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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Introducing Xperia go and Xperia acro S – Two New Stylish, Durable And Water Resistant Smartphones
30 May, London, United Kingdom – Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today announced two new Xperia™smartphones for consumers looking for premium specifications and beautiful design with extra durability and water resistance. Xperia go and Xperia acro S have scratch resistant mineral glass displays and meet industry standard IP ratings* (International Protection) for protection against dust and water immersion.
Xperia go and Xperia acro S enable easy connectivity to share and enjoy content on TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet. They also come preloaded with Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited from Sony Entertainment Network giving access to Hollywood blockbusters, TV series and millions and millions of music tracks. Xperia go and Xperia acro S will be available globally from the third quarter of 2012.
Xperia go
Consumer demand for durable and water resistant smartphones
Industry research demonstrates that consumers consider durability and water resistance as important features when purchasing a smartphone. For example, a study conducted in Japan by Mobile Marketing Data Labo** highlighted water resistance in the top three most important features for smartphone buyers. In a recent poll*** on Sony Mobile’s Facebook community more than a third of participants stated durability as the most important feature when choosing a smartphone. Also, Xperia acro HD, which has the same durability and water resistance features as Xperia acro S, has been the best selling smartphone in Japan since its launch in March****, further demonstrating the appeal of durability and water resistance.
Xperia acro S
Xperia go – the stylish Sony smartphone made for extra durability
With Xperia go consumers can watch the latest movies and TV shows in razor sharp quality and with super fast performance. Its sleek and stylish design means durable and water resistant smartphones no longer have to look bulky and ruggedized.
Key features for Xperia go
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3.5" Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity
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5MP fast capture camera goes from sleep to snap in just over a second
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Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking
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Highest level of dust and water resistance in a smartphone – IP67 Rating
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1Ghz dual core processor gives consumers super fast performance
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Launching on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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Available in black, white and yellow colours
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Xperia go will launch in the US market under the name "Xperia advance"
Xperia acro S – The stylish water resistant HD smartphone
Xperia acro S boasts a 4.3" HD Reality Display for razor sharp clarity, full HD video recording, HD video chat, easy HDMI TV connectivity to enjoy content on the big screen. NFC enabled, Xperia acro S can easily open applications with one touch against an Xperia SmartTag.
Key features for Xperia acro S
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4.3" 720p HD Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity
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12MP fast capture camera goes from sleep to snap in just over a second with a single key press
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PlayStation™Certified
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Full 1080p HD video recording and 720p HD front camera
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Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking
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IP55 and IP57 Ratings for dust and water resistance
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1.5Ghz dual core processor gives consumers super fast performance
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Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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Available in black, white and pink colours
*IP67 Rating = Protected against dust and the effects of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m for 30 minutes
IP55 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits) and water projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects
IP57 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits) and the effects of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m for 30 minutes
** Japanese research conducted by Mobile Marketing Data Labo (October 2011)
*** 33% stated durability as the most important feature when choosing a smartphone - based on a survey of 1,477 Facebook users through the global Sony Mobile Facebook fan page as of Friday 25 May 2012
**** According to data from ITmedia, Xperia acro HD (for NTT docomo) was the biggest seller across all smartphones for ten weeks between March and May 2012
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- ENDS – All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.
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Xperia go
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Xperia acro S
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Colours
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Black
White
Yellow
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Black
White
Pink
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Facts
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Size: 111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm
Weight: 110 grams
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Size: 126 x 66 x 11.9 mm
Weight: 147 grams
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Camera
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3D Sweep panorama™
5 megapixel camera
16x digital zoom
16x video zoom
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3D Sweep Panorama™
12.1 megapixel camera
16x digital zoom
Auto focus
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About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia(TM) smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com
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