First launched in 2005, the Sony Walkman line of mobile phones is truly an iconic device. Not only does it continue its Walkman legacy, it is also consistently well-received by users all over the globe. The
Sony Ericsson Spiro and the
Sony Ericsson Zylo makes it appealing to a wider range of mobile phone users by combining the signature Walkman entertainment technology with a number of social networking accessibility features.
Beauty at the Palm of Your Hand
The Sony Ericsson Spiro has a length of 92 mm, a width of 48 mm and a thickness o 16.75 mm. It is not only an entertainment powerhouse, it is also made with care put into its ergonomic design. Being under the human curvature design series especially made for devices under the Sony Ericsson portfolio, it carries with it a key pad for effortless typing. The built-in key pad is not only efficient to use, it is also responsive and comfortable even for bigger hands.
To fit all kinds of lifestyles, the Spiro with Walkman is available in four colors. There is Contrast Black and Stealth Black for those who prefer timeless color choices, Spring Green for a fresh splash of color and Sunset Pink for those who want their mobile devices to pop and stand out in the crowd.
What Makes the Spiro Tick
The lightweight slider phone is dual-band and is compatible with GSM networks. It also has support for EDGE and GPRS. Screen-wise, it sports a 2.2 inch TFT touch screen (QVGA) with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
For a medium tier mobile phone, the Sony Ericsson Spiro packs a nice 2 MP snapper that is able to take images of up to a 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution. It also has a support for Bluetooth version 2.1 with A2DP.
The internal memory is easily expandable with the use of a 16 GB microSD card or two. An FM player is also built in to allow users to listen and discover for new tunes. This is made easier by using the pre-packed TrackID feature which has been consistently been one of the most popular features found in Walkman mobile devices.
Since it carries the Walkman brand, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack is present and it has support for both AAC and MP3 audio formats with the use of its trademark Walkman player.
Two of Your Favorite Things
Social Networking and music blend in harmony in the Sony Ericsson Spiro. One touch access to Facebook as well as everyone’s favorite micro blogging site, Twitter, is integrated into the mobile phone. While accessing these features, users can still continue to listen to their favorite tracks via the Walkman player.
For those who are constantly in search for new music, the TrackID feature is also included in the package. This innovation allows users to look up the name of a track as well as the artist who sang it wherever they are. This has been a favorite of Walkman phone owners all over the globe.
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