Company Press Release:
Share Music & Videos with new Sony Ericsson W595 Walkman™ phone
Sony Ericsson W595 Walkman™ phone has the
video website YouTube™
fully integrated into the phone’s media centre.
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December 18, 2008: Sony Ericsson launched first of its kind Walkman™ phone that is specially designed for sharing music and videos. The new W595 Walkman™ phone offers the stereo share jack, specifically designed to let people share their music experience. Get up close and personal with the stereo share jack so your best friend can listen in from an additional headset. Store and play over 1900* tunes in the 2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) or share great sounds through the built in stereo speakers.
Also, the phone has a fantastic added feature that lets you upload videos or download your favourite clips from YouTube™. Sony Ericsson has partnered with YouTube™ owners Google™ to integrate the website into the W595 Walkman™ phone, enabling users to instantly access YouTube™ from their phone. By tilting the phone one can watch the videos in full screen landscape mode.
Make play lists that match your moods with SensMe™ and change your tune or raise the volume with a flick of your wrist using Shake control. The W595 also comes with preloaded games for a full entertainment package - the possibilities are endless! “The W595 Walkman™ phone is a great music phone,” said Sudhin Mathur, General Manager - Sony Ericsson. “The W595 Walkman player has received plenty of praise with its newly introduced Stereo Share Jack so that you could share your favourite music & videos with your friend because ‘Differences disappear when you share a song’. We at Sony Ericsson firmly believe that W595 will surpass all expectations and will be a great success.” |
The W595
- share your great music and video moments
· Share jack and stereo speakers – share your sounds
· Direct access to YouTube™
· Walkman™ player – music on the go
· 2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) – store and play more than 1,900* songs
· TrackID™ and SensMe™ - lets you know what you are listening to
· 3.2 megapixel camera – snap some great shots and share with friends
Look beyond music and have it all with the W595. Convenient, stylish and compact – why carry your life around in your bag when it can fit in your pocket?
The W595 Walkman™ is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone is available in selected markets in Active Blue, and Jungle Grey
Sony Ericsson W595 Walkman™ phone – At A Glance
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W595 Walkman™ |
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Camera |
3.2 megapixel camera Up to 2.5x digital zoom BestPic™ Photo fix Picture blogging Video blogging Photo feeds Video recording x-Pict Story™ PictBridge printing
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Music/Entertainment/Navigation |
Walkman™ player Stereo speakers Album art Shake control SensMe™ PlayNow™ TrackID™ Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) Music tones (MP3/AAC) Share jack 3D games Java™ FM Radio Video streaming Video viewing
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Web/Internet |
Access NetFront™ Web browser Web feeds |
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Communication & Messaging |
Polyphonic ringtones Speakerphone Vibrating alert Video calling Instant messaging Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS) Microsoft™ Exchange ActiveSync™ |
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Design |
Navigation key Dedicated music keys Picture wallpaper Wallpaper animation Auto rotate |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth™ technology Modem Synchronisation USB mass storage USB support |
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Organiser |
Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Flight mode Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer |
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Accessories |
In-Box:
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Facts and Figures |
Size: 100 x 47 x 14 mm Weight: 104 grams
Colours: Active Blue Jungle Grey
Screen: 262,144 colour TFT Resolution: 240x320 pixels Size: 2.2 inches (5.5 Cm)
Phone memory: Up to 40MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support
Talk time GSM: Up to 9 hrs Standby time GSM: Up to 385 hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min Standby time UMTS: Up to 365 hrs
Video call time: Up to 2 hrs 30 min
Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs
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Availability and Versions |
Networks: W595 Walkman™ UMTS/HSDPA 2100 GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 |
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.
* Assumes eAAC+ encoded files
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008.
The liquid identity, SensMe, TrackID, PlayNow and BestPic™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony, Walkman and the Walkman logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
TrackID is powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks of Gracenote, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Google is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
YouTube™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Subject to change without prior notice.
Sony Ericsson is a top global industry player with sales of over 100 million phones in 2007. Diversity is one of the core strengths of the company, with operations in over 80 countries including manufacturing in China and R&D sites in China, Europe, India, Japan and North America. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. For more information about Sony Ericsson, please visit www.sonyericsson.com