The Sony Ericsson W980 is latest  Walkman phone to be released in the W-series.  As usual, Sony Ericsson has released yet another stylish mobile Walkman phone which does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Non-the-less the phone is still as sleek as ever, and will have you almost forgetting about any shortcomings the phone may have. Projected release date is  July 2008 with an estimated price of $600.

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 “The W980 Walkman® phone really sets a new standard for music on your phone,” said Ben Padley, Head of Music Marketing, at Sony Ericsson. “We wanted to design a leading music player that we could combine with a feature-packed phone, all the while pioneering an audio experience that always left you wanting more. The W980 will surpass all expectations.”

Music and Entertainment

• Walkman® player
• Clear stereo
• Clear bass
• Album art
• FM transmitter
• Shake control
• SensMe^TM
• PlayNow^TM
• TrackID^TM
• Bluetooth^TM stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• 3D games
• Java^TM
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming

• Video viewing

 

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• 3.2x digital zoom
• Picture blogging
• Video blogging
• Video recording with 4x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Auto rotate
• x-Pict Story^TM

• PictBridge printing

 

Internet

• Access NetFront^TM Web browser
• Web feeds

• Photo feeds

 

Communication & Messaging

• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling
• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder

• Text messaging (SMS)

 

Design

• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper

• Wallpaper animation

 

Connectivity

• Bluetooth^TM technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
• USB mass storage

• USB support

 

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks

• Timer

 

Accessories

In-Box:

• Battery (BST-38)
• Charger (CST-70)
• USB Cable (DCU-60)
• Stereo Portable Handsfree (HPM-77)
• Sony Ericsson PC Suite
• Media Manager

• User guide

 

Optional:

• Active Speaker MAS-100

Protective case with built-in speaker and FM radio antenna: Bring and share your music outdoors.

• Bluetooth^TM Car Speakerphone HCB-150

A portable handsfree solution for use in the car.

• Music Portable Bluetooth^TM Speaker MBS-100

Designed for rich sound.

• Music Desk Stand CDS-75

The smart and convenient way to charge your phone.

 

Facts and Figures

• Size: 92 x 46 x 16.9 mm

• Weight: 100 grams

 

• Colour: Piano Black

• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels

• Size: 2.2 inches

 

• External screen: 262,144 colour TFT

• Resolution: 176 x 176 pixels

 

• Phone memory: Up to 8 GB
• Talk time GSM: 9h

• Standby time GSM: TBD300h

 

• Talk time UMTS: 3.5h
• Standby time UMTS: 300h

• Music listening time: 16h

Availability and versions

Networks:
UMTS/HSDPA 2100
GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900