Sony Ericsson Announces The Xperia X8

The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X8 is a great entertainment smartphone that extends the appeal of the Xperia™ collection to new market segments. The user interface is similar to that of the Xperia™ X10 mini, with the four-corners that give easy one hand use and can be customised for one touch access to your favourite applications.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8

The Xperia™ X8 also includes Timescape™ for easy access to all your social networking and the infinite button for one click access to a world of content. The open Android operating system delivers great smartphone functionality and access to thousands of applications on Android Market™.

Timo Maassmann, Product Marketing Manager for XperiaTM X8, said, “We are delighted to be able to bring the full experience of our XperiaTM smartphones to new consumers by delivering a fully featured device at a more accessible price point.”

The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X8 is perfect for enjoying multimedia entertainment. Whether it’s a game from the Android Market™, the latest funny clips on YouTube™ or browsing the web, the 3-inch screen means you won’t miss a thing. Discover and download songs from PlayNow™, then listen to all your music using the 3.5mm headphone jack. If you are feeling more creative, there’s a 3.2 MP camera and video recording functionality.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8  Key features

• Four corners for easy one hand use and one touch access to applications
• Customise the four corners with your favourite apps and add widgets to your homescreens
• Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen
• Timescape™ shows all your communication in one place for ultimate simplicity
• Android Market™ – thousands of applications to keep you entertained
• 3.2 MP camera – snap away and upload instantly to Facebook™

The XPERIA™ X8 supports GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 900/2100 and UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100

The XPERIA™ X8 will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X8 At A Glance

• Camera
  • 3,2 megapixel camera
  • Direct picture upload to Facebook™
  • Geo tagging
  • Sony Ericsson Album application
  • Video recording
• Music
  • Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
  • PlayNow™
  • Sony Ericsson Music Player
  • TrackID™
• Web
  • Bookmarks
  • Pan and zoom
  • WebKit web browser
• Communication
  • Facebook™ application
  • Sony Ericsson Timescape™
• Messaging
  • Push email
  • Instant messaging
  • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® support with Dataviz™ RoadSync™
  • Picture messaging (MMS)
  • Predictive text input
  • Text messaging (SMS)
• Design
  • Auto rotate
  • Picture wallpaper
  • Capacitive touchscreen
• Entertainment
  • Infinite button
  • Sony Ericsson FM radio
  • Video streaming
  • Video viewing
• Organiser
  • Calendar
  • Flight mode
  • Phone book with dialer
  • Sony Ericsson Home with Widget
  • Notes
• Location-based services
  • A-GPS
  • Google Maps™
  • Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation (free trial version)
• Connectivity
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Bluetooth™ technology
  • Micro USB connector
  • NeoReader® barcode scanning app
  • Sony Ericsson Sync
  • USB mass storage
  • USB support
  • Wi-Fi™
• Google™ services
  • Android Market™ Client
  • Gmail™
  • Google Calendar™
  • Google LatitudeTM
  • Google Maps™ with Street View
  • Google search widget
  • Google Talk™
  • YouTube™
• Screen
  • 16,777,216 colour TFT touchscreen
  • Capacitive touchscreen
  • 3.0 inches
  • 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA)
  • Scratch-resistant (min. pencil hardness 6H)
• Accessories
  • In-Box:
  • XPERIA™ X8
  • Battery 1200mAh
  • Stereo portable handsfree
  • 2 GB microSD™ card
  • Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
  • User documentation
  • Optional:
  • Hi-Fi Wireless Headset with FM Radio MW600
  • Portable Stereo Speakers MS450
  • Hi-Fi Headset with Remote MH810
• Facts
  • Size: 99 x 54 x 15 mm
  • Weight: 104g
  • Phone memory: Up to 128 MB
  • Memory card support: microSD™ up to 16GB
  • Memory card included: 2 GB
  • Operating system: Google™ Android Donut, version 1.6
  • Processor: 600MHz
• Availability and versions
  • Networks
  • UMTS HSPA 900/2100
  • GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
  • UMTS HSPA 800/1900/2100
  • GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
  • Available in selected markets from Q3 2010
• Colour
  • White
  • Dark Blue/White
  • Aqua Blue/White
  • Pink/White
  • Silver/White