Sony Ericsson K630 Cyber shot

Sony Ericsson introduces the K630 – turbo 3G and e-mail on the move.

London, UK – 11 October 2007 – Sony Ericsson today announces the K630, a stylish all-rounder fully packed with all the features needed for managing work life as well as your favourite pictures, video and music.

• Mobile Broadband (HSDPA)
  Browse the internet, download music or email at broadband speed. Up to 4 times faster than regular 3G speeds*.
• E-mail on the move
  Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync preloaded.
• Your media in your pocket
  One source in the menu for access to all media. Drag and drop music and videos between phone and PC using Media Manager.

Information Your Way
Available in two colours – Havana Gold and Quick Black – the new Sony Ericsson K630i keeps you in control, fully informed and entertained at all times. Powered by turbo 3G (HSDPA) and weighing in at only 97 grams, the K630 delivers a PC-like Web surfing experience in a pocket-sized frame.

Pre loading of Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync gives you the possibility to mirror your PC/laptop inbox, look out for urgent e-mails and write quick responses. Add to this your Desktop widgets; animated icons that sit on your phone’s desktop and give one press access to your favourite websites, and its easy to see how the K630 brings the Web into your phone. RSS Feeds can even be set-up to keep you up-to-date with the latest news, weather and entertainment.

Your media in your pocket
You never know when you might need to snap a picture, so the K630’s 2.0 megapixel camera is always on-hand to shoot still pictures or moving images. Share these instantly with friends via MMS, email or postcard; or by uploading them to your own online gallery, or blogsite. Share the Web address with friends and family to instantly give them access to all your latest photos or video clips.

The K630 also provides a true music experience. It comes with 256MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) in-box and supports up to 4 gigabytes – that’s up to 3600 full-length tracks. That sounds like a lot, but the K630’s Mobile Broadband (HSDPA) capability means it only takes about 14 seconds to download a full-length music track*; up to four times faster than average on a regular 3G phone. To make things easier still, the K630 features a dedicated music key to help you navigate all of those songs.

The phone features an in-built Media Browser, meaning that there is just one location on the K630’s menu to launch the music player, video player or photo gallery, and so access all of your in-phone content. The K630 comes complete with new Media Manager software in-box to let you easily move your favourite music, photos, videos and more between your PC and your phone. Music tracks or video clips will be automatically converted into phone-friendly formats and creating playlists or adding album artwork to your tracks is simple.

“The thinking behind the K630 is that it can give you more time to do the things you really want to,” says Martin Winkler, Head of Web Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “The K630 is the perfect tool for managing your day-to-day agenda and keeping up with email, but it is much more than a work-horse. It is the perfect companion for those ‘down-time’ moments, such as waiting for a train, where listening to music or watching a video can make time go that bit faster.”

The Sony Ericsson K630 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2007.

Facts and figures:

Features
K630

Music
Streaming Audio/Video
Media Manager
FM Radio
Audio Codec support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
DRM: Phase 1+2 and Microsoft DRM
PlayNow 4.0
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Imaging
Picture and Video Blogging
Video Telephony CIF camera
2.0 Megapixel fixed focus
4x digital zoom
Video codec support: MPEG4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Video recording / playback (15fps)

Productivity/Connectivity
Web mail; Hotmail, Yahoo, G-Mail as shortcuts
Wireless Village globally with support for AOL, Yahoo, MSN and ICQ
Push email
PC Synchronization
Flight mode
Bluetooth™ 2.0
USB 2.0 full speed
Java™ MIDP 2.0
E-mail client (POP3/IMAP4)
FOTA
SAIC

Accessories

In-Box:

• 256 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
• Stereo Headset HPM-64 (with 3.5 mm jack)
• Media Manager PC software
• USB cable (DCU-60) for easy and fast transfer
• Battery (BST-38)
• Charger (CST-70)
• Documentation Set
• PC Suite

Optional:
Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS200
Enjoy wireless music without missing a call
GPS Enabler HGE-100
The first personal GPS navigator that is built-in to a Stereo Portable Handsfree
Portable Speakers MPS-70
Small yet powerful speakers that fit in your pocket.
Music remote control MRC-60
Listen to music with hi-fi sound quality and adjust music settings with a remote control

Fact and Figures

Size (length x width x thickness): 103 x 47 x 15.5 mm
Weight: 97grams
Colour(s):
Havana Gold and Quick Black
Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
Size: 2.0 inches
Phone memory: Up to 32MB
Memory card: 256 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) ****
Talk time GSM/UMTS: up to 9 hours / up to 5 hours
Standby time GSM/UMTS: up to 300 hours
Video call time: up to 2.66 hours
Music listening time: up to 21.8 hours
Networks:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900
UMTS/HSDPA 2100

Legal Information
* Assumes 3G broadband (HSDPA) connection and the download of an average full track 4 minute song.
1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.
© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007.
The liquid identity logo, TrackID, PlayNow and M-Buzz are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony, Walkman and the Walkman logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
TrackID and Media Manager are powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks of Gracenote, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Picture blogging and video blogging are powered by Blogger. Blogger is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc. Google is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Microsoft and ActiveSync are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
Subject to change without prior notice.

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. The company serves the worldwide communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-cards, and it has R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and America. Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information, please visit www.SonyEricsson.com

Sony Ericsson Portable Bluetooth Speaker MBS-100

The new Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100, announced today by Sony Ericsson, is the perfect accessory for your Walkman® phone or most other Bluetooth™ enabled music phones. For anyone wanting to share their music, whether at home or in the office, but avoid a series of wires and complicated set-up, the Portable Bluetooth ™ Speaker MBS-100 looks and sounds the part.

As previously seen on the MTV European website, the Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 is the first portable speaker from Sony Ericsson able to stream music wirelessly from your phone via Bluetooth™.

“The Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 is completely unique to the market. The quality of the sound, the design and the convenience of taking it wherever you want, makes this the perfect complement to your Walkman® phone,” explains Jacob Sten, Head of PBU Accessories at Sony Ericsson. “You can listen to your favourite songs wherever you go, all you need is your phone and your MBS-100. The sound experience, coupled with the striking design makes this a must-have music accessory.”

Music on the move
Enjoy your music with powerful sound wherever you want, when you want. Connected wirelessly to your phone, this uniquely designed speaker allows you to share your favourite songs in a heartbeat.

Exceptionally easy to use; just connect your phone wirelessly with the Portable Bluetooth ™ Speaker MBS-100, eliminating the hassles of trying to connect wires, and within seconds you can enjoy the music from your phone with clear loudspeaker sound.

Powerful Sound
The Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 has been created for music lovers who want to enjoy and share their music anywhere. Your favourite music deserves crystal clear powerful sound, and the MBS-100 provides just that using the latest A2DP streaming technology to deliver the very best in sound quality.

Completely Portable
The compact design of the Portable Bluetooth ™ Speaker MBS-100 makes it easy to take with you. The specially designed carrying bag, included with the speaker, helps to protect it when you are on-the-move and ensure it won’t get scratched or damaged.

The MBS-100 also comes with an integrated rechargeable battery, offering up to five hours playtime on a single charge, you will have enough power to really share and enjoy your music.

Stand-out design
Sony Ericsson has topped the style stakes with this latest edition to its line up of speakers and music accessories. Design boundaries have been broken; the Portable Bluetooth ™ Speaker MBS-100 has a unique style and an understated black finish that complements the range of Sony Ericsson Walkman® phones and works well with most Bluetooth™ enabled music phones.

The Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 will be available from Q4 2007 in selected markets.

Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-105
In addition to its new Portable Bluetooth™ speaker, Sony Ericsson also announces another exciting accessory today, the Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-105. This pocket-sized in-car solution requires no installation and combines a sleek design with remarkable sound and performance.

The HCB-105 provides a convenient way to communicate handsfree while on the road, minimising physical distractions. The Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-105 attaches to your car visor via a simple clip and can be controlled using just two buttons to power on or off, answer or end calls and adjust volume.

With a talk time of up to 25 hours and a standby time of up to 700 hours, the HCB-105 lets you keep in touch, even on the longest of journeys. It is the perfect in-car solution for those that demand good looks, simplicity and extraordinary sound quality.

The Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-105 will be available in selected markets from Q1 2008.

Add more to your K850 or W910
Aside from these two new accessories, Sony Ericsson can confirm that two new flagship phones, the K850 Cyber-shot™ phone and W910 Walkman® phone (both announced in June), will reach the shops within October. Just in time for the Xmas rush, you can get even more from these two phones with either the Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100 or the Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-105.

The W910 is an HSDPA Walkman® phone that is designed for entertainment; whether music, 3D games, video, or high-speed Web access. It’s also geared to let you choose your music, your way. Select Shake control and just flick the phone to control games or skip and shuffle between tracks. Or opt for SensMe™ and discover music to match your mood and tempo.

The K850 Cyber-shot™ phone is a 5 megapixel camera phone with Auto focus and Xenon flash. It is a Tri-Band HSDPA phone for high-speed picture and video blogging and has advanced digital camera features – BestPic™, Photo fix and PictBridge.

Technical Specifications:

General

Product Name
Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100

Product Numbers
1202-2804 (EU) and 1202-2807 (UK)

Warranty
Standard 1 year warranty

Packaging
Box

Kit contents
Portable Bluetooth™ Speaker MBS-100
Charger
Carrying Bag
User Guide

Hardware

Size (mm diameter)
100mm

Weight (g)
225g

Bluetooth version
Bluetooth specification V1.2

Bluetooth chipset vendor
CSR

Chipset version
BC03

A2DP version
1.0

AVRCP version
1.0

Battery
Type Li-lon
Capacity 900mAh

Music streaming time
More than 5 hrs

Standby time
More than 50 hrs

Charging time
Less than 5 hrs

Output
1.5 watt

Colour
Black

Compatibility
Music mobile phones that support the A2DP Bluetooth™ profile

General

Product Name
Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-105

DPY (with Cigarette Lighter Adapter CLA-61)
DPY 901700

Warranty
Standard 1 year warranty

Packaging
Box

Kit contents
Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-105
Cigarette Lighter Adapter CLA-61
User Guide

Hardware

Size
130 x 53 x 22 mm/5.12 x 2.09 x 0.87 in

Colour
Black

Number of keys
2

Battery
Li-Polymer 900mAh

Performance

Talk time
Up to 25 hrs

Standby time
Up to 700 hrs

Compatibility

Bluetooth™ specification
2.0

Bluetooth™ profiles
Headset and Handsfree

Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ headsets are compatible with the Bluetooth™ mobile phones of both Sony Ericsson and other phone brands.

Legal Information

* Assumes 3G broadband (HSDPA) connection and the download of an average full track 4 minute song.

1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007.
The liquid identity logo, TrackID, PlayNow and M-Buzz are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony, Walkman and the Walkman logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
TrackID and Media Manager are powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks of Gracenote, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Picture blogging and video blogging are powered by Blogger. Blogger is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc. Google is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Microsoft and ActiveSync are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

Subject to change without prior notice.

About Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. The company serves the worldwide communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-cards, and it has R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and America.

Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information, please visit www.SonyEricsson.com

SONY UNVEILS 4X BLU-RAY DISC WRITER DRIVE

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2007 – Sony Electronics today announced its second generation internal Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) writer drive for the computer aftermarket, which boasts 4X BD-R and 16X DVD+R recording speeds.

The new BWU-200S model cuts BD-R burning time by half compared to the first generation model, allowing for a full 50GB BD-R disc to be recorded in about 45 minutes. It also features improved DVD burning speeds, making it a multi-format combo burner that eliminates the need for more than one drive in a system.

The drive comes with CyberLink BD Solution software that provides a comprehensive application for capturing, authoring, editing, burning and viewing high-definition personal content captured in the native HDV 1080i format from an HDV camcorder. In addition, the software supports recording on DVDs and CDs, as well as playback of DVDs recorded in the AVCHD format.

The BWU-200S drive can record up to 50GB of data for random access storage and backup on BD-R (write once) or BD-RE (rewritable) discs, or up to 230 minutes of high-definition HDV 1080i video on a BD-R/RE 50GB disc. It also supports recording on standard single layer 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW/RAM discs, 8.5GB DVD+R double/dual layer discs, and CDs.

The internal drive features a Serial ATA (SATA) interface and standard 5.25-inch form-factor for easy installation inside a desktop PC with Microsoft® Windows® XP or Windows Vista® software.

“Consumers and professional videographers alike can enjoy the huge storage capacity to record and experience high-definition video with our Blu-ray Disc drive,” said Bob DeMoulin, marketing manager for branded storage products in Sony Electronics’ IT Products Division.

The new drive is supported by Adobe® Encore® CS3 that now comes bundled with Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3 software, providing video production professionals with another option for outputting high-definition video on a Blu-ray Disc with MPEG-2 or H.264 compression.

“Advanced optical storage technologies, such as Blu-ray Disc technology with its vast capacity compared to DVD technology, will be key enablers for next generation PC applications like HD personal video content and high-definition TV recording,” said Wolfgang Schlichting, research director for removable storage at IDC. “Sony's many innovations in optical storage have prepared the company to be a leader in the Blu-ray Disc writable market.”

Availability and Pricing

The BWU-200S drive will be available directly from Sony at sonystyle.com next month for about $600. Pre-orders are now being accepted.

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