Sony Ericsson puts music first in the W980 Walkman® phone to deliver a clear audio experience

Sony Ericsson puts music first in the W980 Walkman® phone to deliver a clear audio experience
10 February 2008

The Sony Ericsson W980 brings an unrivalled music experience that gives you every excuse to lose yourself in acoustic bliss

Barcelona, Spain – 10th February 2008 – Sony Ericsson today revealed the W980, a Walkman® phone that promises to get the most out of your music. Its unique audio enhancing technology, together with the Walkman® on Top design, sees the W980 cement Sony Ericsson’s position as a true market leader in the world of music on your mobile.

“The W980 Walkman® phone really sets a new standard for music on your phone,” said Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing, at Sony Ericsson. “We wanted to design a leading music player that we could combine with a feature-packed phone, all the while pioneering an audio experience that always left you wanting more. The W980 will surpass all expectations.”

W980 Walkman® phone Created with music in mind

• Clear audio experience
Superior sound quality lets you enjoy your music as it was meant to be heard
• Walkman® on Top
Intuitive music access and control,
• Storage solutions
8GB internal memory lets you store up to 8,000 songs*

Be true to the original recording
The W980 Walkman® phone is designed to allow you to listen to music as it should be heard. Clear stereo enables the music to sound like the original recording. Clear bass delivers distortion free sound even at higher volumes. These features combine with the premium headphones, the Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77, to deliver an incredible clear audio experience and music that sounds as true as possible to the original recording

Share your music with friends
The W980 Walkman® phone has a built-in FM transmitter, which allows you to send whatever’s playing on your phone to other devices with a built-in FM radio receiver. This gives you the ability to share your music with all those around you, whether through a friend’s hi-fi or your car stereo.
Quality music is made for sharing with the W980. Unplug your headset, sit back and let the music flow through the integrated stereo speakers for all to enjoy. Select a track from the extensive music library – the W980 lets you store up to 8000 songs* – or tune in to your favourite radio station and listen out loud. No need to plug in an FM Receiver, since this is on-board with the W980.

Build your collection every day
With the recent evolution of PlayNow™ arena, Sony Ericsson’s popular over-the-air (OTA) and web download service being launched this May, you will be able to access up to 5 million tracks to maximise your music collection. The W980’s TrackID™ feature, which can identify any track that you just can’t put a name to, will be fully integrated into PlayNow™ arena. This makes the W980 a genuine gateway to great music, as you can download the track instantly once it has been identified.

Customise your sound
You can tailor the W980’s Walkman® player to the music that you’re listening to. This latest Walkman® phone provides a choice of eight equaliser presets, each of which contains a distinct profile that is suitable to a range of music. So whether you’re listening to jazz, pop or heavy metal, you’ve can always choose the best sound for the song.

Control your music at your fingertips
The Walkman® on Top feature on the W980 gives you the full functionality of a Walkman® player without even having to open your phone. The entire Walkman® player that would normally be displayed on the inside of your clamshell is also replicated on the outside of the phone, so navigation through your music library is effortless.

Balance and beat
Every music enthusiast knows that a great audio experience requires great quality speakers or headphones. The W980 Walkman® phone comes with the new Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77; a headset that lets you enjoy music in powerful stereo sound. The HPM-77 also allows users to take their calls handsfree, and its sleek design and in-ear wearing-style mean that it’s both comfortable and reduces background noise to the bare minimum.

Whether listening via the headphones or the stereo speakers, the W980 Walkman® phone is a must-have for those who want an unrivalled music experience, which they carry with them every minute of the day. It is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008.

The Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77 will be available in selected markets from June 2008.

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*Assumes eAAC+ encoded files

1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences; type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

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Sony Ericsson W980 – At a Glance
Music and Entertainment

• Walkman® player
• Clear stereo
• Clear bass
• Album art
• FM transmitter
• Shake control
• SensMe™
• PlayNow™
• TrackID™
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• 3D games
• Java™
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• 3.2x digital zoom
• Picture blogging
• Video blogging
• Video recording with 4x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Auto rotate
• x-Pict Story™
• PictBridge printing

Internet

• Access NetFront™ Web browser
• Web feeds
• Photo feeds

Communication & Messaging

• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling
• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Connectivity

• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Accessories

In-Box:
• Battery (BST-38)
• Charger (CST-70)
• USB Cable (DCU-60)
• Stereo Portable Handsfree (HPM-77)
• Sony Ericsson PC Suite
• Media Manager
• User guide

Optional:
• Active Speaker MAS-100
Protective case with built-in speaker and FM radio antenna: Bring and share your music outdoors.
• Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-150
A portable handsfree solution for use in the car.
• Music Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100
Designed for rich sound.
• Music Desk Stand CDS-75
The smart and convenient way to charge your phone.

Facts and Figures

• Size: 92 x 46 x 16.9 mm
• Weight: 100 grams

• Colour: Piano Black

• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Size: 2.2 inches

• External screen: 262,144 colour TFT
• Resolution: 176 x 176 pixels

• Phone memory: Up to 8 GB
• Talk time GSM: 9h
• Standby time GSM: TBD300h

• Talk time UMTS: 3.5h
• Standby time UMTS: 300h
• Music listening time: 16h

Availability and versions

Networks:
UMTS/HSDPA 2100
GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from Q3 2008.

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GyRo said:
regards to cod3gr33n & jigonx

modding flash theme sukses, skr ada 4 theme tambahan, 3 theme W902 & 1 Theme Yelo, dah ah besok kerja pagi, yg pasti tar bakal dilanjutin lg pas ada waktu kosong

oya ini tambahan foto malemnya, jgn kuatir kegedean, dah gw resize

kok gambarnya item doang....hehehehe

harusnya yang difoto objeknya bro....

jangan langit atao lampu....

btw, klo mau install theme seri lain, harus dimodding ya...??

bukannya tinggal install via blutut aja bro???

gw pake g502, install theme dari k800, dsb tinggal send via blutut ke hape gw...

@^^
He meant flash menu, not the thm itself.

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GyRo said:
modding flash theme sukses, skr ada 4 theme tambahan, 3 theme W902 & 1 Theme Yelo,

bro Gyro beli w980 toh... ( ketinggalan banget g yach... )
di gelo g uda total kira2 20 + dikit flash themes-nya...
g rasa punya w980 jg banyak...
acoustic loudspeaker & HF-nya bro pake apa? masih yg ori?

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cod3gr33n said:
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GyRo said:
modding flash theme sukses, skr ada 4 theme tambahan, 3 theme W902 & 1 Theme Yelo,

bro Gyro beli w980 toh... ( ketinggalan banget g yach... )
di gelo g uda total kira2 20 + dikit flash themes-nya...
g rasa punya w980 jg banyak...
acoustic loudspeaker & HF-nya bro pake apa? masih yg ori?

itu dia susahnya W980, flash theme nya milih2, yg masuk ke W980 tuh flash theme yg suuport diW902 & W760, nah kalo support ama dua seri W tadi pasti dia masuk di W980, kalo yg W910 jgn harap, kaga jalan

accoustic loud & HF ori semua, masih sayang kalo yg ini mah

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WhiteEye said:
@^^
He meant flash menu, not the thm itself.

hahaha, jadi ketawan begonya....

maap ya...newbie sih....(beralasan mode : ON)

aaaalllllllloooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......................

pada kemana nih yg make W980??? perasaan kemaren byk bgt yg bilang dah beli nih HP??? koq skr gw serasa sendirian, ditinggal sepi, sunyi..........................

tak seindah ketika K800@K810 dahulu

buat yg make, minimal nge-junk kek di thread W980 hahahahaha , jgn sampe ga ada bgt kyk gini, cerita donk..... ayo cerita, dapet warna apa kemaren, ato ada trouble apa gitu, ato W980nya cuma di jadiin ganjelan pintu ama buat ngeganjel meja doank kali, apa kek?????.......... udah yg make di forum ini dikit trus yg ngemodif W980nya jgn2 gw doank kali ya???? yah..... beneran deh, bener2 sendiri gw, sepi & sunyi, apaan coba???? ga nyambung bgt

Mmm..
W902... bro crabby patty
F305... bro chen
W980.... mmm ya bro GyRo dong..
Don't you like being exclusive.. Hehe..
Piss bro..
Ayo tuh yang dah make ni hp sharing juga dong kasian tuh bro GyRo ntar stress loh..

@GyRo
W980 itu acoustic driver nya emang keren bro.
Gw gak punya W980, tapi acoustic nya gw masukin ke C902.
Ajib!
C902 sekarang jadi tambah yahud deh... baik dari speaker maupun pake headset.
C902 gw sekarang serasa jadi W902 plus slide out lens cover! Kebetulan isinya M2 8GB juga.
Gak perlu beli W902 lagi deh.

hauhauaaauahhaha................... langkah hemat di jaman krisis kurs keren bro......

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hwars said:
Mmm..
W902... bro crabby patty
F305... bro chen
W980.... mmm ya bro GyRo dong..
Don't you like being exclusive.. Hehe..
Piss bro..
Ayo tuh yang dah make ni hp sharing juga dong kasian tuh bro GyRo ntar stress loh..

nunggu bung GyRo stress pake w980....

trus dijual di forum jual beli dgn harga murah...

eh, gw beli dah.....hehehehe

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TheRealOne said:
C902 sekarang jadi tambah yahud deh... baik dari speaker maupun pake headset.
C902 gw sekarang serasa jadi W902 plus slide out lens cover! Kebetulan isinya M2 8GB juga.
Gak perlu beli W902 lagi deh.

tapi blom bisa nandingin clear bassnya si patty kan....

(provoke mode : ON )

gw baru punya w980 nih. Ada yang punya themes2 dan aplikasi kerennya?

Btw screen depannya perlu dipasang screen protector gak ya?gw pengen beli di SE MTAnggrek

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IntelPentium said:
gw baru punya w980 nih. Ada yang punya themes2 dan aplikasi kerennya?

Btw screen depannya perlu dipasang screen protector gak ya?gw pengen beli di SE MTAnggrek

welkom..... welkom...... brader welkom tu de klab.....

jgn lupa absen ya kalo mampir ke forum

theme, aplikasi keren, game goyang2....... tenang bos, gw bantu, mo yg kyk gimana???? aman aj, oya jgn lupa juga mampir ke threadnya bro jigonx, modding A200, disitu byk tutorial buat ngemodif nih HP
screen protector sangat dianjurkan utk nih HP, buruan pasang sebelon tar nangis screennya kebaret, terutama yg depan........ ditunggu reviewnya bro, kyk dapet warna apa???? trus kemaren dapet bonus cd dewa & the gang ga????

@intel

ditunggu repiunya

baru tau kalo bro GyRo ambil W980, mantap bro

kemaren iseng jalan2 ke toko hp, ternyata di sini (jogja) dah banyak yang jual sekenannya

gimana nih di kota2 lain..? nyobain kipednya nyaman juga

wah, dah ada 2nd nya??? di jogja??? berapa duit bro dijokul????? buat nambah2 info harga bekasnya, mo gw jual juga sih soalnya beredar isu yg blon pasti kalo w902 skr 4.2an..........................

emang dulu bli w980 brapa bro....??

(kayanya pernah dibahas, tapi gw lupa...)

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tekimania said:
@intel

ditunggu repiunya

sorry baru sempet reply. actually gua sebelum pakai w980, gua pakai k800 @k810 (mod).

Kesan pertama pas dapat w980 (gua dapet dari kado ultah dari pacar ^^) wogh! Kaget setengah mati. Gua dikasih kado kotak kecil. Gua bingung ini dikasih apa yah? kotaknya mungil gitu. eh pas gua buka. Lho kok! w980!!! Ternyata si doi isengin gua bungkusin kado pakai kotaknya yang kecil, bukan main boxnya. huehuehue.

Gua dari dulu udah naksir ama hp ini, bentuknya keren, blackpiano minimalist. Gua bulan lalu kebetulan baru abis main di korea, rata2 HP di sono flip dan stylish keren. Jdnya gua sreg dan terasa feelnya enak. Gua udah bosen pakai hp candybar. So mulailah gua official pakai HP flip keren gini.

Kesan pertama yaitu kaget tentunya. abis itu terbengong2 bisa melihat lebih dekat dan detail (maklum pas di gerai SE, selalu dpt yang dummy). Designnya mantap abis. BlackPiano manisss. Walkmannya itu lho. Keren bisa kedap kedip ikutin irama/beat lagu yang lagi diputer. Touchscreenya wahud dan sensitive.

Gua buka flipnya. Liat dalamnya, Keypadnya enak dan empuk tapi ada yg aneh, gua belum kebiasa ama jarak antar tombol yang renggang2. di k800 gua, jarak antar tombol rapet. Hampir sama sih layout tombolnya sama HP Anycall Samsung gua waktu di korea kemarin itu. Tapi jauh enakan yang SE w980 ini. Moga2 tar lama2 bisa kebiasa deh.

Kualitas suara? Mantap. Lebih keren dan nendang tentunya dari hp k800 gua. Lebih jernih dan clear dibanding w830 adik gua jg. Earphonenya ga usah diragukan lagi ^^

Btw, minusnya yang gua liat cuma 1: hp ini responsnya ga secepet k800 gua yang dulu. Agak lemot dikit. Ada yang tau caranya biar bisa responsif dan cepet?

Trus bagi themesnya yang keren2 donk. Sekalian minta petunjuk software2 dan game kerennya dari sesepuh di sini.

thanks

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IntelPentium said:
sorry baru sempet reply. actually gua sebelum pakai w980, gua pakai k800 @k810 (mod).

Kesan pertama pas dapat w980 (gua dapet dari kado ultah dari pacar ^^) wogh! Kaget setengah mati. Gua dikasih kado kotak kecil. Gua bingung ini dikasih apa yah? kotaknya mungil gitu. eh pas gua buka. Lho kok! w980!!! Ternyata si doi isengin gua bungkusin kado pakai kotaknya yang kecil, bukan main boxnya. huehuehue.

Gua dari dulu udah naksir ama hp ini, bentuknya keren, blackpiano minimalist. Gua bulan lalu kebetulan baru abis main di korea, rata2 HP di sono flip dan stylish keren. Jdnya gua sreg dan terasa feelnya enak. Gua udah bosen pakai hp candybar. So mulailah gua official pakai HP flip keren gini.

Kesan pertama yaitu kaget tentunya. abis itu terbengong2 bisa melihat lebih dekat dan detail (maklum pas di gerai SE, selalu dpt yang dummy). Designnya mantap abis. BlackPiano manisss. Walkmannya itu lho. Keren bisa kedap kedip ikutin irama/beat lagu yang lagi diputer. Touchscreenya wahud dan sensitive.

Gua buka flipnya. Liat dalamnya, Keypadnya enak dan empuk tapi ada yg aneh, gua belum kebiasa ama jarak antar tombol yang renggang2. di k800 gua, jarak antar tombol rapet. Hampir sama sih layout tombolnya sama HP Anycall Samsung gua waktu di korea kemarin itu. Tapi jauh enakan yang SE w980 ini. Moga2 tar lama2 bisa kebiasa deh.

Kualitas suara? Mantap. Lebih keren dan nendang tentunya dari hp k800 gua. Lebih jernih dan clear dibanding w830 adik gua jg. Earphonenya ga usah diragukan lagi ^^

Btw, minusnya yang gua liat cuma 1: hp ini responsnya ga secepet k800 gua yang dulu. Agak lemot dikit. Ada yang tau caranya biar bisa responsif dan cepet?

Trus bagi themesnya yang keren2 donk. Sekalian minta petunjuk software2 dan game kerennya dari sesepuh di sini.

thanks

Selamat yah sis buat W980 nya....

Buat ilangin lemotnya, Dah dicoba upgrade firmware W980 ny?

Karena W980 memakai UI A200 & skr ud bisa dimodding jg, Sis main ke thread Modding A200 aja buat add on flash themes yg keren2 n Buat software bisa ke thread Usefull software for SE phones.....

Link Thread Modding A200 : [tautan dihapus]
Link Thread Usefull Software : [tautan dihapus]

kenapa ya keluaran pertama selalu bermasalah dengan fw yg lemot....

harusnya pihak R&D SE udah mengantisipasi bikin fw A200 yg stabil....

btw, sis intel, ditunggu hasil jepretannya....

jgn gede2 ya pas ditampilin di forum...