Sony Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc - Price: Rs.22999 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
2. 4.2-inch TFT Touchscreen
3. 8.1 MP Primary Camera
4. 1 GHz Scorpion Processor
5. HD Recording
6. 2G and 3G Network Support
7. Wi-Fi Enabled
8. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

The Xperia Arc is a full touch smartphone from Sony that packs in the latest Android version. The Gingerbread (Android 2.3) operating system brings in copy-paste capability, advanced multitasking as well as process management features to the arc. Powered by 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor, this Sony device comes with 512 MB of RAM and Adreno 205 GPU that enhance the performance of the phone.

This smartphone sports a 4.2-inch screen having pixel resolution of 854 x 480. The Sony Xperia Arc introduces the Mobile Bravia Engine, the mobile version of the Bravia Engines used in the televisions of Sony. The inclusion of this feature brings in better quality picture and sharp and crisp colors. A refreshed version of the Timescape UI is loaded in the Xperia Arc, which integrates with the social networking services and brings all your updates in the home screen.

The 8.1 megapixel camera that comes with the Arc has LED flash and auto focus abilities. This Sony smartphone camera loads the new Exmor R sensor with back illumination that produces superior quality images and videos even in low light conditions. Videos can be shot in 720p HD mode at 30 fps, with features like video stabilizer and video light helping in producing smooth videos. Other camera features includeface and smile detection and geo tagging.

Design

The body of the Xperia Arc is thin and curvaceous, measuring 8.7 mm in the middle and 10 mm at both the ends, fitting snugly into your hand. The plastic build of the phone makes it very light, weighing just 117 g.

The screen of this Sony mobile phone uses TFT capacitive touchscreen display with 16 million color support. The Android device features an accelerometer sensor for auto rotation of the UI and proximity sensor for auto turn-off. The concave rear from where the phone draws its name, Arc, and the chromed rims give the handset a swish and elegant look.

Storage and Battery

The internal phone memory of this handset is 320 MB. By using a microSD card, the external memory of the Sony Xperia Arc can be expanded up to 32 GB. A standard Li-Po 1500 mAh battery is used in this phone that serves a talk time of 6 hours in 2G and 7 hours in 3G networks.

Connectivity and Features

The Xperia Arc can access Internet through Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. Phone connectors include Bluetooth, USB, 3.5 mm audio jack and HDMI port. The mobile phone also supports popular social networking services like Facebook and Twitter.

The phone also has access to Android market, allowing you to download various applications as per your choice. Additionally, the Xperia handset has location based service like A-GPS, e-mail integration service such as Exchange ActiveSync and other features including Document reader, noise shield and DLNA function, which lets you stream content to your TV from phone sans wires.

Specifications of Sony Xperia Arc -

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, 8 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, HDMI Cable, Scratch Guard, Mobile Cover, User Manual
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Business Features	Document Viewer, Pushmail (ActiveSync, SyncML, Google Sync)
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Colors	Black & White

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS 2100
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface	Timescape
Java	Yes
Processor	1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion
Graphics	Adreno 205

DISPLAY
Type	TFT
Size	4.2 Inches
Resolution	FWVGA, 854 x 480 Pixels
Color	16 M

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 8.1 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	No
Flash	LED
Video Recording	Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
HD Recording	HD
Zoom	Digital Zoom - 2.46x
Other Camera Features	Geo-tagging, Auto Focus, Face Detection, Smile Detection, Video Light, Send to Web, Image Stabiliser, Sonys Exmor R, Touch Focus, Video Stabiliser

DIMENSIONS
Size	63x125x8.7 mm
Weight	117 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Po, 1500 mAh
Talk Time	6 hrs (2G), 7 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	430 hrs (2G), 400 hrs (3G)

MEMORY & STORAGE
Internal	320 MB
Included Memory Card	8 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 MB RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email, Adobe Flash 10.2
GPRS	Yes, 86 kbps
EDGE	Yes, 237 kbps
3G	Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.8 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, Supported Profiles (A2DP)
HDMI Port	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm
DLNA	Yes

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC, WAV
Video Player	Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, HD Video Playback
FM	Yes
Ringtone	MP3

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory	Practically Unlimited
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Practically Unlimited
Sensors	Accelerometer, CMOS Sensor, Digital Compass
Additional Features	Calculator, Alarm clock, Notes, Calendar, Picture Wallpaper, Stop Watch, Vibrating Alert, Predictive Text Input, Infinite Button, Conversations, Album Art, E-manual, Noise Shield, TrackID Music Recognition,Mobile BRAVIA Engine, Voice Input, TV Out Port
Important Apps	YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, PlayNow, Google Mail,Google Talk, Google Voice Search, Google Search

WARRANTY
	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone & 6 months warranty for in the box accessories