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Building on the feature set of earlier models, the Sony Ericsson P1 supports a wide range of push email solutions and Web browsing applications, plus connectivity via hi-speed UMTS and Wireless LAN (WiFi™). Add to this its compact size and multimedia capabilities and the P1 is the complete mobile office. It is based on the Symbian™ operating system (v9.1) and UIQ 3.0, an open platform that offers broad potential for multimedia applications from operators/carriers, content owners and third party developers.

In short, the P1 is a device as small as a standard phone that offers flexible ways to work:

* Dual function keyboard - full alpha-numeric (e.g. QWERTY) text input combined with one hand phone usability
* Choice of text input method including handwriting and word completion
* Push email enabled including support for Exchange ActiveSync™ and BlackBerry® Connect™
* Integrated WLAN and VoIP enabled
* 3.2 megapixel camera with business card scanner
* Large 2.6” touchscreen with a Transflective Display that is easier to view in bright light conditions

Push email and remote working
Always being connected while on the move is now a normal part of working life. The Sony Ericsson P1 gives you the ability to handle your corporate or personal emails, contacts and calendar wherever you are. It offers support for a broad range of push email services including Exchange ActiveSync™ and BlackBerry Connect and allows for remote wiping of email and PIM data; something critical in the event of the phone being stolen or misplaced.

The Sony Ericsson P1 lets you read and edit documents on the move, whether Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel. It also ships with a desk stand and USB cable in-box, making it straightforward to synchronise with your PC.

High speed connectivity
Both UMTS and integrated WLAN provide for high-speed Web browsing and data downloads, plus email at a rate and performance you enjoy from your office desktop. The Sony Ericsson P1 is also VoIP enabled for making calls over the internet.

Striking visuals
Surfing the Web is intuitive thanks to the Opera™ Web Browser that displays pages in horizontal, wide screen aspect. The large, touchscreen QVGA display can be seen and used even in bright environments due to the Transflective Display. The 3.2 megapixel camera takes great shots to store or share via Picture Blogging and is also a useful tool for work purposes. It does away with the need to collect stacks of business cards when travelling. Just take a close-up shot of a business card and the card scanner transfers the contact details directly into the phonebook.

Quality downtime
As well as a business tool, the Sony Ericsson P1 also serves as an advanced multimedia companion. Its music and video player mean that you can take your favourite tunes and video clips with you on the 512MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) provided. Catch the latest news via the on-board FM Radio or stream mobile TV direct to the large screen. Whichever you choose to do, with the P1 you are never short of options.

The Sony Ericsson P1 is a Tri-Band GPRS 900/1800/1900 and UMTS 2100 handset with Wi-Fi 802.11b. It will be available in selected markets from Q3 2007.

The Sony Ericsson P1 at a glance:

Productivity/Efficiency Features

* QWERTY keyboard and handwriting text input
* Predictive text input
* Handwriting recognition
* Transflective Display for bright light conditions
* Document editors and readers
* VoIP support
* WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11b)
* Business card scanning
* Video calling
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Flight mode

Email and Web

* Push email support provided by/licensed from;
o AlteXia
o Ericsson Mobile Office
o Intellisync
o Microsoft - Exchange ActiveSync™
o Research In Motion- BlackBerry Connect
o Seven
o Sybase/iAnywhere
o Visto
* POP3, IMAP4, including IMAP IDLE
* Opera™ Web Browser 8.0
* VPN client from Certicom

Imaging and Multimedia

* 3.2 megapixel camera with Auto focus
* Digital zoom, 3x
* Photo light
* Video recording/streaming/viewing
* Mobile TV – H.264 playback
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Text messaging (SMS)
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
* Media player
* Music tones (MP3/AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+)
* Polyphonic ringtones
* PlayNow™
* TrackID™
* 512 MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) expandable memory
* 160 MB User Memory (internal)
* FM radio RDS
* RSS Feeds
* Picture Blogging (Free downloadable application)
* 3D games

Hygiene Features

* Bluetooth 2.0
* Infrared
* Modem
* USB support
* USB 2.0 mass storage
* Speakerphone
* Sound recorder
* Vibrating alert
* Jog dial
* Picture wallpaper
* Wallpaper animation
* Java
* Alarm clock
* Stopwatch
* PC Software
* 1120 mAh battery

Accessories

* In-Box:
o Stereo Headset HPM-62
o Desk Stand CDS-65
o 512MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)
o PC Software
o USB Cable
o Extra Stylus (for touchscreen use)
o Protective Pouch
o Standard Phone Charger
* Optional:
o Bluetooth™ Car Speakerphone HCB-120
o Music Remote Control MRC-60
o Bluetooth™ Music Receiver MBR-100
o Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-GV435
o Bluetooth Headset HBH-IV835
o Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset HBH-DS980

Facts and Figures

* Operating system: Symbian™ OS v9.1
* Size: 106 x 55 x 17 mm
* Weight: 124 grams
* Colour: Silver Black
* Screen: 262,144 color TFT touchscreen
* Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
* Size: 2.6 inches
* Networks: P1c/i: UMTS 2100-GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900
* Talk time GSM/UMTS: Up to 10 hrs/3 hrs 30 min
* Standby time GSM/UMTS: Up to 440 hrs/350 hrs
* Video call time: Up to 2 hrs

Sony Ericsson P1 Review

[CNET]
Sony Ericsson did not include a full QWERTY keyboard on the P1i, but instead put all the letters and numbers in 20 keys. Most of these keys rock left or right to serve as different letters. For example, the top left key is used for both the Q and W letters. Rocking it left will get you the former, while rocking right will type the latter. The center portion of the keypad has numbers in red laid out just like a regular numeric keypad for use in the phone application and when filling out fields where numbers should be entered. While such a keyboard layout saves space, it takes some getting used to. Essentially, typing a letter becomes a two-step decision. First, you decide which button to land your finger on, then which direction to rock the thumb toward. You could just land your thumb on the side you want and press it immediately, but that means there is very little room for error when it comes to the position of the thumb tip, a real challenge for those with large fingers.
Full review of P1

[MobileBurn]
The QWERTY keyboard on the P1 is unusual in that the right and left edge of each convex shaped key serves a different purpose. As such, the ‘A’ and ‘S’ letters are on the same key instead of on neighboring keys. The shift key located in the bottom left corner of the keypad works as one would expect, and the ALT key, in the lower right hand corner of the keypad, is used for accessing the numeric keypad digits and symbols. A pair of arrow keys straddle the space bar, and they offer a bit of help when navigating the P1 without using the stylus. The number keys, when used with the ALT key (which can be locked on), work like they do on regular phones in that you don’t have to worry about the edges, you just press the key. The design is compact, but far from ideal. A year ago when I reviewed the M600, I adapted to its keyboard and learned to live with it. But now, after having been spoiled by many devices with fine QWERTY keyboards, I am less inclined to embrace it. Those extra few millimeters of width offered by the keyboards on devices like the Motorola Q or Palm Treos make a big difference. The P1’s keyboard is certainly passable for those that value a compact form factor over ease, and speed, of use - but it is not one that I am in love with. In any event, the keyboard is faster and easier to use than the touchscreen based virtual keyboard or handwriting recognition system.
Full review of P1

[GSMArena]
The camera interface reminds a lot the interface of the latest Sony Ericsson phones and has a rather similar graphics and functions, but unfortunately is not as snappy as the one used in their feature phones. The highest resolution available is 2048 x 1536 pixels, which practically shows that the 3.2 megapixel sign on the camera is a marketing gimmick as the real resolution of the photos is 3 megapixel. There are three quality levels and the camera has a full automatic exposure control but offers nice manual overexposure control accessible from the main viewfinder interface.
Full review of P1

[3G]
The camera comes in at 3.2 megapixel camera located on the back of the phone. The camera has an LED photo light which acts as a flash. Images can be sent as an attachment in an email or as a picture message. Pictures can also be sent via an infrared, WLAN, USB or Bluetooth connection.
Full review of P1

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