Sony Ericsson W995 Phone

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:

1. Progressive Black
2. Cosmic Silver
3. Energetic Red

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

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

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

1. Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hours
2. Standby time UMTS: Up to 360 hours

1. Video talk time: Up to 3.5 hours
2. Music listening time: Up to 20 hours
3. 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

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.

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On the outside it sports a thin slider design in progressive black, cosmic silver, or energetic red. Its front face is dominated by a 2.6-inch display, which should lend itself well to watching everything from music videos to movies. You'll also find a desk stand (very nice!) and stereo speakers.

And just to prove that miracles do happen, Sony Ericsson broke down and included a 3.5mm headset jack. We're not sure what made the company change its mind, but we couldn't care less.

The W995's Walkman player offers the standard range of features, including album art, shake control, TrackID, and an adjustable bass level. You'll also be able to save MP3 and AAC files as ring tones. The 8.1-megapixel camera is straight out of a Cyber-shot line. It has a 16x digital zoom, auto-focus, face detection, a flash, image stabilization, Sony's PictBridge, a video recorder, and picture blogging.

Finishing out the feature set are stereo Bluetooth, assisted-GPS with support for Google Maps, Wi-Fi, messaging and e-mail, a voice recorder, an FM radio, phone-as-modem capability, USB mass storage, PC syncing, instant messaging, organizer applications, a speakerphone, gaming, and direct access to YouTube.

With so much under the hood, it's imperative Sony Ericsson backs it all up with solid battery life and memory. Fortunately, the W995's specs look promising. Its Memory Stick Micro slot will accommodate cards up to 8GB, the internal memory is 118MB, and Sony Ericsson promises that the W995's battery life will be long enough to support two full-length films (9 hours talk time, 20 hours music time and 5 hours video time).

The W995 will be available in the second quarter of this year for an undisclosed price. The W955 will be quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) and dual-band UMTS (900/2100), while the W995a will be quad-band GSM and tri-band UMTS (850/1900/2100). The latter is formatted for the North American market.

Sony Ericsson has been focusing a lot on improving its mid-range lately, but the Swedish manufacturer today took the wraps off a new Walkman flagship: The Sony Ericsson W995. Check out its specifications here. Perhaps the best thing about this new phone is not the phone itself, but the fact that a newly developed Sony Media Go software suite will be bundled in the sales package.

Of course, we hope that Sony Media Go will be in a different league than the now defunct Sony Connect. The software promises to synchronize media automatically, and will automatically convert videos to 240 x 320 pixels for playback on the Sony Ericsson W995. Full-length movies can be purchased through the Media Go software on your computer.

The Sony Ericsson W995 will also finally bring a YouTube video player to a high-end Walkman phone, and videos can be streamed via Wi-Fi connectivity and HSDPA. Luckily, the phone will be available in an American version supporting AT&T's HSDPA network. Additionally, the Sony Ericsson W995 will offer "Clear Audio" technology, claiming to improve the sound experience.

Like the recently announced Nokia 5630, the Sony Ericsson W995 will actually sport a 3.5mm audio jack. It only took the company nearly a decade to come to such a decision, but better late than never, or what? Furthermore, the phone offers a 2.6-inch screen, which beats the recently announced Sony Ericsson C903's 2.4-inch screen. As revealed above, the screen will offer a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The only annoying thing left now, though we haven't tested the phone yet, is the fact that a Memory Stick Micro memory slot is still around. That said, at least the Sony Ericsson W995 will ship with an 8GB memory card.

Despite being a Walkman phone, the Sony Ericsson W995 also makes room for a 8.1-megapixel camera with auto focus. Unfortunately, there's no Xenon flash here, but the imaging features include geo-tagging, digital image stabilizer and face detection. We also assume the Sony Media Go software will finally make it easier to manage photos once they've been transferred to a computer.

The Sony Ericsson W995 supports Google Maps and a 3-month trial of Wayfinder Navigator will be included in the sales package. Messaging features include SMS with Chat View, MMS, personal e-mail, instant messaging as well as Exchange ActiveSync support for business users. Furthermore, the Sony Ericsson W995 sports motion gaming, USB 2.0 with mass storage support and Bluetooth. Lastly, the phone is DLNA certified, meaning that you can connect it to DLNA certified home theater gear. Think Sony Bravia HDTVs.

The Sony Ericsson W995 will be available in Q2 2009. Price and availability has not been announced at the time of writing, though we expect this phone to be offered as an unlocked phone only in the U.S.