Sony Ericsson has recently announced their latest Android phone in the Xperia line up … the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.
The Xperia ARC is stated to be the next generation multimedia experience, according to Sony Ericsson, with the inclusion of Sony’s famous Bravia engine to enhance the picture on the screen. The Xperia Arc runs the latest version of Android for smartphones, Android 2.3 Gingerbread … meaning you will get the fastest, smoothest experience for an Android phone.
Sonja Shear, Market Unit Head at Sony Ericsson South Africa said, “We’re starting strong in 2011 by introducing our most exciting Xperia product yet. Xperia arc combines state-of-the-art Sony technology with breath taking design to entertain and wow consumers. All on the latest Android release.”
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc takes Sony’s design philosophy to a new level of shique, being just 8.7mm thick at the slimmest point, and including an Arc shape (hence the name) at the back of the phone.
The Xperia Arc features some great Multimedia goodies including an HDMI-Out port, a 4.2″ LCD (which does feature multi-touch) and the Sony Bravia Engine. Additionally, the 8MP camera features Sony’s award winning Exmor R technology, which features a backlit sensor to immulinate darker images. Together with HD Video recording, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc will please any die-hard multimedia fan.
The stand-out features of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc include:
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc can be expected to be launched locally around the second quarter, so March or April.
| Specifications | |
| Phone Processor | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1 GHz processor |
| Operating System | Android 2.3 |
| Internal Memory | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | MicroSD up to 32 GB, 8GB Included |
| Dimensions | 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 117 g |
| Battery Size | 1500 mAh |
| Phone Display | |
| Screen Type | TFT |
| Screen Size | 4.2 Inches |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| Screen Resolution | 480 x 854 |
| Connectivity | |
| 3G | HSDPA 7.2Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| USB | MicroUSB |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Camera | |
| Main Camera | 8 Megapixels |
| Video Quality | 720p HD - 30fps |
| Video Call Camera | No |
| Features |
-Touch focus |
| Other Features | |
| GPS | Yes - With A-GPS Support |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Features |
- Scratch-resistant surface |
| Available Colours | Midnight Blue, Misty Silver |
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This is by far the best Android phone I’ve seen yet! I think I’m even going to ditch my iPhone for it!
If only it were released, I would have bought one already….
When will the SE arc be available in SA…?
When will the Xperia Arc come to South Africa?
Man, I really can’t wait for the release
Release date: https://twitter.com/sonyericssonsa/status/54886226985099264
I read some stories stating that the Arc will run Android 2.4, Maybe later models will, sounds like a killer phone!
Vodacom say availability from END JULY 2011 only
Supposedly a shortage of chips post the earthquake / tsunami. July 2011 only, no exact news per autopage.
Htc here I come.
When will the SONY ERICSSON ARC be available in SA…?
I have been a loyal SE supporter ever since mobile networks started in this country and have had my name on the top of a waiting list for the Arc since March but this bad PR certainly takes the cake. A Vodacom outlet yesterday pushed the release date to August (in fact they hardly new what phone I was referring to). With the release of more advanced faster phones almost certain to pip this one at the post, SE has pretty much dug its own grave in this country and will no doubt sit with a similar problem later with this phone as it does now – too many X10s on the shelf not selling. Perhaps the name is appropriate since it will be something out of the Ark when/if it is eventually released! Mind you, what do the Swedes care anyway?
I’m like you A-Paul-ed. Exact same story as you and I’m fed up of waiting and being told ‘end of the month’ since May.
Also waiting for the Arc. Awesome phone. But nobody at Vodacom even knows what the hell I’m talking about when I ask them about it.
Just wish it would hurry up now. Been waiting since April, and do not want a Blackberry…
Perfection is worth waiting for.
Well Android 2.4 sounds like it is worth the wait. I am experiencing a similar challenge as it so turns out that most of the cellphone outlets hardly know latest models of smartphones and it irritates me being told the same answer each time, “We don’t know Sir” .I can’t stand such incompetency, surely they ought to know since they are in the business of selling smartphones, well news flash for you cellphone outlets, google the phrase,”first mover advantage”
My choice of smartphones, Blackberry torch 9850/9860/ Iphone 5 / Sony Experia Arc….
I got one the day ot came out
!! its is a asim phone !!