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We just happened upon the Sony Xperia Acro HD for NTT DoCoMo, which is sold as the SO-03HD and recently launched with the Japanese carrier. As many of you are aware, the handset is a variant of the Xperia Ion, but with a few features for the locals such as a built-in TV tuner, mobile payment and infrared support. The Acro HD offers a respectable list of specs, which include a Qualcomm MSM 8260 SoC with a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, a 4.3-inch, 720p display and a 12.1-megapixel camera that includes Sony's Exmor R sensor and is capable of shooting 1080p video. It also includes 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and an 1,840mAh battery. As a final notable aspect, the Xperia Acro HD is waterproof and can remain submerged in up to one meter of water for a half-hour.

The phone is currently available in a variety of colors, which include Blue, Pink, White and Black -- the last being the particular variant that we sighted today. While there are many aspects of the phone we liked, such as its high-quality display and refined aesthetics, a number of its design elements such as the extendable TV antenna and atrocious number of doors for ports struck us as quite flimsy. The phone runs Android 2.3.7 with a heavy amount of skinning from the carrier, which you can see in our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Sony Xperia Acro HD for NTT DoCoMo hands-on

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Sony Xperia Acro HD for NTT DoCoMo hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acroacro hdAcroHdctia 2012ctia wireless 2012Ctia2012CtiaWireless2012exmor rExmorRhands-onionmobilepostcrosssonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvideoxperia acro hdxperia ionXperiaAcroHdXperiaIonTue, 08 May 2012 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia pro on sale this October, corporate thumbs flex in anticipation]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/sony-ericsson-xperia-pro-on-sale-this-october-corporate-thumbs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/sony-ericsson-xperia-pro-on-sale-this-october-corporate-thumbs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/sony-ericsson-xperia-pro-on-sale-this-october-corporate-thumbs/#comments Back at Mobile World Congress in February, Sony Ericsson managed to surprise attack us with the reveal of its Xperia pro. Now, nearly a full year and oodles of leaks later, that Android 2.3 QWERTY slider's ready to find comfort in consumers' hands. Hitting retailers globally this October, SE's 3.7-inch enterprise-minded handset comes pre-loaded with Mc Afee mobile security, Office Suite Pro, and is designed to make syncing with MS Exchange and other email clients a cinch. Business-friendly add-ons aside, the device packs ANT+ (to keep you in peak road warrior shape), and a generous 8.1 megapixel rear camera outfitted with an Exmor R sensor for HD video and 3D Sweep Panorama capture. There's also a Type & Send widget to make use of the device's Smart Keyboard -- which suggests reply options when slid open -- letting you bang out and send off text from the homescreen. Sound like the kind of slider that'll suit your white-collared needs? Then hit up the source below to get your order on.

Sony Ericsson Xperia pro on sale this October, corporate thumbs flex in anticipation originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.7 inch3.7Inch3d sweep panorama3dSweepPanorama8.1 megapixel8.1MegapixelAndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3enterpriseexmor rExmorRGingerbreadGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidmcafeemobilepostminiQWERTY sliderQwertySlidersony ericssonSony Ericsson Xperia proSonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaProXperia ProXperiaProMon, 17 Oct 2011 17:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia Ray makes US debut, goes unlocked for $425]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/xperia-ray-makes-us-debut-goes-unlocked-for-425/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/xperia-ray-makes-us-debut-goes-unlocked-for-425/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/xperia-ray-makes-us-debut-goes-unlocked-for-425/#comments Giving you a new opportunity to tell your favorite carrier exactly where it can stick that nasty two-year agreement, the unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray has made its official debut in the United States. In partnership with NewEgg, the handset carries an MSRP of $425 (although it currently sells for $380), where shoppers may choose between gold, black, white and pink varieties. As carrier compatibility goes, the phone features quad-band GSM support, along with 3G capability over the 2100 / 1900 / 850MHz airwaves, which makes it best suited for AT&T in the US, or Bell, Rogers and Telus up north. The Xperia Ray packs an MSM8255 SoC -- which features a 1GHz CPU and an Adreno 205 GPU -- along with a 3.3-inch FWVGA display and Android 2.3. Of particular note, it also sports an 8.1 megapixel lens with an Exmor R sensor that's well-suited for low-light situations, along with an LED flash and the ability to record video at 720p. So, if you're mad as hell at two-year ordeals, here's a reason to not take it anymore. Howard Beale would be so very proud.

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Xperia Neo now shipping from Vodafone UK in stunning red apparel originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Based on the model number, we're pretty sure the Acro is destined for KDDI's au brand.

[Thanks, Chris]

Sony Ericsson's Acro leaked, shows up its older brother originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Xperia Arc review

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony also introduced three Handycam models featuring video projectors built-in to their 3-inch flip-out LCD panels which can display footage in sizes of 60 inches diagonally from 18ft. away. When combined with the integrated stereo speakers with so-called Clear Phase and S-master digital amplifiers, these cameras are designed to provide an ideal playback experience without a TV. The HDR-PJ50V features the largest amount of storage in the series with a 220GB hard drive and will be available this April for $1000. The 32 GB HDR-PJ30V and 16GB HDR-PJ10 will be available slightly later in March for $950 and $700 respectively.

Rounding out the camcorder news is the HDR-CX700V video enthusiast-level unit, featuring a 16:9 Exmor R CMS image sensor, wide angle Sony G lens, and 60p/24p recording. This unit will ship with 96GB of flash memory and also be available in March for about $1,300. The reality is that these models are just the tip of the Sony Camcorder announcement iceberg though, so for all the details feel free to read the PR below and browse through the gallery.

Gallery: Official Sony camcorder press images CES 2011


Gallery: Sony HDR-TD10 3D Handycam hands-on


Gallery: Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30V projector camcorder hands-on


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Sony announces 3D Handycam, projector HandyCams, boring HandyCams (update: hands-on video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's waterproof and dustproof DSC-TX5 stands up to review scrutiny originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off

Gallery: Sony Alpha DSLR concept, Super Telephoto Lens, and Distagon lens hands-off

Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off: leaves much to the imagination originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony's PMA 2010 lineup

Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

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Sony's DSC-TX5 is waterproof, freeze-proof, dust-proof, and headed for retail this April originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony DSC-TX5 waterproof camera sprung from a leak originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony's CES 2010 camcorder lineup

Sony finally lets you use SD memory on Handycams, freshens up pro shooters with SSDs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - Photography Blog review
Read - Wired review
Read - Imaging Resource review
Read - Electric Pig review

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 scores mixed reception originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720pcameracompactcyber-shotcybershotcybershot tx1CybershotTx1digicamdigital cameraDigitalCameradsc-tx1exmor rExmorRpoint and shootPointAndShootreviewreview roundupReviewRoundupreviewsslimsonysony tx1SonyTx1touchscreenultracompactTue, 03 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's CyberShot DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1 cameras boast pet-friendly settings, 'Exmor R' sensor for low-light scenarios]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/sonys-cybershot-dsc-tx1-and-dsc-wx1-cameras-boast-pet-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/sonys-cybershot-dsc-tx1-and-dsc-wx1-cameras-boast-pet-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/sonys-cybershot-dsc-tx1-and-dsc-wx1-cameras-boast-pet-friendly/#comments If you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for some confirmation of last month's leak of the CyberShot DSC-TX1 and DSC-WS1, wait no longer. Sony's just gone official with the pair of 10.2 megapixel point and shoots, and they're about what you were expecting. The WX1 (pictured left) sports a Sony G lens, 2.7-inch LCD, 5x optical zoom with f/2.5 max aperture, 720p HD movie recording (MPEG4 format), and a new "Exmor R" back illuminated CMOS sensor for better low-light handling. The fancier TX1 has the same Exmor R sensor and 720p movie mode, but also comes with a 3-inch LCD and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tesar lens with 4x telescopic zoom. Both beauts possess the same anti-motion blur and multi-shot modes found in the DSC-HX1, as well as a BIONZ processor, facial detection, smile shutter (for snapping shots when people are smiling, of course), wide panorama capabilities, 10 frames per second burst shooting, and a "pet mode" for taking pictures of your little loved ones, helping to alleviate issues with blurring and pet red-eye. You want street date and price? WX1's coming in October for $350, black only, while the TX1's due out in September for $380 and a palette choice of silver, gray, pink, and blue. Full press release after the break.

Update: Akihabara News got some hands-on time during the Japanese unveiling.

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Sony's CyberShot DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1 cameras boast pet-friendly settings, 'Exmor R' sensor for low-light scenarios originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nothing too remarkable about Sony's latest HD camcorders, but the new 64GB HDR-CX520V and 32GB HDR-CX500V are solid updates nonetheless. Identical apart from the built-in storage, both feature an Exmor R CMOS sensor with BIONZ processing that should offer solid low-light performance and decent 12 megapixel stills, Optical SteadyShot with a new active mode and three-way shake cancellation, Face Touch autofocus that allows you to simply point at faces to prioritize focus in order, and, most notably, 60p output, which'll interpolate your footage to 60 progressive frames per second when connected to a compatible HDTV. Not a bad piece of kit, but they'll cost ya: the HDR-CX500V will run $1,100 and the HDR-CX520V will be $1,300 when they arrive in September.

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Sony unveils two new 1080p Handycams originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nothing too remarkable about Sony's latest HD camcorders, but the new 64GB HDR-CX520V and 32GB HDR-CX500V are solid updates nonetheless. Identical apart from the built-in storage, both feature an Exmor R CMOS sensor with BIONZ processing that should offer solid low-light performance and decent 12 megapixel stills, Optical SteadyShot with a new active mode and three-way shake cancellation, Face Touch autofocus that allows you to simply point at faces to prioritize focus in order, and, most notably, 60p output, which'll interpolate your footage to 60 progressive frames per second when connected to a compatible HDTV. Not a bad piece of kit, but they'll cost ya: the HDR-CX500V will run $1,100 and the HDR-CX520V will be $1,300 when they arrive in September.

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