Sony Ericsson G705, Remi, Hikaro, dan 11 Agustus 2008

Menurut informasi dari sini, dalam waktu kurang dari 2 minggu ke depan, yaitu sekitar tanggal 11 Agustus 2008, Sony Ericsson akan mengumumkan lagi beberapa produk handphone terbarunya. Beberapa di antaranya adalah sebuah seri G baru berbentuk slider G705, remake dari T610 yang diberi code name Remi, dan sebuah super smartphone dengan code name Hikaro (sebelumnya disebut-sebut sebagai Hecaro, sebagai pengganti dari Paris yang konon akan di-cancel).

Hikaro
Hikaro adalah “penjelmaan” lain dari Paris dengan perubahan pada hardware yang lebih baik dan juga spesifikasi yang dikembangkan. Kabarnya desainnya masih akan tetap menggunakan desain lama yang ada pada Paris. Spesifikasi yang sudah muncul sebagai rumor pada beberapa situs luar seperti esato, SEMC Blog, ataupun USEB di antaranya adalah :

• 8 Megapixel Camera
• 8 GB Internal Memory
• Slider
• QWERTY
• GPS
• WiFi
• UIQ
• Ukuran layar 2.8″ atau 3″

Consortium Established to Develop and Promote Close Proximity Wireless Technology “TransferJet”

Dari Sony Ericsson Press Release :

Consortium Established to Develop and Promote Close Proximity Wireless Technology “TransferJet”

17 July 2008

Tokyo, July 17, 2008 – Sony Corporation, Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Hitachi Ltd., Victor Company of Japan, KDDI Corporation, Kenwood Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), Nikon Corporation, Olympus Imaging Corporation, Pioneer Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Seiko Epson Corporation, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Toshiba Corporation today announced an agreement to form a consortium to develop specifications for interconnecting products using “TransferJet” a new interoperable wireless transfer technology that enables rapid transfer of high resolution video, music and images. The “TransferJet Consortium” (www.transferjet.org) plans to promote a wide range of products and services incorporating TransferJet technology with the aim of accelerating its adoption throughout the consumer electronics industry.

TransferJet wireless technology enables a high speed data transmission rate of 560Mbps, while eliminating the need for complex setup and operation. Directly touching two compliant electronic products together allows files to be transferred automatically, without the need for an access point. For example, touching a TV with a digital camera enables photos to be instantaneously displayed on the TV screen. Alternatively, downloaded music content can be easily enjoyed by touching a mobile phone to a portable audio player. TransferJet can be used as a universal interface across all consumer electronics devices.

The “TransferJet Consortium” will develop specifications and guidelines ensuring interoperability between products incorporating the technology, establish licensing schemes and administer the use of the TransferJet logo. The Consortium will also promote the advantages across industries and to consumers. Through these initiatives, the Consortium will aim to create and expand the market for TransferJet products.

”TransferJet Consortium” Members ( as of July 17 2008 )

Sony Corporation (”TransferJet Consortium” Administration)
Canon Inc.
Eastman Kodak Company
Hitachi Ltd.,
Victor Company of Japan
KDDI Corporation
Kenwood Corporation
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic)
Nikon Corporation
Olympus Imaging Corporation
Pioneer Corporation
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Seiko Epson Corporation
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
Toshiba Corporation

Contacts for “TransferJet Consortium”
URL: www.transferjet.org

W302, W595, W902: Three new Walkman® phones, with two supporting Java Platform 8 (JP-8)

Dari Sony Ericsson Developer World :

W302, W595, W902: Three new Walkman® phones, with two supporting Java Platform 8 ( JP-8 )

On July 22, 2008, Sony Ericsson announced three new Walkman® phones – the W302, W595 and W902 – to coincide with the Walkman phone’s third birthday. Since the launch of the first Walkman phone in 2005, the W800, Sony Ericsson has sold 77 million Walkman phones to date.

The W595 and W902 Walkman phones support Sony Ericsson’s Java™ Platform 8 ( JP-8 ), based on the Mobile Services Architecture (MSA) umbrella standard (JSR 248), and this takes the number of phones in this platform family to 17. The W302 supports nine JSRs.
W302, W595 and W902 in more detail

The Sony Ericsson W302 Walkman is a quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone packed with features in an affordable, no-compromise slim handset. In addition to offering the Walkman player, FM radio and TrackID™ track recognition, the W302 supports a range of JSRs and includes 3D gaming with both JSR 184 and Mascot Capsule version 4.

The W302 will be available in selected markets during Q4 2008. More information and specifications here>>

The W595 Walkman is a HSPDA slider phone with music management using Shake Control and SensMe™, track discovery using TrackID and an FM radio. The W595 also includes a 320×240 pixel 262K TFT QVGA display, 40MB internal memory, extendable external memory using Memory Stick Micro™, a 3.2 megapixel camera and picture & video blogging. The W595 is based on Sony Ericsson’s Java Platform 8 ( JP-8 ) and joins the JP-8.3 sub-category.

The W595 will be available in selected markets during Q4 2008. More information and specifications here>>

The W902 Walkman is also a HSPDA phone and is designed for a true multimedia experience with superior audio quality, 5.0 megapixel camera with 16x digital zoom, picture and video blogging and track discovery using TrackID. The W902 also includes a 320×240 pixel 262K TFT QVGA display, 24 MB internal memory and extendable external memory with Memory Stick Micro. As with the W595, the W902 is based on Java Platform 8 ( JP-8 ) and joins the JP-8.3 sub-category

The W902 will be available in selected markets during Q4 2008. More information and specifications here>>

7 Accessories Handphone Terbaru dari Sony Ericsson

Bersamaan dengan peluncuran 3 handphone seri Walkman terbaru – W902, W595, dan W302 – pada tanggal 22 Juli 2008 yang lalu, dalam rangka merayakan 3 tahun keberadaan seri Walkman, Sony Ericsson juga mengumumkan 7 (tujuh) buah accessories handphone baru yang kesemuanya berkaitan dengan musik.

Berikut petikan berita dari Sony Ericsson Press Release :

Sony Ericsson delivers the ultimate music experience with an enhanced range of accessories

22 July 2008

Listening to music has never been easier following the launch of Sony Ericsson’s latest range of music accessories. With innovative wireless music solutions and premium quality headsets that enhance the Sony Ericsson clear audio experience, the new range offers you something no matter how and where you want to listen to music!

London, July 22 – Sony Ericsson knows how important music is to everyday life and has delivered a brand new range of accessories that are smart, innovative and convenient for any music situation.

Today the market-leader in music phones has unveiled three new sets of speakers, the MBS-200, MBS-400 and MPS-100, to help music lovers go beyond the individual and play music directly from their mobile phone. Enhancing its music accessories collection Sony Ericsson has also introduced three new stereo headphones, HBH-IS800, HPM-88 and HPM-66 for the optimal listening experience.

“Sharing music and experiencing high quality sound is a fundamental human desire.” said Jacob Sten, Head of the Accessories Division at Sony Ericsson, “Whether you are in the car, at a party or listening to the radio at work, music is around us all the time. We have designed our new range to ensure users get great performance with extensive listening time, crystal clear sound and sophisticated design that suits the needs of music fans everywhere. Our accessories ensure that people have an optimal experience however they choose to listen to music.”

Sony Ericsson W302 – a phone that doesn’t compromise

Sony Ericsson W302

Sony Ericsson unveils the W302 Walkman™ – a phone that doesn’t compromise

22 July 2008

Sony Ericsson has expanded its best-selling Walkman™ phone portfolio to include the W302 designed to deliver music and much more to the masses. Building on successful and classic Walkman™ features, Sony Ericsson now introduces a phone that truly delivers beyond expectations.

London July 22 – Sony Ericsson’s new W302 is packed with impressive Walkman™ features in an affordable no-compromise 10.5mm slim, aluminium front handset. Targeting all audiences, the phone comes complete with an impressive two megapixel camera, FM radio, TrackID™ and 512MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2).

“To deliver Walkman™ phones that target all segments of the market has always been our aim since the successful launch of our first – the W800.” said Ben Padley, Head of the Music Category at Sony Ericsson, “It has always been our vision to deliver music on the go to the masses, by developing a range that caters to a wide variety of requirements, tastes and price-points. Our new W302 phone is our most affordable Walkman™ phone to date, without compromising on the premium feel and stylish design that customers expect of Sony Ericsson. The W302 is also a perfect match for the new portable MPS-100 speakers, launched today, which are small and compact enough to fit in your pocket.”

The W302 allows users to discover and experience music on the go. Play songs randomly or create your own playlists and listen to them anywhere, whether it’s on the bus, walking to work or at college. Listen the radio on the go and if you’re not sure who the artist is, the W302 has TrackID™ music recognition which will give you all the answers. Use the two megapixel camera to send picture messages to your friends and upload images to your W302 blog site using the picture blogging function.

Easy to carry and with no complicated set-up required the MPS-100 portable speakers are the easiest way to share your favourite tunes with others. Just separate the two speakers plug them into your music mobile phone and you are ready to be the king or queen of the party and dance to your heart’s content.

Sony Ericsson W595 – Share your great music moments

Sony Ericsson W595

Beyond music with Sony Ericsson’s W902 & W595 Walkman™ phones

22 July 2008

Sony Ericsson today has announced the innovative W902 Walkman™ for those who want it all. The 8GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) lets you store more than 8,000* songs and switches seamlessly from music to media to experience crystal clear video capabilities. The W595 is also unveiled today and is packed full of innovations that get you and your friends ready to rock.

London July 22 – No longer do you need to make a choice between music, media and imaging when picking your next phone. Compromise is now a thing of the past thanks to Sony Ericsson’s new W902 Walkman™, a phone that goes beyond music and gives users everything they need in one pocket-sized stylish device. Downsize your bag, free your pockets and leave your music player and camera at home – use the premium W902 phone to play your favourite tunes, snap those precious moments or watch crystal clear video on the bright, scratch-resistant 2.2” QVGA display.

“We all want more from our mobile phones than ever before.” said Ben Padley, Head of the Music Category at Sony Ericsson, “If you love music but don’t want to compromise on imaging and video, we have used our expertise as music phone specialists to give users a truly multimedia experience with this latest phone. The W902 is one of our most high-performing phones yet and perfect for those who want it all.”

The W902 delivers music as it was meant to be heard through Sony Ericsson’s revolutionary clear audio experience. With crystal clear sound quality and a dramatically richer bass, together with Sony Ericsson premium headphones, HPM-77 included in-box, your favourite tracks will sound better than ever. The W902 features the same superior sound quality as the W980, about to launch shortly, which was rated ”best audio experience” this month, in a trial conducted in Germany by TESTfactory**.

Sony Ericsson W902 – Clear Audio Experience

Sony Ericsson W902

Beyond Music with Sony Ericsson’s W902 & W595 Walkman™ Phones

22 July 2008

Sony Ericsson today has announced the innovative W902 Walkman™ for those who want it all. The 8GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) lets you store more than 8,000* songs and switches seamlessly from music to media to experience crystal clear video capabilities. The W595 is also unveiled today and is packed full of innovations that get you and your friends ready to rock.

London July 22 – No longer do you need to make a choice between music, media and imaging when picking your next phone. Compromise is now a thing of the past thanks to Sony Ericsson’s new W902 Walkman™, a phone that goes beyond music and gives users everything they need in one pocket-sized stylish device. Downsize your bag, free your pockets and leave your music player and camera at home – use the premium W902 phone to play your favourite tunes, snap those precious moments or watch crystal clear video on the bright, scratch-resistant 2.2” QVGA display.

“We all want more from our mobile phones than ever before.” said Ben Padley, Head of the Music Category at Sony Ericsson, “If you love music but don’t want to compromise on imaging and video, we have used our expertise as music phone specialists to give users a truly multimedia experience with this latest phone. The W902 is one of our most high-performing phones yet and perfect for those who want it all.”

The W902 delivers music as it was meant to be heard through Sony Ericsson’s revolutionary clear audio experience. With crystal clear sound quality and a dramatically richer bass, together with Sony Ericsson premium headphones, HPM-77 included in-box, your favourite tracks will sound better than ever. The W902 features the same superior sound quality as the W980, about to launch shortly, which was rated ”best audio experience” this month, in a trial conducted in Germany by TESTfactory**.

Sony Ericsson mengumumkan 3 Walkman™ Phone baru dan sejumlah Music Accessories

Music is reborn as Sony Ericsson announces three new Walkman™ phones and the next generation music accessories

22 July 2008

To coincide with the Walkman™ phone’s third birthday, Sony Ericsson has unveiled three brand new mobile phones giving music on the go to more users than ever. Best-in-class sound quality takes music on your mobile to the next level.

London July 22 – Building on three year’s experience and technology 30 years in the making, Sony Ericsson continues to lead the way in the mobile phone music arena with cutting edge music technology and unique accessories.

Today, Sony Ericsson unveils its latest innovative additions to the Walkman™ phone family: the W902, W595 and W302, and seven new music accessories. Sony Ericsson is unveiling phones and accessories with superior sound quality and pioneering features that take Walkman™ phones beyond music and expectations with fantastic extras such as great imaging and video capabilities.

“Since the launch of our first Walkman™ phone in 2005, Sony Ericsson has continued to pioneer a superior mobile music experience – and the 77 million Walkman™ phones sold to date are testament to this commitment,” says Ben Padley, Head of the Music Category at Sony Ericsson. “With this latest range of phones and accessories, we are offering high quality sound and a rich feature set that cements our position as a leader in the music phone category. We are pushing the boundaries of what people think is possible and are offering best-in-class sound quality and our most exciting Walkman™ phones to date.”

The list of pioneering and innovative features found on Walkman™ phones continues to be unmatched in the industry. Features like the music recognition application TrackID™, SensMe™, for matching your mood to the music and Shake control to change tracks with the flick of your hand make Walkman™ phones stand out from the rest.

Sony Ericsson can now also announce best-in-class sound quality and a clear audio experience from its W902 Walkman™. The W902 features the same superior sound quality as the W980, about to launch shortly, which was rated ”best audio experience” this month, in a trial conducted in Germany by TESTfactory*.

With the W902, users can listen to music the way it should be heard: true to original. It’s also a mobile phone for those that want it all, with a five megapixel camera and great video capturing and sharing capabilities, an 8GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) for storing more than 8,000 songs**, the W902 is a top-of-the-range device that will make you the envy of your friends.

The W595 Walkman™ is perfect for those who want to share sounds with their friends. Store and play more than 1,900 songs** through the built in stereo speakers. Plug in the in-box sharing jack to listen silently to your tunes with a friend or Bluetooth™ your sounds to Sony Ericsson’s range of wireless speakers.

The new W302 Walkman™ is packed with impressive features in an affordable no-compromise slim handset. Targeting all audiences, the phone comes complete with an impressive two megapixel camera, FM radio, TrackID™ and 512MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2).

The next generation of accessories includes three new sets of speakers, the MBS-200, MBS-400 and MPS-100, to help music lovers go beyond the individual and play music directly from their mobile phone. Enhancing its music accessories collection Sony Ericsson has also introduced three new stereo headphones, HBH-IS800, HPM-88 and HPM-66 for the optimal listening experience.

The Walkman™ phone through history
Walkman™ phone continues to chart high

• August 2005 – Sony Ericsson launches its very first Walkman™ phone – the W800
• December 2005 – Three million Walkman™ phones sold to date
• April 2006 – Sony Ericsson launches its first Walkman™ phone music accessories; MPS-60 portable speakers, which goes on to sell millions of units worldwide
• October 2006 – Sony Ericsson launches its first slider Walkman™ phone – the W850 which also introduces the unique TrackID™ music recognition application
• November 2006 –Sony Ericsson launches the W950 Walkman™ with the biggest storage yet – 4GB
• December 2006 – 20 million Walkman™ phones sold to date
• February 2007 – Sony Ericsson launches its slimmest Walkman™ – the W880
• November 2007 – W910 Walkman™ phone with Turbo 3G/HSDPA launches as a complete entertainment device
• December 2007 – Walkman™ phone sales hit 57 million
• February 2008 – Sony Ericsson launches the W350, with Walkman™ on top and W380 with gesture control
• July 2008 – W980 Walkman™ phone with clear audio experience launches

With Sony Ericsson today music is reborn. What are you waiting for? Join the Walkman™ phone family and experience music how it was meant to be heard.

For more information visit www.sonyericsson.com/reveals

The W302 Walkman™ is an EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Midnight Black and Sparkling White in Q4 of 2008.

The W902 Walkman™ is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Volcanic Black, Wine Red and Earth Green in Q4 of 2008.

The W595 Walkman™ is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Active Blue, Cosmopolitan White, Jungle Grey and Lava Black in Q4 of 2008.

The W595c Walkman™ is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Active Blue, Cosmopolitan White and Jungle Grey in Q4 of 2008.

The W595a Walkman™ is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets in Active Blue, Cosmopolitan White, Jungle Grey and Lava Black in Q4 of 2008.

The Wireless Portable Speaker MBS-200 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008.

The Wireless Portable Speaker MBS-400 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008.

The Portable Speakers MPS-100 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

The Wireless Stereo Headphones HBH-IS800 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

The Noise Cancelling Headphones HPM-88 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

The Active Headphones HPM-66 will be available in selected markets from Q4 2008

Sony Ericsson Reports Second Quarter Results

Dari Sony Ericsson Press Release, pada tanggal 18 Juli 2008 Sony Ericsson mengumumkan hasil penjualan sepanjang kuartal kedua tahun 2008. Hasilnya kurang menggembirakan. Berikut informasi lengkapnya.

Sony Ericsson Reports Second Quarter Results

18 July 2008

Q2 Highlights:

• Break even results amid challenging market conditions and increased competition
• Announcement of Open Mobile Software platform and Symbian Foundation
• R&D investment continues
• Alignment of operations to help restore profitable growth

London, UK – The consolidated financial summary for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (Sony Ericsson) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:

Units shipped in the quarter were 24.4 million, in line with our June 27, 2008 interim announcement of 24 million units. Sales for the quarter were Euro 2,820 million, a decrease of 9% compared to the second quarter of 2007 due to unfavourable exchange rate fluctuation, continued slowing market growth in mid- to high-end phones and increased competition. Gross margin also decreased compared with a year ago reflecting a less favourable product mix, with particular impact in Europe, and increased price competition in general. Income before taxes for the quarter decreased compared to the second quarter of 2007 for the same reasons, as well as due to higher R&D investments as a percentage of sales.

Average selling price (ASP) for Sony Ericsson decreased both sequentially and year-on-year due to the impact of a greater proportion of lower priced phones in the product portfolio, as well as increased price competition in the market for mid- to high-end phones. Market share for the second quarter is estimated to be around 8%.

During the second quarter Sony Ericsson announced seven new phones, including its first 8 Megapixel Cyber-shot™ model, the C905. In addition the company started shipping 12 new phones, including a number of mid- to high-end Cyber-shot™ and Walkman™ models toward the end of the quarter.

“We are aligning our operations and resources worldwide to meet an increasingly competitive business environment and to help restore our capability for profitable growth. The measures we are taking are aimed at becoming a faster, more agile and more cost efficient organisation that can continue to create innovative products that excite consumers,” said Dick Komiyama, President, Sony Ericsson. “Our target is to achieve a reduction in operating expenses of Euro 300 million annually, with the full effect expected to appear within a year. We estimate that our restructuring charges will be of the same magnitude as our reduction in operating expenses, and we will incur such charges as our measures are implemented.”

Sony Ericsson joined leading phone manufacturers, operators and vendors in announcing its support for the establishment of the Symbian Foundation, an initiative that will enable all members of the foundation to use the Symbian operating software platform, royalty-free. The Symbian Foundation is planned to be operational by the end of 2008.

Sony Ericsson forecasts that the global handset market for 2008 will grow at a rate of around 10% from more than 1.1 billion units in 2007, with continued decline in industry ASP. The majority of this growth is expected to be in emerging markets where lower priced phones dominate.

Challenging market conditions are expected to prevail for Sony Ericsson for at least the rest of 2008, and in particular for the third quarter.

Cyber-shot™ and WALKMAN™ are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

EDITOR’S NOTES:

Financial statements and additional information:

Financial statements:

Consolidated income statement (2)
Consolidated income statement – isolated quarters
Consolidated balance sheet
Consolidated statement of cash flows (2)
Consolidated statement of cash flows – isolated quarters

Additional information:

Net sales by market area by quarter

Sony Ericsson is a top global industry player with sales of over 100 million phones in 2007. Diversity is one of the core strengths of the company, with operations in over 80 countries including manufacturing in China and R&D sites in China, Europe, India, Japan and North America. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London.

CONTACTS:

Investors / Analysts
Ericsson Investor Relations
Gary Pinkham (Stockholm) +46 8 719 0858
Susanne Andersson (Stockholm) + 46 8 719 4631

Sony Investor Relations
Shinji Tomita (London) +44 20 7444 9713
Tatsuyuki Sonoda (Tokyo) +81 3 6748 2180

Press / Media
Sony Ericsson Global Communications and PR
Aldo Liguori (London) +44 20 8762 5860
Merran Wrigley (London) +44 20 8762 5862

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We have identified certain important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. For a detailed description of risk factors see Sony’s and Ericsson’s filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly each company’s latest published Annual Report on Form 20-F.

Sony Ericsson Reveals: Celebrating 3 Years of Innovation in Mobile Music

Sony Ericsson merilis mini-site berjudul I (Sony Ericsson) Music Reborn dalam rangka merayakan 3 tahun inovasinya dalam mobile music, terhitung sejak dirilisnya W800 sebagai handphone seri Walkman pertama di pertengahan tahun 2005.

Dirilisnya mini-site tersebut dibuat menjelang pengumuman 3 buah handphone seri Walkman terbaru – yang disebut sebagai The Next Chapter in Mobile Music – pada tanggal 22 Juli 2008 jam 10.00 waktu CET (jam 17.00 WIB).

I (SE) Mobile Reborn

Pada mini-site tersebut – yang tampilannya seperti pada gambar di atas – terdapat countdown menuju tanggal dan jam yang dimaksud.

Menurut informasi yang banyak beredar, ketiga handphone seri Walkman yang akan diumumkan nantinya adalah W302, W585/W595, dan W902.

Sony Ericsson W302

Sony Ericsson W302
Sony Ericsson W302 adalah versi Walkman dari S302 yang merupakan seri snapshot pertama. Desainnya merupakan perpaduan antara W880 dengan W890, tetapi memiliki spesifikasi yang lebih rendah karena ditujukan untuk pasar menengah ke bawah.

Sony Ericsson W585/W595

Sony Ericsson W585/W595
Index yang pasti untuk penerus W580 ini masih belum pasti. Situs mobile-review menyebutnya sebagai W585, tetapi situs dan blog lain seperti esato ataupun Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog menyebutnya sebagai W595.

Sony Ericsson W902 - Front

Sony Ericsson W902 - Back

Sony Ericsson W902
Sony Ericsson W902 adalah versi Walkman dari C902 – seri Cyber-shot berkamera 5 Megapixel. Berbeda dengan beberapa seri Walkman terakhir, W902 dibekali dengan kamera 5 Megapixel yang dilengkapi dengan Autofocus dan Flash.