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- Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone with US/International 3G plus GPRS/EDGE connectivity (not compatible with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint)
- Android 2.3-powered smartphone with brilliant LED-backlit 3.7-inch multi-touch display, slide-out QWERTY Smart Keyboard, and 1 GHz processor
- 8.1-MP camera with HD 720p video capture; Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth stereo music; GPS navigation; 1 GB memory; microSD expansion
- Up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours (16.67 days) of standby time; released in March, 2011
- What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, USB/wall charger, USB cable, wired stereo headset, quick start guide
- 3.7 inches capacitive touchscreen. QWERTY keyboard
- 3.7-inch TFT LCD display
- Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone with US/International 3G plus GPRS/EDGE connectivity (not compatible with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint); Android 2.3-powered smartphone with brilliant LED-backlit, slide-out QWERTY Smart Keyboard, and 1 GHz processor
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Combining a full-sized, ergonomically crafted slide-out keyboard with smart messaging functionality, the unlocked, 3G-enabled Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro mobile phone (model MK16a) features fast Type & Send functionality that eliminates the need to open a dedicated application for each type of message. Additionally, the Smart Keyboard triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when you slide out the keyboard.
Powered by the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS, you'll get access to a wealth of Google mobile services as well as hundreds of thousands of apps from the Android Market. The Xperia Pro is an ideal business phone, offering a complete set of professional functions such as syncing your e-mail, calendar, and contacts in a secure. And the pre-loaded Office Suite Pro lets you view and edit office documents directly on the phone.
Created from premium materials, the Xperia Pro features a 3.7-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine multi-touch display, which delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image thanks to its LED backlighting. And through reduced light reflection, the picture stays clear when you're outdoors too.
The 8.1-megapixel camera features Sony's award-winning Exmor R for mobile sensor with a f/2.65 lens, enabling you to capture high quality, bright still photos and HD videos even in low light. It also captures HD 720p video. All pictures and videos can be shared in HD on your living room TV via the built in HDMI-connector. And you can enjoy on-the-go video chats via the front-facing VGA camera.
Other features include a single-core 1 GHz processor, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, GPS for navigation (using built-in Google Maps) and location services, 1 GB internal memory, microSD expansion (up to 32 GB), access to both personal and corporate e-mail, DLNA wireless media streaming, and up to 7 hours of talk time.
Smart Keyboard
Your keyboard knows what to do before you know what to type. When you slide it out, the Xperia Pro's Smart Keyboard function predicts what you want to do. Reading an e-mail? "Reply, Reply all or Forward?" automatically pops up. Online? The address and search field is activated.
Get Social
A highly social mobile phone, the Xperia Pro includes Sony Ericsson Timescape, which lets all your communication with a person come together in one place. Facebook posts, calls, text messages are all gathered, so you don't have to open loads of different apps to see what's going on.
And with Facebook inside Xperia (developed in close cooperation with Facebook), you can make your entertainment truly social. Your Facebook albums pop up in your phone's gallery, and you can comment directly on the pictures. Share recommendations and likes from the music player. Don't miss any of your friends' birthdays or other exciting Facebook events--they're all automatically visible in your calendar. You only need to sign in once to Facebook during start-up of your Xperia Pro.
Made for Business, Too
Work or leisure? With the Xperia Pro, you can choose both.
Fast E-Mail Access--Anytime, Everywhere
The 3.7-inch touchscreen provides great e-mail readability. View and share Microsoft Excel, Word and other attachments. And the onscreen QWERTY keypad makes typing easy. One inbox for work and another for your private e-mail? Set up multiple e-mail accounts. Stay in sync and search the Corporate Directory (GAL) thanks to Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support. Keep in touch with your friends through Gmail, Web mail or HTML e-mail.
Calendar Clarity
Stay on top of your agenda. Set reminders, accept or decline invitations, and check who will attend today's big meeting. Xperia Pro may be a slim phone, but it has all you need to juggle your busy days. And to find your way to a meeting venue you've never visited before, just tap Google Maps.
Contacts, Far and Wide
Exchange ActiveSync and Gmail contacts. Facebook friends. Have them all in one place. Use the search function to find a contact in a snap. Facebook updates, IM status, text messages: they're all available in your phonebook. And to keep it all safe, sync your contacts with Google Cloud or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
Intuitive Xperia User Interface
Business life can be hectic. The easy-to-use Xperia Pro interface is the perfect stress relief. Drag and drop shortcuts, gather them in folders, and customize the five homescreens as you please. There are handy widgets for everything--news, weather forecasts, exchange rates, and more.
Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro weighs 4.13 ounces and measures 4.57 x 2.24 x 0.51 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 7 hours of talk time, and up to 400 hours (16.67 days) of standby time. This 3G-enabled phone runs on 800/850/1900/2100 3G frequencies (compatible with AT&T) in the United States, and international 900/2100 MHz 3G frequencies. Additionally, it runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies for voice and 2G data.
What's in the Box
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro handset, rechargeable battery, USB/wall charger, USB cable, wired stereo headset, quick start guide
Android Gingerbread Operating System
 The Xperia Pro runs the Android 2.3 operating system (dubbed Gingerbread)--the fastest version of Android available for smartphones yet. It features a cleaner, more refined interface with new icons, improved top notification bar, and more intuitive navigation. Multitasking in Gingerbread allows you the ability to run more than one app at a time. If you're playing a game, you can easily switch to an incoming e-mail and then switch back to the game without losing your place. And like the previous version of Android ("Froyo"), Gingerbread provides support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full Web. A new onscreen keyboard makes it easier to type thanks to additional spacing between the keys and larger font sizes. And the more you use the keyboard, the easier typing will be as the enhanced suggest feature records previous input history to make better suggestions. The Xperia Pro also brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services you use every day. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day. | Google Integration
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Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.
This phone can be paired with 800/850/1800/1900 MHz UMTS/HSPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 900/2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). In areas not served by a 3G network, you'll continue to receive 2G data service via the EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.
This phone comes with a full manufacturer's warranty (1-year).
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Customer Reviews
hardware keyboard & android experience & AT&T 3G - these were a must criteria - narrowed down to Motorola milestone 2 / desire Z / xperia pro
milestone 2 - rejected as available in US only with Verizon as droid 2 (CDMA)
desire z - not available in amazon , available in eBay - costly for what it offers and z-hinge sounds terrible (in fact ordered one and then cancelled it)
The Xperia UI is very polished, and doesn't necessarily need to be replaced by stock android AOSP or CM7(CyanogenMod 7). No green android figures here, UI is aesthetically very mature, good for business environment. Looks like Sony borrowed UI elements from CM7. (Update: Lockscreen has limited options, cannot launch apps unlike Sense 3.0 and cannot control default music player from lock screen - possible to control music player from lock screen for replacement music apps like 'Cubed')
The keyboard has a nice feel to it - the space between the qwerty keys is adequate with just the right amount of travel (press feedback).(Update: Hardware keypad is backlit which switches off even if open after some time of inactivity to save battery)
the body is plastic - which Sony rates as scratch resistant, but its a 'fingerprint magnet'; screen is good.
One very nice thing - hardware buttons in the front - which is gradually disappearing from all touchscreen models. So it helps when you got water on your fingers.
the 'contacts' app list supports full integration with Facebook. overall nicely done. Default number option for a contact is not present.
The battery should be good for an android device(1500 mAh), i have not tested it fully yet. looks like it should hold up full charge for 35-45 hours or so. showing 76% left after 11hours of heavy use (lots of calls mostly, surfing on WiFi if required) - have to test on weekday for realistic figures. (Update: My office desk is at basement so VERY poor reception, the battery lasted about 33 hours with heavy usage)
Performance is good, could work with GPS (Google navigation) while playing music. Office editor , virus scanner, pre-installed. Swype can be installed and works just fine. (Update: Quadrant Score of 1447)
Loudspeaker is good (loud too). Music (Sound reproduction) is quite good. (Update: Music player has some limitations (like no repeat option - or may be i could not find it; can be replaced by any other android music app)
(Update: Storage- Comes wth 8GB Class 2 MicroSD card)
Skype has the potential to utilize video calls - it starts up but closes when Skype detects that device is not officially supported (i guess software restriction) - front camera resolution is ok.
Primary Camera - tested only in low light - its good - day photos should be better, (8MP, HD video).
Curious thing - Headset provided looks like Sony proprietary. It did not support my other Phone's headset (Palm Pre)
Customization - Supports custom ringtones. did not root it yet (as the phone's for wife).
Rest all features are android standard, android version - Gingerbread 2.3.3.
Apps suggested to make the phone complete - Extended Controls, QQPlayer, Root Explorer, Swype, Lookout, Dolphin Browser, EasyTube, Skype etc.
Did not test DLNA, only some of the Sony bloatwares can be uninstalled.
Overall verdict -
'must buy' if need unlocked, no contract, android with hardware keyboard with AT&T 3G frequencies. T mobile patrons should go for G2.
Call quality is good, especially the speaker phone, use that feature all the time.
Apps load very fast.
Battery life goes fast if you stream video but that seems to be the case with all Android phones.
I installed Advanced Task Killer and end any applications that I am not using. This has helped tremendously with the battery life. I usually will have 50% left when I plug it in after a normal work day.
Qwerty keyboard is very nice, camera takes good pictures and videos.
This phone does not come with a screen protector so I would recommend buying one with it. I used my phone without a screen protector for the first two weeks and could see faint scratches starting to form.
Having said that... Currently I love this phone becouse the QWERTY keyboard and because the speed with Gingerbread 2.3.4. With ICS the phone ran very slow even when I rooted the phone and used Titanium Backup to remove some of the sofware that came with the phone (e.g. Let's Golf).
Because of the tethering issue on ICS I decided downgrade to Gingerbread 2.3.4, and found that the 4.0.2.A.0.42 build have an exploit that makes it possible root the phone with that version.
Now the phone is running like a charm, very fast and all is working fine.
The screen of this phone isn't as good as the Samsung's but it's ok.
Other thing that I realized is that it doesn't have sensor light to automatically adjust the screen brightness.
Overall this phone in good hands is an amazing phone for less than $300.
Absolutely love it. Hardware wise it has been stellar. Read more
The only thing I noticed was the top speaker hole has a sharp edge.
They could have put a better finish on the face. Read more
Call quality is good, especially the speaker phone. Read more
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