Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc official
We gave you our predictions on the Sony Ericsson Arc yesterday and as promised here is the official press release from Sony Ericsson.
It looks pretty sweet if you ask me.
Sony Ericsson today unveils the new XperiaT arc smartphone with cutting edge Sony technology and an exceptional multimedia experience on the latest version of the AndroidT platform – 2.3. XperiaT arc is the first of a new generation of Xperia smartphones to be announced in 2011.
Bert Nordberg, President, Sony Ericsson said, “We’re starting strong in 2011 by introducing our most exciting XperiaT product yet. XperiaT arc combines state-of-the-art Sony technology with breathtaking design to entertain and wow consumers. All on the latest AndroidT release.”
XperiaT arc takes the stunning design language that Sony Ericsson has become known for to a new level. Super slim and light, XperiaT arc is just 8.7mm at its thinnest part and has a extra wide 4.2″ multi-touch screen. Created from premium materials and with a stunning arc body, this smartphone is sleek, strong and designed to fit perfectly in the user’s hand. The best of Sony technology is inside XperiaT arc. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image which enhances the overall entertainment experience. Furthermore, Sony’s award-winning Exmor RT for mobile sensor with the f/2.4 lens enables the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light. All pictures and videos can be shared in HD on your living room TV via the built in HDMI-connector.
XperiaT arc will launch on the latest version of the AndroidT platform providing access to Google Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available on the Android market. XperiaT smartphones add best in class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as apps, maps, email and fast Internet to create the most entertaining smartphone experience.
Sony Ericsson XperiaT arc – Key features
- Slim, lightweight and strong, with perfect ergonomics
- Extra wide 4.2″ multi-touch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine to ensure ultimate multimedia and viewing experiences
- Sony Exmor RT for mobile: for best-in-class low-light photography and video capture
- 8.1 megapixel camera and HD video recording capability
- Android MarketT – thousands of applications to keep you entertained
Sony Ericsson XperiaT arc will be available globally in selected markets, including Japan, from Q1 in the colours Midnight Blue and Misty Silver.
Check out the Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products
Sony Ericsson XperiaT arc at a glance
Camera
- 8.1 megapixel camera
- Up to 2.46x smart zoom
- Aperture f/2.4
- Auto focus
- Face detection
- Flash/LED
- Geo tagging
- Image stabilizer
- Noise suppression
- Send to web
- Smile detection
- Sony Exmor RT for mobile CMOS sensor
- Touch Focus
- Touch capture
- Video light
- Video recording, HD 720p
Music
- Album art
- BluetoothT stereo (A2DP)
- Media player
- Music tones (MP3/AAC)
- PlayNowT service*
- TrackIDT music recognition application
- * This service may not be available in every market
Web
- Bookmarks
- GoogleT search
- NeoReaderT barcode scanner
- Pan & zoom
- Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
- Call list
- Conference calls
- FacebookT application*
- Sony Ericsson TimescapeT
- Speakerphone
- Vibrating alert
- * This service may not be available in every market
Messaging
- Conversations
- Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
- Instant messaging
- Picture messaging (MMS)
- Predictive text input
- Sound recorder
- Text messaging (SMS)
Design
- Auto rotate
- Keyboards (onscreen, QWERTY)
- Picture wallpaper
- Reality display
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
- Touchscreen
- Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
* This service may not be available in every market
- 3D games
- Media browser
- Motion gaming
- Radio (FM)
- Video streaming
- Video viewing
- YouTubeT *
Organiser
- AndroidT OS
- Alarm clock
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Document readers
- Flight mode
- Infinite button
- Phone book
Connectivity
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- aGPS
- BluetoothT technology
- Google MapsT
- HDMI
- Modem
- DLNA
- USB mass storage
- USB support
- Wi-FiT
- WisepilotT turn-by-turn navigation *
- * This service may not be available in every market
GoogleT services*
* These services may not be available in every market
- Android MarketT Client
- GmailT
- Google CalendarT
- Google Gallery 3DT
- Google LatitudeT
- Google MapsT with Street View
- Google Media Uploader
- Google Music PlayerT
- Google Phone-top Search
- Google Search widget
- Google SyncT
- Google TalkT
- Google Voice Search
- Set-up Wizard
- YouTubeT
Screen
- Sony Mobile Bravia Engine
- 16,777,216 colour TFT
- Capacitive multi-touch
- 4.2 inches
- 854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA)
- Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant mineral glass
Accessories
- In-Box:
- Sony Ericsson XperiaT arc
- Battery (1500mAh)
- Stereo portable handsfree
- Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
- User documentation
Facts
- Size: 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 117 grams
- Phone memory: Up to 512 MB
- Memory card support: up to 32 GB
- Memory card included: microSDT 8 GB
- Operating system: GoogleT Android 2.3
- Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm
Availability and versions
- Networks
- UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
- UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Colour
- Midnight Blue
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