14 DAY TRIAL // A new Sony Ericsson handset, namely the W395 slider phone, has been spotted on the Web. Reported to come under the codename Yao, the new W395 is a mid-range music device that is expected to make it into the company's Walkman line.
The handset sports a 2-inch TFT screen, which delivers a 176x220 pixel resolution and 260,000 colors, but also dual speakers on the back, a 2-megapixel camera with fixed focus, as well as stereo Bluetooth v2.0. The W395 comes with an M2 memory card slot that supports memory cards of up to 8GB.
The same as other Sony Ericsson devices, the phone will not include a 3.5mm headphone jack, yet there will be a Walkman2.0 player, with support for MP3 / AAC file formats. The handset will come with music shortcut keys and a Walkman start button, which are complemented by metal elements included in its design to make it more eye-catching. According to the news, the new Sony Ericsson W395 should be announced in the February/March time frame, yet not price tag has been unveiled at this moment.
In related news, we learn that some official photos of the Sony Ericsson C901 have finally made it to the Internet. The Cyber-Shot has been spotted in the wild for some time now, and it is stated to come with a 5-megapixel camera that features auto-focus and xenon flash. It also includes Smile Shutter technology, the same as the company's C510.
The Sony Ericsson C901 is expected to hit the market in three colors, namely Noble Black, Sincere Silver and Precious Peach, and it should be officially unveiled on the 15th of February, while the availability should start in April. No word yet on its price.
