to hand.”
    This compact phone is well equipped for both capturing & sharing photos, and playing music. Notably, the K618 features Bluetooth™ Streaming, which means that full-length music tracks (or video clips) can be sent wirelessly from the phone and listened to on a compatible Bluetooth™ enabled device, such as the Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS970.
    One click of the dedicated camera button and the 2.0 Megapixel camera is activated, which comes complete with 2.5x digital zoom and Mobile Blogger This application allows the user to post (or blog) their images directly to their own blogsite, giving friends and family the chance to go online and view the shots. The K618 is also ready for making video calls; the separate video telephony camera and high speed 3G connectivity making this a reality.
    With so many multimedia functions available, it’s possible to build up a sizeable collection of photos, music files, video clips and web pages. The 256MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) provided caters for this and will store around 700 photos or 230 music tracks for example*. There is also the option to expand the external memory up to 1GB as an individual’s media library grows.
    The K618 is a striking, slim-line ‘stick’ design that will launch in a choice of Vibrant Black or Bright White. This UMTS 2100 device will be available in selected markets from Q3 2006.
    * Examples based on assumption of 4 minutes per track and codec compression eAAC+ and 32kbps for music/number of tracks. Or picture size of 2.0 Megapixel, taken in Normal Mode for recordable pictures.

    K618 – Features at a glance:


    • Entertainment
      Music player (with MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ support)
      OMA DRM phase 1
      Phone speaker
      Full streaming Audio/Video
      Polyphonic >64 ring tones
      Java MIDP 2.0
      3D games
      Music DJ™
      Video DJ™
      Photo DJ™
      PlayNow™
      Disc2Phone computer ripping software
      Stereo headset
      256MB M2 card
    • Imaging & Messaging
      176x220 pixels, TFT 1.9” 262k colour display
      2.0 Megapixel camera
      2.5x digital zoom for still images
      QCIF video recording & streaming
      QVGA video playback
      VGA Video Telephony camera
      Consumer push email
      SMS and MMS
      Instant Messaging
      Mobile Blogger - Picture blog application
    • Connectivity
      UMTS 2100
      Bluetooth™ EDR
      PC Tools & Software
      USB 2.0 Mass storage FS
      USB charging
      USB cable
      Fast port connector
      External antenna connector
      Flight mode
      HTML Full Browser with RSS
    • Accessories
      Core Accessories:
      Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS970
      Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-65
      Flash MXE-60
      Music Cable MMC-60
      Music Desk Stand MDS-60Other Accessories:
      Desk Stand CDS- 60
      Travel charger CMT-60
      Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-GV435
      Bluetooth™ Headset HBH- IV835
      Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-100

    Tuesday, May 23, 2006

    The Sony Ericsson V630i exclusively with Vodafone – a new way to access and listen to music on the move

    Sony Ericsson V630i
    LONDON 23 May 2006 - Sony Ericsson today announces the V630i, exclusively for Vodafone. The V630i uses its 3G capabilities to deliver the perfect mix of mobile phone, music and multimedia applications at high speed and superb quality.

    What makes this phone extra special is its support of Vodafone’s new Radio DJ service, an innovative, interactive music streaming service that allows the creation of your own music channels by rating tracks as you listen. The more you listen and rate, the more intuitive and personalized the music channel becomes. Tracks can also be bought directly using the service and, with the supplied 256MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) card, the V630i can store as many as 230 tracks to take with you wherever you go. A stereo headset is supplied, so you can enjoy this superb choice of music in full stereo quality.

    The V630i also effortlessly handles the content-rich services from the world of Vodafone live! with 3G such as Mobile TV, video messaging and video telephony. In all, the V630i is a dynamic phone that is fun to use, appealing to young music lovers seeking the freedom and choice offered by the latest mobile technologies.

    “The V630i is a phone that will bring music, 3G and Vodafone live! with 3G to a wider audience,” says Jan Wäreby Corporate Executive Vice President, Head of Sales and Marketing, Sony Ericsson. “It’s the perfect device to get the best out of Vodafone’s 3G services such as Vodafone Radio DJ. With live video streaming, super-fast web browsing and gaming, you couldn’t ask for more fun out of a mobile phone.”

    With Vodafone’s Radio DJ you can use your phone to tailor-make music channels, buying and downloading songs from the current music programme direct to your phone. The V630i combines its 3G capabilities with innovative Sony Ericsson technology to ensure a fast, responsive service with excellent audio quality.

    "Combining Vodafone's advanced 3G services such as full track music downloads and Vodafone Radio DJ with Sony Ericsson's know-how in music phones delivers a superior customer experience," said Jens Schulte-Bockum Director of Terminals, Vodafone. "Vodafone Radio DJ gets to know customer's tastes over time. It is as easy as listening to the radio but on a mobile which always plays your favourite songs."

    The V630i handles all of the key download formats, so you can import music via a PC from a variety of music services or from your own CD collection. It is provided with with a 256MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™), for new generation, highly compact mobile storage.

    The sound quality of the V630i is so good you’ll want to share your music with friends, and the MPS-60 portable speakers are a perfect boost for the music stored in your phone: just plug them into the V630i and play! Or enjoy your music through your own Hi-Fi with the MPP-60 Music Power Pack, which plugs your phone into your Hi-Fi while it sits in a cradle recharging. For the full home Hi-Fi experience, try the Home Audio System MDS-70, a neat phone cradle which connects to a set of high performance speakers. Developed by Sony Corporation and Sony Ericsson, the MDS-70 delivers superb sound quality thanks to Sony S-Master, the hi-fi technology that gives a full, rich sound to all types of products, from car audio systems to TVs.

    Everything about the V630i supports the fun-loving, youthful lifestyle. Its sporty design is Vibrant Black with neat orange highlights that pick out direct keys and the loud speaker on the back of the phone.

    Simplicity in design is also applied to the user interface, which gets you around the phone with the minimum of clicks. Accessing the music player is a single click away no matter what you’re doing thanks to the dedicated music hard key; and rocker keys reach your favourite applications immediately.

    Beyond music, the V630i features a 2 Megapixel camera with digital zoom, consumer email, a full HTML browser and an extra large, 1.9” colour display. Business-friendly applications include PC-synchronisation, tools and software. And for those wanting to take calls easily whilst on the move there’s a full choice of bluetooth enabled headsets.

    The Sony Ericsson V630i is a UMTS 2100 device exclusively for the Vodafone Group and rollout is planned across EMEA and APAC from June.

    V630i – Features at a glance:


    Entertainment
    Vodafone Radio DJ
    Music player (with MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ support)
    OMA DRM phase 1
    Phone speaker
    Full streaming Audio/Video
    Polyphonic >64 ring tones
    Java MIDP 2.0
    3D games
    Sony Ericsson Music DJ™
    SE Video DJ™
    SE Picture DJ™
    Mobile TV on Vodafone live! with 3G
    Stereo headset
    256MB M2 card


    Imaging & Messaging
    176x220 pixels, TFT 1.9”
    262k Color display
    2.0 Megapixel camera
    VGA Video Telephony camera
    Consumer push email
    2x digital zoom
    Video recording/playback
    SMS and MMS
    QuickShare™
    Instant Messaging


    Connectivity
    UMTS 2100
    Bluetooth™ EDR
    PC Tools & Software
    USB 2.0 Mass storage FS
    USB charging
    USB cable
    Fast port connector
    External antenna connector
    Flight mode
    HTML Full Browser with RSS
    For more information about V630i, please click here

    Thursday, April 13, 2006

    Robbie Williams Special Edition Sony Ericsson W300 Walkman phone

    Robbie Williams Special Edition Sony Ericsson W300 Walkman phone
    Robbie Williams, T-Mobile and Sony Ericsson unveil Special Edition W300 Walkman® phone featuring unreleased ‘live’ Tour content from opening show of 2006 World Tour preinstalled
    Robbie Williams and T-Mobile in association with Sony Ericsson unveil the Robbie Williams Edition of the Sony Ericsson W300 Walkman® phone, which will be in stores in time for the upcoming European Tour kick-off in June. Creatively influenced by Robbie Williams himself, the exclusive edition phone will offer a live recording of the opening song, a live video clip and six wallpapers including shots from the first show of the World Tour, which kicks-off today in Durban, South Africa.
    The Robbie Williams Edition clamshell style phone, exclusive to T-Mobile, will have an embossed Robbie Williams logo on the back cover and will enable customers to identify themselves as ultimate Robbie Williams fans. A must-have item for all fans and music lovers, the phone will come with two exchangeable ‘skins’ featuring special Robbie Williams designs so they can personalize their own handset. Fans will have direct access to the WAP site of RobbieWilliams.com on their phone and will see a Robbie Williams video clip when they start and shut down the handset. The Special Edition W300 will be available in all of T-Mobile European markets in June.
    “Working with T Mobile is a great way to get my music and videos out there and the Walkman® phone is our latest collaboration, it's great,” said Robbie Williams.
    Never before has a global artist been involved with the design of a phone that includes pre-installed unreleased ‘live’ mobile music material. With the launch of the exclusive Robbie Williams phone, fans will have a backstage experience of the World Tour - seeing and hearing the ‘live’ content, which they can use to personalize and their phone and show friends just as the European Tour begins in June. The offering is yet another innovative and unique component to the partnership between Robbie Williams and T-Mobile in association with Sony Ericsson.
    “Throughout our long-term partnership with Robbie Williams, T-Mobile continues to bring fans closer to their favourite popstar in ways like never before,” said Ulli Gritzuhn, Chief Marketing Officer, T-Mobile International. “With the special edition W300, we are once again providing fans with a chance to personalize their mobiles with exclusive ‘live’ mobile music content, a never before seen video clip and photos all on one device that was creatively influenced by him. Now true Robbie Williams fans can be identified by not only by his music content found inside their phones but also on the outside with his special signature handset they will use to enjoy it.”
    The exclusive Robbie Williams edition of the Sony Ericsson W300 is a true music phone from their series of Walkman® phones launched in the past year. The W300 is a quad band MP3 player with storage for about 70 songs and offers up to 30 hours of music listening. Supplied Disc2 phone software enables users to easily transfer their favourite CDs to the phone. Complete with 4x digital zoom camera and built-in FM radio, the W300 is equipped with EDGE technology for quick data transfers and Internet access. Fans can easily launch RobbieWilliams.com from a dedicated icon on the device desktop. In addition, the signature phone will feature a standard Robbie Williams ringtone and a live Robbie Williams sound-byte for the SMS tone.
    "The special edition W300 will provide fans with a unique memento of the tour," said Jan Wäreby, Corporate Executive Vice President, Head of Sales & Marketing, Sony Ericsson. "This level of personalization is a first for Sony Ericsson and we are delighted to not only be a tour sponsor but to be able to bring to T-Mobile this very individual phone with designs influenced by Robbie himself."
    In July 2005, Robbie Williams and T-Mobile announced an 18-month partnership in association with Sony Ericsson. This ground-breaking partnership has enabled fans across Europe to enjoy unique access to their favourite artist with pre-released mobile music content from his new album ‘Intensive Care’, video-live streaming and cinecasts of his Berlin concert in October and other activities. As international head sponsor and lead brand for all of Robbie Williams’ activities until December 2006, T-Mobile will be providing fans with innovative offerings and close access during his upcoming European Tour, which kicks-off in Dublin on June 9th.
    Walkman® is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
      Robbie Williams Special Edition Sony Ericsson W300
    • Exclusive and previously unreleased ‘live’ video clip, opening song and wallpapers from his first concert of 2006 World Tour pre-installed
    • Special phone cover design creatively influenced by Robbie Williams with two additional ‘skins’ to personalize the phone
    • Special phone cover design creatively influenced by Robbie Williams with two additional ‘skins’ to personalize the phone
    • Link to New Robbiewilliams.com WAP site
    • Personalized theme including Live Robbie Williams sound byte, live ringtone and new Robbie Williams animation and logos
    • Robbie Williams and T-Mobile provide fans with ultimate backstage experience as World Tour kicks-off

    Robbie Williams Special Edition Sony Ericsson W300

    Wednesday, April 12, 2006

    The tango!

    The tango!
    The tango! is the first speech generating device to bring the power of mass communications and consumer electronics to the world of AAC. It combines a broad array of communication methods, such as an intuitive language hierarchy, ingenious new icons, and easy-to-access pop-ups, with the vast power of consumer electronics - like a built-in camera and voice morphing, so individuals can better match their specific communication needs with the best features to achieve them.
    Communication is our most beautiful and complex gift. Just think of how many ways you can make a simple request, let alone tell someone why you love them. The range of communication needs for individuals requiring AAC is astounding. But now there's a way to focus on the power of communication before confronting the complexities of mastering it.
      Features Include:
    • Built-In Camera
    • Voice Morphing Technology
    • Indoor/Outdoor Screen
    • Advanced Ergonomics
    • Vast Scanning Arrays
    • Innovative "Language Streams" Structure

    Price $6899.00

    The WhyCry® Monitor

    The WhyCry® monitor is a baby cry analyser. The monitor listens to the baby's crying for 20 seconds then digitally analyses it before indicating why.
    The device then illuminates one of five crying ‘expressions’ telling you whether the child is hungry, bored, tired, stressed or annoyed.
    The WhyCry® analyser comes with a comprehensive user guide and a symptoms chart so that once the cry has been translated the chart can then give pointers as to how to rectify the situation.
    WhyCry® has been clinically tested in Europe, with a success rate of 98% when used in conjunction with the accompanying symptoms chart.
    An ideal nursery aid for parents, childminders, nannies and carers of young babies.
    The WhyCry® Monitor Home Page

    Japanese "Transformer"-like robot [video]

    A lot of the toys we play with as kids have a huge influence on what we desire as adults. If you played with Transformers as a child, then it's only natural that you would want a robot that can transform itself into a car. And, if you happen to be a Robo-One robot designer, you just might go ahead and make one yourself... That's just what [Nakamura Motohiro] at Himeji Soft Works in Japan decided to do, and he certainly had the know-how and experience to make it happen... Any other comments are useless.



    Cingular, T-Mobile halt Razr sales due to glitch

    Cingular Wireless and T-Mobile USA have temporarily stopped selling the Razr, Motorola's flagship cell phone, due to a technical glitch that causes the phone to drop calls or shut down, the companies said on Friday.Motorola said only a limited number of phones were affected and the problem would have no impact on its financial results. The Razr, lauded for its thin design, was first sold in late 2004 and is still a key product for Motorola.One analyst, Ed Snyder of Charter Equity Research, said he did not expect a material impact from the problem but expressed concerns about how Motorola manages its suppliers. Another analyst said the halted sales may hurt the phone companies' market shares. Motorola's stock was down 46 cents, or more than 2 percent, in afternoon trade on the New York Stock Exchange.Motorola spokesman Alan Buddendeck said the faulty phones were sold to operators between January 16 and February 28, with the first of the U.S. shipments on February 1. He did not say where else the phones were sold. Motorola is still selling new Razrs and expects availability to return to normal by next week.