02 February 2010
Latest addition to GreenHeart™ portfolio now allows consumers and companies to make a green choice on their Windows Phone
Office at your fingertips with the latest version of Windows Phone
Maximised message experience with QWERTY keyboard and finger friendly touch
Have fun with Media Browser and PlayNow™
February 2, London, UK – Today sees the announcement of Sony Ericsson Aspen™, the business mobile phone with green credentials at its core. The newest edition to the successful Sony Ericsson GreenHeart™ portfolio, Sony Ericsson Aspen™, allows easy multi-tasking combining the touch experience and a real QWERTY keyboard. Organise and adapt panels to change during the day and use Slide View for quick access to common features.

With Sony Ericsson Aspen™, view and edit office files easily and comfortably with one touch operation, or just access the internet in one click. The QWERTY keyboard is made for fast and easy typing. Simple email set up allows for a maximized messaging experience on the go. Secure the phone’s contents through the Microsoft MyPhone service, which remotely erases phone data when the handset is lost or stolen.

“Sony Ericsson Aspen™ is the business phone with a conscience, perfect for any consumer or company who want to make a green choice in their daily work life.” Said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson. “An affordable GreenHeart™ phone with the latest version of Windows Phone, the Sony Ericsson Aspen™ has a rich user interface and powerful productivity tools. But it’s not all about work, stay in touch with the fun parts of life with Media Browser and PlayNow ™, with simple access to social networks and quick and easy access to media files. Find the fun with a-GPS, Google Maps™ and snap pictures with the 3.2megapixel camera.”

Sony Ericsson Aspen™

Modern office at your fingertips – latest version of Windows Phone
Easy multi-tasking – Sony Ericsson Slide View and customisable panels
Maximised message experience – QWERTY keyboard and finger friendly touch experience
GreenHeart™ – for a greener choice
Stay in touch with the fun parts of life – access fun applications at PlayNow™ such as games and new music
Media browser – access music, photos and videos
Social network tool (Windows Live™ Messenger, Facebook™)
Human curvature design – fits into the palm of the hand
Sony Ericsson Aspen™ supports HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.

Sony Ericsson Aspen™ will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Iconic Black and White Silver.

Create your own phone booth with optional extra Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 and charge your phone the eco-friendly way with the Energy Saving Mini-Charger EP800.

Log on to The Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: [tautan dihapus]

Sony Ericsson Aspen™

Camera

3.2 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom
Multishot
Self timer
Smart contrast
Music

Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Equalizer
Sony Ericsson media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™
Stereo speakers
Windows Media® Player Mobile
Web

Bookmarks
Google™ search
Internet Explorer® Mobile
Pan & zoom
Web feeds
Voice

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 browser
Picture wallpaper
Full keyboard
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Windows Phone®
Entertainment

3D games
Facebook™
FM radio with RDS
Java™
Skype™
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube™
Organiser

Adobe® PDF Reader
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Microsoft Office® Mobile
Notes
Outlook® Mobile
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Connectivity

3.5 mm audio jack
A-GPS
Bluetooth™ technology
Google Maps™
Micro USB connector
Modem
Synchronisation
USB mass storage support
USB support
Wi-Fi™
Applications and panels

SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 (Professional)
SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 (Lifestyle)
SEMC Greenheart Panel
Microsoft Today
Facebook™
Panel Manager
SlideView
Google Maps Latitude
Google Mobile Application
Send My Location
Unified Search Application
SPB Traveler and Weather combo
Skype
YouTube™ panel
Communication City/Day
Communication City/Night
CNN
On-The-Road Panel
Windows® Live
Twitter
Gokivo Weather Panel
Eco mate application
GreenHeart™ indentity

GreenHeart™ panel
Power saving mode
Eco mate application
E-manual
Waterborne painting
Recycle materials (Green charger, Green PHF, Green Box.
Screen

65,536 colour TFT
2.4 inches
240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
Accessories

In-Box:
Sony Ericsson Aspen™
Battery
Green charger
HPM-60J GreenHeart™ Stereo portable handsfree
3.5mm jack
Micro USB cable
E-manual
Optional:
Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700
Dual connect charger
4GB MicroSD card
Car charger
Facts

Size: 117 x 60 x 12.45 mm
Weight: 130 grams
Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™, up to 16 GB
Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.5.3
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hours
Standby time: GSM/GPRS: Up to 450hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 8 hours
Standby time: UMTS: Up to 600 hrsMusic listening time: Up to 12hrs
Availability and versions

Networks
UMTS HSPA 900/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS HSPA 850/900/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Available in selected markets in Q2 2010
Colour

Iconic Black
White Silver

Keliatan mahalan ini ketimbang si Vulcan klo menurut gw..

Nunggu ini atau X10 mini pro ya? hmmm...

Gambar sdh muncul di toko2 hp di matahari simpang lima, semarang. Tapi barangnya masih blm masuk....

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MasterMing said:
Keliatan mahalan ini ketimbang si Vulcan klo menurut gw..

Nunggu ini atau X10 mini pro ya? hmmm...

X10 Mini Pro aja. :P
Windows Mobile udah terlalu membosankan...

Nanti kalo ponsel Windows Phone 7 dari SE udah diumumin (kalo ada), baru deh nunggu itu...

kan sudah ada jolie
hehehe nunggu lagi, nunggu lagi

X10 Pro 3,5jt
aspen brp neh? 2.5jt?

aspen tandingannya sama omnia pro (jackie) bukan ?

Tanda-tanda kehadiran Aspen udah mulai muncul nih....

Aspen dengan keyboard QWERTZ di atas udah ada yang jual di ebay.

Dan ini firmware untuk Aspen.

Itu kan keyboard AZERTY

^wakakakakak
A sama Q nya salah posisi
apa mungkin masih SE123

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samehada95 said:
Itu kan keyboard AZERTY

Eh iya AZERTY bukan QWERTZ. Thanks for your correction bro.

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tekimania said:
^wakakakakak
A sama Q nya salah posisi
apa mungkin masih SE123

Bukan salah bro, emang gitu.
QWERTY itu kan yang umum secara internasional. Tapi ada beberapa negara Eropa semisal Perancis, Belgia dan sekitarnya yang pake AZERTY dan ada juga yang QWERTZ di Rusia dan sekitarnya.

emang bedanya ke3 jenis itu apa yah ???

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cak_mikael said:
emang bedanya ke3 jenis itu apa yah ???

Beda letak huruf-hurufnya. Perbedaan ini karena frekuensi pemakaian hurufnya aja mungkin beda untuk negara dengan bahasa tertentu yang punya karakter2 khas.

kapan nich keluar, dah bosen pake spica. susah ngetik pake layar sentuh, di SE SC dah ada harganya blm ya? kan biasanya nongol harganya dulu

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tekimania said:
^wakakakakak
A sama Q nya salah posisi
apa mungkin masih SE123

Bukan salah bro, emang gitu.
QWERTY itu kan yang umum secara internasional. Tapi ada beberapa negara Eropa semisal Perancis, Belgia dan sekitarnya yang pake AZERTY dan ada juga yang QWERTZ di Rusia dan sekitarnya.

hmmmm, jadi tergantung masing2 negara yak

tergantung bahasa yang dipakai. lebih tepatnya.

Udah ada reviewnya nih di gsmarena:

Sony Ericsson Aspen review: Tree-hugging business

Key features

• Four-row QWERTY keyboard, D-pad navigation

• 2.4" 65K-color resistive touchscreen of 320 x 240 pixel resolution

• Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional with XPERIA panels

• 256MB RAM, 265MB ROM, 100MB user storage

• Quad-band GSM support and 3G with HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps support

• Wi-Fi b/g

• GPS with A-GPS support

• DivX, XviD video support

• microSD card slot (up to 16GB, 8GB card in the box)

• 3.15 megapixel fixed-focus camera, geotagging, VGA video recording @ 15fps

• Office document viewer

• Web browser has Flash support

• Stereo FM Radio with RDS; TrackID

• microUSB and stereo Bluetooth v2.0

• 3.5mm audio jack

• Made of recycled materials, comes with waterborne paint

Main disadvantages

• Small and low-res touchscreen display

• Fairly customized but inconsistent UI

• No proximity sensor for in-call screen auto locking

• No secondary video-call camera

• Memory card slot under the battery cover

• Poor still imaging and video, no flash

• Video playing limited to QVGA

• Poor task switching

Final words
It’s been a while since we last had to deal with a QWERTY-enabled PocketPC candybar. But it looks like we’ll be seeing quite some of them around. We don’t know if the industry is running out of ideas and trying to recycle old concepts. Or quite a few makers have done their homework properly and found potential.

Either way, the Aspen is a prominent member of this new wave of phones, which will have to compete against each other, against rivals like Nokia and RIM, and against the clock – ticking closer to WinPho 7.

It’s a tough job and the Aspen knows it all depends on how it balances its strengths and weaknesses. On the plus side, the green credentials will be a key feature for some, others would will appreciate the QWERTY keyboard and the textbook-grade syncing with Outlook and Exchange servers.

Aside from the hardware QWERTY, the other thing that the Aspen has going for it is connectivity. Fast data transfers, WLAN and perfect compatibility with PC will make sense for most business users. Standard USB and audio connectors are more than welcome too. The Aspen has GPS as well, but voice-guided navigation might prove to be a problem – especially if you want it for free.

On the downside, some of the Aspen’s shortcomings might prove to be showstoppers.

The 2.4-inch display is one – its low resolution makes working with documents (and text in general) hard, it’s touch enabled but the OS isn’t exactly thumb-friendly (even on bigger screens). The XPERIA X10 mini can get away with it. But even with the much thumb-friendlier Android, Sony Ericsson had to have the interface tailored to the small screen.

The DivX support is good, but you’ll have to scale all your videos down to QVGA resolution – it would be just as easy/hard to convert them to QVGA .mp4 videos, so it’s not much of a bonus. Flash in the browser is good though and works most of the time – Flash support is problematic on most mobile devices.

But most importantly, the custom UI on the Sony Ericsson Aspen is a mess – there are two interface breeds (skinned and unskinned) and you constantly bounce from one to another.

That makes it very unintuitive and unattractive. What people rightfully demand this days is a capable but dead simple UI, not a loosely stitched combination of two (sometimes three) different interfaces.

You can start on the SPB Mobile Shell homescreen, go to the Slide View to check unread messages and when you choose to reply, you get unskinned WinMo interface to type the message. That’s three different interfaces and it hurts usability.

The hardware part isn’t rosy either. It’s not the most compact and lightweight QWERTY bar and its mid-range features don’t quite justify the physical size. The camera is nothing to write home about and neither are most other features – the CPU inside is not very fast, the plastic finish is no match for stainless steel and so on.

The retail price is still unknown, but assuming it’s around 200 euro (and that’s low balling it), here’s what the Sony Ericsson Aspen is up against.

The Samsung B7330 OmniaPRO runs Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard, so no touchscreen here. You get a 2.6” and slightly higher-res display at 320x320 pixels. There’s a custom UI too but nothing eco-friendly going on.

The Nokia E71 is an option too – no touchscreen again, and it’s Symbian, which does give it free voice-guided navigation and an Office document editor as well. Plus, you can’t complain about the OS – WinMo 6.5 and Symbian are both old timers, despite the few changes here and there.

HTC, one of the biggest WinMo manufacturers, has an alternative too – the HTC Snap. Specs are not very impressive, but it’s cheap, solidly built, has a trackball and you can find a carrier-subsidized version (like the HTC Ozone), for free on a contract.

Under the circumstances, even a Palm Pixi Plus sounds good. Bigger touch screen and touch-friendly WebOS, plus a Palm QWERTY keyboard – those have a tradition of being good. Alternatively, you could pick up an older BlackBerry.
There’s more – at mostly the same capabilities as the E71 is the Nokia E63. Some of the features have been cut back and the price has equally been cut down.

On the other hand, if smartphones are not your game, there’s a sizable assortment of QWERTY-enabled bars. The LG GW300 and the Nokia C3 provide good keyboards and IM/SNS integration. You can even go lower – the Samsung B3210 CorbyTXT can satisfy heavy texters with no extra weight of features that go unused but still cost a pretty penny.

The Sony Ericsson Aspen is not a bad phone in itself – and probably a good enough try by Sony Ericsson to stay in shape for WinMo 7. It’s just that it’s competing against old phones and it’s not always winning.

We guess it can count on some brand loyalty that goes back to the olden days of Symbian UIQ. But touchscreen has evolved beyond what some thought possible. The Sony Ericsson is obviously trying to keep up and offer the best of both worlds. An effort like this is always admirable but the end result is less a perfect blend and more a series of compromises.

processornya brapa nh hp?g dsbutin yah

"But most importantly, the custom UI on the Sony Ericsson Aspen is a mess – there are two interface breeds (skinned and unskinned) and you constantly bounce from one to another."

in-konsistensi skin ini bukankah device2 WM yg lain jg sama? samsung, HTC, motorola dll sepertinya menggunakan skin (interface) tambahan dr mereka jg kan?

btw OOT, windows phone 7 UInya touchscreen ya? ke mana nih kabar jolie? sepertinya first device yg dipercaya microsoft HTC dan LG

Well, sepertinya hanya cukup untuk meramaikan pasar ponsel QWERTY aja... (kalo diliat dari review-nya)

jd keliatan boring hapenya.
gara2 windows mobile kali ya?