Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is the successor of the Xperia Arc which was launched by Sony Ericsson in the recent past, this smartphone is a newly upgraded version with faster processor, for undertaking works which requires higher processing speeds. Xperia Arc S is a full package of features, the main one being its 8.1 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 3D sweep panorama view which is mostly available in good quality digital cameras.
For obtaining higher processing speeds this phone is powered by a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor and its coupled with the most trusted Android version 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) operating system that allows high degree of user friendly and consistent working environment to its users. Xperia Arc S comes with a 4.2-inch capacitive multi-touch, 854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA) display that is very easy to use and give quick response when used. This device is also designed to support 3G HSDPA 900 / 2100 and HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 bands.
Sony Ericsson has integrated some very innovative features usually only found in Sony’s high-end electronics. The newest advancements come from the Mobile Bravia Engine and Sony’s Exmor R CMOS camera sensor. Derived from the Sony television brand, the Mobile Bravia Engine delivers superior image quality while playing games or watching videos. The Exmor R CMOS sensor allows the 8.1-megapixel camera to capture phenomenal still photos and video in normal and low-light situations.
The Xperia Arc gets it name from the concave rear design. The weight and dimensions of the Xperia Arc are 63x125x8.7 millimeters (2.5x4.9x0.34 inches) and a mere 117 grams (4.1 ounces). The exterior of the Xperia Arc is constructed almost exclusively out of glossy metal-flake-textured plastic, with accents of chrome.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Specifications:
- Network : Quad band GSM GPRS/EDGE , Dual band UMTS
- Weight: 117 grams
- Display : 4.2-inch Capacitive multi-touch, 854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA)
- Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
- Processor: 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
- Camera : 8.1 megapixel camera with LED flash, 3D sweep panorama
- Auto focus
- Face detection
- Face recognition
- Scene detection
- Geo tagging
- HD video recording (720p)
- Image stabiliser
- Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
- Sony Ericsson Music Player
- TrackID music recognition
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- GPS with aGPS
- Bluetooth 2.1
- DLNA Certified
- HDMI port
- Micro USB port
- USB tethering
- 3G HSDPA
- Wi-Fi ,Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Internal : Up to 320MB
- Expandable : microSD card, up to 32GB (8GB microSD card included)
- Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 7 hrs 25 min
- Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 460 hrs
- Talk time 3G: Up to 7 hrs 35 min
- Standby time 3G: Up to 460 hrs
The price of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is yet to be revealed but the expected india price is Rs.25000
Samsung Corby Pro
Universal access 3.5mm ear-jack lets you use any earphones, including the high-tech pair you’ve already invested in. You store large multimedia files on 120MB internal memory and external microSD. (up to 16GB). 3.2 Megapixel camera take great photos at the drop of a hat. 2x zoom ensures photos come out crystal clear, even pictures taken from a distance. Multi IM consolidates all your instant messaging services in one application.
It exchanges text, voice messages and pictures with contacts from various services.
Core Widgets enable one-click easy access to useful applications. Native applications offer seamless connections to popular applications including Facebook and MySpace. A Google latitude helps you find where you are easier and sharing your location with your pals with Google latitude.
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR offers wireless connections to other mobile devices and peripherals
Nokia N900
Nokia has announced the Nokia N900, a Maemo 5-powered device. Maemo 5 is the evolution of Nokia's previous generation of Internet Tablets and aims to occupy the space created by the convergence of mobile phones, laptops and the Internet. The N900 features a horizontal slider design with a three line QWERTY keyboard, a 3.5 inch WVGA (800 x 600) touch screen, ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM (and 768MB of virtual memory), 5.0 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, tri-band WCDMA and WiFi connectivity, integrated A-GPS, 3.5 mm AV jack (audio and TV-out), and 32GB of flash storage and a microSD card slot. The N900 will be available in select markets from October 2009 at a cost of €500 before taxes and subsidies.
“With Linux software, Mozilla-based browser technology and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience,” says Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. “The Nokia N900 shows where we are going with Maemo and we’ll continue to work with the community to push the software forward. What we have with Maemo is something that is fusing the power of the computer, the internet and the mobile phone, and it is great to see that it is evolving in exciting ways.”
In the press release, Nokia notes that Maemo is 'designed for computer-grade performance in a compact size, Maemo complements Nokia's other software platforms, such as Symbian, which powers Nokia's smartphones'. Clearly there's going to be much comment on Nokia's choice of Maemo as the platform to open up an evolving market segment. Essentially though, it is a reflection of the fact that as Nokia expands and diversifies its device portfolio, it becomes necessary to deploy multiple platforms. We'll be looking at this in more detail in the next few days.
Key features of the phone
Hardware:
- ARM Cortex-A8 600MHz processor with up to 1GB of application memory (256MB RAM and 768MB of virtual memory).
- 3.5 inch widescreen, 800 x 480 pixels resolution, resistive touch.
- Dimensions of 110.9 x 59.8 x 18mm (19.5mm at camera), weight of 181g. This is shorter, but wider, thicker and heavier than the N97 (117 x 55.3 x 15.9mm at 150g). It's significantly smaller than the N810 (72 x 128 x 14mm at 226g), the previous Maemo device.
- Horziontal slider form factor with 3 line QWERTY keyboard on the lower slide and integrated (around the camera) device 'kick' stand.
- WiFi (b/g) (includes UPnP support) and HSDPA connectivity (triband WCDMA 900/1700/2100 and quadband GSM). The 1700 band is for T-Mobile USA (which suggests the N900 is headed for a carrier in the US to go up against Palm Pre (Sprint) and iPhone (AT&T).

To be clear - this is a phone, in contrast to previous Maemo devices which had no cellular telephony functions. However, in contrast to Nokia's Symbian smartphones, it might be considered a mobile computing device first, then a phone. - 5 megapixel main camera (2.8 aperture, 5.2 focal length, dual LED flash and video light), with Carl Zeiss Tessar optics, video capture at WVGA (800 x 480) at up to 25 frames per second. Camera supports geotagging, tagging with keyword and ability to share to Ovi and Flickr.
- Integrated GPS with A-GPS.
- Integrated FM trasnmitter.
- Bluetooth 2.1, including full support for stereo headsets (A2DP and AVRCP).
- Nokia 3.5mm AV connector for audio input/output and TV-Out.
- microUSB for connectivity and charging.
- 32GB of internal flash storage, microSD card slot.
- Nokia BL-5J battery with 1320 mAh capacity.








