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Windows Mobile 6.5.3 is officially released today and the first device to utilize the newest Windows Mobile 6.5.3 updates will be the Sony Ericsson Aspen. There is no news as to an update roadmap for the current Sony Ericsson Windows Mobile devices. What's new in Windows Mobile 6.5.3. Microsoft has been updating the platform and will deliver incremental improvement between major releases. Windows Mobile 6.5.3 includes improvements in the following areas: (READ more about Sony Ericsson Aspen in the next page)

Ease of Use

• Capacitive touchscreen support
  
• Platform to enable multi-touch
  
• Touch controls throughout system (no need for stylus)
  
• Consistent Navigation
  
• Horizontal scroll bar replaces tabs (think settings>system>about screen)
  
• Magnifier brings touch support to legacy applications
  
• Simplified out-of-box experience with fewer steps
  
• Drag and drop icons on Start Screen

Browser Performance

• Page load time decreased
  
• Memory management improved
  
• Pan & flick gestures smoothed
  
• Zoom & rotation speed increased

Quality and Customer Satisfaction

• Updated runtime tools (.NET CF 3.5, SQL CE 3.1)
  
• Arabic read/write document support
  
• Watson (error reporting) improvements and bug fixes

[Echelon]

Sony Ericsson Aspen

Modern office at your fingertips – latest version of Windows Phone
Easy multi-tasking – Sony Ericsson Slide View and customisable panels
Maximised message experience – QWERTY keyboard and finger friendly touch experience
GreenHeart™ – for a greener choice
Stay in touch with the fun parts of life – access fun applications at PlayNow™ such as games and new music
Media browser – access music, photos and videos
Social network tool (Windows Live™ Messenger, Facebook™)
Human curvature design – fits into the palm of the hand
Sony Ericsson Aspen™ supports HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
Sony Ericsson Aspen™ will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Iconic Black and White Silver.
Create your own phone booth with optional extra Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 and charge your phone the eco-friendly way with the Energy Saving Mini-Charger EP800.
Log on to The Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products

Sony Ericsson Aspen™

Camera
3.2 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom
Multishot
Self timer
Smart contrast

Music
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Equalizer
Sony Ericsson media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™
Stereo speakers
Windows Media® Player Mobile

Web
Bookmarks
Google™ search
Internet Explorer® Mobile
Pan & zoom
Web feeds

Voice
Polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert

Messaging
Email
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)

Design
Auto rotate
Media browser
Picture wallpaper
Full keyboard
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Windows Phone

Entertainment
3D games
Facebook™
FM radio with RDS
Java™
Skype™
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube

Organiser
Adobe® PDF Reader
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Microsoft Office® Mobile
Notes
Outlook® Mobile
Phone book
Stopwatch
Tasks

Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack
A-GPS
Bluetooth™ technology
Google Maps™
Micro USB connector
Modem
Synchronisation
USB mass storage support
USB support
Wi-Fi

Applications and panels
SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 (Professional)
SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 (Lifestyle)
SEMC Greenheart Panel
Microsoft Today
Facebook™
Panel Manager
SlideView
Google Maps Latitude
Google Mobile Application
Send My Location
Unified Search Application
SPB Traveler and Weather combo
Skype
YouTube™ panel
Communication City/Day
Communication City/Night
CNN
On-The-Road Panel
Windows® Live
Twitter
Gokivo Weather Panel
Eco mate application

GreenHeart™ indentity
GreenHeart™ panel
Power saving mode
Eco mate application
E-manual
Waterborne painting
Recycle materials (Green charger, Green PHF, Green Box.

Screen
65,536 colour TFT
2.4 inches
240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)

Accessories
In-Box:
Sony Ericsson Aspen™
Battery
Green charger
HPM-60J GreenHeart™ Stereo portable handsfree
3.5mm jack
Micro USB cable
E-manual
Optional:
Bluetooth™ Noise Shield Handsfree VH700
Dual connect charger
4GB MicroSD card
Car charger

Facts
Size: 117 x 60 x 12.45 mm
Weight: 130 grams
Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™, up to 16 GB
Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.5.3
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hours
Standby time: GSM/GPRS: Up to 450hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 8 hours
Standby time: UMTS: Up to 600 hrsMusic listening time: Up to 12hrs

Availability and versions
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS HSPA 850/900/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Available in selected markets in Q2 2010

Colour
Iconic Black
White Silver

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More about Windows Mobile 6.5.3

Ease of Use
Capacitive touchscreen support
Platform to enable multi-touch
Touch controls throughout system (no need for stylus)
Consistent Navigation
Horizontal scroll bar replaces tabs (think settings>system>about screen)
Magnifier brings touch support to legacy applications
Simplified out-of-box experience with fewer steps
Drag and drop icons on Start Screen

Browser Performance
Page load time decreased
Memory management improved
Pan & flick gestures smoothed
Zoom & rotation speed increased

Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Updated runtime tools (.NET CF 3.5, SQL CE 3.1)
Arabic read/write document support
Watson (error reporting) improvements and bug fixes

[Clound]

Another worthy i780 replacement....