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.
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™.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8
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 Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X8 is a great entertainment smartphone that extends the appeal of the Xperia™ collection to new market segments.
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
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