Live life without boundaries with the Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2

02 September 2009

Live life in the fast lane with the XPERIA™ X2 from Sony Ericsson. Designed for those who always need to be connected, whether it’s for business or personal life, the XPERIA™ X2 blurs the boundary between work and play.

London, UK – September 2, 2009 – Today Sony Ericsson announces the XPERIA™ X2 a new Windows® phone that offers a best in class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar and open and edit Microsoft® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are.

The XPERIA™ X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. Providing quick interaction with contacts, messages, media and more, SlideView gives an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, e-mails and text messages so users don’t overlook an important contact.

With 14 specially designed preloaded XPERIA™ panels and 16 more to download, users can work with no boundaries with the XPERIA™ X2. From Skype, Mytopia and Google™, to games, CNN and Windows Live™, the panels ensure users are up-to-date with what matters most to them. With an improved touch interface and new 3D signature panel users also benefit from flexible desktop panels designed to categorise business, fun and communication features. Just set favourites to appear during certain times of the day and can get the latest news in the morning, YouTube™ at lunchtime and games for the journey home.

Powered by QWERTY messaging, Windows Mobile® users can even show their presentations on the big screen with the TV out cable - the XPERIA™ X2 makes a day at the office a walk in the park.

“In the fast moving world we live in, the need to stay connected has never been so important.” said Sumit Malhotra, marketing business manager, Sony Ericsson. “We constantly rely on our mobile phones as an extension to the office and the XPERIA™ X2 debuting with Windows Mobile® 6.5, allows users to work quickly and efficiently while on the move. The XPERIA™ X2 also features a new range of interactive panels as well as SlideView, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities – perfect for those who need to see any missed incoming activity at a glance.”

Entertainment is not compromised on XPERIA™ X2. Enjoy amazing multimedia with the 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality and take advantage of the 8.1 megapixel camera to capture and instantly share experiences with friends and family. Personalise the panels and users can access Facebook™ to upload their party or holiday images and they can chat with friends across the world via Skype. Whether it is music, photography, email, video or gaming the XPERIA™ X2 has it all.

“Windows® phones allow people to manage their whole world – from work to home to play – on a single handset,” said Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, product management, Microsoft Corp. “The XPERIA™ X2 taps the powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities in Windows Mobile® so customers can be in touch, productive and entertained wherever they are.”

With the need to stay connected 24/7 Sony Ericsson has designed XPERIA™ Services, a bespoke and unique after sales package designed to help XPERIA™ X2 users get the most out of their mobile phone. With a specialised technical team standing by to support busy users and talk through the outstanding features the XPERIA™ X2 has to offer users can get help from troubleshooting to how to access their favourite websites. And if their XPERIA™ X2 stops working while they are abroad, XPERIA™ Services can replace the mobile phone via a simple phone call.

XPERIA™ Services really has been devised with the consumer in mind and to help consumers discover more about their XPERIA™ X2.

XPERIA™ X2

Live life without boundaries

* Windows Mobile® 6.5 – work on the move easier

* Make the most of the day – flexible desktop panels categorised for life: communication and fun, multimedia, business and internet

* Work without boundaries – instant synchronisation of mail, calendar powered by QWERTY keyboard messaging and Windows Mobile®

* Slide view – quick access to frequently used phone activities and overview of missed incoming activity

* Present documents on the big screen – TV out cable

* Never get stranded - XPERIA™ exclusive travel insurance

* Enjoy amazing multimedia – 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality

* 8.1 mega pixel camera with Photo light – easily upload images to web albums

* Real 3D panel – 3D effects and zoom, music playback controls

Big business meeting? Arrive charged with the Car Charger AN300 – ultra fast, ultra-safe and ultra-reliable. A perfect accessory for the XPERIA™ X2, it charges 40 per cent faster than most car chargers – just plug into the cigarette lighter and go.

XPERIA™ X2 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100. XPERIA™ X2 will be available in selected markets from early Q4 in the colours Elegant Black and Modern Silver.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2 at a glance

XPERIA™ X2

Camera

* 8.1 megapixel camera

* Up to 16x digital zoom

* Auto focus

* Geo tagging

* Image stabilizer

* Send to web

* Touch focus

* Video light

* Video recording

Music

* Album art

* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

* Equalizer

* Sony Ericsson media player

* Music tones (MP3/AAC)

* Equalizer

* Sony Ericsson media player

* Music tones (MP3/AAC)

* PlayNow™ arena*

* Stereo speakers

* Windows Media® Player

Web

* Bookmarks

* Google™ search

* Internet Explorer®

* Pan & Zoom

* Web feeds

Communication

* Call list

* Conference calls

* Polyphonic ringtones

* Speakerphone

* Vibrating alert

Messaging

* Email

* Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

* Handwriting recognition

* Instant messaging

* Picture messaging (MMS)

* Predictive text input

* Text messaging (SMS)

Design

* Auto rotate

* Media

* Picture wallpaper

* Touchscreen

* Wallpaper animation

* Windows Mobile® 6.5

Entertainment

* 3D games

* Java™

* Motion gaming

* Tracker

* Video streaming

* Video viewing

* YouTube™ application

Connectivity

* A-GPS

* Bluetooth™ technology

* DNLA Certified™

* Google Maps™

* Modem

* Synchronisation

* TV out

* USB mass storage

* USB support

* Wi-Fi™

Organizer

* Adobe® PDF Reader

* Alarm clock

* Calculator

* Calendar

* Flight mode

* Microsoft® Office Mobile

* Notes

* Phone book

* Stopwatch

* Tasks

* Timer

Accessories

In-Box:

* XPERIA™ X2

* Battery

* Battery Charger

* Stereo Portable Handsfree MH500

* USB cable

* TV out cable

* 4GB SanDisk microSD™ memory card

* User guide

Optional accessories:

* Bluetooth™ Headset PV740

* Car charger AN300

* Video Viewing Stand IM920

Facts and Figures

* Size: 110 x 54 x 16 mm

* Weight: 115 grams

* Colours: Elegant Black, Modern Silver

* Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT

* Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA)

* Size: 3.2 inches

* Phone memory: Up to110MB

* Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™ and microSDHC™, up to 16GB

* Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hrs

* Standby time GSM: Up to 500 hrs

* Talk time UMTS: Up to 6hrs

* Standby time UMTS: Up to 640hrs

* Music listening time: Up to 20hrs

Availability and versions

Networks:

* XPERIA™ X2

* GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

* UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

* GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

* UMTS/HSPA 900/1900/2100

Available in selected markets from early Q4 2009.

Sony Ericsson puts developers at the centre of user experience with XPERIA™ X2

02 September 2009

New streamlined development tool maximises revenue opportunities and allows developers to create the first Windows Mobile® 6.5 applications for the XPERIA™ X2

Lund, Sweden – September 2, 2009 – Sony Ericsson launches the Panel SDK in a drive to encourage developers to create content for the XPERIA™ X2. The eye-catching interface includes a new range of interactive Panels on the home screen offering business, fun and communication features. By providing unparalleled real estate and marketing visibility, the Panel interface makes the developer central to the user experience.

The Panel SDK includes a Panelizer which turns existing Flash, Java and Windows Mobile® applications into Panels for the XPERIA™ X2, and a native software development kit which allows developers to be the first to create panels for the Windows Mobile® 6.5 platform.

Using the Panelizer, developers are able to maximise the investments they have already made creating compelling applications. In just a couple of clicks and with no separate tool purchase, the Panelizer gives developers a low-cost way to turn their content into the unique Sony Ericsson Panel experience. Panels are then just one touch away from the consumer’s home screen, allowing developers to truly shape the user’s mobile entertainment experience.

Besides supporting Panels and native applications, the XPERIA™ X2 is also equipped with a Java Runtime that makes Java/Capuchin applications run as well integrated as native applications.

Applications accepted as panels will be made available on Sony Ericsson’s market place, PlayNow™ arena, giving developers access to an even wider range of consumers using other Sony Ericsson handsets. Developers from around the world also benefit from the 70% net revenue share offered by PlayNow™ arena, which is available in 18 countries.

“Putting developers’ applications directly in front of consumers is a crucial focus for us,” says Christopher David, Head of Developer and Partner Engagement at Sony Ericsson. “We created the Panel SDK to streamline the development process, minimising the time it takes to get applications directly to the consumer and providing developers with additional revenue opportunities.”

How it works

Developers can submit their applications by following these simple steps:

* Go to Sony Ericsson’s Developer World website [tautan dihapus]

* Download the Panel SDK and follow the short Panel SDK tutorial

* Go to [tautan dihapus] and upload ‘Panelized’ applications

* Within 30 days the submission approval process will be complete. Successful applications are automatically available for wider usage on PlayNow™ arena.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Overview

X2: Your way

Personalise your panels. And with the SlideView key and Windows 6.5 user interface, you have instant access to your messages, schedule, contacts and more.

Touch or keyboard?

Someone's trying to grab your attention? Stay in touch with clients and colleagues as you like. Just use the touch display - or go for the QWERTY keyboard.

Work. Then play. Whenever.

Check out the news on CNN. Have a Skype chat. Find more friends on Facebook. View video clips on the hi-res 3.2" screen. Work or play, you choose.

Wah review batrenya agak beda dengan yang di atas-atas..

cma info aja, ada pameran windows 7 di PVJ bandung!

di standnya ada hp2 live unit ber-os Windows Mobile,

khusus Xperia X2 10 pembeli pertama dipotong 500rb, jd harganya 6jt!

Buruan beli!^^

yup bro azure bandung sama dgn jogja. gw dengar kudu pake kartu kredit baru dipotong 500rb....

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

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Ga langsung dipinang aja si Vulcannya di Jogja om?

wkwkwkwk agak ragu gw bro mbrekele,, takut beberapa bln aj lg trus jatuh nih harga hp.. lihat2 aj dl. hehehe

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

Klo dah jatoh harganya, mari kita terkam bersama..

NEED HELP!

bro bro sekalian....knapa x2 saya punya GPRS selalu ON ya....padahal saya sudah turn off...trus pas stand by gitu tiba** on lagi gprsnya ....baterainya jadi cepet abis....mohon pencerahannya....

Thanks.

@Speed05 maksudnya GPRS selalu ON apa ya? sapa tw ane bs bantu!

@bro williyung bro pnya spb mobile shell versi 3.6 ga? liat d market windows td keren bgt booo!!!
oh ya klo instal aplikasi hrs d hack dl yach?

Belum ada bro yg 3.6, emang uda ada ya? gw cari2 ga ketmu, ntar kalo ktm gw post ya..

Oya bro, mau tny dikit:

X2 dialernya bs landscape ga? trus bs video call ga?

Thanks ya

br ktmu d marketplacenya windows! harganya 29$!>.< keren bgt lho tampilannya dah 3d!

dialernya ga bs landscape bro, keyboardnya dah dibuka jg tetep ga landscape!

klo video call blm coba,tp pasti bisa sih ada kameranya di depan!

tambahan info, fungsi auto rotate cma berlaku di pilihan panel aja, klo dah masuk panel ga bisa auto rotate!

Berarti ga gt beda dunk dgn X1, kalo auto rotate-nya cm bs pd tampilan 9 panel itu...
Dialernya jg uda gw coba2 ga bs landscape, rupanya mmg aslinya jg ga bs...aneh SE ini!
Ikutan ragu aja ahhhhh!! lirik2 HD2 dlu..

^^ emang sih,klo yg udh pnya x1 mw upgrade ke x2 kurang significan bgt!

klo gw kn lsg beli x2 jd ya menurut gw ni hp keren bgt!^^

waduh sorry bos, sala liat td spb mobile shellnya, ternyata msh 3.5!^^ sorry bgt!

klo 3.5 bro willyung udh pnya ya?hsl Cr4ck bkn?klo hsl Cr4ck hrs di hack dl ga?

iya neh HD2 kabita di prosesornya udh 1Ghz ya?

Ini bro: SPB Mobile Shell 3.5.3 build 9885 , uda auto registered kalo ga salah, ga usah dicr**k lg.

Iya bro, HD2 uda 1GHZ Snapdragon, kyknya uda bs utk WM7

WOW!thx bgt bro!

wah,berarti xperia ane jgn pake WM7 yach, ntar mkn lemot aja!^^

ayo bro bli HD2 biar bisa sharing2!

oh ya mw nanya, cara softreset xperia gmn yach?

Softreset ya tekan power on/off itu or kalo di X1 bs pake stylus tusuk lobang belakang dkt batt, X2 ntah ada ga.

Mksd bro mgkn hardreset? Kalo hardreset bs pake menu clear storage dlm Settings. Kalo dgn kombinasi hardware gw ga tau bro

X2 jg blum tentu bs dimskin WM 7, proc-nya ga mendukung

ow!dikira softreset thu hrs pencet tombol macem2!:) thx bro!

Info dari JUSTAMP Blog :

Xperia X2 Software Support Schedule

As the X2 begins to roll out globally, it’s only fair that customers know what kind of support we’ll be giving the phone in the months to come. It’s not news to say that we attracted some criticism for this on the X1 and we’re not going to go there again with the X2. So, for the record, this is what X2 customers can expect in terms of software upgrades.

In March, we’ll launch our first upgrade (MR1). It will upgrade Windows Mobile from 6.5.1 to 6.5.2 (which will improve both the stability and usability of the device), it will bring in the use of video telephony, an FM radio and it will introduce fast GPS to get a quicker fix. As well as all this, MR1 will upgrade a lot of the applications in the phone to improve speed, usability and fix any bugs we find.

The second update will go live in May and this will be a big one as it moves Windows mobile onto 6.5.3. This is a significant upgrade in terms of usability, performance, power management and the browser experience.

That’s the extent of our plans at the moment but I’ll update this post as we make any more decisions.

Wowwww Great news bro! Berarti mslh position issue di WM6.5.3 btr lg bakalan solved semua!

Mmg hri itu uda nampak SE test benchmark dgn WM 6.5.3 build 23090. Langkah yg maju kali ini utk SE !

@Williyung
Bro....itu SPB Mobile Shell yang bro Williyung kasih tadi bisa dipakai untuk Omnia (seluruh windows mobile) atau hanya khusus untuk versi xperia saja bro?

@Sabre

Bisa dipake utk seluruh device winmo bro, bkn xperia doang.

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