Sony Ericsson today announces that it is strengthening its portfolio in China by launching the first smartphone to support China Mobile's TD-SCDMA network, the Sony Ericsson A8i. The Sony Ericsson A8i features a 3.5-inch touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus, built in Bluetooth, GPS and music and video playback. Here are the features and specs of the Sony Ericsson A8i:
Sony Ericsson A8i at a glance:
* High-speed, easy-to-use OMS 2.0 smartphne platform which is fully supported by China Mobile?s entertainment services and applications * Combines a 3.5? touch widescreen with CMMB mobile TV functionality and delivers amazing high-definition visual effects * Support both TD-SCDMA 3G networks and WLAN connections * Stylish design featuring the human curvature design concept * Features Sony Ericsson signature entertainment applications such as TrackID, linked directly with China Mobile?s music download service
Sony Ericsson A8i:
Camera
* 5 megapixel camera * 4x digital zoom * Auto focus * Geo tagging * Photo flash * Photo light * Touch focus * Video recording * LED flash
Music
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) * Media player * Music player * Music tones (MP3/AAC) * TrackID application
Web
* Bookmarks * Pan & zoom * Web search (from standby) * HTML 4.01 * XHTML 1.1
Communication
* Call list * Conference calls * Polyphonic ringtones * Speakerphone * Vibrating alert * Video calling
* In-Box: * Sony Ericsson A8i * Battery * stereo portable handsfree * Charger * User documentation
Facts
* Size: 117 x 59 x 14 mm * Weight: 136 grams * Phone memory: Up to 200 MB * Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB * Talk time GSM/GPRS: 5 hours * Talk time (TD-SCDMA): 7 hours 30 min * Standby time GSM/GPRS: 260 hours * Standby time (TD-SCDMA): 260 hours
Availability and versions
* Networks * TD 2010-2025 band, TD 1880-1920 band * GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 * Available in selected markets from Q4 2010