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Sony Ericsson extends Xperia\u2122 range of entertaining smartphones with new Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong>
\n <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 4-corner user interface for easy one-handed usage<\/strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n
- Timescape\u2122 function that shows all your social communication in one place<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 3.2 MP camera for snapping photos and immediate uploads to your social networks<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Preloaded Android apps that will enhance your communication and entertainment experience with your smartphone <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nSingapore \u2013 October 15, 2010 <\/strong>\u2013 Today Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong>, which will build on the success of the Xperia\u2122 X10, X10 mini and mini pro<\/strong> and extend the collection of most entertaining smartphones to an even broader audience.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\nThe Sony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8 <\/strong>is a great entertainment smartphone that extends the appeal of the Xperia\u2122<\/strong> collection to new market segments. The user interface is similar to that of the Xperia\u2122 X10 mini<\/strong>, with the four-corners that give easy one-hand use and can be customised for one touch access to your favourite applications. The Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> also includes Timescape\u2122 for easy access to all your social networking and the infinite button for one click access to a world of content. The open Android operating system delivers great smartphone functionality and access to thousands of applications on Android Market\u2122.<\/p>\nEugene Goh, Deputy General Manager & Head of Singapore, Sony Ericsson, said, \u201cWe are delighted to be able to bring the full experience of our XperiaTM<\/sup> <\/strong>smartphones to new consumers by delivering a fully featured device at a more accessible price point. With the newly available preloaded apps on Sony Ericsson XperiaTM<\/sup> X8<\/strong> smartphones, our Singapore customers are able to enjoy an enhanced communication and entertainment experience with apps that provide local context and services.\u201d<\/p>\nThe Sony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> is perfect for enjoying multimedia entertainment. Whether it\u2019s a game from the Android Market\u2122, the latest funny clips on YouTube\u2122 or browsing the web, the 3-inch screen means you won\u2019t miss a thing. Discover and download songs from PlayNow\u2122, then listen to all your music using the 3.5mm headphone jack. If you are feeling more creative, there\u2019s a 3.2 MP camera and video recording functionality.<\/p>\nSony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8 – Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Four corners for easy one hand use and one touch access to applications<\/li>\n
- Customise the four corners with your favourite apps and add widgets to your homescreens<\/li>\n
- Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen<\/li>\n
- Timescape\u2122 shows all your communication in one place for ultimate simplicity<\/li>\n
- Android Market\u2122 \u2013 thousands of applications to keep you entertained<\/li>\n
- 3.2 MP camera \u2013 snap away and upload instantly to Facebook\u2122<\/li>\n
- Preloaded apps, for Singapore customers only, including ShowNearby\u2122 for Sony Ericsson, Evernote and TrackIDTM<\/sup> to further enhance your communication and entertainment experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Availability<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThe Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> supports GSM GPRS\/EDGE 850\/900\/1800\/1900 and UMTS HSPA 900\/2100.<\/p>\nThe Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> is available in Singapore in these colours: White, Dark Blue\/White, Pink\/White, and Silver\/White.<\/p>\nThe recommended retail price is S$438 without contract.<\/p>\n
Preloaded apps will be available on the Sony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> and all Xperia\u2122<\/strong> smartphones from October 2010. More information is available in the appended fact sheet.<\/p>\nAdditionally, Singapore customers who register their phone within 14 days of purchase at http:\/\/sonyericsson.ewarranty.sg<\/a> will qualify for 3 additional months of warranty above the standard one year warranty period.<\/p>\nUseful links<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nLog on to The Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http:\/\/blogs.sonyericsson.com\/products<\/a><\/p>\nProduct images: www.sonyericsson.com\/press<\/a><\/p>\nSony Ericsson Singapore Facebook Page: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sonyericssonsingapore<\/p>\n
\n\n\nCamera<\/td>\n 3.2 MP camera<\/p>\nDirect picture upload to Facebook\u2122<\/p>\n
Geo tagging<\/p>\n
Sony Ericsson Album application<\/p>\n
Video recording<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nMusic<\/span><\/td>\n Bluetooth\u2122 stereo (A2DP)<\/span><\/p>\nPlayNow\u2122<\/span><\/p>\nSony Ericsson Music Player<\/span><\/p>\nTrackID\u2122<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nWeb<\/td>\n Bookmarks<\/p>\nPan and zoom<\/p>\n
WebKit web browser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nCommunication<\/span><\/td>\n Facebook\u2122 application<\/span><\/p>\nSony Ericsson Timescape\u2122<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPre-loaded Apps (Singapore only)<\/strong><\/td>\nShowNearby\u2122 for Sony Ericsson<\/p>\nTrackID\u2122
\nEvernote<\/p>\n
OfficeSuite viewer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nMessaging<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPush email<\/span><\/p>\nInstant messaging<\/span><\/p>\nMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync\u00ae support with Dataviz\u2122 RoadSync\u2122<\/span><\/p>\nPicture messaging (MMS)<\/span><\/p>\nPredictive text input<\/span><\/p>\nText messaging (SMS)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nDesign<\/td>\n Auto rotate<\/p>\nPicture wallpaper<\/p>\n
Capacitive touchscreen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nEntertainment<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nInfinite button<\/span><\/p>\nSony Ericsson FM radio<\/span><\/p>\nVideo streaming<\/span><\/p>\nVideo viewing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nOrganiser<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/td>\nCalendar<\/p>\nFlight mode<\/p>\n
Phone book with dialler<\/p>\n
Sony Ericsson Home with Widget<\/p>\n
Notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nLocation-based services<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nA-GPS<\/span><\/p>\nGoogle Maps\u2122<\/span><\/p>\nWisepilot\u2122 turn-by-turn navigation (free trial version)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nConnectivity<\/td>\n 3.5 mm audio jack<\/p>\nBluetooth\u2122 technology<\/p>\n
Micro USB connector<\/p>\n
NeoReader\u00ae barcode scanning app<\/p>\n
Sony Ericsson Sync<\/p>\n
USB mass storage<\/p>\n
USB support<\/p>\n
Wi-Fi\u2122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nGoogle\u2122 services<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAndroid Market\u2122 Client<\/span><\/p>\nGmail\u2122<\/span><\/p>\nGoogle Calendar\u2122<\/span><\/p>\nGoogle LatitudeTM<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\nGoogle Maps\u2122 with Street View<\/span><\/p>\nGoogle search widget<\/span><\/p>\nGoogle Talk\u2122<\/span><\/p>\nYouTube\u2122<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nScreen<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n16,777,216 colour TFT touchscreen<\/p>\nCapacitive touchscreen<\/p>\n
3- inches<\/p>\n
320 x 480 pixels (HVGA)<\/p>\n
Scratch-resistant (min. pencil hardness 6H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nAccessories<\/span><\/td>\n In-Box:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- XPERIA\u2122 X8<\/span><\/li>\n
- Battery 1200mAh<\/span><\/li>\n
- Stereo portable handsfree<\/span><\/li>\n
- 8 GB microSD\u2122 card (While stocks last)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Screen protector (While stocks last)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Additional back cover<\/span><\/li>\n
- Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer<\/span><\/li>\n
- User documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Optional:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Hi-Fi Wireless Headset with FM Radio MW600<\/span><\/li>\n
- Portable Stereo Speakers MS450<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hi-Fi Headset with Remote MH810<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nFacts 1)2) <\/strong><\/td>\nSize: 99 x 54 x 15 mm<\/p>\nWeight: 104g<\/p>\n
Phone memory: Up to 128 MB<\/p>\n
Memory card support: microSD\u2122 up to 16GB<\/p>\n
Memory card included: 8 GB (While stocks last)<\/p>\n
Operating system: Google\u2122 Android Donut, version 1.6 (Upgradeable to Google\u2122 Android\u2122 2.1)<\/p>\n
Processor: 600MHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nAvailability and versions <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNetworks<\/span><\/p>\nUMTS HSPA 900\/2100<\/span><\/p>\nGSM GPRS\/EDGE 850\/900\/1800\/1900<\/span><\/p>\nAvailable in Singapore from today<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nColour<\/td>\n White<\/p>\nDark Blue\/White<\/p>\n
Pink\/White<\/p>\n
Silver\/White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\n Singapore \u2013 October 15, 2010 <\/strong>\u2013 Today Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong>, which will build on the success of the Xperia\u2122 X10, X10 mini and mini pro<\/strong> and extend the collection of most entertaining smartphones to an even broader audience.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The Sony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8 <\/strong>is a great entertainment smartphone that extends the appeal of the Xperia\u2122<\/strong> collection to new market segments. The user interface is similar to that of the Xperia\u2122 X10 mini<\/strong>, with the four-corners that give easy one-hand use and can be customised for one touch access to your favourite applications. The Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> also includes Timescape\u2122 for easy access to all your social networking and the infinite button for one click access to a world of content. The open Android operating system delivers great smartphone functionality and access to thousands of applications on Android Market\u2122.<\/p>\n Eugene Goh, Deputy General Manager & Head of Singapore, Sony Ericsson, said, \u201cWe are delighted to be able to bring the full experience of our XperiaTM<\/sup> <\/strong>smartphones to new consumers by delivering a fully featured device at a more accessible price point. With the newly available preloaded apps on Sony Ericsson XperiaTM<\/sup> X8<\/strong> smartphones, our Singapore customers are able to enjoy an enhanced communication and entertainment experience with apps that provide local context and services.\u201d<\/p>\n The Sony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> is perfect for enjoying multimedia entertainment. Whether it\u2019s a game from the Android Market\u2122, the latest funny clips on YouTube\u2122 or browsing the web, the 3-inch screen means you won\u2019t miss a thing. Discover and download songs from PlayNow\u2122, then listen to all your music using the 3.5mm headphone jack. If you are feeling more creative, there\u2019s a 3.2 MP camera and video recording functionality.<\/p>\n Sony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8 – Key features<\/strong><\/p>\n Availability<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> supports GSM GPRS\/EDGE 850\/900\/1800\/1900 and UMTS HSPA 900\/2100.<\/p>\n The Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> is available in Singapore in these colours: White, Dark Blue\/White, Pink\/White, and Silver\/White.<\/p>\n The recommended retail price is S$438 without contract.<\/p>\n Preloaded apps will be available on the Sony Ericsson Xperia\u2122 X8<\/strong> and all Xperia\u2122<\/strong> smartphones from October 2010. More information is available in the appended fact sheet.<\/p>\n Additionally, Singapore customers who register their phone within 14 days of purchase at http:\/\/sonyericsson.ewarranty.sg<\/a> will qualify for 3 additional months of warranty above the standard one year warranty period.<\/p>\n Useful links<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Log on to The Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http:\/\/blogs.sonyericsson.com\/products<\/a><\/p>\n Product images: www.sonyericsson.com\/press<\/a><\/p>\n Sony Ericsson Singapore Facebook Page: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sonyericssonsingapore<\/p>\n Direct picture upload to Facebook\u2122<\/p>\n Geo tagging<\/p>\n Sony Ericsson Album application<\/p>\n Video recording<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n PlayNow\u2122<\/span><\/p>\n Sony Ericsson Music Player<\/span><\/p>\n TrackID\u2122<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Pan and zoom<\/p>\n WebKit web browser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sony Ericsson Timescape\u2122<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n TrackID\u2122 OfficeSuite viewer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Instant messaging<\/span><\/p>\n Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync\u00ae support with Dataviz\u2122 RoadSync\u2122<\/span><\/p>\n Picture messaging (MMS)<\/span><\/p>\n Predictive text input<\/span><\/p>\n Text messaging (SMS)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Picture wallpaper<\/p>\n Capacitive touchscreen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Sony Ericsson FM radio<\/span><\/p>\n Video streaming<\/span><\/p>\n Video viewing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n Flight mode<\/p>\n Phone book with dialler<\/p>\n Sony Ericsson Home with Widget<\/p>\n Notes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Google Maps\u2122<\/span><\/p>\n Wisepilot\u2122 turn-by-turn navigation (free trial version)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Bluetooth\u2122 technology<\/p>\n Micro USB connector<\/p>\n NeoReader\u00ae barcode scanning app<\/p>\n Sony Ericsson Sync<\/p>\n USB mass storage<\/p>\n USB support<\/p>\n Wi-Fi\u2122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Gmail\u2122<\/span><\/p>\n Google Calendar\u2122<\/span><\/p>\n Google LatitudeTM<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n Google Maps\u2122 with Street View<\/span><\/p>\n Google search widget<\/span><\/p>\n Google Talk\u2122<\/span><\/p>\n YouTube\u2122<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n Capacitive touchscreen<\/p>\n 3- inches<\/p>\n 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA)<\/p>\n Scratch-resistant (min. pencil hardness 6H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Optional:<\/span><\/p>\n Weight: 104g<\/p>\n Phone memory: Up to 128 MB<\/p>\n Memory card support: microSD\u2122 up to 16GB<\/p>\n Memory card included: 8 GB (While stocks last)<\/p>\n Operating system: Google\u2122 Android Donut, version 1.6 (Upgradeable to Google\u2122 Android\u2122 2.1)<\/p>\n Processor: 600MHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n UMTS HSPA 900\/2100<\/span><\/p>\n GSM GPRS\/EDGE 850\/900\/1800\/1900<\/span><\/p>\n Available in Singapore from today<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Dark Blue\/White<\/p>\n Pink\/White<\/p>\n Silver\/White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n [ad#boxlist]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sony Ericsson launched Xperia X8 in Singapore. 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\n Camera<\/td>\n 3.2 MP camera<\/p>\n \n Music<\/span><\/td>\n Bluetooth\u2122 stereo (A2DP)<\/span><\/p>\n \n Web<\/td>\n Bookmarks<\/p>\n \n Communication<\/span><\/td>\n Facebook\u2122 application<\/span><\/p>\n \n Pre-loaded Apps (Singapore only)<\/strong><\/td>\n ShowNearby\u2122 for Sony Ericsson<\/p>\n
\nEvernote<\/p>\n\n Messaging<\/span><\/p>\n Push email<\/span><\/p>\n \n Design<\/td>\n Auto rotate<\/p>\n \n Entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n Infinite button<\/span><\/p>\n \n Organiser<\/p>\n Calendar<\/p>\n \n Location-based services<\/span><\/p>\n A-GPS<\/span><\/p>\n \n Connectivity<\/td>\n 3.5 mm audio jack<\/p>\n \n Google\u2122 services<\/span><\/p>\n Android Market\u2122 Client<\/span><\/p>\n \n Screen<\/p>\n 16,777,216 colour TFT touchscreen<\/p>\n \n Accessories<\/span><\/td>\n In-Box:<\/span><\/p>\n \n
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\n Facts 1)2) <\/strong><\/td>\n Size: 99 x 54 x 15 mm<\/p>\n \n Availability and versions <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Networks<\/span><\/p>\n \n Colour<\/td>\n White<\/p>\n