Sony Ericsson unveiled the new Xperia arc smartphone at CES today. It is set to run on the latest version of the Android platform, version 2.3 or “Gingerbread.”<\/p>\n
Xperia arc is the first of a new generation of Xperia smartphones to be announced in 2011.<\/p>\n
Sonja Shear, Market Unit Head at Sony Ericsson South Africa said, “Xperia arc combines state-of-the-art Sony technology with breath taking design to entertain and wow consumers. All on the latest Android release.”<\/p>\n
The Xperia arc is 8.7mm at its thinnest part and has a 4.2” multi-touch screen.<\/p>\n
Sony has dubbed the screen the “Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine” and promises that it will deliver visual brilliance and a crystal clear image.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the 8.1 megapixel camera will include Sony’s Exmor R for mobile sensor with a f\/2.4 lens which they say will enable the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light.<\/p>\n
The device will also sport an HDMI connector so that captured videos and images can be shared in HD on monitors and TVs that support the standard.<\/p>\n
Everything one would expect from Android is included in the use of the latest release of Google’s popular mobile operating system, such as Google Mobile Services and Android Market.<\/p>\n
Sony Ericsson SA couldn’t provide a recommended retail price for the device, but said that the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc is expected to be available in SA from Q2 2011.<\/p>\n