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.

mantap nih X2...coba prosesornya ditambahin jg....
harganya pasti selangit nih....
Oh no......
balik ke P1i gw aja deh...hehe
kapan yah SE bkin penerusnya P1i....

btw, ini untuk fitur touchscreennya SE bkin pemanis supaya WM-ny ga kaku ga si?atau WM 6.5 emang udah ga kaku lagi...??

@GoeyS
Kayaknya ada bagian2 tertentu yang mereka customize sendiri, bro.

kalo ngeliat videonya kayaknya payah.. masih nge-lag / kurang responsif
moga2 versi komersialnya udah bagus

Yah cuman upgrade dikit dari X1....

lmyn lha bro...kamera kan naek jauh tuh....
bisa dbilang ini tuh kyk upgrade M600i ke P1i kali yah....?hehe
trus WM 6.5 dah bagus kok...gw pernah nyoba iseng2 liat HP IPAQ temen gw yg make WM 6.5....
yah semoga ajah...harganya ga gila2an...heheheh

memang sih ada beberapa spek, didpt ada penambahan berarti.

Tetapi secara over all, aku pribadi juga merasa kayaknya tidak ada penambahan signifikan, bahkan kalau melihat speknya gitu, harusnya ini sudah ada di X1.

X2, harusnya mungkin bisa lebih hebat lagi, karena speknya X2 juga kayaknya mungkin sedikit lebih baik dari touch HD.

Well, aku sih tetap pada pendirianm untuk memantau, antara X1, aino sama satio dan rachael.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Preview - First Look by gsmarena

XPERIA X2 display is a mixed thing
Windows Mobile 6.5 is a little less messy
XPERIA Panels reloaded
The alternative phonebook is top-notch
Promising multimedia
Surprisingly good camera

Final words
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is surely one of the most rumored and eagerly awaited devices. It packs top notch functionality with a special incline towards imaging and video recording. That and the larger display and DivX/XviD video support are probably the biggest improvements over the previous XPERIA X1.

Well, truth be told, now that we've spent some time with the XPERIA X2, it's hard to stay as passionate about it as we started off. The nice imaging capabilities are not a sufficient excuse for the still relatively small display (3.5 inches would have been way better) and the unrefined Windows Mobile interface.

Competing Samsung and especially HTC have done some wonderful job covering the WinMo with a much more user friendly and nice looking UIs - and they've also come up some quite nice phone designs as well. Those are two things we can hardly say about the Sony Ericsson XEPRIA X2. Sony Ericsson are far behind with their Panels interface and their new Shortcuts menu.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is hardly the ground breaking device that tech journalist like us and the users alike have been waiting for. And we don't think that even in a few months time (when X2 gets to the market) it will be able to offer something new and exciting enough to entice you - unless of course you're after an extra expensive WinMo full QWERTY device with only a nice camera to brag about.

Wajib dikunjungi buat yang pengen tahu lebih jauh tentang si Vulcan: Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Preview by Phone Arena

Ada screenshot menu-menu, perbandingan ukuran sama X1 dan N97, hasil photo kameranya dan juga videonya.

Ini diambil dari sana :

sepi nih tret...hehehe.gak kaya X1 dulu..

worthed nggak sih nungguin x2 ? minta pertimbangan dong...

kl gue sih mending nunggu Rachael..hihihi...

guys.. kabarnya X2 ini ga ada FM Radio loh, padahal X1 ada, jadi keknya bener2 cuma upgrade kamera doank nih dari X1, dari segi desain juga saya pribadi lebih suka X1

LONG LIVE X1..! LOL

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shreddr said:
guys.. kabarnya X2 ini ga ada FM Radio loh, padahal X1 ada, jadi keknya bener2 cuma upgrade kamera doank nih dari X1, dari segi desain juga saya pribadi lebih suka X1

LONG LIVE X1..! LOL

Emang radionya pernah dipake gitu?

X2 Silver mantapppp !!! Mdh2an hw keyboardnya ga spt X1 yg bermasalah trus..
Bro2 disini uda tau gambrn harganya di Indo?
Tmn gw order di US, hrgnya sektr USD 899, hmm...di Indo ntah brp ya?

radionya sih kalo ane bakal kepake bro... eniwei kalo misal nggak ada radionya, bisa ditambahin ndiri nggak ya ?

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TheRealOne said:
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shreddr said:
guys.. kabarnya X2 ini ga ada FM Radio loh, padahal X1 ada, jadi keknya bener2 cuma upgrade kamera doank nih dari X1, dari segi desain juga saya pribadi lebih suka X1

LONG LIVE X1..! LOL

Emang radionya pernah dipake gitu?

pake, walaupun cuma kadang2 aja.
biarpun misalkan jarang dipake juga, semestinya soner ga mencabut fitur yg satu ini, entah apa alasan mereka

Y palg di hp high end gni.radio jg kdg srg ddgrn kok.tp biasa SE ada ftur yg dbongkar pasang.yg dsni ada dstu g ada.dah bnyk hp SE kyk gni.kyknya biar kt mlih gto.

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Wuih.. Vulcan Silver cakeppp!!

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shreddr said:

guys.. kabarnya X2 ini ga ada FM Radio loh, padahal X1 ada, jadi keknya bener2 cuma upgrade kamera doank nih dari X1, dari segi desain juga saya pribadi lebih suka X1

LONG LIVE X1..! LOL

Hmm, ndak juga sih, Memang paling kentara di kamera yang signifikan, tetapi beberapa fitur dan aplikasi juga diperbaiki dan ditambahkan.

Kalau aku dikasih beri pilihan, aku masih ambil X2 sih.

So far sudah melihat berbagai video,

THIS IS PROMISING.

Wuih keren banget.

Kapan ROM nya keluar ya buat X1 he2. Ga bakal beli X2 nih, cuman harapin romnya doang.