Posted by FMW300
An android walkman is what I've been waiting for all along. Hope it turns out to be what I want....
Came across this article. Don't know how reliable it is though.
Sony Ericsson are due to be announcing a mobile phone very soon, which will straight away become the flagship of the Walkman range. There are no official details on it yet, no model number, and not even a development codename, but if rumours are true, it’s easily going to go straight to the top of the mobile phones heap. It’s due to be a full touchscreen phone, and Sony Ericsson are all set to be cramming in 16Gb of memory. So, in essence, they’re making an iPhone-Killer, only Sony Ericsson will give it a better camera, faster internet, a design sleeker than any other mobile phones, and of course, that Walkman music player.
[ This Message was edited by: FMW300i on 2010-04-12 15:37 ]
Posted by Phoner
Most likely that it is the same phone that I have heard of.
Posted by domipost
That sounds really great
Hope it's true 
Posted by goldenface
Sounds like a powerful device. There is a demand for high-end Walkman phones and with the Walkman heritage this could be one of the most monsterous of devices yet.
Posted by se_dude
What?When I just bought the X10, they come up with this? :|
Posted by Dups!
On 2010-04-12 18:30:01, se_dude wrote:
What?When I just bought the X10, they come up with this? :|
Sorry, couldn't resist!
This is beginning to sound like a really interesting and powerful walkman yet.
Posted by bronxdude
well, announce the phone so by october they can release it.
seriously, I love the walkman phones. My W980 and Aino are the best.
i hope for: at least 3.2 inches, Android 2.1, with clear bass/stereo/audio technology, DSP (like sony x-series walkman), wifi, 8mp cam with auto focus, smile shutter and face detection at 3.5mm jack...then im sold
[ This Message was edited by: bronxdude on 2010-04-12 21:01 ]
Posted by Consumology
Are you kiddin? That would mean they could sell lots of them before Xmas. Better delay it till January
Posted by HxH
Whatever that will announce soon please make it like Vivaz does in market, This is what I expect from
Posted by bronxdude
On 2010-04-12 22:01:32, Consumology wrote:
Are you kiddin? That would mean they could sell lots of them before Xmas. Better delay it till January
january 2011?
the specs may be outdated by then[ This Message was edited by: bronxdude on 2010-04-12 22:06 ]
Posted by badassmam
Would X10 owners be upset if it gets Android 2.1? What if it has multi touch? Before the inevitable hype for this Walkman, wait for a few more specs to emerge. A few people are painting an image of X10 with a big 'W' slapped on it. I would imagine that its more like Vivaz than the X10 which should remain the top device for a while. The X10 needs some time on the market as the top dog so any
phone with similar specs will be kept under wraps to avoid competition.
A Nokia announcement is coming tomorrow for what maybe their 12MP snapper. Its also about time Satio was replaced, maybe I'm too optimistic. We all saw abnormal levels of copy paste designs at MWC so maybe its literally Vivaz with Android.
Posted by djin
They just posted this on facebook...
"Sony Ericsson World - We've got some great news of new products coming soon, stay tuned for more information!"
Posted by goldenface
Imminent announcement? Let's hope so.
Posted by ron.jeremy
On 2010-04-12 23:55:22, badassmam wrote:
Would X10 owners be upset if it gets Android 2.1? What if it has multi touch? Before the inevitable hype for this Walkman, wait for a few more specs to emerge. A few people are painting an image of X10 with a big 'W' slapped on it. I would imagine that its more like Vivaz than the X10 which should remain the top device for a while. The X10 needs some time on the market as the top dog so any
phone with similar specs will be kept under wraps to avoid competition.
A Nokia announcement is coming tomorrow for what maybe their 12MP snapper. Its also about time Satio was replaced, maybe I'm too optimistic. We all saw abnormal levels of copy paste designs at MWC so maybe its literally Vivaz with Android.
X10 is the flagship, the Walkman android, from the estimated price, it looks "cheaper" than the X10.
Which means it should be below in certain areas, LCD size, camera and so on.
But theyr portefolio is pretty narrow these days, so they should release something before this summer imo.
Posted by clauf
Sony Ericsson Spiro (Walkman):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRfG0EMdTcA
Not stellar nor will it do anything to the mobile market... but you expected that.
Posted by wiraperkasa
spiro and zylo....hmmm
Posted by clauf
On 2010-04-13 09:16:48, wiraperkasa wrote:
spiro and zylo....hmmm
Oh yes... it was so insignificant I forgot about the Zylo =P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BivkUeAMv5o
Posted by Dups!
@badassmam
My post on Android 2.1 clearly states that X10 owners will fume should this walkman phone release with a current version of the OS before the X10 gets one.
It is clear that the X10 is the current flagship of SE's and will be so for the next couple of months. As for multitouch, why would SE still not employ it even in this walkman? That would be foolish, but then SE tends to be foolish more often than not. I am imagining the upcoming walkman phone will likely be released in the third quarter, around September, after the X10 has had its run (and hopefully an update to Android 2.xxx) and so multitouch should be included unless SE again wants to be left following others.
The lifespan of flagship phone has been drastically reduced and so new phones should come with some features that a flagship product doesn't have.
Just look at the Satio and Vivaz with the latter spotting HD recording when the flagship Satio lacked it.
So, SE would be well advised to think about multitouch in the next phones.
Posted by Phoner
On 2010-04-12 23:55:22, badassmam wrote:
so maybe its literally Vivaz with Android.
Yes, and with camera from Vivaz Pro.
Posted by Phoner
Sony Ericsson Zylo™ with Walkman™ and Sony Ericsson Spiro™ with Walkman™ Press release with specifications
Nothing special, except FLAC support...
[ This Message was edited by: Phoner on 2010-04-13 08:51 ]
Posted by bambarah
Why Zylo doesn't has a 3.5 mm jack ?
while Spiro has it although it has less specifications
Posted by sale987
On 2010-04-13 13:15:33, bambarah wrote:
Why Zylo doesn't has a 3.5 mm jack ?
while Spiro has it although it has less specifications
Welcome to Sony Ericsson politics
Posted by badassmam
^
Wait for this Walkman Android, there is bound to be some aspect that should have been better, camera could be one thing for sure.
Posted by HxH
please don't tease me badassmam
Posted by Phoner
@badassmam
5MPix with autofocus? Should be enough for a Walkman phone IMO.
[ This Message was edited by: Phoner on 2010-04-14 09:29 ]
Posted by goldenface
On 2010-04-14 10:25:30, Phoner wrote:
@badassmam
5MPix with autofocus? Should be enough for a Walkman phone IMO.
[ This Message was edited by: Phoner on 2010-04-14 09:29 ]
5MP AF and Photo light would be enough IMO. As long as it's slim, solidly build and compact with a 3 - 3.5" screen and huge memory.
Posted by Phoner
According to rumours spreading around should be 16GB and 3.2" screen just like Vivaz.
Posted by Dups!
True, 5mp camera would be enough for a walkman phone. Hopefully with AF as goldenface points out.
The mega pixels war, as we all know, is long dead unless you are the man on the streets who thinks more mps mean better pic quality.
If it sounds like the Aino or better then it will be an awsome phone.
Why don't they copy Nokia (at least this would be good copying) by having two variants, one with 16GB and the other with 32GB?
Release one 2 months after, could help out in the sales department methinks.
Posted by bronxdude
I hope they use FLAC on this Walkman Android.
5MP would be ok, but 8 would have been better. And yes I agree, I hope and pray that it does sound better than Aino.
And with 3.5mm jack ON TOP and on on the side like Vivaz
Posted by dancingfate
I wonder what's the codename of Zylo. Is it Tao?
Posted by 10123
I would imagine 8mp at least (w995), but then it would make no sense making competitors for the X10. At least another 4 months until this phone is on the market, the X10 is in the lime-light for now and will stay that way for quite some time.
Anyway I hope for an update on the ancient walkman player, which has been around since the W910. Aino touch media could be the base for the next walkman player, I hope not as the player is just retarded.
Posted by FMW300
Can anyone tell me if any of the latest phones display the clock in standby mode? I know that all A2 phones don't, so I doubt Elm/Hazel would, but what about the 'Fab 5'?
Posted by mediar
On 2010-04-15 05:25:07, FMW300i wrote:
Can anyone tell me if any of the latest phones display the clock in standby mode? I know that all A2 phones don't, so I doubt Elm/Hazel would, but what about the 'Fab 5'?
A little bit in offtopic, but a few days ago I reinstalled the firmware of my W910 and since then I have a clock in stand by mode, which is amazing! I don't know what has happened and how did I make it to appear.
Posted by Maximys
On 2010-04-14 16:40:19, dancingfate wrote:
I wonder what's the codename of Zylo. Is it Tao?
Yes. Spiro is Samba. Zylo is Tao.
Posted by dancingfate
On 2010-04-15 13:37:20, Maximys wrote:
On 2010-04-14 16:40:19, dancingfate wrote:
I wonder what's the codename of Zylo. Is it Tao?
Yes. Spiro is Samba. Zylo is Tao.
Thank you very much...
Posted by xell
@SonyEricssonNL wrote:
Sony Ericsson - Q1 2010 financialsrelease. Company returns to profitability in Q1 2010 - : http://bit.ly/coQlni
Sony Ericsson - Q1 2010 financialsrelease. Company returns to profitability in Q1 2010 - : http://bit.ly/coQlni
[ This Message was edited by: xell on 2010-04-16 08:29 ]
Posted by Dups!
Can you believe this?!!!
I can't!! I expected a very minute loss or a break even result but this... astounding!!!
Bloody well done!! With the X10 doing this well and the Vivaz not too bad then add the X10 mini, pro and Vivaz pro you have a really profitable Q2. Also the supplementary phones like the Elms, Aspen should help out.
I am impressed with their resolve! I was seeing closure if the losses kept coming through to Q3.
Just keep giving the consumers competitive phones and be on par or even better than the competition and you'll soon be number three. Lesson learnt I think... err... I hope?
TRULY GREAT JOB, SE!
Now where is my P1i, 3'' sreen, Android, TI OMAP processor, 12-13mm, 8mp camera and metallic frame phone??
Posted by xell
While we know that Spiro is W100i, what number has Zylo? I found a W20i, but that one is said to have a 16mio colour screen instead of 262k.
Posted by xell
OK, according to the white paper, Zylo is W20i.
Posted by badassmam
Don't forget the many unfortunate job losses at
Posted by Hmyzak_SE
In my country, SE kicked off those employees, who actualy did great job for a SE... then we have here approx 3 employees, without CEO, and one of them is secretary...
Posted by rizzamarv
@Dups!
you described exactly the phone I am waiting for... been completly torn whether to get X10 or not because of the lack of Qwerty. Like the way SE is going but really need them to make a High end business phone which is none symbian. Aspen just doesn't do it for me design wise and screen size. Have the X1 one for over a year but still really miss my P1.
Please SE give me what I need
Anybody any infos on such a device?
Sometimes I even think about the p910... especially the form factor, how would it look nowadays, thin, big excellent screen, Qwerty... Am just so bored with all current phone designs its just more of the same. Want something that WOWs me. Now that you are Profitable again SE go back to being innovative!!! Create something that really turns heads!
p.s sorry for the off topic jibba jabba, but seriosly want a new phone and no manufacturer has what I need...
[ This Message was edited by: rizzamarv on 2010-04-17 06:31 ]
Posted by Dups!
@rizzamarv
That is what I'm waiting for from SE and I can't buy anything else cause, like you, I don't feel the current phones and their similar designs. I still have a perfectly working P910i in excellent condition and it still makes me go wow.
Got an idea, how about we send SE a petition to demand a P1 android phone I described?
.
Better yet, how about I go work in the design department for SE as an advisor as to what the public out there wants?
Posted by bambarah
Sorry guys ,
But it is just an imagination ..
Do you think that
are developing a superior JAVA platform ?
LG & SAMSUNG for example have created a SMART look platform couple years ago
I have that feeling
want to drop Symbian and use that smarter new JAVA platform
It is just an imagination ..
Posted by bambarah
After I wrote the above words , I discovered this on the net
http://wiki.forum.nokia.com/index.php/MIDP_3.0
it might be late , but it make my dream come through
Posted by bart
On 2010-04-17 07:22:22, rizzamarv wrote:
@Dups!
you described exactly the phone I am waiting for... been completly torn whether to get X10 or not because of the lack of Qwerty. Like the way SE is going but really need them to make a High end business phone which is none symbian. Aspen just doesn't do it for me design wise and screen size. Have the X1 one for over a year but still really miss my P1.
Please SE give me what I need
Anybody any infos on such a device?
Sometimes I even think about the p910... especially the form factor, how would it look nowadays, thin, big excellent screen, Qwerty... Am just so bored with all current phone designs its just more of the same. Want something that WOWs me. Now that you are Profitable again SE go back to being innovative!!! Create something that really turns heads!
p.s sorry for the off topic jibba jabba, but seriosly want a new phone and no manufacturer has what I need...
[ This Message was edited by: rizzamarv on 2010-04-17 06:31 ]
I know the feeling, i myself bouth a 2nd hand P1i. The cellphone market is dead, its soul is gone. When SE stop working on UIQ, it all died. SE management that made the wrong decisions, the iphone that many see as the birth of a smart phones. Their is nothing good on the market, lots of phones, none have a soul or a wow feeling.
back to topic i gues
Posted by rss_ndrsn
^I think SE should buy WebOS to avoid legal and software problems on multi-touch functions and to get more share in US market. I have seen WebOS videos on youtube.com and I think it a very promising platform. It has an eye candy interface that looks better that Andorid Vanilla. WebOS also supports silverlight, and later on this year, Adobe Flash 10. Imagine SE incorporating their ideas and technology with the WebOS to form a device with a unique and powerful software, it would be hard to beat.
Posted by rizzamarv
Lost both my p1i and p910....
Anyway before and after MWC there was talk of a bar form factor android with qwerty, would be willing to give android a try. Does anybody have any information on this phone?
@Dups! if you were willing to produce this phone I would give you the job anyday
Posted by Dups!
On 2010-04-19 07:00:12, rizzamarv wrote:
...
@Dups! if you were willing to produce this phone I would give you the job anyday
Posted by XPHCTOC
Guys, what do you think of this rumour??? http://android.hdblog.it/2010[....]ovo-smartphone-android-eclair/