Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou)














A built in music feature supports a large amount of music & sound features which allows the user to enjoy this portable music playing feature to its full potential. The user can enjoy clear & high quality music & ringtones on the Sony Ericsson Idou & the built in sound feature ensure a clear listening experience is enjoyed by the user. The music player supports MP3 & AAC music playback formats & the user can view their album art covers on the 3.5 Inch touch screen whilst controlling their music using the touch screen controls including a forward music option, rewind option or a pause option. This multimedia focused 3G Smartphone allows the user to store all their favourite music & enjoy playing it back with easy to use controls & features. The user can create playlist from their transferred or downloaded music. The Sony Ericsson Idou supports both MP3 style ringtones as well as polyphonic sound ringtones which the user can change to suit their desired style. This handset supports Bluetooth® stereo A2DP which means the user can connect their handset to a compatible headset to gain a wire free connection between the handset & the headset. A built in radio feature supports RDS which is a radio service which allows the user to view text information on their screen that has been provided by the radio station the user is listing to & this information can all be viewed whilst the user is listening to their chosen radio station. The Idou comes with an A GPS navigation which allows the user to get direction to unknown locations or simply find out the best route to a known location. The A GPS navigation feature provided the user with step by step instruction to destination & locations. This 3G Smartphone supports a range of messaging services which include an instant messaging service which allows the user to have an online text chat with others compatible users that are online & an email service which allows the user to create, send, receive & store emails on their phone which turns this Smartphone into a perfect business communication device. The user can create messages with text, sound & pictures or video recording using the MMS feature. A simple SMS text message may suit the user's communication needs which this stylish handset also supports.

This handset comes with so many high quality features that it is difficult to indicate the main feature whether it be the stunning touch screen, high quality music player with its array of music features or whether it be the 12.1 megapixel digital camera feature, yes 12.1 megapixels. The camera feature will suit & be popular with all users who enjoy capturing their fun moments on the mobile phone & users that enjoy easy to use imaging features. This 12.1 megapixel camera comes with a wide range of imaging features to make capturing pictures & videos an enjoyable experience for its user. The user can hold their Sony Ericsson Idou on its side & use the 3.5 Inch colour touch screen as a viewing display whilst capturing their picture or video using the perfectly positioned capture key to capture the desired shot. The Idou comes with a solid & robust feeling lens cover which covers the lens & flash on the back of the handset for protection but on opening this shutter style cover the user can activate the camera feature. A built in geo tagging feature allows the user to capture a picture complete with details such as the date, the time & the location the picture was captured. The camera comes with a built in flash, auto focus, zoom & even a smile & face detection feature which all ensure a perfect & precise image is captured when using the Sony Ericsson Idou. The user store & view their picture on their handset & enjoy viewing them as a slide show presentation on the beautifully clear 3.5 inch touch screen. This camera feature also supports video capturing complete with a flash to brighten up those darker surrounding & this video recording function allows the user to enjoy capturing & storing moving footage as well as still images on their phone.

The Sony Ericsson Idou comes with a WAP Internet browser & the user can enjoy RRS feeds & a HTML Internet experience on their new 3G Smartphone. The user can surf the Internet for pleasure or business needs & enjoy viewing their selections on the large screen. The user connect their Idou to other devices using a cabled USB connection between the two USB compatible devices or use a Bluetooth® wireless connection between the Idou & the other chosen Bluetooth® compatible device. The user can connect to other devices to transfer data between devices so therefore the user can choose the best possible connectivity option available dependant on their chosen devices compatibility. The handset supports WLAN Wi-Fi technology allowing the user to access the Internet wirelessly by connecting their handset to a local wireless LAN or a close by hotspot. The WLAN Wi-Fi connectivity allows the user to gain Internet access without plugging their handset into connection points & the user does not need to use wires to connect their phone to the Internet. The Sony Ericsson Idou is a 3G capable Smartphone which provides high speed connectivity for the user to enjoy as well as features such as 3G video calling is available on the Idou thanks to its 3G technology. The Smartphone works over a quad band GSM network as well as a HSDPA 3G network & the user can enjoy worldwide roaming with their handsets although the overall network coverage may vary between network providers. The Idou supports EDGE technology which provides high speed transfer rates when the user is transferring files on their new 3G Smartphone.

Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou) Specifications & Features

Screen
3.5 Inch TFT 16 Million Colour Touch Screen (640 x 360 Pixels)

Imaging
12.1 Megapixel Camera
Dedicated Camera Key
Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Xenon Flash
Geo Tagging
Face & Smile Detection
Picture Album
Slide Show
Video Recorder
Video Flash
Video Clip
Video Streaming
3G Video Call
Picture Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
SMS Long
Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text Input

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC & MPEG4)
Album Art Display
Forward
Rewind
Pause
Play List
FM Radio RDS
MP3 Ringtones
Polyphonic Ringtones
PlayNow™
Bluetooth® Stereo (A2DP)

Entertainment
Java™ Games
3D Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calculator
Calendar
Notes
Alarm Clock
Tasks
Flight Mode
Document Editor
Document Reader
A GPS Navigation
Google Maps
Touch Screen Controls

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth®
USB
EDGE
GPRS
WLAN Wi-Fi
Modem
Synchronisation PC

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 2100

Internet
WAP
HTML
RSS Feeds

Memory & Talk Time
MicroSD™ Memory Card Support
11 Hours Talk Time
360 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
126 g
111 x 54 x 15 mm

Sony Ericsson W995

















Keep amused like never before on one powerful video mobile phone; watch news, TV shows or blockbusters in premium video quality or check out the latest videos from YouTube™ using Turbo 3G or Wi-Fi™. Complete with an 8.1megapixel camera and Walkman™ player, with clear audio experience, the W995 Walkman™ is the ultimate mobile phone to keep you entertained when on the bus, lunch break or waiting for a train.

With Media Go™ it’s easy to bring your media with you. This unique Sony application makes its worldwide debut on the the W995 Walkman™ and lets you effortlessly and automatically transfer any audio, photos and videos between your phone and computer. You can even find podcasts with exciting content easily from the directory – just two clicks and you’re away, and watch the action in all its glory on the bright clear 2.6” screen.”

“With Media Go™ there’s no need to worry about format, resolution and ‘frame per second’ anymore.” said Alexandre Cardon, Global Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. “No longer will the video you transferred from your PC to your phone play in low resolution or bad quality. With Media Go™ and the W995 the experience is as good on your phone as it was on your PC.”

“The W995 Walkman™ phone brings together the very best music experiences of any phone, augments this with best in class video and sharing capabilities to offer the most complete communication entertainment package to date.” said Alexandre Cardon. “This powerful mobile phone delivers the best possible video resolution that can fit in your pocket and with enough battery stamina to watch two full length feature films. The W995 also comes complete with the award winning clear audio experience and an 8.1 megapixel camera for the highest quality picture and sound available in a mobile phone.”

Set the phone on its built-in stand and watch videos with your friends while you pump up the volume on the powerful built-in stereo speakers. The W995 comes complete with excellent sound for both movies and your favourite tracks. Clear Stereo, Clear Bass and the included HPM-77 premium headphones make music on the move feel like you’re sitting in a recording studio listening to your favourite band live! For the next level of clear audio experience, in selected markets the HPM-88 noise cancelling headset will replace the HPM-77.

To complete the entertainment experience get picture perfect all the time with auto focus, photo flash and face detection. Capture images in their true colours with the 8.1 megapixel camera and you can print pictures up to a full A3 size without having to compromise on quality.

The W995 Walkman™
Anytime is showtime

  • Optimised video playback with style and performance – get the best possible video resolution in your pocket
  • Videos straight to your phone - Wi-Fi™ and Turbo 3G – easy video access to YouTube™ and other entertainment sites
  • Clear 2.6” display - with desk stand, powerful speakers or 3.5mm audio jack
  • 8.1 megapixel camera – take picture perfect images with Photo Flash and face recognition
  • Clear audio experience – enjoy the best sound possible, the way it was meant to be heard
  • 8GB Memory Stick™ Micro – save an inexhaustible amount of photos, video clips and sounds
  • Tag a place-name to your memories or stay on track with aGPS and Google Maps™

Media Go™
Makes it easy to bring your media with you

  • Transfer, play and organise – with Media Go™ you can easily transfer music, videos, photos and podcasts between your mobile phone and computer
  • Automatic sync – sync your music playlists automatically to keep the phone updated with your new music
  • Auto convert – Media Go™ gives you the best quality playback of multi-media content on a mobile phone. There’s no need to use extra applications to be able to bring your media with you.
  • SensMe™ - create a playlist of songs in your library, you can also sort your music by mood or tempo
  • Podcasts – it has never been easier to subscribe and download podcasts. Apart from adding your own favourites, the directory is there to help you to find the new and exciting content.
  • Audio CD ripping – Use Media Go™ to burn your CDs and bring your music and audio books with you

The W995 Walkman™ supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UTMS/HSPA 900/2100. W995 will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Progressive Black, Cosmic Silver and Energetic Red.

Media Go™ will be available for all markets from the W995 launch in 15 different languages.

The Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman™ at a glance

Camera

8.1 megapixel camera
Up to 16x digital zoom
Photo fix
Picture blogging
Video blogging
Auto focus
Face detection
Photo flash
Video recording
Image and Video stabilizer
Video light
PictBridge

Music

Walkman™ player
Clear Stereo
Clear Bass
Album art
PlayNow™
TrackID™
SensMe™
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
3.5mm audio jack
Stereo speakers
Shake control

Web

Access NetFront™ Web browser
Web feeds
Photo feeds

Communication

Speakerphone
Polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Video call

Messaging

Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Exchange ActiveSync
Chat View
Instant messaging

Design

Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation
Auto rotate

Entertainment

3D games
Motion gaming
Java
FM radio with RDS
Video streaming
Video viewing
Media
YouTube™
Walk Mate

Connectivity

Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
USB mass storage
USB support
Synchronization
DLNA Certified™
Wi-Fi™

Organizer

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer

Location-based services

Geo tagging of photos
Google Maps™
aGPS
Wayfinder Navigator™ (3-month trial version)

Accessories

In-Box:

  • W995
  • Battery
  • Battery Charger
  • 8GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
  • USB Cable
  • Stereo portable handsfree
  • Sony Ericsson PC Suite
  • Media Go™
  • User book

Facts and Figures 1)2)

Size: 97 x 49 x 15 mm
Weight: 113 grams

Colours:
Progressive Black
Cosmic Silver
Energetic Red

Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size: 2.6 inches

Phone memory: Up to 118MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 9 hrs
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 370 hrs

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hours
Standby time UMTS: Up to 360 hours

Video talk time: Up to 3.5 hours
Music listening time: Up to 20 hours
Video watching time up to 5hrs

Availability and versions

Networks
W995:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSPA 900/2100

W995a:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.

Legal

1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.

2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2009.

The liquid identity, TrackID and PlayNow are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony, Walkman, Mega Bass and Smile Shutter are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
TrackID is powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks of Gracenote, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Picture blogging is powered by Blogger. Blogger, YouTube and Google Maps are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Google is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
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