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Sony Ericsson Zylo Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 7.8

Posted: 13 Apr 2010
Market Status: Released

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Remove phone

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PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 8.7

Posted: 21 Apr 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneSmart phone 
OS Android (2.1) 
Form factorSliderCandybar 
Dimensions4.06 x 2.05 x 0.63 inches (103 x 52 x 16 mm)3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 inches (99 x 54 x 15 mm ) 
Weight4.06 oz (115 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		3.67 oz (104 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-Pad  
Colors Orange, Blue, Red 
Display
Physical size2.6 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution240 x 320 pixels320 x 480 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

154 ppi192 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors262 14416 777 216 
Touchscreen Capacitive 
FeaturesScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time4.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		4.75 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time14.1 days (339 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		18.6 days (446 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)3.50 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		4.75 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)16.8 days (403 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		19.8 days (476 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		 
Video call time2.00 hours  
Music playback26.00 hours23.60 hours 
Capacity920 mAh  
TypeLi - Polymer  
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

 600 MHz 
Built-in storage0.26 GB0.128 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FeaturesDigital zoom, Geo taggingDigital zoom, Geo tagging 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA)Yes 
Recording formatMPEG4, H.263  
FeaturesVideo calling  
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum  
FeaturesBackground playback, Music recognitionMusic recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, FLAC, WMAMP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264  
RadioFM, RDSFM, RDS 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
BrowserAccess NetFrontWebKit browser 
supportsHTML, XHTML, Flash Lite, RSS, CSS, WMLHTML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, Flickr, Picasa, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

 A-GPS 
Navigation Turn-by-turn navigation 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch, NotesCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch, Notes, Barcode reader 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1Yes 
APIJSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-120, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-180, JSR-184, JSR-185, JSR-205, JSR-211, JSR-226, JSR-229, JSR-234, JSR-238, JSR-239, JSR-248, JSR-256, Nokia UI Extension API  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDRYes 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Synchronization (SP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 
Wi-Fi Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietarymicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage deviceMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector 3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietarymicroUSB 
OtherTethering, Computer syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
OtherVoice recordingVoice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

11 Jun 2010  
FCC ID value: PY7A3880083 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.64 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.44 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced13 Apr 201021 Apr 2011 
Shopping information
AccessoriesStereo portable handsfree, Charger, User documentation  

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