New releases from Sony Ericsson: W910 & W960

With the recent launch of the Apple iPhone, the world has really been brought to a standstill. You read about queues at all Apple stores in the U.S, how some have even camped out a few nights before. (That would NEVER happen in Brunei I can safely say). Since then, I've read about the reviews that owners have (quickly) posted on their web spaces. And I'm STILL reading up on them. Nothing beats having it in hand to test out for myself though. But from what I've read so far, the common complaints; lack of 3G, no Office support, the un-detachable battery (and impending battery doom), no MMS and other slightly useless apps which we may never need (here in Brunei) like "Weather". Hmm, I've always believed though, I'd still prefer to wait for the 2nd Gen version of the iPhone. BUT, having said that as well, the iPhone will only reach Asia in 3Q 2008! Can you believe that? C'mon Apple.... don't leave Asia out of the fun.

ANYWAY, the launch of the iPhone has definitely created a buzz amongst other manufacturers, all now stepping up their games. These two new releases from Sony Ericsson comes as no surprise really, always being in the forefront of revolutionary mobile devices. They have named (numbered) their new products; W910 and W960.

W910 highlights

• A HSDPA device (meaning it will not reach our shores, ever)
• Available in 4Q, in black or red.
  
• Slider form factor
• 40Mb internal memory with M2 external support
• Collest feature: Shake control. Flick the mobile to change tracks or shake it to randomize the playlist. Rumours are, you can use Shake for some of the included games too! Eat your heart out Wii.

(The good news is that, even though this is not meant for Asia markets, there is a similar device, known as the W580, which should be here in Brunei within 2 weeks)

W960 highlights

• 3G, GSM compatible.
  
• Available 4Q, and only in Black.
  
• Candy bar form factor
• Size: 16mm thick. Weight: 119g.
  
• A music friendly armed device with 8Gb internal memory(!!)(Watch out iPhone)
• Wifi enabled, for your surfing pleasures.
  
• Touchscreen interface, with a stylus included.
  
• 3.2mp camera
  
• Sony Ericsson's UIQ3.1 OS, with full smartphone features
  

Just from reading about those specs promises it to be a can't-wait-to-have-one device for sure! And don't worry, its unlikely you'd need to camp outside anywhere to get one. Check out these pictures though.

PS: Personal log: Its been a week of using my Red E90 Commy, all I can say is, it is impressive. Still working on a proper review.