Special Report: Sony Ericsson Summer Announcement

May 29th, 2009 by Dan Lane

In this special report Ben Smith and Dan Lane take a look at the Sony Ericsson Yari, Aino and Satio multimedia handsets as well as getting hands-on with the new Remote Play feature found on the Aino.

Once again Sony Ericsson have managed to find an entirely unsuitable location for showing off new handsets so apologies for the poor audio and lighting. Special thanks to Rafe Blandford from All About Symbian who helped us out with camerawork.

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Dan C
great video yet again guys. Loving the mass video content on the site, makes a change to see and hear a video instead of reading plain text at many sites.
Keep up the great work
Dan C
great video yet again guys. Loving the mass video content on the site, makes a change to see and hear a video instead of reading plain text at many sites.
Keep up the great work
Dan C
great video yet again guys. Loving the mass video content on the site, makes a change to see and hear a video instead of reading plain text at many sites.
Keep up the great work
Dan C
great video yet again guys. Loving the mass video content on the site, makes a change to see and hear a video instead of reading plain text at many sites.
Keep up the great work
Dan C
great video yet again guys. Loving the mass video content on the site, makes a change to see and hear a video instead of reading plain text at many sites.
Keep up the great work
Dan C
great video yet again guys. Loving the mass video content on the site, makes a change to see and hear a video instead of reading plain text at many sites.
Keep up the great work
Dan C
great video yet again guys. Loving the mass video content on the site, makes a change to see and hear a video instead of reading plain text at many sites.
Keep up the great work
http://www.intomobile.com/ Constantine
No 3.5 mm headphone jack on any of these devices = shit. Dammit Sony, why did you ruin such an awesome device?!
http://invalid.name DanLane
It’s stupid that they insist on sticking to these proprietary formats. At least they are finally moving away from Sony Memory Sticks (even though the press kit was on a Memory Stick that came with a USB adaptor).
Baby steps!
Anonymous
I been saying for ages how annoying it was with Sony using their own format. Selling phones (my job at T-Mobile Retail) it was hard getting someone to buy a sony when all other manufacturers were using Micro SD cards. If i remember right the SE K850 did accept both M2 and Micro SD though.
Yet another top video from the team, well done guys keep it coming!
squawkBOX
The joys of Sony Ericsson churning out more crap… They got the K800i right and kinda stopped development there…
http://lostupstairs.tumblr.com/ Constantine
No 3.5 mm headphone jack on any of these devices = shit. Dammit Sony, why did you ruin such an awesome device?!
http://lostupstairs.tumblr.com/ Constantine
No 3.5 mm headphone jack on any of these devices = shit. Dammit Sony, why did you ruin such an awesome device?!
http://invalid.name DanLane
It's stupid that they insist on sticking to these proprietary formats. At least they are finally moving away from Sony Memory Sticks (even though the press kit was on a Memory Stick that came with a USB adaptor).Baby steps!
http://invalid.name DanLane
It's stupid that they insist on sticking to these proprietary formats. At least they are finally moving away from Sony Memory Sticks (even though the press kit was on a Memory Stick that came with a USB adaptor).
Baby steps!
worldofnokia
I been saying for ages how annoying it was with Sony using their own format. Selling phones (my job at T-Mobile Retail) it was hard getting someone to buy a sony when all other manufacturers were using Micro SD cards. If i remember right the SE K850 did accept both M2 and Micro SD though.Yet another top video from the team, well done guys keep it coming!
worldofnokia
I been saying for ages how annoying it was with Sony using their own format. Selling phones (my job at T-Mobile Retail) it was hard getting someone to buy a sony when all other manufacturers were using Micro SD cards. If i remember right the SE K850 did accept both M2 and Micro SD though.
Yet another top video from the team, well done guys keep it coming!
squawkBOX
The joys of Sony Ericsson churning out more crap… They got the K800i right and kinda stopped development there…
squawkBOX
The joys of Sony Ericsson churning out more crap… They got the K800i right and kinda stopped development there…
royster70
Great great video guys
I have to say all the devices are actually interesting in some way but no 3.5mm audio socket on what appear to be strong multimedia devices is a real facepalm by SE
Definitely interested to see where it all goes with their app store – it seems 2009 is the year of the app store, from one store to a confusing number of choices in a very short amount of time
royster70
Great great video guysI have to say all the devices are actually interesting in some way but no 3.5mm audio socket on what appear to be strong multimedia devices is a real facepalm by SEDefinitely interested to see where it all goes with their app store – it seems 2009 is the year of the app store, from one store to a confusing number of choices in a very short amount of time
royster70
Great great video guys
I have to say all the devices are actually interesting in some way but no 3.5mm audio socket on what appear to be strong multimedia devices is a real facepalm by SE
Definitely interested to see where it all goes with their app store – it seems 2009 is the year of the app store, from one store to a confusing number of choices in a very short amount of time
http://www.sample.org.uk/blog/ dsample
Was the guy showing the S60 device a Sony rep? He really didn’t sound excited about it and calling it a ‘smartphone, in inverted commas’ is a bit odd considering he’s supposed to be trying to hype the device.
Personally, I thought the S60 one looked pretty nice, and having a 12MP camera on it with a proper flash unfortunately kicks the 5800. The UI didn’t look quite a nice as the 5800 though.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Yes he was. I think he was correcting himself as the main speaker had earlier said they “didn’t do smartphones” in answer to a journalist’s question. I liked the UI (and screen quality) Dan wasn’t so keen.
http://www.sample.org.uk/blog/ dsample
Was the guy showing the S60 device a Sony rep? He really didn't sound excited about it and calling it a 'smartphone, in inverted commas' is a bit odd considering he's supposed to be trying to hype the device.Personally, I thought the S60 one looked pretty nice, and having a 12MP camera on it with a proper flash unfortunately kicks the 5800. The UI didn't look quite a nice as the 5800 though.
http://www.sample.org.uk/blog/ dsample
Was the guy showing the S60 device a Sony rep? He really didn't sound excited about it and calling it a 'smartphone, in inverted commas' is a bit odd considering he's supposed to be trying to hype the device.
Personally, I thought the S60 one looked pretty nice, and having a 12MP camera on it with a proper flash unfortunately kicks the 5800. The UI didn't look quite a nice as the 5800 though.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Yes he was. I think he was correcting himself as the main speaker had earlier said they “didn't do smartphones” in answer to a journalist's question. I liked the UI (and screen quality) Dan wasn't so keen.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Yes he was. I think he was correcting himself as the main speaker had earlier said they “didn't do smartphones” in answer to a journalist's question. I liked the UI (and screen quality) Dan wasn't so keen.
http://www.insideview.ie topgold
Any idea if the 12 MP camera on the Satio actually saves video in 640 x 480 resolution?
jamesbody
If you have more tan one Aino – what do you call them?
Sad to see yet again that Sony Ericsson chose a noisy, darkened venue which is underground (and therefore has neglible mobile coverage). Presumeably SE are paying them money to organize these events?
The Saito looks interesting – did anyone notice whether it had a SIP stack/VoIP client onboard?
James
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Not sure, but the software was quite flaky so regardless I wouldn’t make too many assumptions based on what it does / doesn’t do.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
It depends if ‘Aino’ is greek or latin
It was a flashy venue but (again) inappropriate for getting access to the devices / info.
Not sure about Satio re: SIP Stack – didn’t see a VoIP client, but per my comment above the software was quite immature so nothing’s certain yet.
http://www.insideview.ie topgold
Any idea if the 12 MP camera on the Satio actually saves video in 640 x 480 resolution?
http://www.insideview.ie topgold
Any idea if the 12 MP camera on the Satio actually saves video in 640 x 480 resolution?
jamesbody
If you have more tan one Aino – what do you call them?Sad to see yet again that Sony Ericsson chose a noisy, darkened venue which is underground (and therefore has neglible mobile coverage). Presumeably SE are paying them money to organize these events?The Saito looks interesting – did anyone notice whether it had a SIP stack/VoIP client onboard?James
jamesbody
If you have more tan one Aino – what do you call them?
Sad to see yet again that Sony Ericsson chose a noisy, darkened venue which is underground (and therefore has neglible mobile coverage). Presumeably SE are paying them money to organize these events?
The Saito looks interesting – did anyone notice whether it had a SIP stack/VoIP client onboard?
James
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Not sure, but the software was quite flaky so regardless I wouldn't make too many assumptions based on what it does / doesn't do.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Not sure, but the software was quite flaky so regardless I wouldn't make too many assumptions based on what it does / doesn't do.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
It depends if 'Aino' is greek or latin It was a flashy venue but (again) inappropriate for getting access to the devices / info.Not sure about Satio re: SIP Stack – didn't see a VoIP client, but per my comment above the software was quite immature so nothing's certain yet.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
It depends if 'Aino' is greek or latin
It was a flashy venue but (again) inappropriate for getting access to the devices / info.
Not sure about Satio re: SIP Stack – didn't see a VoIP client, but per my comment above the software was quite immature so nothing's certain yet.
http://www.insideview.ie topgold
Your quick (and much appreciated) video shots point to one obvious fact–you need to play with new tech for around a week to really see what it can do. A hands-on grip-and-return isn’t enough.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Absolutely – we’ll try to get some review units in when we’re closer to launch and there’s something we can reliably form a view on.
http://www.insideview.ie topgold
Your quick (and much appreciated) video shots point to one obvious fact–you need to play with new tech for around a week to really see what it can do. A hands-on grip-and-return isn't enough.
http://www.insideview.ie topgold
Your quick (and much appreciated) video shots point to one obvious fact–you need to play with new tech for around a week to really see what it can do. A hands-on grip-and-return isn't enough.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Absolutely – we'll try to get some review units in when we're closer to launch and there's something we can reliably form a view on.
http://benjam.in Ben Smith
Absolutely – we'll try to get some review units in when we're closer to launch and there's something we can reliably form a view on.
Anonymous
the satio aka idou seems to be a powerhouse phone. They will have it at http://www.puremobile.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson/Sony-Ericsson-Idou-Black-GSM-Phone/ soon hopefully and already unlocked….u guys know if skype will work on this?
http://openid.aol.com/myklepr82 Rocci
the satio aka idou seems to be a powerhouse phone. They will have it at http://www.puremobile.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson/Sony-... soon hopefully and already unlocked….u guys know if skype will work on this?
http://openid.aol.com/myklepr82 Rocci
the satio aka idou seems to be a powerhouse phone. They will have it at http://www.puremobile.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson/Sony-... soon hopefully and already unlocked….u guys know if skype will work on this?
Anonymous
this mobile has be going nuts. I tried one at a store and couldn’t get enough of it. I saw it at http://www.puremobile.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson/Sony-Ericsson-U10i-Aino-Black-GSM-Phone/ and i’m excited cuz its already unlocked.
roccii
this mobile has be going nuts. I tried one at a store and couldn't get enough of it. I saw it at http://www.puremobile.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson/Sony-... and i'm excited cuz its already unlocked.
roccii
this mobile has be going nuts. I tried one at a store and couldn't get enough of it. I saw it at http://www.puremobile.co.uk/Sony-Ericsson/Sony-... and i'm excited cuz its already unlocked.
Luety
Why not just cover Nokia phones if you have zero interest in Ericsson handsets?
Not everyone likes or has the need to use the crappy S60 OS
The AINO does what it’s designed to do very well, its a solidly built phone and the dock is hardly cumbersome. To remove a Sony Ericsson phone off the fast port connector (pop connector? LOL) all you do is tilt the phone back, of course if you weren’t such a retard Nokia fanboy you would already know this.
Luety
Why not just cover Nokia phones if you have zero interest in Ericsson handsets?Not everyone likes or has the need to use the crappy S60 OSThe AINO does what it's designed to do very well, its a solidly built phone and the dock is hardly cumbersome. To remove a Sony Ericsson phone off the fast port connector (pop connector? LOL) all you do is tilt the phone back, of course if you weren't such a retard Nokia fanboy you would already know this.
Luety
Why not just cover Nokia phones if you have zero interest in Ericsson handsets?
Not everyone likes or has the need to use the crappy S60 OS
The AINO does what it's designed to do very well, its a solidly built phone and the dock is hardly cumbersome. To remove a Sony Ericsson phone off the fast port connector (pop connector? LOL) all you do is tilt the phone back, of course if you weren't such a retard Nokia fanboy you would already know this.