The Sony Ericsson Vivaz Is A Lightweight Smartphone.

The Sony Ericsson brand is well known for it抯 range of multifunction mobiles, and especially those incorporating the famous Walkman music player. Due for release in Jan 2010, the Vivaz will offer something different from the brand. The Vivaz doesn抰 really look like what you抎 expect from a Sony Ericsson. A touch screen covers the front of the phone eliminating the need for a keypad usually found on the manufacturer抯 phones.

The Vivaz handset will measure 107x51.7x12.5mm and weighs in at just 97g, allowing a comfortable user experience. Sony Ericsson has gradually been releasing more and more touch screen phones. This unit incorporates a 3.2?TFT touch screen capable of displaying up to 16million colours at 360x240 pixels. This will display the phones content vibrantly and clearly.



Alert types available on the phone will include vibration and ringing, with the option to utilize mp3 files as ringtones. A speakerphone is incorporated into the handset allowing for hands free communication. A 3.5 mm audio jack is also provided allowing the use of hands free kits. This can also be used to listen to music via a pair of compatible headphones.

A huge 75MB of internal storage is provided with the Vivaz, but if that isn抰 enough the pre-installed 8GB memory card can be increased up to 16GB using the microSD slot found on the handset.

Connection to the internet is via a HSDPA connection at speed of up to 10.2 Mbps, as well as a HSUPA connection at speeds of up to 2Mbps. WiFi connectivity is also provided allowing users to take advantage of various hotspots located around the country. Bluetooth v2.1 is installed as standard allowing users to transfer data and files with other Bluetooth compatible devices,

The camera on the Vivaz is certainly impressive. Boasting 8MP, which operates at a pixel resolution of 3264x2448 pixels. A range of added features includes auto-focus, LED flash, touch-focus, face and smile recognition as well as geo-tagging. The ability to record video is included at 1280x720 pixels which comes with a video light. All these features will let users shoot high quality video and photographs with the minimum of effort.

From a manufacturer whose phones are known for their music playback ability, the Vivaz does not disappoint. A range of audio files are supported by the phone抯 media player. These include mp3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC and M4A. Several video formats are also supported. These are WMV, RV, MP4, and 3GP. To allow for easy transfer to and from a computer, a microUSB (v.2.0) is located on the handset.

In order to view the HD videos and photos shot on the Vivaz, users can connect the phone to a TV via the TV out socket. Other features included with this phone are an organizer, Quick Office document reader, gesture control, voice memo recorder and T9 predictive text input. Fans of social networking will not be disappointed, with apps allowing direct access to Facebook and Twitter. Also offered is integration with Youtube and Picasa allowing users to upload pictures and videos directly from their handset.

The Vivaz offers a welcome change from Sony Ericsson. An array of technology is perfectly housed in the latest of Sony Ericsson抯 increasingly aesthetically pleasing handsets. It is available in black, red, silver and blue.