Sony Ericsson Yari














The Yari comes with a Walk Mate fitness step counter which will suit those fitness focus users when wishing to record how many step they are walking during their day. A fitted battery will provide approximately 450 hours of standby battery time when fully recharged or approximately 10 hours of talk time dependant on the features being used by the user. The Sony Ericsson Yari covers a quad band GSM network & a UMTS 900 & 2100 3G network allowing the user to use their handset worldwide. The full network coverage all depends on the users network service provider so may vary from phone to phone. Its 3G technology allows the user to experience high speed connectivity & enjoy multi using feature such as browsing the Internet whilst on a call. The Yari has sixty megabytes of built in memory & has an memory card slot which supports MicroSD™ type memory cards allowing the user to extend their handsets memory capabilities further if required. The user can connect their phone to other devices when the user wishes to transfer files & the Yari supports both Bluetooth® wireless technology & USB connectivity which provided the user with two connectivity options. The Sony Ericsson Yari supports EDGE technology which means the user can benefit from high speed transfer rates when transferring data between two compatible devices. An A GPS navigation feature allows the user to enjoy finding out exactly where they are & locations to nearby restaurants, store & much more & the Yari supports a Google Maps™ feature allowing the user to view maps on their handset.

The Yari comes complete with some easy to use gaming features which will keeps its user entertained for hours. The phone supports a 3D gaming experience complete with motion game support & gesture gaming controls all with the use of dedicated gaming keys. The motion games include games such as Nitro Street Racing. The user may be a rock star in the making & enjoy games such as Guitar Rock Tour or like to stay in shape with the fitness game. Whatever gaming experience the user prefers then this handset allows the user to enjoy a fun & lively gaming experience on their phone. The gesture controls allow the user to make movements in front of the 2.4 Inch screen which allows the user to control their gaming movements by gesture controls. The user will find many games preinstalled on their Sony Ericsson Yari but the user can download more games to suit their gaming style. If that wasn't enough to keep the user busy the this phone comes with more entertainment including a FM radio which allows the user to tune into their preferred radio station & enjoy a mobile listening experience complete with radio RDS which allows the user to read text on their screen related to the radio station the user is listening to. The Yari supports MP3 format ringtones & polyphonic sound ringtones allowing the user to download new sounds to suit the user's taste of ringtone sound. A built in music player allows the user to turn their Sony Ericsson Yari in a portable MP3 player complete with high quality sound & useful features. This music player supports a TrackID™ music recognition feature which means the user can record a short section of a song they like the sound of & the music recognition feature will indentify the name of the song, the album which it is from & the name of the artist or group performing the song. The user can view an album art display when listening to their music & use a shake control to control their music selection.

An integrated five megapixel camera feature comes complete with an automatic focus feature, four times digital zoom feature & a face or smile detection feature allowing the user to capture the best quality photo when using this camera. A photo fix feature allows the user to gain a high quality picture as the photo will automatically be fixed to the best possible quality. The user can use the geo tagging feature to store the location where their photos were taken which is useful if the user wishes to return to a desired location & is a great feature for storing photo memories. This five megapixel camera feature also supports a video recording function allowing the user of the Sony Ericsson Yari to enjoy recording fun moments in their day as moving video footage for a colourful & action packed reminder. The Yari supports video blogging capabilities, video streaming as well as supporting a 3G video calling feature. The user can stay in contact with friends & family by using the built in messaging service which include an instant messaging service which means the user can communicate with compatible users that are online at the same time as the user to enjoy a online text chat. The Sony Ericsson Yari also supports text messaging as well as a multimedia messaging which allows the user to share photos & video recordings with compatible multimedia messaging contacts. An email service which supports Exchange ActiveSync® allows the user to communicate using email from their mobile phone & the user can receive emails directly to their handset. The built in Internet browser allows the user to view & surf for their favourites websites & the Sony Ericsson Yari is provides a YouTube™ compatible Web experience.

Sony Ericsson Yari Specifications & Features

Screen
2.4 Inch TFT QVGA 262k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
5 Megapixel Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Geo Tagging
Face Detection
Smile Detection
Photo Fix
Photo Feeds
Video Record
Video Light
Video Clip
Video Player
Video Streaming
Video Blogging
Video Calling (Main Camera)
Picture Wallpaper
Wallpaper Animation

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging
Email
Exchange ActiveSync®
Predictive Text Input
Sound Recorder

Sound
Music Player
Album Art
TrackID™
MegaBass™
PlayNow™
SensMe
Shake Control
Stereo Speakers
Bluetooth® Stereo A2DP
FM Radio RDS
MP3 & ACC Ringtones

Entertainment
Java™ Games
3D Games
Gesture Gaming
Motion Gaming
Dedicated Gaming Keys

Organiser
Phone Book
Calculator
Tasks
Timer
Notes
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Stopwatch
Flight Mode
Speakerphone
Vibration Alert
Navigation Key
Walk Mate
A GPS Navigation
Google Maps™

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth®
USB
EDGE

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

Internet
Web Feeds
YouTube™ Compatible

Memory & Talk Time
60 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support
10 Hours GSM Talk Time
450 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
115 g
100 x 48 x 15.7 mm

Sony Ericsson W508














Enjoy music the way you want it with the W508 Walkman™ phone. Consumers can have the most interactive mobile experience as individual as they are, with clever technology such as Shake and Gesture control, SenseMe™ and TrackID™, as well as one extra Style-Up™ cover with the W508.

“The W508 Walkman™ phone builds on our iconic Walkman™ range and the successful W380.” said Alexandre Cardon, Global Product Marketing Manager (music) at Sony Ericsson. “For those who like to express their style and individuality through their mobile phone we’ve brought our creative design team in to design stylish changeable covers so that W508 offers a truly interactive and individual experience.”

Shake control and Gesture control allows you to become your own DJ with just a flick of your wrist – raise the volume or set the shuffle function by giving your phone a quick shake. Is that alarm getting to you? Switch it to snooze or mute the volume with a sweep of your palm without having to fumble for the off button.

The W508 also includes popular Walkman™ features such as SensMe™, for matching your mood to the music and touch keys on top to play, stop and skip tracks. A 3.2 megapixel camera, HSDPA and 1GB M2 card completes the W508 offering for any trend setter.

Can’t get that song out of your head but have no idea what it’s called? Use TrackID™ with text search and you’ll have the answer at a touch of a button. Also available on the W508 is PlayNow™ arena which provides a full range of mobile entertainment downloadable from your handset - unique themes and wallpapers, traditional and specially developed ringtones and music tones, a wealth of free content and of course DRM-free music tracks and TrackID™ charts from around the world.

The new W508 Walkman™
Walkman™ my style

  • One extra Style-Up™ cover in the box – change your mobile phone with your mood
  • Walkman™ player
  • HSDPA – download content quickly with a faster web experience
  • Touch music keys on top – switch tracks the easy way
  • TrackID™ with text search – find your favourite songs in seconds
  • PlayNow™ arena – customise your mobile phone with unique ringtones and wallpapers
  • Shake control– skip through your tracks with a flick of the hand
  • Gesture control - Move your hand above the W508 to mute an incoming call or put the alarm clock on snooze without touching it.

The W508 Walkman supports HSDPA 2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. The W508a supports HSDPA 850/1900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. W508 Walkman will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Metal Grey and Poetic White.

The Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman™ at a glance

Camera

  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • Up to 3.2x digital zoom
  • Photo fix
  • Picture blogging
  • Video blogging
  • Video recording

Music

  • Walkman™ player
  • Album art
  • Mega Bass™
  • PlayNow™
  • TrackID™
  • Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
  • Music tones (MP3/AAC)
  • Shake control
  • SensMe™

Web

  • Access NetFront™ Web browser
  • Web feeds
  • Photo feeds

Communication

  • Speakerphone
  • Polyphonic ringtones
  • Vibrating alert
  • Video calling

Messaging

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

Design

  • Auto rotate
  • Gesture control
  • Picture wallpaper
  • Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

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

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth™ technology
  • Modem
  • Synchronization
  • USB mass storage
  • USB support

Organizer

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

Accessories
In-Box:

  • W508
  • Battery
  • Battery Charger
  • 1GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
  • USB cable
  • Stereo PHF
  • Sony Ericsson PC Suite
  • Media manager
  • User guide
  • 1 extra Style-Up™ Cover

Optional:

  • Portable Speakers MPS-100
  • Powerful, versatile and compact speakers
  • FM Music Transmitter MMR-70
  • Create your own FM radio station in an instant
  • Phone Case IPC-40
  • Protect your phone in style

Facts and Figures 1)2)

  • Size: 93.5 x 50 x 14 mm
  • Weight: 98 grams
  • Colours:
  • Metal Grey with one extra Style-Up™ cover:
  • Sunny Orange, Forest Green, Architectural Purple or Mysterious Graffiti
  • Poetic White with one extra Style-Up™ cover:
  • Midnight Summer, Splashed Art, Radial Blue or Street Hip-hop
  • Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
  • Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
  • Size: 2.2 inches
  • External screen: Monochromatic OLED, scratch-resistant
  • Resolution: 128 x 36 pixels
  • Size: 1.1 inches
  • Phone memory: Up to 100MB
  • Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
  • Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
  • Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs
  • Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
  • Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs
  • Video call time: Up to 2 hrs
  • Music listening time: Up to 24 hrs

Availability and versions
Networks:

  • W508:
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
  • UMTS/HSDPA 2100
  • W508a:
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
  • UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100
  • Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.