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Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia X10, their first phone based on the Android OS and running on the powerful 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The phone looks to contain a slew of snazzy features and some hefty hardware. And that’s a good thing especially if you’re trying to compete with the likes of the ubiquitous and all-knowing DROID. Check out these features:

• Quad-band GSM and EDGE
• 4.0 inches, 480 x 854 pixels (WVGA), scratch-resistant capacitive screen
• 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon
• 1GB internal memory
• 8.1 megapixel camera with image stabilization, flash, auto focus, face-recognition, geo-tagging
• Sensuous Black and Luster White color schemes
• Bluetooth Stereo A2DP
• WiFi
• A-GPS
• Micro-USB connector
• 3.5mm headset jack

Expect it to be available first quarter of 2010.

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It’s been sometime since we heard anything about Sony Ericsson’s Satio, but today the phone went on sale to Vodafone customers.  Sign up for a 2-year plan and you can grab it for free.  Specs wise were looking at one of the first 12.1 megapixel cameras, media player, GPS, HSDPA connectivity, 3.5-inch touchscreen, FM radio, WiFi and the always frustrating Symbian OS.

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Looky, looky, Nokia’s not the only one with a bit of handset news today.  Set to launch in Q4 of this year, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 will feature a variety of improvements over the first iteration and will ship with Windows Mobile 6.5.  The specs have yet to be published, but they let us know that it will include an 8.1 megapixel camera and 4GB microSD card loaded with 13 ‘panels’.  Sony Ericsson is currently in talks with a variety of service providers, but I’d expect it to launch in the EU and possibly Asia first.

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Sony Ericsson announced the Jalou, their newest mobile phone featuring the latest in fashionable design. The typical technical specs are all there including 3G, 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, etc; but what sets this clamshell phone apart is a highly fashionable “bling” design, as one can see from the facet-cut diamond face. Not only that but a Dolce & Gabbana special edition will be available, featuring 24carat gold plating.

Guys, judging from the pics, buy this for your lady friend and score BIG brownie points. Available near the end of this year in deep amethyst, aquamarine blue, and onyx black.

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In case you aint’ heard, specs for Sony’s Xperia Android phone, the X3 Rachel, leaked out earlier this week.  You can expect an 8 megapixel camera with an LED flash and the usual camera features such as image stabilization, face detect and some VGA video recording abilities.  Connectivity wise were looking at quad-band GSM, dual band 3G, Bluetooth 2.1 and WiFi b/g.  There’s a microSD card slot for expansion, aGPS to get you from place to place and a 3.5mm headphone jack.  We don’t know when it will arrive, but were expecting an official announcement from Sony Ericsson any day now.

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To little to no fan fare, AT&T finally launched Sony Ericsson’s C905a yesterday.  It’s $179.99 after a 2-year and $50 mail-in-rebate.  The phone has been on the market in other regions for some time so the news of its arrival to the states although welcome, is rather moot.  But of note it is AT&T’s first 8 megapixel camera phone and include GPS, a Xenon flash, music player and a 2.4-inch 320×240 LCD.

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AT&T and Sony Ericsson announced a July 19th launch date of the Sony Ericsson C905A Cyber-shot. The C905A is Sony Ericsson’s latest device featuring a huge 8.1 megapixel camera, 2.4-inch scratch-resistant mineral glass screen, GPS, Xenon flash, autofocus, and 3G connectivity. The highlight of this phone, however, are the standalone camera-like features such as face detection, Xenon flash, red-eye reduction, Smart Contrast, and more. All yours for $179.99 after mail in rebate and 2 year contract.

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Sony Ericsson announced the T715, a sleek midrange slider phone featuring a 2.2 inch display and 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording. Available in galaxy silver or rogue ink, the T715 highlights include:

• 2.2 inch display supporting 262,144 colors
• 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording
• Stereo bluetooth
• Personal organizer
• Speakerphone
• MicroSD slot (which is a big switch from the proprietary Memory stick)

No pricing available but the phone should be available Q3 of this year.

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At the time of launch we knew that Sony Ericsson’s 12 megapixel camera phone, the Idou, would receive a name change once it got closer to an official launch.  Well, that day - not the launch day, but the name day - has come.  The Sony Ericsson Idou will be officially released as the ‘Satio’.  Why they went with this moniker instead of Idou, which I personally prefer, is anyone’s guess.  Still no word on a street date for the handset, but in case you forgot it is the first phone to sport a 12 megapixel camera and includes a Xenon flash, 3.5-inch touchscreen (640×320), Symbian OS, WiFi, GPS, media player and 3 finishes: black, silver, and bordeaux.

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In April we saw Sony Ericsson’s CS8 cruise by the FCC for approval. Now a leaked doc shows the handset coming to T-Mobile on June 24th. Also, the CS5, the lesser of the two handsets, will launch shortly after on the T-Mob network, July 8th to be exact. And the T-Mobile fun don’t stop there. The same document shows the carrier adding Visual Voicemail support for compatible handsets on July 16th. Party at T-Mobile!

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