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Get fit with the Sony Ericsson Xperia active

Sony Ericsson today announced Xperia active, a compact smartphone targeting consumers with an active lifestyle, in conjunction with CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. With a 3″ screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 5mp camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1Ghz processor. Xperia active is dust proof and water resistant* and uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or a user’s fingers are wet.

The phone comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels. To maintain a balanced diet and support your fitness goals, it’s important to find out how much protein you need per day based on your activity level and individual nutritional needs. Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance.  Additionally, Facebook inside Xperia allows consumers to share their progress and experiences with friends.

• Dust proof and water resistant smartphone powered by AndroidT
• Scratch resistant multi touch screen with wet finger tracking
• All the applications for your active life, including on-screen heart rate monitoring through ANT+

Fredrik Månsson, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson said: “XperiaT active is the ultimate smartphone for an active life. Not only is it packed with all the features and applications consumers need for a worry free mobile life, it also comes with a set of accessories that make it fun and easy for them to take it everywhere, whatever their daily plans are.”

Maria Sharapova, a three time grand slam winning tennis player added: “I love this smartphone because it perfectly fits both my professional and personal needs.  It keeps me in touch with my friends as I travel the world on the pro tour and tracks my fitness both on and off the court.”

 

Sony Ericsson announce the Xperia ray

Sony Ericsson today announced Xperia ray – a stunning new smartphone alongside CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. With a 3.3″ screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs in a powerful 1Ghz processor, Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, a 8.1mp camera with Exmor RT for mobile and HD video functionality. At only 9.4mm thin, XperiaT ray incorporates market leading design for which Sony Ericsson has become known.

To add to a full set of specifications, the phone incorporates a front facing camera and a scratch resistant screen with excellent resolution and brightness and integrated touch keys.  Sony Ericsson’s unique integration of Facebook inside XperiaT delivers a unique consumer experience for greater social interaction. In combination with the Google services, as well as access to over 200,000 Apps via the Android MarketT, it provides a solid and entertaining smartphone foundation.

Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity from Sony now available for Sony Ericsson Xperia Android smartphones

The “Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity” service is available for the following Xperia smartphones in the marketplace today; Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo,  Xperia X10 and  Xperia X8. Sony Ericsson today confirms that the service also will be available for Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro and Xperia pro later this year.

“Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity” is available as a downloadable client from Android market and appears as an icon on the screen of the phone. In addition, to provide an instant and seamless user experience, the “Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity”, debuting on the Xperia neo, the consumer will be prompted to access the service via a dedicated icon on the phone screen.

The cloud-based, digital music service gives music lovers streaming access at anytime and anywhere to an ever expanding catalogue of currently over seven million licensed songs from major labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI Music as well as leading independent labels and major publishers worldwide.

Acer presents the new Acer Predator G5910 series

Smooth multitasking, together with the capability of delivering the kind of graphics performance needed to create digital content and enjoy HD entertainment are the most sought after characteristics in today’s computer. Shaped by the passion for visually intense multimedia and gaming, the new Acer Predator G5910 excels at handling everything that comes its way, even the most demanding computing and entertainment needs. Equipped with the ultimate in terms of processors and graphics solutions, this desktop is remarkable – inside and out – and will fulfil advanced users and gamers’ requirements for stunning HD entertainment and gaming, rich graphics and excellent performance.
The matte black body of the Predator G5910 evokes power and performance, while the angles and grooves on the front add a high-tech futuristic mood. For better accessibility to the USB and audio ports, the top surface is angled and houses a convenient deck flaunting a groove design that allows different sized cables to fit in between, thus avoiding tangles. Plus it comes with a handy back handle for easy transport. In keeping with the overall bold design, the ODD doors have a claw-like mechanism enhancing the combat-machine effect.
The front of the case reveals another remarkable feature, two optional easy-swap hard disc bays to offer flexible expandability when you need it. This means you will always have space for your ever growing multimedia files. When the disk is full all you have to do is replace it with a new one.