14 DAY TRIAL // Sony Ericsson Aino is one of the attractive handsets Sony Ericsson announced a while back to come to the market before the end of the ongoing year, and now it is available for purchase in various countries around the world, including the United States, where it can be purchased from SonyStyle stores for a price tag of $599.99 unlocked.
Those of you who haven't encountered the device just yet might be interested in what it has to offer, and we should mention here a 3-inch touchscreen display that boasts a 432 x 240 pixel resolution, as well as the 8.1-megapixel photo snapper that sports 16x digital zoom, auto focus and flash capabilities, as well as geo-tagging functionality. A microSD memory card slot with an 8GB memory card included are meant to offer additional storage space support.
In addition, the phone also includes 3G connectivity options, Wi-Fi capabilities, Stereo Bluetooth, USB connectivity, built-in GPS receiver with Google Maps support, 3D navigation, Music player and Music Recognition capabilities, DLNA support, a keypad with dedicated keys, and a charging base, as well as a 1000mAH Lithium Polymer battery.
Other features of the handset include PlayStation3 Remote Play capabilities, offering users the possibility to access music, videos and photos stored on their PS3 or to remotely control the PS3 from wherever they are. The Sony Ericsson Aino can also be connected through Wi-Fi so that content is downloaded to it wirelessly, while the Media Go application is a simple solution through which one can organize media on a PC and transfer it to the phone.
Here's how Sony Electronics describes the handset: “For unlocked purists and style seekers, the Sony Ericsson Aino phone is a 3G-enabled mobile phone that offers on-the-go entertainment and rich multimedia features. Entertainment options are nearly limitless – capture photos, listen to music, view videos and access content from your PlayStation3 console and home PC with its unique Remote Play, Media Home, and Media Go features.” The handset can be seen on SonyStyle here.