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.

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williyung said:
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 !

hauahuhu Maret sama May, Lama amat yak... Keknya bro willy dah keburu ganti ke X2

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lava said:
hauahuhu Maret sama May, Lama amat yak... Keknya bro willy dah keburu ganti ke X2

Hahaha..bingung nih bro ntah mau pilih mana antara X2 dgn HD2, di mdn udah cek sana sini ga ada X2, yg ada HD2 7,9jt....pilih mana yaaaa????????

mending beli HD2 kali yak bro... Wong X1 kita aja dah hampir berasa kek X2, ga berasa kek beli HP baru ntar

Iya sih bro, lagian HD2 proc-nya tinggiiiiii..bs dipake utk WM7..Kalo X2 kyknya terbatas smp WM6.5.X......pikir sehari dua hari dluu ahhh

Hrmmm, bener jg yak... yg di post bro TRO tadi ga ada nyebut2 WM7... Halah bener2 nanggung bgt X2 releasenya

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lava said:
Hrmmm, bener jg yak... yg di post bro TRO tadi ga ada nyebut2 WM7... Halah bener2 nanggung bgt X2 releasenya

Hehehe...X2 bln Mei baru bs nikmatin WM 6.5.3, X1 kta sekrg malah uda nikmatin WM 6.5.5

hrmmm... jadi penasaran... X2 bener2 ga ada cooked rom yak bro? ga bisa di HardSPL kah sampe sekarang?

Blum bisa dihardspl smp sekrg bro, jd blum ada cooked rom-nya jg. Krn X2 bkn buatan HTC lg. Tp mgkn ntar pasti bisa dimskin cooked rom, cm tinggal tng wktnya aja..

ahuahuhau makin byk alasan buat beli HD2 berarti Atau mgkn bro willy mau bikin hardspl buat X2?

Ga mgkn gw bisa la kalo buat hardspl x2 bro...hahaha...itu mesti org2 yg jago coding C++ , reverse engineering, something like that..

Harga banderol awal peluncuran Xperia X2 sangat jauh selisihnya dengan Xperia X1, yang mencapai angka sembilan juta lebih. Kenapa begitu ya?

all: gw barusan dr pameran yg dijogja. klo menurut ane X2 biasa aja, karna mungkin saya sudah pake X1 jd ga berasa bedanya.. kelebihannya di camera bener2 bagus kok hasilnya... bener deh kyknya ane nunggu X10 atau ngincar HD2 hehehe.. ayo master willy hd2 wkwkwkwk

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

@johnherf

Krn wkt X1 baru diluncurkn, processornya masih terblg baru pd saat itu, sdgkn X2 jg make proc yg sama dgn X1, istilahnya brg tipe lama, makin lama kn makin murah...mknya hrg X2 bs murah sekrg.

@dewa

duhhhh...buat makin yakin aja sma HD2....

@master willy: bukan ane ngomporin nih,, mang kenyataan casing depannya dr plastic ternyata ga kyk X1 depannya metal. trus dibagian keyboardnya sisi kiri kanannya kyk ada jalur rel untuk slidingnya, tapi slidingnya lebih bagus dan kokoh ketimbang X1. apalagi kata master willy blom ada custom roomnya.. jd ambil amannya aja lihat kondisi dl klo pun mau meminang X2

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

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williyung said:
@johnherf

Krn wkt X1 baru diluncurkn, processornya masih terblg baru pd saat itu, sdgkn X2 jg make proc yg sama dgn X1, istilahnya brg tipe lama, makin lama kn makin murah...mknya hrg X2 bs murah sekrg.

@dewa

duhhhh...buat makin yakin aja sma HD2....

HD2 aja bro willy, saya naksir HD2 jg tp ga bisa beli
syapa tau tar bro willy bisa masukin TF3D HD2 ke X1 hehehehe

*maaf2 bagi para pengguna X2, saya mlh ngomongin HD2 di forum X2*

saya malah pengen nyari X1 warna silper dan ngomongnya di forum x2

x2 kehilangan momentum menurut saya, apalagi kalo proc sama dengan x1... walaupun hardwarenya beda (khususnya kamera)... tapi yah... untuk smartphone kan harus yang agak gimanaaaa gitu...

tapi tumben lho... ada update resmi dari winmo 6.5.1 ke 6.5.2 terus 6.5.3 buat X2. X1 meuh boro-boroh...

dan saya tetep berpegang teguh kepada faith

Klo harganya X2 4 juta, pilih mana bro?

yah sudah, kalau sudah bicarain HTC, terutama HD2, ska;ian saja beli TC tropy / bravo.
Atau sekalian nunggu November, langsung beli HD3.

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Mbrekekele said:
Klo harganya X2 4 juta, pilih mana bro?

nope... i'm not a slider guy

if i have to... X1 silver @rp2jt please

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x_dewa_x said:
@master willy: bukan ane ngomporin nih,, mang kenyataan casing depannya dr plastic ternyata ga kyk X1 depannya metal. trus dibagian keyboardnya sisi kiri kanannya kyk ada jalur rel untuk slidingnya, tapi slidingnya lebih bagus dan kokoh ketimbang X1. apalagi kata master willy blom ada custom roomnya.. jd ambil amannya aja lihat kondisi dl klo pun mau meminang X2

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

Iya bener bro, td gw jg uda liat. Plastik bgt kesannya.
Sptnya SE gagal lg dlm pengembangan software winmo-nya, td baca2 di HTC pedia, ada yg uda upgrade ke ROM lbh baru R1AD006, hslnya jg mengecewakan:
- Dialer masi blum support landscape
- Blum bisa video call
- Ringtone sll balik ke default ringtone walaupn uda dirubah
- Backlight masi tetap bs off walaupn uda didisable auto backlight off
- Kdg2 ga bs trm voice call kalo sdg aktif data connection
dsb.

Mmg road map SE ke dpnnya bagus, upgrade smp ke WM 6.5.3, tp yg heran knpa mrk ga perbaiki dlu bugs yg spt di atas sebelum dijual ke pasaran, akibatnya cm akan membawa image jelek dimata pemakai pd kesan pertama kali beli.

Sptnya mmg pilihan jatuh pd HD2