Sony Ericsson announces the Vivaz Pro

We already knew that the Vivaz was coming but what we didnt expect was this sliding QWERTY keyboarded version, the Vizaz Pro.

Yet another good looking and exciting handset coming from Sony Ericsson and not one that we are going to have to wait until the end of the year for, the Vivaz Pro will be yours to own the first half of 2010!

Perhaps one of the most impressive facts about the Vivaz Pro is that it’s going to be just 2mm thicker than the Vivaz, amazing that the keyboard mechanism adds so little to the overall size!

Full spec follows:

February 14, 2010 – Barcelona – Sony Ericsson VivazT pro, announced today, adds a QWERTY keyboard to the touch screen offering, delivering a user experience optimised for messaging and entertainment. The full QWERTY keyboard allows consumers to communicate quickly and efficiently via email, SMS or social networking updates.

Just like flagship phone Sony Ericsson VivazT, announced in January, Sony Ericsson VivazT pro allows consumers to produce and broadcast their best experiences in HD video. The open platform also allows users to personalise their entertainment experience by downloading great applications through PlayNowT and the Symbian Developer Community.

“Having announced Sony Ericsson VivazT in January we are now adding a sister phone that includes a QWERTY keyboard along with the touch screen for a superior messaging and entertainment experience,” said Daniel Sandblom Marketing Business Manager, Sony Ericsson. “Sony Ericsson VivazT pro meets the increased consumer demand for QWERTY devices without compromising on any entertainment features.”

Sony Ericsson VivazT pro features the new design philosophy ‘human curvature’, which will become a consistent feature of the Sony Ericsson portfolio going forward. Designed to mirror the shape of the human body, and at the same time delivering a precise and compelling way of interacting with the phone, Sony Ericsson VivazT pro is instantly recognisable.

Sony Ericsson VivazT pro

• Full slide-out keyboard for faster typing
• Stay in touch through email, TwitterT, FacebookT, blogging and chat
• View everything on the 3.2″ 16:9 wide touchscreen
• Capture the action in HD resolution – upload to YouTube via Wi-FiT
• PlayNow – immediate online access to applications, games and music.

Sony Ericsson VivazT pro supports UMTS HSPA 900/2100 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.

Sony Ericsson VivazT pro will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Black and White.

Posted by: Matt