W705 Walkman phone and Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900

 

Building on an array of innovative launches in 2008, Sony Ericsson announces two new products into its mobile music range looking beyond music into 2009 to offer the most state-of-the art mobile music experience. 

Liverpool, UK – November 6, 2008 – Introducing advanced wireless connectivity combined with Sony Ericsson’s best-in-class audio experience, the W705 WalkmanTM phone and Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 were unveiled today in conjunction with the MTV Europe Music Awards where Sony Ericsson is one of the main sponsors. The latest products underpin Sony Ericsson’s commitment to provide consumers with an enhanced mobile entertainment experience however they choose to consume media.

 

Using Wi-FiTM to connect to broadband hot spots, consumers can use their W705 to go online for the best songs or most popular YouTubeTM video clips or stream tunes wirelessly to the stylish MBS-900 speaker via BluetoothTM. With Clear Bass, Clear Stereo and premium headphones, the W705 delivers a sound that has crystal clear clarity and is dynamic, rich and natural.

 

“We’re really proud of what we have achieved in 2008 with our market leading mobile music range, said Ben Padley, Head of Global Music Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Combining premium design and best-in-class sound quality with super-fast access to a host of digital content whether it be from PlayNow TM arena or via the web, we really are offering the most feature-rich mobile music experience available today.”

 

The W705 features the same superior sound quality as the W980 WalkmanTM phone which was rated “best audio experience” in a trial conducted in Germany by TESTfactory*. The W705 includes popular WalkmanTM features such as the music recognition application TrackIDTM, SensMeTM, for matching your mood to the music and Shake control to change tracks with the flick of your hand.

 

Also available on the W705 is PlayNowTM arena which provides a full range of mobile entertainment – unique themes and wallpapers, ring tones, a wealth of free content and of course DRM-free music tracks and TrackID charts from around the world.

 

The W705 is much more than a music phone. Its exclusive metal finish combines with a large screen in an elegant and compact slider for a professional feel. Use the 3.2 megapixel camera to snap photos of friends and upload them using Wi-Fi to your social networking site for all to see. Can’t see a site properly? Auto rotate between vertical and horizontal mode to view the internet in all its glory.

 

The new W705

 

Award-winning clear audio experience – listen to music as it was meant to be heard 

Desktop direct search to online music – Go online for the best songs and most popular videos on YouTubeTM 

Wi-FiTM and DLNA certifiedTM – connect the way you want 

PlayNowTM arena – a complete range of mobile entertainment 

Shake control – switch tracks and control the volume with the flick of a wrist 

SensMeTM – create playlists based on mood rather than artists or genres 

Large 2.4″ screen – view websites and emails with high clarity 

Automatic rotation – switch from portrait to landscape with just a tilt of the phone 

Google MapsTM for Mobile – never get lost again 

3.2 megapixel camera – snap and share your favourite images via BluetoothTM 

FM radio with TrackIDTM – listen to the radio while on the move 

4GB memory card – store up to 3900 songs** 

To compliment the W705 is the Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900. Perfect for those who want to be first with all the gadgets, the unique innovative design of the Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 makes a real stylish statement in a home. The MBS-900 connects wirelessly to your mobile phone through BluetoothTM giving crystal-clear sound through the high quality, dual speaker and sub-woofer system.

 

The Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 is a complete speaker system to be proud of. Make the most of a wireless world and adjust the music settings from the other side of the room with your phone, or use the touch controls on the speaker for smooth control of the music. Users can even listen to the built-in radio and make a phone call at the same time, or if the phone rings the speakers will cleverly automatically mute. Just plug the Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 into a power socket, sit back and enjoy!

 

The new Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 

Let your music take shape

 

Unique and innovative design – make a statement in your home 

2.1 audio for a complete audio experience 

Stream music wirelessly – supports BluetoothTM A2DP and AVRCP profile 

Transfer music from PC and MP3 using the 3.5 line-in function 

Built-in FM receiver – listen to the radio independently of the phone 

Control music settings with your mobile phone or speaker touch keys 

Monochrome OLED display – view track names in all their glory as well as music settings such as bass and treble. 

Call coming in? – Music mutes 

Also announced today is the W705u WalkmanTM. UMA enables users to seamlessly roam between the mobile network and local area networks thanks to GSM/Wi-FiTM dual capabilities. The W705u is exclusive to the operator Orange in markets where Orange is present.

 

The W705 and W705u (exclusive to Orange) support GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 900/2100. W705 will be available in selected markets from Q1 2009 in the colours Luxury Silver and Passionate Red. W705u (exclusive to Orange) will be available from Q1 2009 in the colour. 

 

The Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 will be available from Q1 2009

 

The Sony Ericsson W705 WalkmanTM phone at a glance

 

W705

Camera

 

3.2 megapixel camera 

Up to 3.2x digital zoom 

Photo fix 

Photo light 

Video light 

Video recording 

Picture blogging 

PictBridge printing 

Video blogging 

Music

 

WalkmanTM player 

Clear Stereo 

Clear Bass 

Album art 

PlayNowTM 

TrackIDTM 

BluetoothTM stereo (A2DP) 

Music tones (MP3/AAC) 

Shake control 

SensMeTM 

Web

 

Access NetFrontTM Web browser 

Web feeds 

Photo feeds 

Communication 

 

Speakerphone 

Polyphonic ringtones 

Vibrating alert 

Video calling 

Messaging

 

Email 

Picture messaging (MMS) 

Predictive text input 

Sound recorder 

Text messaging (SMS) 

Instant messaging 

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSyncTM 

Chat view 

Design

 

Navigation key 

Auto rotate 

Picture wallpaper 

Wallpaper animation 

Entertainment

 

Media 

YouTubeTM 

3D games 

Motion gaming 

Java 

FM radio with RDS 

Video streaming 

Video viewing 

Connectivity

 

BluetoothTM technology 

Modem 

Synchronisation 

USB mass storage 

USB support 

Wi-FiTM 

DLNA CertifiedTM 

Organizer

 

Alarm clock 

Calculator 

Calendar 

Flight mode 

Notes 

Phone book 

Stopwatch 

Tasks 

Timer 

Location-based service

 

Geo tagging of photos 

Google MapsTM 

Accessories

In-Box:

 

W705 

Battery 

Battery charger 

4GB Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM) 

USB cable 

Stereo PHF 

Sony Ericsson PC Suite 

Media Manager 

User guide 

Optional:

 

Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 

Stereo BluetoothTM Headset HBH-DS205 

Noise Cancelling Headphones HPM-88 

Facts and Figures

 

Size: 95 x 47.5 x 14.3 mm 

Weight: 98 grams 

Colours: 

Luxury Silver 

Passionate Red 

Screen: 262,144 colour TFT 

Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels 

Size: 2.4 inches 

Phone memory: Up to 120MB 

Memory Stick MicroTM (M2TM) support 

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs 

Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs 

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hours 

Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hours 

Video talk time: Up to 3 hours 

Music listening time: Up to 20 hours 

Availability and versions

Networks:

 

W705 and W705u: 

GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 

UMTS/HSPA 900/2100   

Available in selected markets from early Q1 2009. 

The Sony Ericsson Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 at a glance

 

MBS-900

Features

 

2.1 audio (left, right and subwoofer) 

Built-in FM radio 

Monochrome OLED display 

Touch control and music settings for bas and treble 

3.5mm line-in 

BluetoothTM A2DP and AVRCP 

Accessories

In-Box:

 

Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900 

Power cable 

External antenna connector 

FM antenna cord 

User guide 

One year warranty 

Facts and Figures 

 

Size: 200 mm (diameter) 

Weight: 2.3 kg 

Colour: White 

Compatibility: Phones with A2DP and AVRCP profiles 

Availability and versions

 

Available in selected markets from Q1 2009 

Legal

 

1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.

2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

* The TESTfactory is an independent testing laboratory of Motor Presse Stuttgart, which is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and is accredited in accordance with ISO / IEC 17025. 

**Assumes eAAC+ encoded files  

 

© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008.

 

The liquid identity, TrackID and PlayNow are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony and Walkman are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 

Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. 

TrackID is powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID. Gracenote and Gracenote Mobile MusicID are trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. 

Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. 

Picture blogging is powered by Blogger. Blogger, YouTube and Google Maps are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Google is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc. 

Wayfinder and Wayfinder Navigator are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wayfinder Systems AB. 

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Microsoft and Exchange ActiveSync are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 

WiFiTM is a trademark or a registered trademark of the WiFi Alliance. 

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Sony Ericsson is a top global industry player with sales of over 100 million phones in 2007. Diversity is one of the core strengths of the company, with operations in over 80 countries including manufacturing in China and R&D sites in China, Europe, India, Japan and North America.  Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London.

 

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