Sony Ericsson expands Xperia line

MANILA, Philippines - Sony Ericsson has unveiled the Xperia neo and Xperia pro, the newest additions to the new generation of Xperia smartphones, at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Closely following the launch of the Xperia arc smartphone earlier this year, these latest smartphones also feature cutting-edge technology from Sony and an exceptional multimedia experience on Gingerbread — the latest version of the Android platform.

As well as best-in-class imaging and display technology from Sony, the Xperia pro combines an optimized slide-out keyboard with smart functions to create a fast messaging experience.

Featuring an ergonomically crafted keyboard, Sony Ericsson has focused on integrating the hardware with clever messaging functions for a perfect user experience.

Xperia pro introduces the subtle but fast “type and send” functionality, eliminating the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard that triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when the user slides out the keyboard.

Xperia pro is also the ideal business phone for Android fans, as it comes complete with a set of professional functions such as syncing your e-mail, calendar and contacts in a secure way and the pre-loaded Office Suite Pro lets consumers view and edit office documents directly on the phone.

Ian Gardner, corporate vice president and Asia-Pacific region head of Sony Ericsson, said, “We want to be a leader in Android and with Xperia neo and Xperia pro, we are now offering excellent, innovative Android choices for consumers. These latest devices combine stunning design with state-of-the-art Sony technology and a new faster messaging experience on the Xperia pro, creating an entertaining smartphone experience.”

The best of Sony technology once again features in both Xperia pro and Xperia neo. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and crystal-clear images, enhancing the overall entertainment experience.

Sony’s award-winning Exmor R for mobile sensor enables the capture of high-quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light.

The Xperia neo builds on the stunning design language that Sony Ericsson has become known for.

All pictures and videos can be shared on an HD TV in the living room via the built-in HDMI-connector.

Xperia neo builds on the stunning design language that Sony Ericsson has become known for with a unique shape that not only looks good, but is also ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in the user’s hand, especially when taking pictures.

Both smartphones will launch on the latest version of the Android platform providing access to Google Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available via the Android market.

Xperia smartphones add best-in-class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as apps, maps, e-mail and fast, uncompromised access to the Web with Adobe Flash Player to create the most entertaining smartphone experience.

Key features of the Xperia neo are the Exmor R camera sensor for great stills and videos even in low light; reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine; built-in HDMI to see stills and videos on HD TV; more than 100,000 apps on Android Market and Google services.  

The Xperia neo will be available in three colors: blue gradient, red, and silver.

Meantime, the Xperia pro is a touch phone with perfect slide-out keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging; Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine and Exmor R for mobile; HDMI connectivity, Google services and over 100,000 apps on Android Market. 

The Xperia pro will be available in the following colors: black, red, and silver.

The Xperia neo will be available globally in selected markets by the end of the first quarter, and Sony Ericsson Xperia pro by the end of the second quarter.

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