As well as the Satio , Sony Ericsson announced another touchscreen handset today: the Aino.  A slender slider with a 3-inch touchscreen and numeric keypad, the Aino has an 8.1-megapixel camera, Sony Remote Play support for streaming media from a PS3, GPS, HSPA and a nifty docking station that will also charge the wireless remote. Video demo after the cut   Thanks to Sony Remote Play, Aino owners will be able to control their PlayStation 3 remotely from anywhere in the world they have a network connection.  With a PlayTV tuner, they’ll also be able to watch, pause and record live TV from free-to-air digital TV channels. Those without a PS3 aren’t left behind; Sony Ericsson have also announced Media Home, a sync app which pulls media data from a PC to the Aino via WiFi or when docked in the included recharging cradle.  As for the wireless remote, that has sound-sensitive LEDs.  The Sony Ericsson Aino will hit the market in Q4, price to be announced. Hands-on video and gallery with the Aino here   Press Release: Sound and vision set free with the Sony Ericsson Aino Keep up to date with the latest videos and music on Aino. Media Go™ helps you transfer, play and organise all your music, photos, videos and podcasts from your PC simply and effortlessly to enjoy directly on Aino via Wi-Fi™. No more wires, no more searching – always the latest fun. London, UK – May 28, 2009 – Sony Ericsson today showcases Aino. Get the best of two worlds with the keypad combined with an intuitive touch UI in media mode. An intuitive media browser gives users a clear overview and one touch direct access to their content. Control your PLAYSTATION®3 and access its media content on your Aino anywhere, anytime using Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3. Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3, initially developed for PSP, enables users to control and access media content on PLAYSTATION®3 from their phone. This can be done via a local network between PLAYSTATION®3 and Aino in your home or via the internet from anywhere in the world. For TV lovers in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and in the UK users can also enjoy the PlayTV™ service on PLAYSTATION®3 via the Aino. Watch, pause and record live TV from a huge range of free channels via Aino on the go. Aino also introduces Media Home, an application that pulls media content from Media Go™ on your PC over Wi-Fi™ to your phone automatically. Users just insert their Aino into its charging stand and it automatically synchronizes with all the latest media content on their PC. You are always ready to go with the latest content on your phone. “Sony Ericsson has established itself as THE Communication Entertainment brand and Aino highlights our commitment to bringing the latest communication technology to the market in fun and innovative ways for consumers to enjoy,” said Alexandre Cardon, Market Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. “Media Home and Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3 are key steps in broadening the entertainment experiences users can enjoy on their Sony Ericsson phone and gives a taste of our vision of the future.” Watch movies on the crystal clear 3 inch screen and listen to music in superb quality and with increased freedom - thanks to the stylish Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100 and matching Charging Stand EC100 included with Aino. This

powerful phone offers a full range of exciting features to support the entertainment experiences on the phones such as; an 8.1 megapixel camera, Photo flash and Clear audio experience. Aino Sound and vision set free The best of both worlds: traditional keypad and touch UI in media mode Media Home and Media Go™ - simple to take your content with you Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3 – control and access your PLAYSTATION®3 media content from your mobile phone 3 inch 16 million colour screen – surf the web in widescreen Clear audio experience – listen to music in superb quality Design matched Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100 and Charging Stand EC100 Aino supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100. Aino will be available in selected markets from early Q4 in the colours Obsidian Black and Luminous White. The Sony Ericsson Aino at a glance Camera 8.1 megapixel camera Up to 16x digital zoom Photo fix Photo flash Video recording Auto focus Face detection Image and video stabilizer BestPic™ Geo tagging Photo feeds Photo light Red-eye reduction Send to web Smart contrast Touch focus Music Album art Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) Clear Bass Clear Stereo Touchscreen media player Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNow™ SensMe™ Stereo speakers Web Access NetFront™ Web browser Bookmarks Google™ search (from standby) Web feeds Communication Speakerphone Polyphonic ringtones Vibrating alert Video calling (main camera) Messaging Conversations Email Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS) Instant messaging Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync™ Design Auto rotate Picture wallpaper Wallpaper animation Entertainment Facebook 3D games FM radio with RDS Java Motion gaming Remote Play for PLAYSTATION®3 Tracker Video streaming Video viewing Walk mate YouTube™ Connectivity A-GPS Bluetooth™ technology DLNA Certified™ Google Maps™ Modem PictBridge Synchronisation USB mass storage USB support Wi-Fi™ Organizer Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Flight mode Notes Phone book Stopwatch Tasks Timer Accessories In-Box: Aino Battery Battery charger SanDisk microSD™ 8GB Colour-matched Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100 Design-matched Charging Stand EC100 User guide Optional: Wireless Stereo Speakers MBS-400 Snap-on Speaker Stand MS410 Digital Photo Frame IDP-100 Facts and Figures Size: 104 x 50×15.5 mm Weight: 134 grams Colours: Obsidian Black, Luminous White Main screen: 16,777,216 True Colour TFT Resolution: 240 x 432 pixels Size: 3 inches Phone memory: Up to 55MB Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™ Talk time GSM: Up to 13 hrs Standby time GSM: Up to 380 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 4.5 hours Standby time UMTS: Up to 367 hours Video talk time: Up to 1 hour 40 mins Music listening time: Up to 31 hours Availability and versions Networks: Aino GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100 Available in selected markets from early Q4 2009. Legal 1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. © Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2009. Relevant Entries on SlashGear Sony Ericsson Yari and Aino hands-on Sony Ericsson Idou: 12.1MP and 3.5-inch touchscreen Sony Ericsson patent application unveils sliding touchscreen phone Sony Ericsson S001 with huge AMOLED display & 8.1MP autofocus camera Sony Ericsson 3G handset is a Japan-only marvel

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