Sony Ericsson Aino: touchscreen, Sony Remote Play and 8.1MP camera

As well as the Satio, Sony Ericsson announced another touchscreen handset today: the Aino.  A slender slider with a 3-inch touchscreen and numeric keypad, the Aino has an 8.1-megapixel camera, Sony Remote Play support for streaming media from a PS3, GPS, HSPA and a nifty docking station that will also charge the wireless remote.Video demo after the cut 

Thanks to Sony Remote Play, Aino owners will be able to control their PlayStation 3 remotely from anywhere in the world they have a network connection.  With a PlayTV tuner, they'll also be able to watch, pause and record live TV from free-to-air digital TV channels.

Those without a PS3 aren't left behind; Sony Ericsson have also announced Media Home, a sync app which pulls media data from a PC to the Aino via WiFi or when docked in the included recharging cradle.  As for the wireless remote, that has sound-sensitive LEDs.  The Sony Ericsson Aino will hit the market in Q4, price to be announced.

Hands-on video and gallery with the Aino here

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Press Release:

Sound and vision set free with the Sony Ericsson Aino

Keep up to date with the latest videos and music on Aino. Media Go™ helps you transfer, play and organise all your music, photos, videos and podcasts from your PC simply and effortlessly to enjoy directly on Aino via Wi-Fi™. No more wires, no more searching – always the latest fun.

London, UK – May 28, 2009 – Sony Ericsson today showcases Aino. Get the best of two worlds with the keypad combined with an intuitive touch UI in media mode. An intuitive media browser gives users a clear overview and one touch direct access to their content.

Control your PLAYSTATION®3 and access its media content on your Aino anywhere, anytime using Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3. Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3, initially developed for PSP, enables users to control and access media content on PLAYSTATION®3 from their phone. This can be done via a local network between PLAYSTATION®3 and Aino in your home or via the internet from anywhere in the world. For TV lovers in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and in the UK users can also enjoy the PlayTV™ service on PLAYSTATION®3 via the Aino. Watch, pause and record live TV from a huge range of free channels via Aino on the go.

Aino also introduces Media Home, an application that pulls media content from Media Go™ on your PC over Wi-Fi™ to your phone automatically. Users just insert their Aino into its charging stand and it automatically synchronizes with all the latest media content on their PC. You are always ready to go with the latest content on your phone.

"Sony Ericsson has established itself as THE Communication Entertainment brand and Aino highlights our commitment to bringing the latest communication technology to the market in fun and innovative ways for consumers to enjoy," said Alexandre Cardon, Market Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. "Media Home and Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3 are key steps in broadening the entertainment experiences users can enjoy on their Sony Ericsson phone and gives a taste of our vision of the future."

Watch movies on the crystal clear 3 inch screen and listen to music in superb quality and with increased freedom – thanks to the stylish Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100 and matching Charging Stand EC100 included with Aino. This powerful phone offers a full range of exciting features to support the entertainment experiences on the phones such as; an 8.1 megapixel camera, Photo flash and Clear audio experience.

Aino

Sound and vision set free

The best of both worlds: traditional keypad and touch UI in media mode

Media Home and Media Go™ – simple to take your content with you

Remote Play with PLAYSTATION®3 – control and access your PLAYSTATION®3 media content from your mobile phone

3 inch 16 million colour screen – surf the web in widescreen

Clear audio experience – listen to music in superb quality

Design matched Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100 and Charging Stand EC100

Aino supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100. Aino will be available in selected markets from early Q4 in the colours Obsidian Black and Luminous White.

The Sony Ericsson Aino at a glance

Camera

8.1 megapixel camera

Up to 16x digital zoom

Photo fix

Photo flash

Video recording

Auto focus

Face detection

Image and video stabilizer

BestPic™

Geo tagging

Photo feeds

Photo light

Red-eye reduction

Send to web

Smart contrast

Touch focus

Music

Album art

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Clear Bass

Clear Stereo

Touchscreen media player

Music tones (MP3/AAC)

PlayNow™

SensMe™

Stereo speakers

Web

Access NetFront™ Web browser

Bookmarks

Google™ search (from standby)

Web feeds

Communication

Speakerphone

Polyphonic ringtones

Vibrating alert

Video calling (main camera)

Messaging

Conversations

Email

Picture messaging (MMS)

Predictive text input

Sound recorder

Text messaging (SMS)

Instant messaging

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync™

Design

Auto rotate

Picture wallpaper

Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

Facebook

3D games

FM radio with RDS

Java

Motion gaming

Remote Play for PLAYSTATION®3

Tracker

Video streaming

Video viewing

Walk mate

YouTube™

Connectivity

A-GPS

Bluetooth™ technology

DLNA Certified™

Google Maps™

Modem

PictBridge

Synchronisation

USB mass storage

USB support

Wi-Fi™

Organizer

Alarm clock

Calculator

Calendar

Flight mode

Notes

Phone book

Stopwatch

Tasks

Timer

Accessories

In-Box:

Aino

Battery

Battery charger

SanDisk microSD™ 8GB

Colour-matched Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100

Design-matched Charging Stand EC100

User guide

Optional:

Wireless Stereo Speakers MBS-400

Snap-on Speaker Stand MS410

Digital Photo Frame IDP-100

Facts and Figures

Size: 104 x 50x15.5 mm

Weight: 134 grams

Colours: Obsidian Black, Luminous White

Main screen: 16,777,216 True Colour TFT

Resolution: 240 x 432 pixels

Size: 3 inches

Phone memory: Up to 55MB

Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™

Talk time GSM: Up to 13 hrs

Standby time GSM: Up to 380 hrs

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4.5 hours

Standby time UMTS: Up to 367 hours

Video talk time: Up to 1 hour 40 mins

Music listening time: Up to 31 hours

Availability and versions

Networks:

Aino

GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100

Available in selected markets from early Q4 2009.

Legal

1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.

2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2009.