By, 2009, Sony Ericsson became the 4th largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world as the sales of it's products increased by many fold with the inclusion of Sony's Walkman and Cyber-shot brands in the phones. Digital photography and other multimedia capabilities have been the forte of Sony Ericsson mobile phones and they have been constantly giving competition to other successful models from rival companies. Sony Ericsson was also the first to announce and release world's first 8 mega pixel and 12 mega pixel camera-phones in the market. It's latest devices are high-performance handsets that come along with some of the best features and integrate the best in current technologies. To more more about what makes Sony Ericsson handsets so popular, let us go through some of the latest releases.

Announced in November, 2009, the XPERIA X10 is one of the latest touch-phones and definitely one of the top class products among Sony Ericsson mobile phones. This is the first Android based phone from Sony Ericsson and includes a large 4 inches touchscreen which is particularly suitable for web-browsing, playing videos as well as SatNav. Built-in is a GPS receiver that synchronises with the included Google Maps application. Essentially it is a quad-band GSM based phone but it also supports 3G service network. Users will be delighted to find almost all of the advanced features in the phone that includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G HSDPA, Multimedia player, Email and an 8 mega pixel camera.

Next up on the list is the Ericsson Satio which was recently released in October, 2009. This is the world's first phone to include a 12MP camera and technologically one of the best products from it. Supporting a quad-band GSM reception and 3G network this handset comes loaded with a 3.5 inches touchscreen. This Symbian device comes with excellent multi-media capabilities and includes a special PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator for enhanced quality in display and imaging. The camera needs no elaboration as it includes some of the best and capable smart features available in camera-phones today. The music/video player capably copes with most file formats and provides best options for entertainment. Other prominent features that have found a place in this magnificent it's mobile phone includes Wi-Fi, 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth, Email, GPS and an FM radio.

Manufactured from a high proportion of recycled plastics and by minimising the use of hazardous chemicals, the new Sony Ericsson Elm is expected to be released in the Q1 of 2010. This is one of the latest handsets to be included in the GreenHeart series of phones from Sony Ericsson. In a conscious effort to make phones environment friendly. It have added a lot of ‘green' features into the phone like a low-power consumption charger, electronic manual instead of a paper booklet, “Walk Mate eco application”, “Green calculator” and a sales pack with minimum packaging to miminise waste. Weighing just 90 grams, the Elm is also a very light model and comes with quad-band GSM reception as well as 3G service support. Although this one is a mid-range phone, it still manages to pack in loads of features-Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G HSDPA, GPS, built-in web browser, Email, media player and a stereo FM radio. Also featured is a 5 mega pixel camera with auto-focus and an LED flash.

Apart from the above handsets there are numerous other models among Sony Ericsson mobile phones that can be very good preferences.



Source by Antony C