Ivanovic, Hantuchova move into Luxembourg final (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Ana Ivanovic of Serbia and Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova will meet for the title of the Fortis Championships after both won semifinal matches Saturday. The second-seeded Ivanovic breezed past Russia's Vera Zvonareva, 6-4, 6-2, while the fourth-seeded Hantuchova bounced fifth-seeded Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli, 6-2, 6-2. Ivanovic, who clinched a berth in the season-ending WTA Sony Ericsson ...

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Sony Ericsson W890 preview

This is the first Sony Ericsson W890 preview from the Polish club-se site. The review is in Polish but here is a pretty readable translation ito English. Enjoy.

The first review of the SE latest model - W890i Walkman!

The first review of the latest model SE - W890i Walkman! .
Zaprszamy for the reading. The review was described by the owner that of prototype.

You can comment on the review on Forum Club-SE.

Prototype of the W890i model - Walkman.

What did I receive in the box?
Phone,
battery,
battery charger,
operating manual,
the memory card and receivers (dependent on the country and the operator)


First impressions.
After taking out the phone call from the box, I am thinking, it behind the model? I don't know it. The phone was put into the casing of the type slim - 9,6mm, is made of some metal and held in the brown key. For me personally doesn't appeal - but it is a matter of the taste. Something what at once riveted my attention is a big display. Small keyboard, but will let on it be spelled. The phone efficiently and quickly works.

Display:
How I already recalled is big. He causes the remarkable impression, legible, distinct. Diagonal 5.2 cm (~2 "), rodzielczosc QVGA. To want more?

Keyboard.
Small, but in turn comfortable. Great and quickly he/she is spelled on it smsy. I don't have reservations about her. With novelty in this model it is inserting the red and green receiver. Of course we are getting back and zakonczamy with them connections. The right functional button is performing roles of the button "backwards" which now is performing the role of the button of abridgements.


Multimedia:

Apparatus:
Apparatus built in in this model is doing the good quality of taking for 3,2Mpix resolutions. Everything known well for us from K800i... apart from AutoFocus'a and of mode macro. In the end it is not CyberShot.

Radio , so as in previous Ericssonach Sony, with the RDS function. He/she isn't humming and nicely he is playing.

Mp3 - with function Walkman.

Here the phone very much surprised me, and what's more positively. They are MP3 straight out fabulous! Version Walkman'a for setting up in it it is 3.0.

Entertainment / games / TV:
I am telling also to try out new java 3D games of the screen of the turnover with the possibility. Graphics - super. How to the phone without Symbian `a he deals with impeccably! Not zapomniane impressions!

TV: the Phone is supporting the mobile TV what is marked in the picture below. The quality of watching can be good, because of the UMTS technology.

Summary.
Generally the phone is doing the good impression. He is elegant and little, he has the very big display. Apart from the fact that he can very well to serve as the mp3 player of the good class, it is possible from time to time to immortalize theses something with apparatus built in about good parameters. Too certain will hit on someone's tastes. The phone will be presented officially 15 November. In which he will be for price? Probably moved close to K770i.

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Sony Ericsson Dominate Telia Most Popular Handsets (Cellular-News.com)

Mobile broadband continued to be a big seller in Telia's retail stores in Sweden, and as a result, sales of USB modems topped the list for September. Six out of nine mobile phones on the list were from Sony Ericsson, of which two were new models for September.

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Sharp WX-T82 live pics

The Sharp WX-T82 HSDPA mobile phone is a slider format and features a 2 Megapixel camera and a 2.2-inch 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) monitor. With a dedicated button to access music and video playback, one touch takes you to the easy-to-use multimedia menu. The animated Multimedia Launch Screen is a fun way to find the music or videos you want to play.

Compatibility
The new Sharp 880SH HSDPA slider mobile phone is compatible with MP3, AAC, AAC+ and AAC+e file formats. Enjoy playback of your favorite songs whenever you want, either directly from your mobile operator or by playing audio files you have downloaded to your PC. The integrated FM radio of the 880SH slider lets you access music, news and sports on the move. From high speed network access to superior wireless compatibility, the Sharp 880SH extends the possibilities at your fingertips.

Radio and Mobile TV
Experience a customized listening experience with Vodafone Radio DJ's interactive engine. This new music distribution service allows you to create and personalize your own radio stations. With the ability to playback video content downloaded from your PC or video camera, you can watch your own videos wherever and whenever you like. With Mobile TV, you can enjoy watching a large selection of programs, such as news, sports or variety shows.

Streaming and A2DP
Instantly watch video clips or music, news and sports on Vodafone Live! using streaming video technology. HSDPA compatibility means download speeds can be up to 10 times faster than 3G, giving you music, games, video and a range of other content in an instant. Use with A2DP compatible headphones and speakers for high quality wireless sound and music. Also, by connecting a Bluetooth or USB data cable, you can exchange data from a PC, PDA or other portable device. Additionally, you can take advantage of the convenient hands-free call feature while driving.

Internet browsing and Camera
The full feature set includes an array of messaging possibilities, advanced Internet browsing, and a 2 Megapixel camera to make sure you never miss those precious moments. The 2 Megapixel integrated digital camera with autofocus takes beautiful detailed photos. In addition, you can adjust the magnification with the 20x zoom function.

Display and Messaging
Enjoy clear video reproduction of 3G content with the 2.2-inch QVGA display (240x320 pixels) TFT LCD display. You can also switch to landscape mode to watch streaming video, mobile TV and more. In addition to mail exchange using SMS and MMS, compatibility with E-mail (POP3) and IM is now possible. The integrated browser (NetFront 3.3) is compatible with HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.1. Due to the integrated Java model playing the latest games with your Sharp WX-T82 is no problem.

bundled accessories
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
Battery cover
AC charger
Stereo handsfree
CD-ROM with software
microSD flash memory card
User guide
Quick start guide

Optional accessories
Lithium Ion Spare battery
AC charger
Cigarette Lighter Charger
USB Data Cable
Stereo Headset
Handsfree microphone unit
























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iSync phone plugins 4.4 Adds Support for More Nokia Phones (The Mac Observer)

nova media announced the immediate availability of iSync and Address Book phone plugins 4.4 on Friday. Both plugins let mobile phones that Apple doesn't already support use iSync. The updated versions added support for more phones from Nokia and Sony Ericsson

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Sony Ericsson W580 Review (Mobile Burn)

Note: Sponsored advertising links, if any, are in green. The W580 Walkman phone is one of the few slider form factor devices that Sony Ericsson currently produces.

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Ericsson to Provide Mobile Services in Ugandan Refugee Camps (Cellular-News.com)

Ericsson has announced it would partner with the GSMA Development Fund, MTN Uganda, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide connectivity to refugee camps in Adjumani, northern Uganda.

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More Than 100 Million Handsets with Touch Screens to Ship in 2008

More than 100 million handsets with touch screens will be shipped in 2008, according to a new study from ABI Research. Increasing numbers of handsets with touch screens have started to appear in the market, including the Apple iPhone, the LG Prada, the HTC Touch, and the Ultra-Smart F700 from Samsung, as well as the P990, M600, and W950 handsets from Sony Ericsson. Touch screens and touch pads are gaining popularity and becoming more common on handsets, while helping to make the handsets more intuitive, pleasant, and efficient to use.

According to ABI Research industry analyst Shailendra Pandey, Handsets with intuitive user interfaces allow quick and easy access to various applications and services and can result in higher ARPUs for mobile operators by generating greater usage of their value-added services. Mobile operators are therefore keen to promote and market handsets with good UI on their networks. In the past, many smartphones and high-end handsets with a good number of attractive features have been commercial failures, simply because their user interfaces have been too complex and difficult for convenient use.

ABI Research expects that more than 500 million handsets shipped in 2012 will sport a touch-based user interface. A good handset UI is important not just to meet and exceed users expectations, notes Pandey, but also to support fast and flexible design changes, operator customizations, and late software distribution, while maintaining low demands on the hardware.

The firms new research brief, Mobile Phone User Interfaces, analyzes the current market trends in handset UI design and examines the companies that are licensing advanced UI engines for handsets. It also discusses in detail the growing movement to develop touch-based UIs in handsets, and the position of handset manufacturers in the mobile operating system market. Further, based on current market developments, the report forecasts the likely features and benefits of handset UIs in the future.

This brief forms part of two ABI Research services: Mobile Devices and Mobile Operators, which include a variety of Research Reports, Research Briefs, Market Data, Online Databases, ABI Insights and analyst inquiry support.

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in New York, ABI Research maintains global operations supporting annual research programs, intelligence services, and market reports in broadband and multimedia, RFID and M2M, wireless connectivity, mobile wireless, transportation, and emerging technologies. For information, visit www.abiresearch.com, or call +1.516.624.2500.

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FoneLink 1.1.4 improves Nokia, Sony support (MacNN)

Nova Media today released a maintenance update to its mobile phone suite of applications for Mac OS X with support for the Nokia 8600 Luna as well as the Sony Ericsson S700i and W830i mobile phones. Nova's FoneLink 1.1.4 is designed as mobile phone companion software for Mac OS X that provides a Finder-like view of all files stored on mobile phones...

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Sony Ericsson patents Housing arrangement for a portable device with a display

A housing arrangement for a mobile communication device comprises first and second housing sections connected together and movable relative to one another between open and closed positions. The first housing section includes a display that is substantially concealed by the second housing section in a closed configuration. The second housing section includes a window that reveals a portion of the display in the closed configuration. In the open configuration, a touch sensitive input is accessible through the window in the second housing section.

Description
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to handheld and portable electronic devices and, more particularly, to housing and user interface design for handheld and portable electronic devices.

[0002] Handheld and portable electronic devices have become a ubiquitous accoutrement for consumers in modern society. Such devices include mobile phones, personal digital assistants, cameras, and audio players. Because it is inconvenient to carry numerous devices to perform different functions, consumers desire multi-function devices that can perform a variety of functions. This trend has led to a convergence of wireless communication and computing technologies in a single device. Such devices may also include a camera and audio recording/playback capabilities.

[0003] Many mobile devices have multi-part housings with two or more sections that pivot, rotate or slide relative to one another. For example, clamshell-type mobile phones (also known as a flip phones) typically comprise two housing section pivotally connected by a hinge. One section serves as a cover or flip and moves between open and closed positions to cover the display and/or keypad of the phone on the other section. Sliding designs (referred to herein as sliders) are known in which two or more housing sections slide relative to one another. There are also jack-knife designs where two or more sections rotate relative to one another like a jack knife.

[0004] There are advantages and disadvantages for each different design type. Clamshell designs can accommodate large displays that are protected when the cover is closed. A smaller display may be provided on the cover section to allow viewing of information, such as caller identification, current time and date, and battery power, when the cover is closed. In most clamshell designs, the keypad is also covered in the closed position to prevent accidental dialing and key presses When open, the clamshell designs are a "natural" size for most ear to mouth distances. However, clamshell designs are prone to breaking and mechanical failures, have limited functions in the closed configuration, and have less than ideal distances between soft keys and the display. In sliding designs, the display is typically on the outside and supports functions in the closed configuration. Keypads are usually covered in the closed configuration and are protected against inadvertent key presses. Sliding designs tend to be more robust than clamshell designs and provide the same size advantage in terms of ear to mouth distances. However, sliding designs do not provide protection for the display and do not typically include a secondary display to view information.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] A portable electronic device according to one exemplary embodiment comprises a first housing section and a second housing section connected to the first housing section so as to be movable relative to one another between open and closed positions. A display is disposed on the first housing section and arranged to be substantially concealed by the second housing section when the first and second housing sections are in the closed configuration. A window in the second housing section allows a portion of the display to be viewed through said window when the first and second housing sections are in the closed configuration.

[0006] In some embodiments of the invention, a touch sensitive input device is disposed on the first housing section and is accessible through the window in the second housing section when the first and second housing sections are in the open configuration. The display may comprise a touch screen display. A portion of the touch-screen display may be accessible through the window in the second housing section and function as the touch sensitive input. Alternatively, the touch sensitive input device may comprise a touch pad or other input device that is wholly separate from the display.

[0007] In some embodiments of the invention, the second housing section may further include one or more soft keys for receiving user input. The soft keys may be disposed adjacent the window. Soft key icons indicating the function of the soft keys may be displayed on the portion of the display visible through the window in the second housing section.

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Passwort-Software von Sony Ericsson unsicher (Computerwoche)

Mitarbeiter des Fraunhofer-Instituts fr Sichere Informationstechnologie (SIT) in Darmstadt haben eine Sicherheitslcke in der Passwort-Software "Code Memo" gefunden. Die Software ist standardmig auf ...

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Sony Ericsson: No PSP or Bravia phones incoming for UK (Pocket-lint via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Not on the UK road map for the next 12 months

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Sony buying HDTV chips from Taiwan's TSMC -sources (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

TAIPEI, Sept 27 - Consumer electronics giant Sony Corp has started buying TV chips from Taiwan's TSMC and also aims to buy cellphone chips from the world's largest contract chip maker, industry sources said.

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Over 100 million touchscreen phones to ship in 2008 - study (Telecom.paper)

(TP) Over 100 million touchscreen phones will be shipped worldwide in 2008, and over 500 million in 2012, according to a new study from ABI Research. Increasing numbers of handsets with touch screens have started to appear in the market, including the Apple iPhone, the LG Prada, the HTC Touch, and the Ultra-Smart F700 from Samsung, as well as the P990, M600, and W950 handsets from Sony Ericsson. ...

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Motorola enables High Definition expansion with innovative MPEG-4 to MPEG-2 Receiver

Network Solution Provides critical bridge between MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 Video Delivery Networks

SAN DIEGO 24 September 2007 Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced a significant advance in video network delivery solutions with the introduction of the Motorola DSR-6000 series receivers, the first of a new generation of receiver-transcoders. The DSR-6000 series is the first step in allowing networks to use both MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 compression technologies.

Motorolas DSR-6000 follows the success of Motorolas award-winning DigiCipher II secure content delivery systems, to enhance network efficiency for both programmers and operators by reducing bandwidth requirements up to 75 percent while delivering high-quality MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 content.

Building on over 20 years of technology innovation in the video industry, Motorolas DSR-6000 series makes the delivery of programming significantly more effective for both programmers and operators by enabling the operators to receive programming in bandwidth-efficient MPEG-4. This, coupled with more efficient higher-order modulation technology, reduces satellite transponder requirements by up to 75 percent, allowing programmers to deliver additional high-quality high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) programming. The receiver converts content into MPEG-2 for operators with MPEG-2 set tops.

Programmers and operators are expanding high-definition programming portfolios to meet the ever-growing demand from consumers for more high-quality video, said Doug Means, corporate vice president and general manager of Motorolas IP Video Solutions Group. The introduction of the Motorola DSR-6000 family of receiver-transcoders extends our video network delivery leadership by allowing both MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 compression technologies to work within the same network. We see strong demand from our customers and anticipate that this innovative series of products will accelerate the adoption of HD programming.

Using the DSR-6000 series, programmers can distribute content solely in the MPEG-4 HD format, while enabling service providers to deliver in either MPEG-4 or MPEG-2, and in either standard definition or high definition formats.

Motorola is the acknowledged leader in video network solutions, having deployed more than 2,500 digital headends in both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. This leadership extends to IPTV headends and cable video networks. As a result, more programmers in North America deploy Motorola satellite video delivery network solutions than any other solution. Motorola is also a world leader in digital set tops, having shipped more than 60 million cable set tops and more than two million IPTV set tops.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of $42.8 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.

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Sony Ericsson W580i (Addict 3D)

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Yet more BenQ T33 live pics

The phone sure does have an unusual look . I didn't realize this before but the phone has is a bit curved. They should have made the phone with a larger screen.















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Silver Sony Ericsson Z320 now official

Remember the pics of the silver Z320 I posted just recently? Well it is now made official by Sony Ericsson and is called dark silver. This is definitely a great move on their part since I think this silver version looks the best (I am sure many also think the same).

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Hands-on with the Sony Ericsson P1 business smartphone (infoSyncWorld)

We got a chance to rock the unique keys on the Sony Ericsson P1, Sony Ericsson's new 3G Symbian phone. Will it ever make its way stateside?

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Yet another Sony Ericsson W910i demo video

This demo video is the third one for the W910 (here is the first and here is the second). This is by far the best one. It is significantly longer at 2 minutes plus it really shows us the special functions of the phone, such as the shaker and the sense me features. This video is definitely worth checking out. Enjoy!


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Motorola Q9h live pics

Here are some great pics of the latest Motorola Q smartphone. The Q9h has a great and sleek look (has a very RAZR2 look). It also sports some pretty good specs.

- HSDPA
- full QWERTY keyboard
- 2 mega pixel camera
- microSD support
- 11.8 mm thick
- A2DP
- Windows Mobile

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