MobileTechReview Forum, News and Reviews: Sony Ericsson Announces the W395 Walkman Phone with EDGE

Sony Ericsson today announced the Sony Ericsson W395 Walkman phone targeted at youth market. This new Walkman phone features stereo speakers that boost your sounds or pump up the volume with the HPM-64 stereo headset with stereo widening for a great sound experience. Here is more info on the Sony Ericsson W395:

The affordable W395 also comes complete with dedicated control keys for managing your music, a 1GB memory card and an FM radio to keep users up to date with the latest tracks. Sony Ericsson favourite TrackID will help you find that elusive song, even if you?re not sure of the name, while PlayNow provides a full range of mobile entertainment content downloadable from your handset ? from unique themes and wallpapers to specially developed ring tones.

If music is not enough and photography is more your forte use the 2.0 megapixel camera for snapping shots and share them through your blog or via Bluetooth to friends.

The W395 Walkman Pump up the volume with the following features:

* Powerful built-in stereo speakers with high quality bass
* Stereo headset to turn your phone into a dedicated music player ? be your own DJ
* True music machine with Walkman music player, TrackID and PlayNow
* TrackID - find the tracks you love easily
* PlayNow - download a full range of mobile entertainment
* Crystal clear 2.0? display ? view your photos in all their glory
* Motion gaming support.

The W395 Walkman supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. W395 Walkman will be available in selected markets from Q1 in the colours Dusky Grey and Blush Titanium.

The Sony Ericsson W395 Walkman at a glance

Camera

2.0 megapixel camera
Up to 2.5x digital zoom
Photo fix
Picture blogging
Video recording

Music

Walkman player
Stereo speakers
Album art
Equaliser
Stereo widening
PlayNow
TrackID
Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

Openwave Web browser

Communication

Speakerphone
Polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert

Messaging

Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)

Design

Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

3D games
Motion gaming (support)
Java
FM radio with RDS
Video streaming
Video viewing

Connectivity

Bluetooth technology
Modem
USB mass storage
USB support

Organizer

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer

Accessories

In-Box:

* W395
* Battery
* Battery Charger
* 1GB Memory Stick Micro (M2)
* USB cable
* Stereo portable handsfree
* HPM-64 Stereo headset
* User book

Facts and Figures

Size: 96 x 47 x 14.9 mm
Weight: 96 grams

Colours:
Dusky Grey
Blush Titanium

Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
Size: 2.0 inches

Phone memory: Up to 10MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro (M2)

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 480 hrs

Music listening time: Up to 12 hrs 30 min

Availability and versions

Networks
W395:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Available in selected markets from Q1 2009.

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