Naite launched in India

As part of the commitment to the GreenHeart project, Sony Ericsson has unveiled an affordable 3G phone, named as Naite. The candy bar phone has been designed for basic e-mail, text messaging and video calls.

Naite is a 3G phone that weighs 84g with 108 x 47 x 12.6 mm dimensions. Naite displays 2.2 inches TFT screen with 256k colors and projects a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels with wall papers and screen savers.
Sony Ericsson Naite sounds with polyphonic ringtones,AAC ringtones, composer, MP3 ring tones and speaker phone.

The device internal memory boasts 100 MB along with 8 GB and 2 GB microSD card slots.
Sony Ericsson Naite offers a data connectivity through GPRS, EDGE,3G,bluetooth with A2DP and USB. The device snapshots with 2 MP camera at a resolution of 1600×1200 pixels along with secondary camera and QVGA video @ 15fps.

Sony Ericsson Naite features MMS, Email, Push Email, RSS,SMS, Stereo FM with RDS, MP3, MP4, and E-manual. The gadget is energized by Li-Po 950 mAh (BST-33) that is expected to peovide a talk time of 4h 30 min and a stand-by time of 583h.

It should be available for Rs 6550 or around $150.

Sony Ericsson MWC 2010 Lineup

As you all know, Sony Ericsson will be showing off quite a few devices at Mobile World Congress,2010 at Barcelona starting February 15th.

I thought I'll give you a glimpse of what all one can expect from Sony Ericsson at MWC 2010. So here's Sony Ericsson's fresh batch of handsets for 2010.

As of what I know currently, besides the XPERIA X10, Sony Ericsson will show the Vivaz (Kurara), Aspen (Faith), Kanna ,and Recall( Robyn).

So let's get into the details shall we? 

XPERIA X10

The XPERIA X10 is Sony Ericsson's flagship device for 2010. It's slated to launch with Android 1.6 which'll later be updated to Android 2.1.It sports a gorgeous 4.0 inch capacitive touch screen with a class-leading resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. It’s scratch-resistant and can display up to 262.144 colours.The device has a heavily customized UI with brilliant apps such as Timescape and Mediascape. 

Timescape is a user interface that brings all your communications together. It is meant for people using web 2.0 services, such as Facebook. MediaScape is the new media browser and player, featuring photo, music and video functionality. It looks really good and I am sure Sony Ericsson will eventually go on to implement it across all platforms.

The camera is an 8 megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash. It supports advanced face recognition with built-in tagging functionality of your friends. Smile shutter and geotagging is of course also available and so is high definition video recording.It’s also got a 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, aGPS, Micro USB connector, WiFi, triband HSPA and quadband GSM. It measures 119 x 63 x 13 millimetres and weighs 135 grams. The hardware chipset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 running at a clock frequency of 1 GHz. It will run on the (BST-41) Li-Po 1500 mAh battery.

Vivaz

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz runs on the Symbian S60 platform and packs a 8 megapixel autofocus camera capable of recording 720p video. The 3.2" display sports a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels and is capable of showing up to 16M colors. The CPU inside clocks at 720 MHz ( the Satio has a 600 MHz processor).Other interesting notables are a 3.5mm audio jack, the FM radio and a built-in microSD card slot that allows expanding the 75MB of internal memory. There will be an 8GB microSD card included in the retail package.

Aspen

Sony Ericsson Aspen is a Windows Mobile 6.5.3 handset, that was previously known by its codename Faith.The device packs a 2.4" touchscreen of 320x240 (QVGA) resolution, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, a 3.5mm audio jack and a 3.2 megapixel fixed-focus camera.There is a built-in GPS receiver and a microSD card slot and there is a 4GB microSD memory card included in the retail package. 

Kanna

Kanna is Kurara's qwerty sister, also known as the U8.It's specifications  are - 3.2 inch TFT display at 640 x 360 pixels, a 8 megapixel camera with 720p HD-recording, WiFi, 3.5 mm jack port, Symbian S60 5th edition and a 720mhz processor.

Recall ( Robyn)

The Sony Ericsson Recall (previously known as 'Robyn') looks exactly like the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, but its twice as small. This device also packs a touchscreen and is powered by the Android OS. It should be available in atleast 4 colors, as seen from the pic.Other specs include a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, 3.5 mm audio jack, 3G and Wi-Fi.


Rest assured that MWC 2010 will be chock full of news and updates! Stay tuned and watch this space for more!

Sony Ericsson Aspen unveiled

Sony Ericsson today officially announced Aspen – a Windows Mobile 6.5.3 handset, that was previously known by its codename Faith.The handset will also pack the company proprietary panel interface that we have come to know from the XPERIA X 1 and X2.

The device packs a 2.4" touchscreen of 320x240 (QVGA) resolution, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, a 3.5mm audio jack and a 3.2 megapixel fixed-focus camera.There is a built-in GPS receiver and a microSD card slot and there is a 4GB microSD memory card included in the retail package. 

Sony Ericsson Aspen will be available in Iconic Black and White Silver starting from Q2 of 2010. As i've said before, pretty mediocre stuff. Next leak please! :P 

Official video:

Official Press Release
Official Product Page

Sony Ericsson Faith surfaces

Another leak. Another upcoming handset.But who's complaining? :)
This time it’s a GreenHeart product codenamed Faith. In a bar form factor with Windows Mobile 6.5.3 inside and a QWERTY keyboard. The Windows Mobile inside is unmodified, no Xperia branding, so no panels.
The screen of the Sony Ericsson Faith measures 2.4” and sports QVGA resolution. The Sony Ericsson Faith is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227 processor running at 600MHz.

Connectivity options are ample - quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band 3G (900/2100) with HSDPA. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP and a 3.5mm audio jack make up the local connectivity and for location services, there's a built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS support. The Sony Ericsson Faith also features a 3.2 megapixel camera and a microSD card slot.

Sony Ericsson Faith will be available in White and Black color versions.No info on other colors and pricing as of now.
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Sony Ericsson Hazel previewed

 After the Elm preview, the folks at GsmArena have posted a preview of the Greenheart Hazel.

Sony Ericsson must be quite serious about their GreenHeart lineup. The Elm and the Hazel look like the right phones to give it a fresh kickstart. Perhaps there will be more to follow - in the lower segments and with different eco-friendly twists. The point of the Hazel (and the Elm) though is to show that green handsets don't need to be functionally crippled niche devices.

Sony Ericsson Elm previewed

The folks at GsmArena have previewed the 'Greenheart' Elm and here's what they had to say:

The Sony Ericsson Elm isn't a revolutionary device but it sure has a front spot in the company's feature phone lineup. It's arguable whether GreenHeart will be as compelling as Cybershot or Walkman, but the Elm is certainly not limited to an eco-friendly niche. Right the opposite, together with the Hazel, it ventures to take charge of the Sony Ericsson midrange at a moment when the company is radically reshaping its portfolio.

With top-notch connectivity, good 5 megapixel imaging, the green commitment and new approach to social networking, the Elm has a strong enough identity that goes well beyond GreenHeart. A small, lightweight and feature-rich phone, with a distinct design, sounds like a good recipe for success.

We had such a nice time with it we may be tempted to overstate its sales potential. It may be too much and too early to call it a bestseller but it's all cheers on Elm street at present.

Live Pics: Elm & Hazel

The folks at se-first have posted loads of live pics of the newly announced handsets Elm and Hazel.

The devices sport a standard feature set and there's not much new except their green credentials.The devices introduce two new features: Clear Voice and Noise Shield.

  Clear Voice is a technology that is supposed to make a caller's voice more understandable and distinguishable from eventual background noise. This is achieved by adopting the sound level depending on background noise (i.e. in loud environments, the sound level is increased automatically) Noise Shield is quite the opposite, it reduces background noise during a call in order to improve the voice quality for the person that gets your call. Hit the links below to view more Live pics of the two devices.

Sony Ericsson Hazel Live Pics           Sony Ericsson Elm Live Pics

Greenhearts 'Elm' and 'Hazel' Announced

                                                                 Sony Ericsson Hazel

Today Sony Ericsson presented their latest Greenheart tree-hugging phones - the aptly named Elm and Hazel. Those two are no slackers in functionality as they come with Wi-Fi, GPS and pioneer social networking integration via homescreen widgets. They also pack some innovative sound enhancing technologies such as Noise Shield, Clear Voice and Intelligent Volume Adaptation.

Sony Ericsson Elm

Screen resolution remains at the QVGA standard (320 x 240 pixels), but the one on the Hazel is 2.6 inches large and sports a 16.7 million colour TFT, whereas it’s only 2.2 inches on the Elm sporting a 262.144-colour TFT.

The Sony Ericsson Elm and Hazel pack 5 megapixel auto focus cameras, Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS receivers complete with the preinstalled Google Maps and Wisepilot mapping applications. The Sony Ericsson Elm has a thickness of 14 mm and a weight of 90 grams whereas the Hazel has a thickness of 16 mm and a weight of 120 grams.


Both the Elm and the Haze have rich multimedia features including support for SensMe, TrackID, and MegaBass. Screen auto rotation is also available thanks to the built-in accelerometer.


Another first from Sony Ericsson is the online backup of personal information at sonyericsson.com. There are no further details about the service mentioned, but we guess you'd be able to recover all your info if your phone gets stolen.

The Sony Ericsson Elm will be available in Metal Black and Pearly Rose from Q1 2010. The Sony Ericsson Hazel will be available in Superior Black and Passionate Rouge from Q2 2010.

Official Press Release
Official Product photos - Elm
Official Product Photos - Hazel

Sony Ericsson Naite launched

Stay on top of life with the Sony Ericsson Naite™ phone. A classic phone designed to help you stay in touch, stay organised - and do a bit for the environment. Its timeless look includes a large 2.2" LCD display so you can easily see your calendar and contacts. It’s got a decent camera, Google™ maps, a phone calendar and great green credentials, too.

Sony Ericsson claims that the Naite has a 15 percent reduced carbon footprint in comparison to a standard mobile, but aims to provide green credentials without the sacrifice of functionality.

The list of eco-highlights include the Naite's largely recycled construction, low-power charger, reduced packaging and inclusion of an on-device, rather than paper, manual.There's nothing as luxurious as Wi-Fi or GPS on board but the Naite does come with 3G connectivity as well as full music and video playback.

Sony Ericsson receives green accolades

A new report released today by non-profit organisations ChemSec and Clean Production Action (CPA), has listed seven companies taking big steps in removing chlorine and bromine from their products, including Sony Ericsson and two other tech firms.

Sony Ericsson was applauded for not only removing substances from its products but also taking on the task of establishing full chemical inventories for all product lines. The company has achieved 99.9 per cent BFR free products and is on target to have no PVC components by the end of 2009.

SE announces Naite and C901 GreenHeart phones

Sony Ericsson unveiled two new handsets that show its commitment to preserving the environment and reducing pollution. Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart and Sony Ericsson Naite are the two flagships of their GreenHeart program that should soon roll out into a broader portfolio.

The Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart is functionally identical to the original Sony Ericsson C901, which only recently started shipping.

Coming with a 13mm-thick stylish body and a 5 megapixel camera, the C901 GreenHeart proves that "going green" should compromise neither the design nor the functionality of your cell phone.

Along with some advanced camera functionality, the new C901 GreenHeart features a 262K color QVGA TFT display and has 3G support, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Its other highlight features include include FM radio, built-in accelerometer, M2 slot.

Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart will be available in Ocean White color in selected markets from Q2 of the year (that means any moment now) at an yet undisclosed price.

The Sony Ericsson Naite is an offer for green-minded people on a lower budget. It comes with a 2 megapixel camera, USB and Bluetooth support. It will also have a 2.2” QVGA display, 3G support and a microSD card slot.

Sony Ericsson Naite will be available from Q3 in Vapour Silver and Ginger Red color features. Unfortunately its pricing remains unknown for now.

Both new handsets will come with electronic, in-phone manual to replace the standard paper version, saving over 90 percent of paper used in the retail packaging. Their packaging boxes will be reduced as well to minimize the environmental impact of transporting the final product.

Additionally, at least 50% of the bodies of the GreenHeart duo are made of recycled plastic. The Sony Ericsson C901 GreenHeart will also come with waterborne paint and the newly introduced MH300 greener headset in the box, which is made from 100 percent recycled plastic.