Sony Ericsson Aspen Unveiled: Aspen Features & Specifications Official [Aspen WinMo 6.5.3 Smartphone Launched, Billed as ‘The Business Phone with a Conscience’]

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Just ahead of TFTS attending Sony Ericsson’s UK MWC event later this month (TFTS readers can expect live posting and live hands on reporting from the event, incidentally) Sony Ericsson have acted to officially unveil their latest smartphone – namely the Windows 6.5.3 Sony Ericsson Aspen (known previously by the codename ‘Faith’).

Sony Ericsson have, of course, mailed us the full, official press release – see below – but if you’re looking for a snapshot concerning what the Sony Ericsson Aspen brings to the table then you can factor in HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 support a 2.4” 65,536 color 240 x 320 (QVGA) resolution TFT capacitive touchscreen supporting handwriting recognition, a QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom offering up multishot and self timer functionality, integrated media player supported by integrated stereo speakers whilst, in terms of connectivity, both Bluetooth A2DP and WiFi are in evidence.

For those looking to delver a little deeper concerning what the Sony Ericsson Aspen offers, here’s the full low-down

• Network Support: UMTS HSPA 900/2100, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 850/900/2100, GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• Display: 2.4” 240 x 320 pixels 65,536 color touchscreen TFT
• Connectivity: A-GPS, Bluetooth A2DP, Micro USB, WiFi, 3.5 mm audio jack
• Music Capabilities: Inbuilt FM radio, Sony Ericsson media player, Windows Media® Player Mobile, PlayNow, Equalizer, Music tones (MP3/AAC), Album art
• Web: Internet Explorer® Mobile, Pan & zoom, Web feeds
• Voice: Polyphonic ring tones, Speakerphone, vibrating alerts
• Messaging: Email, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Handwriting recognition, instant messaging, MMS, SMS, predictive text
• Entertainment & Applications: 3D gaming, Facebook, YouTube, Skype, MS Today, Google Maps, Google Mobile, SPB Traveler & Weather, CNN, Twitter, Windows Live
• Organiser: PDF support with reader, alarm clock, calculator, calendar, MS Office Mobile, notes, Outlook Mobile, phone book, stop watch, tasks
• Size: 117 x 60 x 12.45 mm
• Weight: 130 grams
• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hours
• Talk time UMTS: Up to 8 hours
• Standby time: GSM/GPRS: Up to 450hrs
• Standby time: UMTS: Up to 600 hrs

Sony Ericsson Aspen Official Press Release:

February 2, London, UK – Today sees the announcement of Sony Ericsson Aspen™, the business mobile phone with green credentials at its core. The newest edition to the successful Sony Ericsson GreenHeart™ portfolio, Sony Ericsson Aspen™, allows easy multi-tasking combining the touch experience and a real QWERTY keyboard. Organise and adapt panels to change during the day and use Slide View for quick access to common features.

With Sony Ericsson Aspen™, view and edit office files easily and comfortably with one touch operation, or just access the internet in one click. The QWERTY keyboard is made for fast and easy typing. Simple email set up allows for a maximized messaging experience on the go. Secure the phone’s contents through the Microsoft MyPhone service, which remotely erases phone data when the handset is lost or stolen.

“Sony Ericsson Aspen™ is the business phone with a conscience, perfect for any consumer or company who want to make a green choice in their daily work life.” Said Quentin Cordier, Global Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson. “An affordable GreenHeart™ phone with the latest version of Windows Phone, the Sony Ericsson Aspen™ has a rich user interface and powerful productivity tools. But it’s not all about work, stay in touch with the fun parts of life with Media Browser and PlayNow ™, with simple access to social networks and quick and easy access to media files. Find the fun with a-GPS, Google Maps™ and snap pictures with the 3.2megapixel camera.”

Sony Ericsson Aspen™

• Modern office at your fingertips – latest version of Windows Phone
• Easy multi-tasking – Sony Ericsson Slide View and customisable panels
• Maximised message experience – QWERTY keyboard and finger friendly touch experience
• GreenHeart™ – for a greener choice
• Stay in touch with the fun parts of life – access fun applications at PlayNow™ such as games and new music
• Media browser – access music, photos and videos
• Social network tool (Windows Live™ Messenger, Facebook™)
• Human curvature design – fits into the palm of the hand

Sony Ericsson Aspen™ supports HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.