Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

The powerful and entertaining smartphone from Sony Ericsson, the Xperia Neo offers the latest Android smartphone fundamentals with cutting-edge Sony multimedia technology at a mid-level price. The Neo handset boasts Sony's distinctive 'human curvature' shape that looks good and fits ergonomically perfectly in your hand, especially when taking pictures.

Inside the Xperia Neo is powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon processor for smooth internet browsing and app usage. The Neo houses a 3.7 inch screen that shows off a healthy 854 x 480 resolution and utilises Sony Ericsson's Reality Display technology and the Mobile BRAVIA graphics engine to produce a fantastically bright and clear image. The Xperia Neo also has a strong focus on digital photography, coming with an 8MP camera with LED flash that can capture HD quality video and has Sony's Exmor R sensor on board which allows you take great quality images in any light conditions. What's even better is you can plug the Xperia Neo handset into your HDTV via the HDMI socket and display your videos and pictures on the big screen.

Features you'll love:

• Unique 'human curvature' body shape delivers striking looks and fits snugly in your hand, especially when taking photos
• Excellent 8.1MP camera with Exmor R sensor takes superb photos and HD videos, even in low light conditions
• 3.7 inch capacitive touchscreen with bright and vivid picture thanks to Sony's Mobile BRAVIA engine
• 1GHz Snapdragon processor powers the Xperia Neo's slick smartphone performance
• Latest version of the Android operating system (Gingerbread), with access to all the best Google mobile tools and the Android Market
• Great connectivity with WiFi, Bluetooth, and HDMI output socket

Manufacturer's description:

A touch phone for great pics:
Snap superb pictures in the sunset. Shoot sharp scenes in low light. The Xperia neo touch phone comes with an 8.1 megapixel camera and Sony's award-winning Exmor R for mobile sensor.

Xperia neo - a sharp and bright smartphone:
Take the brightest photos. Create shining movie epics. Show it all on your Xperia neo smartphone. With the multi-touch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, you see colours and contrasts in a whole new light.

Smartphone goes videophone:
Time for your big screen premiere? View videos and photos on your HD TV. Just connect via the built-in HDMI connector Browse your files using your TV's remote. So if there's nothing on TV tonight, no worries - use your smartphone. It doubles as a videophone. (TV must be CEC compatible)

On your TV. With HDMI:
Showtime. On a big screen. Connect your Xperia neo to your HD TV using the built-in HDMI connector. Use your TV's remote to browse photos and videos. Or browse the web and check out the flavour of the day on YouTube. And if gaming's your passion, download what's hot from the games charts. All on your TV.
(TV must be CEC compatible. Remote function only works for videos and photos, not for games or web browsing.)

Getting dark?:
Dusk, dawn or just a crummy old light bulb? Sony's Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor lets you capture high-quality, bright pictures and videos in poor light conditions.

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine:
Enhanced contrast. Richer colours. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine makes the 3.7" screen sharp and crisp.

Unique design:
Ergonomics is not just about adjustable seats and foot rests. Ergonomic products can also come with a glossy finish and beautiful, curving lines. The Xperia neo is living proof.

You choose - Android Market:
Going out? Finding out? Or perhaps just chilling out? Download any application you want from Android Market and customise your Xperia neo to make it exclusively yours.

Front-facing camera:
Your Xperia neo has a front-facing VGA quality camera. Perfect for self-portrait pictures.

Powered by Android (Gingerbread):
Rich multimedia. Gaming power. Your is powered by Android (Gingerbread).

Get more efficient - use Google Mobile Services:
For efficiency, try Google Mobile Services. Fix the date on Google calendar. Send your love by Gmail. Find friends - or your way - using Google maps.

Camera power:
Ready for some hard facts? Try 8.1 megapixels. Or maximum aperture of f/2.4 (in short, this means that more light reaches the image sensor). Your Xperia neo has the camera muscles you need to get great shots.

Your life in brilliant HD:
Clips from your summer holidays. Your little baby daughter's first smile. Shoot it. In brilliant, sharp HD video with one touch of a button.

Wi-Fi connect:
Connect the quick and easy way. On the move. In cafés. At the airport. Your Xperia neo has Wi-Fi support.

FM Radio:
There's music in the air - just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.

Timescape - meet your mates:
Sony Ericsson Timescape lets all your communication with a person come together in one place. Facebook posts, calls,text messages - all gathered, so you don't have to open loads of different apps to see what's going on.

GreenHeart - we do it because we care:
We are always thinking about how our decisions impact the environment. That's in everything we do. From planning and production to shipping and recycling. GreenHeart. Our commitment to making the biggest possible sustainable impact. Driven by green innovation. Never compromising. On quality. On design. On features.

In the box:

• Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo phone
• Battery
• USB Mains Charger
• MicroUSB Data Cable
• Car Charger
• User Guide