Sony Ericsson W850 Walkman announced18 May 2006 by Olav Hellesø-KnutsenThe evolution of Sony Ericsson's successful Walkman phone range takes another step forward today with the announcement of the UMTS enabled W850 slider model Available in Precious Black or Golden White, the phone has an attention grabbing ‘heartbeat illumination’ feature to light-up the control keys in rhythm with your music. Visually stunning and appealing to use, this phone isn’t just about good looks – it also offers blisteringly fast music downloads direct to the handset. The phone is configured for operator over the air (OTA) music download services and accepts many popular music file formats including e-AAC+, which reduces download time and space needed for tracks. Memory isn’t an issue either with a 1GB memory stick PRO Duo supplied which is enough for around 1,000 songs in e-AAC+. This can be expanded to 4GB so that you can store a much larger music collection and have it with you all of the time. The Walkman® player 2.0 simplifies navigation through music genres, playlists, individual songs or music albums and there’s also a TrackID™ feature powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. This is a new service which means you can record a few seconds of a song, either via the microphone or the in built FM radio, and then with one click send that clip to the Gracenote® worldwide music database which will identify the track and relay the information back to the phone.
Sony Ericsson has also evolved the Walkman® music player in ways which will appeal whether you’re a new user or already familiar with the interface. The user interface is more intuitive and makes it easy to search and play tracks as well as download them. New graphics capabilities make the experience more visual and provide music metadata and album art. And the download service is integrated, so there’s no need to come out of the music player and into the web browser to visit online music stores. There is also a high performance 2 Megapixel camera that makes it fun to capture your favourite moments and share them with friends. Fast internet access and web browsing also make it easy to use your W850 to create and maintain blogsites, so you can keep your friends posted from wherever you are. An impressive range of accessories means you can have even more fun out of your W850. Stereo Bluetooth™ headsets allow you to enjoy music in full stereo quality wire-free, and an advanced car handsfree set makes it safe to enjoy your music phone while driving. Music Desk stand speakers provide a boost to the sound to make the W850 the centre of any party. The Sony Ericsson W850i is a UMTS 2100 and Tri-band GPRS 900/1800/1900 Walkman phone for Europe, Middle East, Africa. W850 features: Imaging and messaging
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"The W850 is really empowering our users to listen to what they want, wherever they are," said Jan Wäreby, Corporate Executive Vice President, Head of Sales and Marketing, Sony Ericsson. "Many people now have existing music collections stored in MP3. The W850 allows users to identify and buy music in a new and spontaneous way – hearing tracks they like, identifying them with TrackID™ and downloading them to the phone."
awsome, i need.....ahem...i want one now!!
Looks good and sounds good too, nice balance of all the toys. Im liking the idea of the BT stereo headset.
gimme gimme
d7jab on May 18 2006
It looks better in the " Flesh" than it did in those spy/leaked photos
BigRedEnd on May 18 2006
Nice slider, and wow the memory stick size. Plus it's UMTS. Loving the design. Only factor now is price.
docdibble on May 18 2006
I really like this phone when it is shut.The keypad just isn't appealing to me.Overall it is a great phone and I will consider buying it.
Nobody on May 18 2006
it works for me!...i LIKE IT!!!...but at least try to UP those pixels...it's just the same fone...but hey, I LOVE SONY! i think it's between the k800/k790 and w850 now...well that's for me though...hehehe
jehrameel on May 18 2006
hmmm UTMS 2100?? only for europe, middle east and africa... Not including Asia Pacific??? then y the model is W850i which means international???
AhSeow on May 18 2006
What is the prie?... Where is it available?.. I only use SONY ERICSSON PHONES .. "NO PROBLEMS MAN"
Mark.!!
JAMAICANYOUTH on May 18 2006
i was a little scared when i saw the spy pics,
but after seeing the actual pics today i am sooo sooo happy on how its turned out
was going to buy the w900 but now secriously considering this one casue of the 1GB card wow thats good on ya sonyericsson
korbindallis on May 18 2006
(A2DP) ohhhhhhhhhhhh yaa baby
korbindallis on May 18 2006
1 Gb, now we're talking
alexlt on May 18 2006
I would so want to own this phone, but probably cant afford it, I am dieing for the day that i leave high school and start working so i can get some cash flow, phone sounds great.
crude75 on May 19 2006
Me too crude75 I am dieing for the day that i leave high school and start working so i can get some cash flow, hope web designing carries me far
futurewebdesign on May 19 2006
wow so you will use MSPD on this one ?? great !! so people with 2GB don't have to wait for the M2s. cheers
mcrosser on May 19 2006
misto telefonu am si io unu e superrrrr
Stresu on May 23 2006
I Like this phone ! but the cåmera why don't 3,2 MP ? and don't has 2 speaker like W550i
MUKMEN on May 25 2006
why isn't SE doing all of them quad band 'cause my provider uses the GSM 850 and I can't get the ones that I REALLY want
kenjibatusai on May 29 2006
THIS MODEL IS ON DAVINCHI MOVIE IS VERY BEUTIFUL IT HAS TRACK ID TO IDENTIFY A SONG AT THE RADIO OR OUTSIDE IS VERY TECNOLOGIC MOTOROLA IS GOING DOWN IM SURE
speedboyisaac on Jun 08 2006
what is da price 4 dis fone dn wen does it cum out on da market to buy in the uk
cOLE on Jun 10 2006
ITS A FANTASTIC PHONE
PINAL on Jun 14 2006
I SHOULD BUY THIS PHONE
PINAL on Jun 14 2006
its good ..but is the price in india..plz let me know....
prejith on Jun 19 2006
That is definitely my next phone!! The new age of the walkman is fierce!
Avantt on Jun 20 2006
Shame that SE didn't implement WiFi on this phone.
Would save on carrier costs if the capabilities of this phone could be done over the home WiFi than using the carrier all the time.
Would also be pretty kewl if we could transfer files from computer to W850i via the home Wireless LAN.
DT on Jun 22 2006
What is the price? When it will be available in middle east?.. I only use SONY ERICSSON PHONES (only).. "NO PROBLEMS i will waite for it"
msa369 on Jun 26 2006
If im on o2 can i trade in my w800i and get the w850i for free?
Sonymadman on Jun 26 2006
Ohhhhhhhhhh! I waiting for this come soon
zamy on Jun 26 2006
when is it out - i want it!
gazz on Jun 26 2006
its launching on q3 2006 which startsfrom july to september "inbetween".
IM WAITING
SEfreak on Jun 28 2006
anyone know the size/ dimension of this phone? looks really good but afraid it'll turn out huge like w900i. (the 1st 3g walkman series).
xcutxd on Jul 04 2006
well aye this is phone is a proper belta!!!!
chavboy1 on Jul 10 2006
well aye this is phone is a proper belta!!!!
chavboy1 on Jul 10 2006
WITH THIS 1G STUNNER, AM GOING TO GET MYSELF A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR THE FIRST TIME
KENNEDY on Jul 18 2006
Very nice mobile. I want it!
Mill on Jul 20 2006
A bar of soap with mini neon bulbs stuk here n there... Ppl get a grip! Hav a look at the UI in nokia phones, and stop drooling as u speak!
K on Jul 23 2006
A bar of soap with mini neon bulbs stuk here n there... Ppl get a grip! Hav a look at the UI in nokia phones, and stop drooling as u speak!
K on Jul 23 2006
just amazing n superb
sweetheart on Jul 28 2006
bady boy fone its myn
ash on Jul 28 2006
i AM gonna buy this when it gets in store. No matter the cost, no matter anything. im gonna get it. PERIOD!.
StarZtorm on Aug 06 2006
does this phone have a video player please let me know oopzie_one@hotmail.com..
shaun on Aug 09 2006
I believe it does support mpeg4 video:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/site/global/products/phonegallery/w850/p_w850.jsp
And only 1GB? I'm going to get a 4GB card for this baby. 4GB is only US$125 in Hong Kong where I live.
musicman on Aug 22 2006
what is the price of this amazing phone? please tell me.
surershrtulsiani on Sep 01 2006
its the best 4 now i like it alot i'm ganna take it hooooooooooooo
leen on Sep 02 2006
Any news when this phone's gonna be released?
SkiTTLeS on Sep 06 2006