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Sony Ericsson today announced the Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman the first full touch Walkman phone which combines music, social networking and communication in one colorful phone. Here is more info on this new Sony Ericsson Walkman phone:

Sony Ericsson Yendo comes with social networking, the four corner touch UI also allows users to find the most important phone features in one easy and fun one hand operation. So whether it's text messaging, Facebook or email, users can experience a unique and individual touch experience on a crystal clear and 2.6" display.

Experience a full touch Walkman phone with the Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman:

* Music ? jam-packed with Walkman phone features, including Touch TrackID, MediaGo and PlayNow
* Social ? access to social networking such as Facebook, Twitter, or Orkut 2.0megapixel camera to upload photos straight to the web or send to friends
* Communication ? easily browse the web and chat or e-mail your family and friends
* Four corners, four icons ? everything you want at your fingertips

Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman

Full touch Walkman phone

* Touch Walkman player ? music at fingertips
* Touch TrackID ? find out the name of that song with just one touch
* PlayNow ? access favourite and new songs quickly and easily
* MediaGo ? transfer your music from a PC to the mobile phone
* Four corner UI ? access Walkman player, contacts, keypad and more with just one touch
* Easy navigation ? easy access to your favourite web pages
* Express yourself with one of the ten RTL colours
* Social networking ? Facebook or Twitter away
* 3.5mm stereo jack ? play personal

The Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman supports GSM GPRS/EDGE Rx 850/1900 and GSM GPRS/EDGE Rx 900/1800

The Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White and Yellow.

The Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman

Camera

* 2.0 megapixel camera
* 4x digital zoom

Music

* Album art
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
* Walkman player
* Music player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)
* PlayNow
* TrackID

Web

* Bookmarks
* Google search (from standby)

Communication

* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert

Messaging

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

Design

* Touchscreen

Entertainment

* Facebook application
* Orkut application
* Twitter application
* FM radio
* Java
* Video viewing

Organiser

* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Document readers
* Flight mode
* Notes
* Phone book

Connectivity

* 3.5 mm audio jack AVP
* Bluetooth technology
* Micro USB connector
* Modem
* USB mass storage
* USB support

Preloaded applications

* Facebook ? social networking
* Twitter ? social networking
* Brick Breaker Rev
* Night Club Fever

Screen

* Colours: 262,144 colour TFT
* Resolution: 320x240 pixels
* Size (diagonal : 2:6 inches

Accessories

* In-Box:
* Sony Ericsson Yendo with Walkman
* Battery
* Stereo portable handsfree
* Charger
* USB cable
* User documentation

Optional:

* Hi-Fi Headset with Remote MH810
* Screen protector
* Portable Stereo Speakers MS450

Facts

* Size: 93.5 x 52 x 15.8 mm
* Weight: 81 grams
* Phone memory: Up to 5MB
* Operating system: Sony Ericsson Proprietary
* Processor: 720MHz
* Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 3.5hrs
* Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 312hrs
* CPU ARM946 @ 156Mhz

Availability and versions

* Networks
* GSM GPRS/EDGERx 850/1900
* GSM GPRS/EDGERx 900/1800
* Available in selected markets in Q32010

Colour

* Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, White and Yellow

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