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Remember how Sony Ericsson released a whole bunch of phones just a few weeks ago? Besides the C905, most of them were entry level to mid range phones with various extra features. It appears that Sony Ericsson is preparing for another released. The Sony Ericsson W595 Lind has just been seen around. By seen we mean leaked of course.

The W595 seems to be the successor of the W580. It is a slider phone with Walkman capabilities. It will have FM radio support, a Walkman 3 player and the A2 software platform. As a bonus you get the pre installed Google Maps and the 3D accelerometer.

The Linda will be launched somewhere in July, which means that possibly in just a few days you will get some more detailed feature and prices.

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Check out this cool new headphone from Sony. It's probably built specifically for Sony Ericsson walkman phones for an even greater music experience, but I think it can be used with any device that is compatible with it. You can clip the pendant to your shirt and don whatever headphones suit you best. It has a 3.5 mm input jack that allows you to connect it to you favorite portable music device.

As mentioned, the headphone is built for Sony Ericsson phones. I guess that is why the headphone has a feature that automatically mutes your music when a call comes in, and resumes when you end the call - and you don't even have to touch your phone.

clip the pendant to your shirt and don whatever headphones suit you best. A 3.5 mm input jack allows you to swap them to listen to your music your way.Play the music in your phone through the high-quality stereo headphones of the DS205 without any physical connection between the phone and your ears.

Features:

* Bluetooth technology - 2.0
* Ear hook
* Fast port connector
* Auto pairing

Specification:

* Dimension: Size 13 x 65 mm
* Weight: 13g
* Colour: Dark Grey

via: sonyericsson

Sony Ericsson has released a new clamshell handset, the Sony Ericsson SO706i, which will be available from NTT DoCoMo. Well, since Sony is from Japan, its no wonder they are releasing another great phone for the Japanese market. I guess we'll have to wait for a little while until this phone comes out in the western market.

As mentioned, the SO706i is a clamshell phone and features a 2.8 inch with 262K colors and a 240x427 pixel resolution internal TFT display and external LEDs for incoming calls, 2MP camera with Auto Focus and video recording, memory expansion of MicroSD memory format, which is able to accept microSD cards up to 2GB, Mobile TV, advanced e-mail and web capabilities, supports Flash Lite 3.0, Google Maps and integrates Google search.

The dimensions of the handset is 105x49x13.4mm and the phone weighs 98 grams. The device is able to work up to 3.6 hours in talk-time mode, up to 290 hours in standby mode and up to 1.67 hours in TV viewing mode.

SO706i will be out in Japanese NTT DoCoMo shops on July 4, retailing at about 40,000 Japanese yen - equivalent to about $380 or 240 Euros.

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Here's another phone spotted at the FCC, the Sony Ericsson TM506. Sony Ericsson went wild this week. We've seen more than a few cell phone releases as well as cell phone accessories like Bluetooth headsets and headphones. If the previous handsets were entry level to mid range, the TM506 seems to be better than that.

Here's some of the features of the TM506:

• 3G,


• Bluetooth,


• aGPS,


• memory card slot


• camera of unknown quality,


• Web browser, Web feed, Instant Messaging,


• Picture and video blogging,


• Music and Video players, MusicDJ,


• USB,


• Voice command,


• embedded games, file manager, organizer, calendar


• TV access and streaming videos


• dual-band GSM/EDGE 850/1900.


• WCDMA 1700/2100.

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It's a Sony day today here at Mobilewhack.com so here's the next mobile device we're going to introduce. Sony Ericsson K330 is yet another entry level phone. It doesn't have all those feature to brag but it's more than just a dependable phone.

Let's look at some specs:

• Screen: 65,536 color TFT, 128x160 pixel


• Memory: Phone memory 10MB


• Networks: 850/900/1800/1900


• Colours: Gold on Black and Green on Black


• Dimensions: 100.0 x 45.0 x 12.0 mm


• Weight: 75.0 gr


• VGA Camera


• Bluetooth


• Battery Life: talk time 7 hours, standby time 300 hours.

If you are interested in the K330 from Sony Ericsson, just go your location on their site and look it up for more details.

After releasing so many new mid ranged and entry level phones yesterday, Sony Ericsson went ahead and announced three Bluetooth Headsets too, the HBH-PV-715, 720 and 740.

The HBH-PV-715 is a practical and stylish headset. Here's some highlights:
• Good value for money
• 11 h talk time/ 800h stand by so it is ready to use at any time
• Removable ear hook
• Auto-pairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment for clear sound in every environment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection
• Available in either black or white

The HBH-PV-720 is elegant and more sophisticated. It offers:
• 11 h talk time and 800 h stand by
• 3 elegant Style-up™ covers with black and silver patterns
• Autopairing
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a clear sound and reliable connection in every environment
• Removable ear hooks
• Black necklace

HBH-PV-740 is more business oriented and it will deliver exactly that:
• 11 h talk time/800 h stand by
• Convenient sliver necklace carrying solution
• Headset desk stand and USB charger
• Status display for battery and connection indication
• Removable ear-hooks
• Autopairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection

We don't know prices yet but the HBH-PV-720 will all be available in Q3 2008 while the HBH-PV 715 and HBH-PV-740 will be available in Q4 2008.

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After releasing so many new mid ranged and entry level phones yesterday, Sony Ericsson went ahead and announced three Bluetooth Headsets too, the HBH-PV-715, 720 and 740.

The HBH-PV-715 is a practical and stylish headset. Here's some highlights:
• Good value for money
• 11 h talk time/ 800h stand by so it is ready to use at any time
• Removable ear hook
• Auto-pairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment for clear sound in every environment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection
• Available in either black or white

The HBH-PV-720 is elegant and more sophisticated. It offers:
• 11 h talk time and 800 h stand by
• 3 elegant Style-up™ covers with black and silver patterns
• Autopairing
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a clear sound and reliable connection in every environment
• Removable ear hooks
• Black necklace

HBH-PV-740 is more business oriented and it will deliver exactly that:
• 11 h talk time/800 h stand by
• Convenient sliver necklace carrying solution
• Headset desk stand and USB charger
• Status display for battery and connection indication
• Removable ear-hooks
• Autopairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection

We don't know prices yet but the HBH-PV-720 will all be available in Q3 2008 while the HBH-PV 715 and HBH-PV-740 will be available in Q4 2008.

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Here's a more simpler handset from Sony Ericsson, the entry level J132. Like many other Sony Ericsson phones, the J132 has one other main job besides phone call making and that is delivering good quality FM radio.

The J132 has limited capabilities but nonetheless is a dependable phone. And here's what's been built inside that Night Black or Heaven Blue case:

• Screen: 65,536 color CSTN; 128x160 pixel


• Memory: phone memory 4MB


• Networks:GSM 900/1800


• Dimensions: 103.0 x 45.0 x 15.0 mm


• Weight: 76.0 gr

Who needs an iPhone after all? For availability and pricing check your local Sony Ericsson site.

It's Tuesday, June 17th. Sony Ericsson lovers have been waiting for this day to see the release of the new cell phone, dedicated to gamers, the F305. With it's innovative design which permits horizontal gaming, with dedicated control buttons and built in accelerometer, the F305 promises a lot of gaming. And it's not a bad phone either.

Sven Totté, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson says:

Gaming is no longer something you do on your own. It's about having fun with your friends and interacting with the game. We have used motion sensor technology before in our phones and integrating it into gameplay is a natural progression.

• Motion Gaming with three preloaded motion games, "Bowling", "Bass fishing" and "Jockey" - encounter gaming in a completely new way
• Additional motion games developed by Gameloft™ plus 50 more 2D and 3D games available for download at PlayNow.
• Loud stereo speakers- enhance your gaming experience or share the latest music with friends
• Horizontal game play and dedicated gaming keys - play games the way you want
• 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth™ - a complete media experience
• Expandable memory - Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) slot.

How's that for a powerful gaming console? Curios about the actual phone capabilities?

The F305 is a quad-band EDGE phone supporting 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 frequency bands. It has a 2 megapixels camera and a 2 inch 176 x 220 TFT display. It offers USB and Bluetooth connectivity and it has WAP 2.0 xHTML internet connectivity. It has a 10MB internal memory with Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support for further upgrades.

The F305 will be available in two colors, Polar White and Mystic Black and it will hit selected markets from Q3 2008. No price has been disclosed so far.

Here are some accessories you might be interested in:

• Power Pack CPP-100 which brings a boost to your battery


• Design Collection IDC-21 for more protection to your phone


• Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS220 helps you enjoy wireless music without missing a call.


• M2 USB Adapter CCR-70 will let you transfer, store and share the content of your Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

What more do you need to know to buy this mini gaming Sony Ericsson console? I'd like to see how some games will look like sure, but other than that I'd be interested in getting my hands on one.

Sony Ericsson has finally made it official! The 8.1-megapixel shooter in the CyberShot lineup will see a release somewhere in the fourth quarter of this year as will the S302 in the Snapshot series, who decided to go public with the C905. Unlike the C905, the S302 will feature only a 2-megapixel camera, more suitable for the casual photographer than a pro. The little one will also have Bluetooth, USB support, 20MB of internal memory with Memory Stick Micro expansion. While the S302 decides to stick to just Crystal Blue and Thunder Gray, the C905 will come in colors of Night Black, Ice Silver, and Copper Gold.

There are no details on the pricing yet, but at the rate at which the C905 turned from a rumor to reality, I don't think we'll have to wait too long.

More phones from Sony Ericsson. This time, it's the Sony Ericsson R300 mobile phone that cleared the FCC hurdle. This is also a cameraphone, and features TrackID - a free music recognition service. TrackID allows you to search for song titles, artists and album names. There's also a web browser on the phone.

Connecting the Sony Ericsson R300 to your computer via USB allows you to view it as a mass storage device, allowing for convenient bulk transfer of files. If you prefer the wireless way of doing things, the R300 also sports Bluetooth. The phone appears to be an entry-level series. There's not much else information available about the phone.

Source: FCC

Sony Ericsson's new phone, the C902, has made an appearance at the good ol' FCC. The device is now approved, and should hit the world markets soon. The C902 is another phone in the Cybershot series and compatible with UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and tri-band GSM networks. The camera on this baby is pretty sophisticated, including autofocus, flash, face detection and video capabilities.

Transfering photos onto a PC is easy: you can do it over Bluetooth or USB. You can also print pictures by connecting the camera to a compatible printer. Other usual niceties include PhotoDJ and VideoDJ to manage/edit your photos and video clips. The C902 supports Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory card.

No word on the pricing, but the Sony Ericsson C902 Cybershot phone will be available -- check back with us later.

Source: FCC

Some leaked information on Sony G502 and P5 Phones has appeared. The credit goes to Trent. Let us have a look at the features of both the phones individually:

Sony Ericsson G502 Cell Phone

Bearing a candy bar design like K530, this cell phone exhibits elegance. It also reminds one of Sony Ericsson K660 phone. The G502 comes equipped with a 2-inch TFT display of QVGA resolution. Supporting the HSPDA function the cell phone offers Exchange Activesync and lets the users access built-in Google Maps for Mobile.

Quick Facts:

• 2 mega pixel fixed focus camera
• 4x digital zoom and video recording
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• USB 2.0 support
• Dimensions 109 x 46 x 13.5 millimetres
• Weigh 83.5 grams
• 32 MB internal memory with expandable slot

Sony Ericsson G502 cell Phone is a tri-band GSM phone with EDGE support. It is expected to be available in the second quarter in two color options Brilliant Hazel & Champagne Black.

Sony Ericsson P5 Phone

Sony Ericsson’s second phone P5 is indeed a smartphone. It is expected to run on the latest UIQ 3.3 UI for Symbian. Boasting a 5 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, built-in GPS receiver, and HSDPA connectivity, this cell phone has become a much awaited device.

Sony, one of the world's largest manufacturer of audio devices, has released the world’s first digital noise canceling headphones - the Sony MDR-NC500D. Headphone is touted to drown out or eliminate an outstanding 99% of ambient noise while bathing you in supreme hi-fi sound. Now that's cool!

What makes it so special, is that its the first headphone to use digital technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve noise cancellation performance while ensuring optimum audio quality. This is done by letting the powerful processor inside the MDR-NC500D to automatically adapt the cancellation profile to suit the characteristics of ambient noise.

This is all good. However, what scares me is that it is too good. Imagine cancelling all the noises around you, while you're crossing the street, or driving down the lane. Won't you be more susceptible to accidents especially since you can't hear anything? Well, I still believe that this device is great, but I suggest using it in the comfort og your own homes.

Sony has just launched the ICF-ClipMK2 -- a stereo clock radio which supports the iPhone. And Sony is one of the first companies to launch such a device. The Sony ICF-ClipMK2 comes with a remote control with full access to the iPhone's menu along with the clock's radio tuning and volume control. The adjustable backstop mechanism fits the iPhone snugly, although smaller iPod versions could also be used with it. A line-in jack and cable which comes with the device could be used for connection of other players. The Sony ICF-ClipMK2 stereo alarm clock will be available in May for arouns US$100 in Sony retail outlets and the Sony Style web site.

iPod, what iPod? Looking at the new Sony Walkman NWZ-A820 Series, I'd bet there'll be many who'd jump over the fence if the A810 didn't convince them. This new line of video mp3 players with Bluetooth stereo seems like a hit in the making. The large, clear 2.4" QVGA screen ensures you'll enjoy the high quality video playback, and, as the name implies, it has Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music. There are three storage capacities available:

The 16GB NWZ-A829 which can store 62 hours of video or 3,800 songs.
The 8GB NWZ-A828 which can store 30 hours 40 mins of video or 1,850 songs.
The 4GB NWZ-A826 which can store 15 hours or 925 songs.

Another winner is the extended battery life which entails 10 hours of video and 36 hours of music playback. Even when the Bluetooth is enabled, the battery is still capable of supporting the player for 7 hours video and 15 hours music playback. Speaking of video playback, the Sony Walkman NWZ-A820 can support 30 fps of it. The device can support a variety of media formats such as copyright-free AAC, Linear PCM, MP3, WMA for audio; AVC and MPEG-4 for video; and JPEG for picture files. Files can easily be transferred from your PC to the player via drag and drop. The device also boasts four ‘Clear Audio’ Technologies for maximum listening experience.

The three versions of the new Sony Walkman NWZ-A820 Series will be available starting April 2008 in Europe. Pre-orders are now possible through http://www.sonystyle-europe.com/

More pics after the jump.

Along with the new Bluetooth module, Sony has also introduced a new active speaker system -- the Sony SRS-M50. It's a small speaker system, measuring a mere 70 (w) x 74.5 (h) x 74.5 (d) mm, and weighing in at 125g for the left speaker, and 145g for right which includes the batteries. Speaking of batteries, the Sony SRS-M50 runs on either dry cell batteries or electricity using an AC adapter. The speakers have 5W of synthesis output, 39mm aperture for digital amplifier, and rich-sounding bass. It comes loaded with volume and on/off controls, and can be placed beside your monitor with no problems as the Sony SRS-M50 speaker system uses an anti-magnetic design. The model is available in black, white, and pink.

If you have a mobile phone or music playing devices without the Bluetooth capability, the new Sony DRC-BT15 can help you out. Just released, the Sony DRC-BT15 is a Bluetooth module and wireless radio receiver. You can use this A2DP module it for hands-free calls and wireless listening. You can even use it to control your multimedia device (stop, pause, and play). This new Sony gadget is available in black and white as shown on the pic.

Another specialized phone launched by Sony Ericsson for the Mobile World Congress is the Sony Ericsson Z770 clamshell phone. The Sony Ericsson Z770 is a classic phone featuring high-speed internet access with HSDPA. It provides an intuitive user interface which allows even the most tech-challenged individual to surf the internet using the handset. With the Exchange ActiveSync capability, you can direct your emails from various address straight to your mobile phone. The Sony Ericsson Z770 has 2.2" screen, text to speech functionality, and Bluetooth connectivity. The handset is slated to come out on Q2 2008 in Vogue Red, Graphite Black, and Exquisite Gold.

More pics after the jump!

In light of the opening of the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, Sony Ericsson has announced numerous new handsets. One of which is the Sony Ericsson G700 cell phone which puts focus on organization just like their cybershot series focuses on images. The Sony Ericsson G700 GSM phone has a 2.4-inch display and a 3.2-megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom. It has one-touch organizer functions and a very simple touch-screen user-interface which makes navigation a cakewalk (i.e., touch a contact's name on screen and view the contact options available). For me, however, the feature which most appealed was the touch-controlled Notes application. You can scribble on a note on the phone using your stylus and post it on the phone's screen like a digital post-it! Other thanthat, the G700 features Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a calendar, and a media player. The Silk Bronze Sony Ericsson G700 cell phone will be out in the market on the second quarter of 2008.

More pics after the jump.

Get ready to enjoy Jackass and Aeon Flux on the PSP as Sony has joined hands with MTV to bring a big bunch of MTV shows to the portable console. The videos are available on universal media discs and will retail at about $14.99. These videos are completely customized for the PSP's bright and colorful widescreen LCD and can also be viewed on TV thanks to the new video-out option.

Here are the currently available titles:
*Beavis & Butt-head: The Mike Judge Collection, Vol. 2 and 3
*Jackass Vol. 2 and 3
*Wildboyz Vol. 1 and 2
"Viva La Bam Vol. 2, 3, and 4
*Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection (two-disc set)

Sony Ericsson has unveiled a new line-up of mobile phones, one of which is the W350 Walkman phone. It's a flip phone with a unique cover design. The cover of the mobile phone contains the keys used to control the phone's Walkman functionality. Bluetooth connectivity also allows you to use bluetooth headsets. It's 10mm thin and has the TrackIDTM technology. What's that, you say? Well, if you're the type who forgets song titles as soon as you hear them, it will definitely be great help to you. Simple record a part of the song you want to know the title of an TrackIDTM will recognize it for you. Savvy, right? The W350 can store up to 470 tracks. The release date? Second quarter of 2008.

More Sony Ericsson W350 specs after the jump.

A new product was released for Sony's CyberShot line. The S730 is the newest addition to the CyberShot family. This 7.2 Megapixel digital camera features 2.4 in monitor, up to 1250 ISO, 7.2MPx sensor and 3x optical xoom. It will be available starting this January in Europe.

Here is MobileWhack's Top Ten Cell Phones of 2007.

1stApple iPhone Cell Phone
2ndSamsung F700 Cell Phone
3rd Motorola Razr2 V8
4th LG Shine
5th Palm Centro SmartPhone
6th RIM Blackberry 8310 SmartPhone
7th Helio Ocean Phone
8th Samsung BlackJack 2
9th Nokia 95 8GB Version
10thSony Ericsson K810 Cybershot Camera Phone
11thLG Veiwty
12thHTC Shift

1st Samsung - Been quite a amazing this year for them, answered all of their competitors moves in every sector not just phones.
2nd Apple - 5 million iphones in 6 months, enough said.
3rd Blackberry
4th Nokia
5th LG
6th Sony
7th HTC a bit of a surpise, these people are small outfit from Hungary lol amazing.
8th Motorola
9th Palm
10th Meizu rip offs in China