Now that we have all seen the Xperia Arc which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics show (CES) 2011, we finally have its official specifications. After going through it we were pleased with what we saw although a bit disappointed that it will be released running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and not Android 2.4 Honeycomb which we were hoping for. As to when it will be upgraded to Android 2.4 is anyone’s guess since Sony Ericsson usually takes a long time to release an official upgrade to the Xperia line.

Here are its detailed specifications

• Phone Type : Smart phone
• Color : Blue, Grey
• Network : (GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900), (UMTS 900, 1200), EDGE, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA 5.76
• Size : 4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 (125 x 63 x 8.7 mm), 4.13 oz (117 grams)
• Display : TFT 480×854 pixels, 4.20 inches, 16 million colors, capacitive, multi-touch,scratch-resistant
• Battery : 1500mAh, talk time 6.91 hours, standby time 430 hours
• Software : Android 2.3
• Processor : Qualcomm MSM8255 1000MHz
• Camera : 8.1 MP, LED flash, auto focus, image stabilizer, video stabilizer, face detection
• Video Capture : 1280×720 720p HD
• Memory : 512 MB built in, microSD/microSDHC expansion up to 32 GB
• Connectivity : Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Wi-Fi, micro USB 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone ,HDMI, DLNA

I recently got hold of the Sony Walkman E series. The model I acquired was the NWZ-E443 4GB in red. The E443 Walkman features:

• 4GB Capacity
• Playback your MP3 music, video and photo collections
• Clear Audio Technologies work together to create a purer sound
• Dynamic Normaliser balances the volume level between songs
• Up to 30 hours music battery life, and 6 hours video
• FM radio for even more listening choice with 30 station presets
• Playback multiple file formats for both audio and video.
• Supports:
• MP3, AAC WMA (DRM) and L-PCM for music, and H264/AVC, MP4, WMV (DRM) for video
• Ultra bright 2.0″ QVGA LCD screen
• Videos can be watched in widescreen format
• 30 frames per second video playback for outstanding clarity
• 4GB storage holds around 1,000 (at 128kbps) music tracks
• Approx 15 hours video (at 384kbps)
• Drag and drop with Windows explorer,
• 5 band equaliser with preset (Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique) and customisable options
• Supplied headphones (MDR-E804Y) deliver improved sound quality
• WM-PORT to easily connect your Walkman to optional accessories

As well as being available in red, you can also pick the E443 up in black. Both color versions also come in an 8GB variant. The 4GB model, on average retails for £60 in the UK. Click the read more link to view the gallery of the unboxing pictures.