Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X2

On September 2nd, Sony Ericsson announced the XPERIA X2, a new Windows-powered smartphone which they dscribe as offering "...a best in class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar and open and edit Microsoft® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are." the X2 will be available in selected markets from early Q4 2009.

Some details:

Camera

    * 8.1 megapixel camera
    * Up to 16x digital zoom
    * Auto focus
    * Geo tagging
    * Image stabilizer
    * Send to web
    * Touch focus
    * Video light
    * Video recording

Music

    * Album art
    * Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
    * Equalizer
    * Sony Ericsson media player
    * Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    * Equalizer
    * Sony Ericsson media player
    * Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    * PlayNow™ arena*
    * Stereo speakers
    * Windows Media® Player

Web

    * Bookmarks
    * Google™ search
    * Internet Explorer®
    * Pan & Zoom
    * Web feeds

Communication

    * Call list
    * Conference calls
    * Polyphonic ringtones
    * Speakerphone
    * Vibrating alert

Messaging

    * Email
    * Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
    * Handwriting recognition
    * Instant messaging
    * Picture messaging (MMS)
    * Predictive text input
    * Text messaging (SMS)

Design

    * Auto rotate
    * Media
    * Picture wallpaper
    * Touchscreen
    * Wallpaper animation
    * Windows Mobile® 6.5

Entertainment

    * 3D games
    * Java™
    * Motion gaming
    * Tracker
    * Video streaming
    * Video viewing
    * YouTube™ application

Connectivity

    * A-GPS

Bluetooth™ technology

    * DNLA Certified™
    * Google Maps™
    * Modem
    * Synchronisation
    * TV out
    * USB mass storage
    * USB support
    * Wi-Fi™

Organizer

    * Adobe® PDF Reader
    * Alarm clock
    * Calculator
    * Calendar
    * Flight mode
    * Microsoft® Office Mobile
    * Notes
    * Phone book
    * Stopwatch
    * Tasks
    * Timer

Facts and Figures

    * Size: 110 x 54 x 16 mm

    * Weight: 115 grams

    * Colours: Elegant Black, Modern Silver

    * Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT
    * Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA)
    * Size: 3.2 inches

    * Phone memory: Up to110MB
    * Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™ and microSDHC™, up to 16GB

    * Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hrs
    * Standby time GSM: Up to 500 hrs

    * Talk time UMTS: Up to 6hrs
    * Standby time UMTS: Up to 640hrs

    * Music listening time: Up to 20hrs

Networks:

    * XPERIA™ X2
    * GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    * UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

    * GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
    * UMTS/HSPA 900/1900/2100

Read the full press release here.