MobileTechReview Forum, News and Reviews: Sony Ericsson Ships Vivaz Pro Symbian OS Phone

Sony Ercisson today starts shipping the Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro to selected markets around the world. The Viva Pro features One-touch HD video capture with continuous auto focus, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 5.1 megapixel camera and a 3.2" touchscreen. Here is more details on the Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro:

Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro

Camera

* 5.1 megapixel camera
* 4x digital zoom
* Auto focus (photos)
* Continuous auto focus (video)
* Face detection (photos)
* Geo tagging
* Image stabiliser
* Photo light
* Send to web
* Smile detection
* Touch capture
* Video light
* Video recording (720p HD recording)

Music

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

Web

* Bookmarks
* Google search (from standby)
* Web feeds
* WebKit web browser

Voice

* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert
* Video calling (main camera)

Messaging

* Conversations
* Email
* Handwriting recognition
* Instant messaging
* Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)

Design

* Auto rotate
* Full slide-out keyboard
* Picture wallpaper
* Symbian OS
* Touchscreen

Entertainment

* 3D games
* Facebook application
* FM radio
* Java
* Twitter application
* Video streaming
* Video viewing
* YouTube

Organiser

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

Location-based services

* A-GPS
* Google Maps
* Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation

Connectivity

* 3.5 mm audio jack
* Bluetooth technology
* DLNA Certified (photos and audio)
* Micro USB connector
* Modem
* PictBridge printing
* Synchronisation
* TV out (VGA resolution)
* USB mass storage
* USB support
* Wi-Fi

Preloaded applications

* Facebook ? social networking
* Google Maps ? navigation
* QuickOffice ? Microsoft? Office viewer (trial version)
* PDF Viewer (trial version)
* Road Sync ? synchronisation
* SMS Preview ? messaging app
* Twitter ? social networking
* YouTube ? video sharing
* Wisepilot ? navigation
* World Mate ? clock and weather app
* Quadrapop
* Rally Master Pro

Screen

* 16:9 nHD touchscreen (TFT)
* 16,777,216 colour
* 3.2 inches
* 360 x 640 pixels
* Scratch-resistant

Accessories

* In-Box:
* Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
* Battery
* stereo portable handsfree
* 8 GB microSD card
* micro USB cable for charging and file transfer

* Optional:
* Hi-Fi Wireless Headset with FM Radio MW600

* Hi-Fi Stereo Headset MH710

Facts 1)2)

* Size: 109 x 52 x 15 mm
* Weight: 117 grams

* Phone memory: Up to 75 MB
* Memory card support: SanDisk microSD, up to 16 GB

* Memory card included: 8 GB microSD card

* Operating system: Symbian S60 5th edition
Processor: 720 MHz

* Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 12 hrs 30 min
* Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs

* Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 10 min
* Standby time UMTS: Up to 440 hrs

* Video call time: Up to 2 hrs 30 min

Availability and versions

* Networks
* UMTS HSPA 900/2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

* UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100
* GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
* Available in selected markets from Q2 2010

Colour

* Black
* White

For more info visit www.sonyericsson.com

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