Sony Ericsson W995a US Release & Pricing Official

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Sony Ericsson have now officially confirmed that their flagship W995a Walkman phone is due to hit the US this Summer but, as no US carrier appears, at this time at least, to be interested in carrying the W995a it’ll merely be offered, unlocked, via Sony Style’s online portal – though at a somewhat steep price that’ll undoubtedly see many a prospective purchaser decide either to look elsewhere or to hold out till the price takes a dive.

For those unfamiliar with what the Sony Ericsson W995a Walkman phone brings to the table, here’s the low-down:

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Tri-band UMTS/HSPA connectivity (850/1800/1900 MHz)
• 2.6″ QVGA (240 x 320 resolution) scratch-resistant display
• 8.1MP autofocus camera with LED flash, smile shutter, 16x digital zoom
• Built-in Accelerometer
• A-GPS
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
• FM Radio Tuner with RDS
• Built-in DLMA Server
• Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) + EDR
• 118MB Internal memory & 8GB M2 memory card (bundled)
• Up to 9hrs talktime, 370hrs standby & 20hrs music listening endurance
• Integrated 3.5mm headset jack
• 3.8″ x 1.9″ x 0.6″
• 4.0 ounces

The Sony Ericsson W995a Walkman phone is set to become available in the US from around 29^th June and can be pre-ordered from Sony Style now for just shy of $600.