MWC 2010: Sony Ericsson Announces Three New Phones
Techtree News Staff, Feb 15, 2010 1253 hrs IST
Vivaz Pro, Xperia X10 Mini, Xperia X10 Mini Pro
Vivaz Pro: Sony Ericsson's Vivaz, if you are not aware, happens to be the company's second Series 60 based handset after the Satio, which did not particularly hit the sweet spot since its release last year. The Vivaz, earlier known as the Kurara, is the second phone in the world that can capture 720P videos. The first of course is Samsung's Omnia HD - also a Series 60 handset.
While we knew about the Vivaz, there was an image of the Vivaz with a slide out keyboard leaked a few weeks ago. That phone has now seen official acknowledgment in the form of the Vivaz Pro. The slide out keyboard laden Vivaz Pro also boasts of the same features - but comes with a "smaller" 5.1 megapixel camera. The former, as you might be aware, has an 8 megapixel camera. Other features include A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and a 3.2-inch screen. The Vivaz Pro is expected to arrive only by mid 2010. The Vivaz and its Pro brother come with a 720Mhz processor and the latter boasts of a longer battery life.
Unfortunately any new device that had a multitude of buttons and moving parts (slide etc) begins aging as soon as the owner takes possession and begins using it. I touch-based device however is all software, and can only improve and get better via updates to improve performance and usability. No keys to jam up, no slide-circuit connectivity issues. Maybe this isn't so important in the age of disposable mentality.
My X1 has so disappointed be with Sony that it's hard for me to imagine getting involved in the Xperia line again. So many issues that haven't been resolved from the P800 days it makes it seem that either Sony's incompetent or just don't give a damn. Either way, bad news when you're trying to pump out $500-$900 dollar smart phones.