***1.4 GHz dual-core Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo***

[RSR]

I think it is. I am lucky enough to spend a decent amount of time with most new major handset releases and I think putting all the Timescape and Mediascape doesn't do SE any favours at all.

Mediascape isn't found on the 2011 handsets.....

They are also change Timescape to a application rather then embed it into the OS layer like they did on the X10. So if you don't want to use it, don't simple as that.

SE UI is very minimal on the 2011 handset, unlike that of the X10. So you can clearly see they have learn lessons here.

Have you used any of the 2011 handsets or are you doing what most people do and use the X10 as a reference for SE handsets?

 

[Simian]

Bum... I've still got 2 Years on my Xperia Arc to go!... Not that I don't Loooove my Arc.. Cos I do!!

 

[Gipo]

This looks pretty ugly! Always been wanting to get an Android phone - upgraded the mrs to a Sony X8 - felt nice enough.

This may be worth a look!

 

[kona786]

This looks pretty ugly!
This may be worth a look!

 

[Gipo]

I like my phones ugly, just like I like my women.

 

[hux]

Any more news on this?

 

[doodah]

No - think I heard an announcement was due in the coming weeks.

 

[Myshra]

I think it is. I am lucky enough to spend a decent amount of time with most new major handset releases and I think putting all the Timescape and Mediascape doesn't do SE any favours at all.

Backing up Andy - they got removed from late 2010 code revisions because everyone probably realised they sucked and users never used it.

 

[hux]

They'd better get cracking, when i saw the arc i fell in love, but it was too late for that phone seeing as everyone was heading for dual core.

This however im dying to grab asap.

No - think I heard an announcement was due in the coming weeks.

 

[kona786]

Hmmm no more news yet on this duo at the IFA. It should be coming out fairly soon.

 

[Nemesis379]

The top of that phone doesnt match the bottom imo lol.

 

[wellibob]

What we want is the entire front of the phone as the screen, and home return and menu located nicely on the side. Till then its all a bit... meh....!!!

 

[413x]

my contract termination draws closer, want some news.. Never had a se phone

just wish the top was a little smaller

 

[sarge78]

Here's a solid benchmark for the Duo/Nozomi.

Boggo MSM8260 @ 1.5 GHz + Adreno 220 GPU.
1280×720.
Android 2.3.5.

http://nena.se/nenamark/view?version=1&device_id=890

Not really a gaming phone with that high res display but it should be a nice improvement over phones like the Sensation.

 

[RSR]

ahhh that will be my new phone

 

[sarge78]

Sony Ericsson? sure do take their sweet time releasing new phones

Anyway here's some more info!

http://blog.gsmarena.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-hd-in-the-works-720p-screen-and-1080p-video-recording-on-board/

Xperia Arc HD will be the option to capture full-res still shots while recording video

The camera should be epic!

 

[kevpuk]

Looks very interesting......So Duo > Nozomi > Arc HD ? Who knows what it will actually be called when announced/released

 

[Simian]

Damn... still got about 18 months till I can Upgrade my Arc!!

Although by then there'll be summut Bigger and Better out!!

 

[shaffaaf27]

still nothing?

 

[sarge78]

It was always slated for Jan/Feb 2012.

Who says Android OEMs rush out hardware