Introducing advanced wireless connectivity combined with Sony Ericsson’s best-in-class audio experience, the W705 Walkman™ 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-Fi™ to connect to broadband hot spots, consumers can use their W705 to go online for the best songs or most popular YouTube™ video clips or stream tunes wirelessly to the stylish MBS-900 speaker via Bluetooth™. 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 ™ 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 Walkman™ phone which was rated “best audio experience” in a trial conducted in Germany by TESTfactory*. The W705 includes popular Walkman™ features such as the music recognition application TrackID™, SensMe™, 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 PlayNow™ 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 YouTube™
Wi-Fi™ and DLNA certified™ – connect the way you want
PlayNow™ arena – a complete range of mobile entertainment
Shake control – switch tracks and control the volume with the flick of a wrist
SensMe™ – 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 Maps™ for Mobile – never get lost again
3.2 megapixel camera – snap and share your favourite images via Bluetooth™
FM radio with TrackID™ – 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 Bluetooth™ 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 Bluetooth™ 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 Walkman™. UMA enables users to seamlessly roam between the mobile network and local area networks thanks to GSM/Wi-Fi™ 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 Walkman™ 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
Walkman™ player
Clear Stereo
Clear Bass
Album art
PlayNow™
TrackID™
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
Shake control
SensMe™

Web
Access NetFront™ 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 ActiveSync™
Chat view

Design
Navigation key
Auto rotate
Picture wallpaper
Wallpaper animation

Entertainment
Media
YouTube™
3D games
Motion gaming
Java
FM radio with RDS
Video streaming
Video viewing

Connectivity
Bluetooth™ technology
Modem
Synchronisation
USB mass storage
USB support
Wi-Fi™
DLNA Certified™

Organizer
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Notes
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer

Location-based service
Geo tagging of photos
Google Maps™
Accessories

Optional:
Wireless Home Audio System MBS-900
Stereo Bluetooth™ 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 Micro™ (M2™) 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
Bluetooth™ 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

Available in selected markets from Q1 2009

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