Sony Ericsson today announced the Mix Walkman, a touchscreen music cell phone with Zappin — a new fun way to search your songs. The phone integrates full touch functionality with a corner user interface similar to that available in the Xperia mini range. In addition its packed full of features including cameras with video recording and Wi-Fi for chatting and browsing.
The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman comes with a Zappin key to make it even easier and more fun to search for your favourite song. Simply press the Zappin key to preview the chorus of the next track and decide whether it is a favourite you want to listen to. A karaoke function also enables the vocal track from any song to be lowered instantly so you can sing along with your favourite tune.
The look and feel of the phone can be personalized with different exchangeable colour bands that come with the phone.
Availability
The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman smartphone will be available globally in selected markets from Q3 2011.
Specifications
| Display | 3″ inches, 262,144 colour TFT, 400 x 240 pixels, Capacitive single-touch, Scratch-resistant |
| Camera | 3.2 megapixel camera, Send to web, Video recording |
| Music | Bluetooth stereo (A2DP), Media player, Music tones (MP3/AAC), PlayNow service, SensMe, Walkman player, TrackID music recognition |
| Internet | Bookmarks, Google search, Web browser (Obigo Q7) |
| Communication | Call list, Conference calls, Facebook application, Polyphonic ringtones, Speakerphone, Twitter application, Vibrating alert |
| Messaging | Conversations, Email, Instant messaging, Multimedia messaging (MMS), Predictive text input, Sound recorder, Text messaging (SMS), Friends application, Google Talk, Multiple IM |
| Design | Auto rotation, Four corner home screen, Keyboard (on-screen, 12-key), Picture wallpaper, Touchscreen |
| Entertainment | Java, Radio (FM radio with RDS), Video viewing, Media browser |
| Organiser | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Flight mode, Notes, Phonebook, Stopwatch, Timer |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth technology, Micro USB support, USB mass storage, USB High Speed 2.0 support, USB support, Wi-Fi |
| Memory | Up to 100MB user-free memory, Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB |
| Battery life | Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 9 hrs 40 min Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 465 hrs Music listening time: Up to 13 hrs Video listening time: Up to 4 hrs |
| Colours | Black with pink cloud band Black with pink band Black with green bird band Black with green band |
| Networks | GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Size | 95.8 x 52.8 x 14.3mm |
| Weight | 88g |
