Sony Ericsson W380 and W890 Walkman phones unveiled

Posted on Wednesday, November 07 2007 @ 17:50 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Sony Ericsson has two new Walkman phones: the candybar-shaped W890 and the clamshell W380.

Sony Ericsson W890 Walkman phone
  • Choose music to match your mood with SensMe
  • Store up to 1800 tracks with 2GB of memory
  • Look sharp with a 3.2 megapixel camera
  • All within a design as slim as a CD case

    Sony Ericsson W380 Walkman phone
  • Walkman controls on top – see what’s playing and manage your music without even opening the phone
  • Gesture Control – mute calls or silence the alarm with a wave of your hand
  • TrackID – record a clip from the radio and identify the song, singer and album instantly.



    Here's a look at the features and specifications of both phones:


    W890 W380
    Music and Entertainment Stereo speakers
    2 GB M2 memory stick
    Walkman player
    FM radio with RDS
    PlayNow
    TrackID + text search
    SensMe
    Media UI
    Media Manager Software
    Streaming audio/video
    OMA DRM 2.0 full support
    Macromedia Flash
    Stereo headset
    Windows Media DRM
    eAAC+/WMA/WMApro
    3D games
    Mega Bass
    Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    Polyphonic ringtones
    Java
    Video streaming
    Video viewing

    512 MB M2 memory stick
    Walkman player
    FM radio with RDS
    PlayNow
    TrackID


    Media Manager Software
    Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)

    Stereo headset
    Windows Media DRM
    eAAC+/WMA/WMApro
    3D games
    Mega Bass
    Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    Polyphonic ringtones
    Java
    Video streaming
    Video viewing
    Camera 3.2 MP camera
    3.2x digital zoom
    Picture blogging
    Video blogging
    Video recording
    PictBridge printing
    1.3 megapixel camera
    4x digital zoom
    Communication & Messaging RSS feeds
    Access NetFront Web browser
    WAP 2.0 XHTML
    Speakerphone
    Vibrating alert
    Email
    Picture messaging (MMS)
    Predictive text input
    Sound recorder
    Text messaging (SMS)
    RSS feeds


    WAP 2.0 XHTML
    Speakerphone
    Vibrating alert
    Email
    Picture messaging (MMS)
    Predictive text input
    Sound recorder
    Text messaging (SMS)
    Connectivity Bluetooth technology
    Video telephony
    Modem
    Synchronization
    USB mass storage
    USB support
    Bluetooth technology
    Modem
    Synchronization
    USB mass storage
    USB support
    Organizer Flight mode
    Alarm clock
    Calculator
    Calendar
    Notes
    Phone book
    Stopwatch
    Tasks
    Timer
    Flight mode
    Alarm clock
    Calculator
    Calendar
    Notes
    Phone book
    Stopwatch
    Tasks
    Timer
    Accessories In-Box:
    • Battery

    • Charger

    • USB cable

    • Stereo Portable Handsfree

    • 2GB Memory Stick Micro (M2)

    • Sony Ericsson PC Suite

    • Media Manager content transfer software


    Optional:
    • Portable Bluetooth Speaker MBS-100
      A wireless sphere of music.

    • Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS200
      Enjoy wireless music without missing a call.
    In-Box:
    • Battery

    • Charger

    • USB cable

    • Stereo Portable Handsfree

    • 512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2)

    • Sony Ericsson PC Suite

    • Media Manager content transfer software


    Optional:
    • Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-83
      Street-style neck band headset with superior audio performance.

    • Portable Speakers MPS-70
      Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket.
    Facts and Figures Size: 104 x 46.5 x 9.9 mm
    Weight: 78 grams

    Colours:
    Mocha Brown
    Sparkling Silver

    Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
    Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
    Size: 2 inches

    External screen: N/A


    Phone memory: Up to 28 MB
    Memory Stick Micro (M2) support

    • Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs 30 min
    • Standby time GSM: Up to 360 hrs
    • Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min (W898c: n/a)
    • Standby time UMTS: Up to 310 hrs (W898c: n/a)
    • Video call time: Up to 3 hrs (W898c: n/a)
    • Music listening time: Up to 20 hrs
    Size: 92 x 49 x 16 mm
    Weight: 100 grams

    Colours:
    Electric Purple
    Magnetic Grey


    Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
    Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
    Size: 1.9 inches

    External screen: OLED
    Resolution: 36 x 128

    Phone memory: Up to 14 MB
    Memory Stick Micro (M2) support

    Talk time: Up to 7 hrs
    Standby time: Up to 300 hrs

    Availability and versions Networks (W890):
    UMTS/HSDPA 2100
    GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

    Networks (W898c):
    GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

    Available in selected markets from Q1 2008.
    Networks:
    W380a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1800/1900
    W380c/i: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/190




    Available in selected markets from Q1 2008.


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    Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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