Posts Tagged ‘X10 Mini’

Sony Ericssons Announces LiveView™ Bluetooth Accessory

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

If you’ve been seriously disappointed in Sony Ericsson due to the delay in the Eclair Update for its Android range, then Sony Ericsson has just announced an accessory that might just cheer you up.

First things first, it is NOT an Ipod Nano; infact it seems quite similar (once attached to the watch kit) to the OLED bluetooth watchs which Sony Ericsson still produce.

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As far as hardware goes, there are two buttons on the top of the screen and 4 soft keys at each end of its 128×128 1.3″ screen. Software wise, the phone only supports Android phones with Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ Manager App installed. No, not your old K850 or your cute pink Vivaz ….

There is one other catch – Android phone compatible (Android OS 2.0 and above) . So it appears we aren’t going to see this in retail shops until the Eclair update rolls out for most of the Android range, which should be around Q4. However, the accessory doesn’t seem to be limited to Sony Ericsson phones only. Oh and by the way, the X10 in the video seems to be running Eclair … :p

Sony Ericsson LiveView

Sony Ericsson LiveView – Product Launch Blog

Sony Ericsson LiveView – Press Release

EDIT [MikLSP]:

seems we posted this at the same time so I’ve edited a couple of bits into this post from the one I made mainly I’d like to add….this may be the coolest accessory since the brilliant CAR-100.

Sony Ericsson LiveView™ – at a glance

Music player control
Track title display

Social Networking Services
Display incoming texts
Display RSS feeds
Show phone number for incoming calls
Mute ringer for incoming phone calls
List of missed calls

Calendar reminders
Find your phone
Display time and date
Bluetooth™ technology (10m)
Micro USB connector
1,3”colour OLED display, 128×128 pixels
Size:3.5 x 3.5×1.1cm
Typical consumer battery usage time: 4 days

Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.
Available in selected markets from Q4 2010
Colour: Black

Kit content
Sony Ericsson LiveView™
Clip
Wristband
MicroUSB charger

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…ooth-accessory/

Android 2.1 Upgrade Due For Release Next Month (September) …

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
While most companies are working on developing Android 2.2 (Froyo) updates for their respective phones. Sony Ericsson should have Android 2.1 ready before the end of September according to a tweet made by the SonyEricssonUK twitter account …


Of course, this should be taken with a grain of salt seeing as Sony Ericsson have a reputation for delaying products and firmware updates. Plus, it doesn’t suggest whether all the phones will get the update (by the end of September) or a single phone like the X10. We can only hope that at the end of this long wait, the firmwares are stable ….

Source:
Sony Ericsson UK Twitter

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…onth-september/

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Ad Campaign

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

I noticed this ad a day back and couldn’t help but put it up here. Its a rather unique way to market the device, even if it meant ticking a few pedestrians off…. :lol:

Without further ado, heres a youtube preview of the advertising campaign from the Sony Ericsson – France Youtube network:

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro

Edit:

Thanks NBA Fan for this additional youtube clip formally explaining the purpose and idea of the ad campaign-

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…ni-ad-campaign/
From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…ni-ad-campaign/

More on the upcoming Xperia X8

Saturday, June 19th, 2010
X10 too much for you? X10 mini too small for you? Then pay attention to this- “First (Official) Glimpse” of the upcoming X8 (aka Shakira) fresh from the Sony Ericsson Product Launch blog.

As usual my friend Albin has shot a short video clip showing off his XPERIA X8, comparing it to the X10 products and giving a first glimpse of it.It can be seen as the middle sister to the X10 products size-wise but will as told earlier be somewhat of a baby sister when it comes to price. Something we think will make it very attractive to an even bigger target group.As always remember that these videos are done on prototype hardware and pre-release software so things can of course change until release.Have a great weekend!


Unfortunately the video doesnt say much about the X8 itself except for the fact that it has a full QWERTY touchscreen keyboard like the X10 and the corner shortcuts from the X10 mini. So we turn to Rog’s review from se-first.com….



Our impression
Although the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 looks like being a phone between the Xperia X10 and the x10 mini, it really is meant to be the entry phone to the Xperia line (‘My first Xperia’). However, we definitely think that it is also an absolutely viable option for those who are looking for an Android powered phone that comes in a handy, yet usable form factor and size.
On the negative side one certainly has to consider the low camera resolution with no autofocus option. Another cause for complaint will most probably be the Android version 1.6, which is considered to be outdated for quite some time now already. It is however expected that the complete Xperia line will get an update to a more up to date Android version sometime in Q3 this year.


You may want to read the rest of the review here….
Sony Ericsson X8 – Press Release
Sony Ericsson X8 – First Glimpse
Sony Ericsson  X8 – Hands On Preview from SE-First

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…ming-xperia-x8/

X10 Mini Video Preview

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
With the Vivaz Pro out in the wild, the focus is now on the X10 Mini and Aspen which are due in the next 2 months. Lets get started with this short Video Preview done by Michell Bak from se-blog.com on the X10 Mini.

Video preview of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini
From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…-video-preview/

Official X10 Mini/Pro & Vivaz Pro Promo Videos

Monday, February 15th, 2010


Here are some more official videos from Sony Ericsson to promote the new X10 Mini, X10 Mini Pro and the Vivaz Pro. As usual with promos these are as much simulation and bravado as they are factual content but it’s something to look at ;)

Xperia™ X10 mini and Xperia™ X10 mini pro:

Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ pro:

Mik

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…o-promo-videos/

Official SE X10 Mini & Mini Pro Dev Demo

Sunday, February 14th, 2010
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I’m really liking the pitter patter of tiny Android feet coming from Sony Ericsson in the form of the new X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro and what better way to get more acquainted than with an official demo video from the SE Developer World channel on YouTube. The device looks nice and fast and I think could be a big success, let’s hope the release is as fast as the OS response:

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n…i-pro-dev-demo/