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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Review Sony Xperia P

Sony Xperia P Review -- You surely have heard about Sony’s new Xperia P. This phone was announced in the month of February and since then people are excited about it.

Releated Review Sony Xperia:

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Review: Sony Xperia Active

If you have an active lifestyle, then the Sony Ericsson Xperia active might be the phone for you. It’s an entry level device, but will satisfy most consumers. It features a 3-inch (480 x 320) TFT display, a 1GHz single-core processor, 512MB RAM, 5MP rear camera, 320MB internal memory, 2GB microSD card (upgradeable to 32GB), 1200mAh battery, and Android 2.3.4. It comes pre-loaded with personalized sports apps that allow you to easily track your workouts and fitness level to help you reach your goals. Our own Joe Sirianni will do a full review, but for now, checkout my initial hands on.

Sony Xperia Go hits the FCC

Last month Sony announced the Xperia Go, which is an extra durable mid-level phone. It’s scratch proof and resists water and dust. It has a 3.5-inch display, a 1 GHz dual-core processor, a 5MP camera, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Well it just hit the FCC, but it most likely won’t be carrier-branded anytime soon. It’s compatible with 3G and Edge here in the U.S., but the HSPA bands aren’t compatible. This certificate is probably only for those that want to import one. I can’t imagine there will be too many of you chomping at the bit to do that, but it’s always nice to have the choice.
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Review: Sony Xperia Arc S

Sony Ericsson recently made a push into the United States with some unlocked options. We reviewed the Xperia ray last month, and recently the Xperia arc S and Xperia active became available. All three phones are compatible with AT&T’s 3G network. Priced at $395.50 (Amazon), this is a pretty good deal. Remember, this price is contract free.

The arc S features a 4.2-inch (854 x 480) LCD display, a 1.4GHz single core Snapdragon processor, 512MB RAM, 8.1MP rear camera capable of recording video at 720p, 1GB of internal storage, 8GB microSD card (upgradeable to 32GB), 1500mAh battery, and Android 2.3.4. It’s very thin as it comes in at 8.7mm. This rivals the Samsung Galaxy S II. Our own Joe Sirianni will do a full review, but for now, checkout my initial hands on.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Sony Xperia Ion Review

The Sony Xperia Ion is launching today on AT&T, more than 5 months after being announced - and with last year's version of Android. So is it still worth your time?

The hunt for an Android device is one that is never ending, and it ultimately comes down to an internal battle of when "enough is enough" and one device is good enough to last you for the term of your contract. Is there ever a perfect device for everyone? No.
The beauty of Android is that there is a ton of devices to chose from, some big and some small, some powerful and others just spec'd for the entry level consumers. Back at caught wind of the Sony Xperia Ion, and until recently the device was in a sort of black hole. Sony is finally ready to put this device in consumer hands and that means it's time for you to begin wondering if this could be your next device. There is no definite yes or no for everyone, but let's hit the break together and go through some of the good and bad and see just how this device stacks up.

AT&T announces the Sony Xperia Ion

AT&T announced the Sony Xperia Ion, Sony's first LTE device. It's got a 4.6-inch 720p display, a whopping 12MP camera that can come awake from standby and take a picture in 1.5 seconds, 1GB of RAM, and a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU. Shipping with Gingerbread sometime in 2012, we expect this one to be on the fast track for Ice Cream Sandwich. The Ion is also a Playstation certified device, so it will have access to the Sony Entertainment Network. This looks to be one of the hot devices from CES, and we've only just begun. Hit the break for the full press release, and the link below for Sony's product page (with a video).

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Xperia ion revealed – first LTE smartphone from Sony available exclusively from AT&T

HD powerhouse – two HD cameras, 4.6-inch1 HD screen and HDMI-out support
Unmatched Android camera experience in the US with 12 megapixel rear camera
Effortless sharing of content with easy connectivity across multiple screens within the world of Sony
PlayStation™ Certified and access to entertainment services from Sony Entertainment Network

January 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nev. – Xperia™ ion, the first LTE smartphone from Sony®*, was introduced today at the 2012 International CES and will be available exclusively in the U.S. from AT&T in the second quarter.

Xperia ion from Sony enables easy connectivity with multiple screens for consumers looking to share and enjoy content on whichever screen they choose, whether it’s TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet.
Xperia ion from Sony has a stunning 4.6-inch HD display (1280 X 720 pixels) that provides a visual brilliance for superior viewing experiences. For photo enthusiasts, Xperia ion features a new Fast Capture innovation to make sure life’s unexpected moments are not missed: the HD camera goes from standby mode to first shot in 1.5 seconds.1 The impressive images taken with the 12-megapixel rear camera are unmatched by any other Android smartphone. Additionally, both rear- and front-facing cameras deliver HD recording capabilities.

“With Xperia ion, we’re bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone,” said Paul Hamnett, President, Sony Ericsson North America. “Designed to deliver a seamless experience across the multiple screens we use to play, watch, listen, and share, Xperia ion is the gateway to entertainment when and – most importantly – where you want it.”

Xperia ion users will be able to access the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network. Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 12 million unique songs while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios.

Xperia ion is also PlayStation™ Certified, guaranteeing a high quality smartphone gaming experience.
Xperia ion is launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread).

Key Features for Xperia ion:

4.6-inch HD Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as rear (1080p) and front (720p) cameras for HD recording.
1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 16GB flash storage.
12MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile with fast-capture to go from standby to first shot in less than two seconds.
HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA Sync to quickly and easily stream content on other screens.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray Unlocked (AT&T compatible) Unboxing and Initial Hands On Review

Last month Sony Ericsson finally brought the Xperia Ray to the US as an unlocked device compatible with AT&T. The price started around $424, but now it can be bought as low as $328 at Amazon. The specs are far from jaw dropping, but if you consider the price is a full retail with no contracts, it’s not a bad buy.

It features a 3.3-inch (854 x 480) screen, 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, and Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. The highlight is the 8.1MP camera that supposedly performs well in low light situations. It also sports a VGA front facing camera for your video chatting needs.

Those of you that don’t like contracts, but like a sleek compact phone are going to love the Xperia Ray. We will do a more in depth review soon, but for now checkout the initial hands review on below.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Android Update: Pinch To Zoom for Xperia X8 & Xperia X10

Android Update: Pinch To Zoom for Xperia X8 & Xperia X10 - Android update for Sony Ericsson has just been given the last update of the Xperia X10 and X8 Xperia known. Update for the Xperia X10 will be executed in phases, while updates are made to the X8 in a once a week or more. X10, you can get updates through Sony Ericsson PC Companion or directly on the phone. Android Update: Pinch To Zoom for Xperia X8

Pinch To Zoom for Xperia X8 & Xperia X10 - The most important of these updates, the X10-users will be able to pinch-to-zoom capabilities of Google Map and also in the Internet browser used. Here's development Xperia Xperia X10 and X8:

Active Sync software Moxier is now updated, including the new widget email, calendar and tasks
There are options for cutting video
Small changes in the media, you can use the "Now Playing" to access from the right corner of the screen.
Automatic transcoding of videos in high quality on the size of MMS.

For Xperia X8 and X10 Mini, Sony Ericsson also has support for ANT, mainly communication by telephone and receive data from medical devices such as monitors, external control of heart rate, distance and speed sensor and others. Android Update: Pinch To Zoom for Xperia X8 & Xperia X10