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We all know that Sony Ericsson builds the best cameraphones. So when it announced a 12.1MP mobile that runs the Symbian Series 60 OS on a huge, touch-sensitive display, we were more than a little excited. The bigger the better12 megapixels may seem lik...
It may be the best cameraphone on the market, but poor text input and no 3.5mm jack means the Satio misses out on five stars...
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Sony Ericsson has always had different streams for its phones that focus on one key element in attempt to win over any competition. There was the Walkman range for music and the Cyber-shot offering for photographers, but can the two merge successfully...
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Interface, sluggish, design, pretty much everything...
The Satio is a smartphone that is neither smart, or really a phoneKey specs12 megapixels, 3G, Bluetooth, FM radio, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Li-ion battery, microSD, MP3 player, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi...
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In the latter end of 2009 Sony Ericsson released the latest ‘flagship’ phone which was shown to the world with much gusto and promise, helped by a fairly universal advertising campaign (the one with the brightly coloured space hoppers) and it certainly...
So as you can probably imagine I really liked this phone – it really did well and I’ve got only a couple of minor qualms which are overshadowed by the things that the phone excels at including a load of things I haven’t had space to ment...
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The Satio is currently top of Sony Ericsson's range of feature phones. It packs in a 12.1 megapixel camera with a Xenon flash, a full touchscreen interface, and class leading media playback. On the surface that's an impressive feature list, but does the S...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:07
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The Satio is a fairytale of a phone. Born of Sony Ericsson’s plan to merge its Cybershot and Walkman lines, what emerged is a conflicted device that is both beauty and beast.Let's start with the beautiful aspects of Sony Ericsson’s flagship consumer ph...
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The Sony Ericsson Satio was arguably the most hyped phone at Mobile World Congress. Known initially as the Idou, its multimedia powers were obviously aimed squarely at the iPhone and the slew of now unleashed Google Android phones. So, can this all...
Camera's the best we've used yet on a mobile phone...
Resistive touchscreen, chunky frame and poor UI...
A great camera phone it may be, but this is miles off the all-conquering smartphone we were led to believe it was...
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tracyandmatt.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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It's only been a few weeks since I did the review of the Samsung Pixon 12 and already I have another 12 mega pixel camera phone to put through its paces; The Sony Ericsson Satio. Will it be as good as the Samsung? Sony Ericsson Satio The ten second r...
So how does it compare to the Samsung Pixon12? Well that all comes down to personal preference. I thought the camera was nicer to use than on the Pixon and it felt more like a camera, where as the Samsung felt more like a phone. If I had to choose I wo...
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Business has never been harder for touchscreen mobile phones. Not only is the iPhone 3GSso far ahead it’s little more than a speck on a distant horizon, but HTC has the geek market neatly sewn up with its Android-based Hero. Sony Ericsson's Satio: comi...
The Satio isn't a bad phone, although it has its frustrating moments. But with the price so high and the contracts so unappealing, there are plenty of better options available. ® More Cameraphone Reviews... Samsung Pixon 12 LG Crystal Samsung...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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Since Sony Ericsson showed off the ‘Idou’ at Mobile World Congress in February, a lot has happened - including a rebrand of the company, a new marketing strategy that saw Cyber-shot and Walkman branding being removed from top-end handsets in favour of...
It’s quite tough to review a phone that offers so much, yet sits on an operating system that has had a bad ride throughout 2009. S60 never really worked in touchscreen form, but Sony Ericsson has attempted to hide some of the worst deficiencies with...
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pz10.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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Sony Ericsson have long ago shown that they are not afraid of any challenge, producing handsets that have claimed a top spot on the market. There are still plenty of fans from those good old days that would love to see another market-leading device thr...
Sony Ericsson need a winner right now and the Satio is the phone carrying the torch. It's equipped with a 12-megapixel camera, which puts it in an elite club. It failed to become the founding member of the club - that title goes to the Samsung Pixon12...
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T3.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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A few megapixels to much? The Satio is Sony Ericsson's first 12-megapixel cameraphone. You don’t actually need that many pixels in a stills camera – let alone a phone, but everyone else is making them, so is Sony Ericsson.- Watch our Sony Ericsson Sat...
Great camera, BBC iPlayer, Generous screen, MicroSD slot...
No 3.5mm jack, Noisy images, Sometimes unresponsive touchscreen...
The best cameraphone on the market, with some great features. It's a shame it's so annoying to use...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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The Sony Ericsson Satio is a 3G smartphone with 12MP camera, A-GPS, music player and microSD card slot. It runs on Symbian S60 software tweaked for touchscreen, and measures up at 112 x 55 x 13mm. It weighs 126g.The goodThe Satio features the finest ev...
The Satio features the finest ever camera we've seen on a mobile phone. Its 12MP sensor, coupled with a Xenon flash, delivers fantastic shots whether you're outdoors in the daytime or sat in a dimly-lit pub.
Sadly, in other respects the Satio comes off as distinctly average. The Symbian UI doesn't work well with the touchscreen, and you need to poke surprisingly firmly to get a response. Then there are the confusing, labyrinthine menus, which make you yea...
Despite its premium pricetag and much-hyped media skills, the Sony Ericsson Satio is a rather run-of-the-mill mobile notable only for its superb 12MP camera. Elsewhere it's something of a disappointment that won't give the iPhone 3GS or HTC Hero a...
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Sony Ericsson has finally launched the Satio, the phone it showed off back in February under the guise of Idou, packing the best of all its brands into one phone. But can the sheer range of gadgetry and a new OS be enough to lure customers back to the...
Great camera, Good range of media options, Nice chassis, Clear and simple RSS reader...
Poor battery life, No 3.5mm jack, Slightly unresponsive touchscreen, Internet browser not powerful, OS is laggy at times...
Sony Ericsson has finally launched the Satio, the phone it showed off back in February under the guise of Idou, packing the best of all its brands into one phone. But can the sheer range of gadgetry and a new OS be enough to lure customers back to the...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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The multimedia features of the Sony Ericsson Satio take some beating, with the giant Walkman and Cyber-shot brands coming together in perfect harmony. The screen adds to its appeal. You'll get better messaging from a Blackberry and easier handling fro...
The 12megapixel Cybershot camera with a Xenon flash is exemplary.
We would have liked to be able to download applications straight to the handset, and the lack of a 3.5mm headset means we can't get the most from that Walkman music player.
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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The Satio, called the Idou for a while, is Sony Ericsson’s new offering. A photophone, touch-orientated and multimedia, the Satio, with a 12 Mpixel photo sensor, sets its stall out as the ideal phone for those who are out and about a lot and looking fo...
Quality finish, Well thought out, friendly interface, Good as a phone, Full terminal search function, MicroSD memory extension...
Bulky, System slowdowns, Photo quality could be better, Battery life not good enough...
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On paper, Sony Ericssons Satio smartphone certainly looks impressive — with its whopping 12.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash, a large 3.5in touch screen display and an interface that uses standby panels on the home screen to access commonly used applications. The Sony Ericsson Satio is a well equipped smartphone with a wealth of features, but its lacking in a few key areas.In many ways, the Sony Ericsson Satio smartphone represents a new era for the company — a new name and slogan (make...
12.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash, large touch screen, finger swipe shortcuts on home screen, excellent multimedia menu, GPS, Wi-Fi...
No 3.5mm headphone jack, proprietary USB port, resistive rather than capacitive touch screen, a little chunky at the top, inconsistent Symbian user interface...
The Sony Ericsson Satio is an excellent camera phone with a great 3.5in screen, but its not a world-beater. The lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and an inconsistent user interface detract from what otherwise is a good overall package...
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Product Code: SEIDOUBLK_UK The Sony Ericsson Satio is an excellent camera phone with a great 3.5in screen, but its not a world-beater. The lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and an inconsistent user interface detract from what otherwise is a good overall...
The Sony Ericsson Satio is a solid mobile phone with a 12.1 megapixel camera and large touchscreen. You can use finger swipe shortcuts on the home screen, and theres an excellent multimedia menu as well as GPS and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, the lack of a...
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fonehome.co.uk Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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The Sony Ericsson Satio is one super–charged smartphone. This bad boy has it all. Finger–friendly touchscreen, space for thousands of tunes and movies and a compact camera smashing 12.1-megapixel snapper. So can it it live up to top billing? Read our S...
A fantastic all–rounder with all the best features you’d expect, the Sony Ericsson Satio is a warhorse of a mobileLove No other phone around can match that 12.1-megapixel sensor (apart from the Pixon12)The Walkman software is truly awesomeAs super-powe...
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Sony Ericsson announced its Satio handset back in May to a fanfare of excitement about the multimedia experience it would offer users.Now, some months later, the handset had arrived in the flesh, but does it live up to our expectations?In short, if you...
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If that sounds a bit gimmicky, Sony Erisson's tried-and-tested Best Pic technology returns to more practical ground. Turning it on takes a series of shots in rapid succession, so you're more likely to capture that illusive perfect picture.Location, l...
Excellent picture quality. 16.9 screen perfect for movies. Powerful S60 OS with added jazz...
No 3.5mm headphone jack. Resistive touchscreen unresponsive. Lack of decent text input options. Measly 128MB onboard memory...
It may be the best cameraphone on the market, but poor text input and no 3.5mm jack means the Satio misses out on five stars...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-04-02 02:19:58
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Sony Ericsson is outstanding when it comes to camera phones, music phones and phones with FM radios. Since this latest smartphone has all these plus GPS, wi-fi and more, it should be a real winner, right? Well, maybe, but this is also a touchscreen pho...
With an improved interface, a better touchscreen and a 3.5mm headphone jack, this would be a near-unbeatable phone. The handset looks snazzy and feels good in the hand. The camera is terrific and de livers great results. The music software is easy to u...
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Initially introduced at MWC 2009 as the Idou, the Symbian-powered Satio's slick urban looks and crazy feature set look like a recipe for magic. The edgy, faintly industrial body stands out nicely against the curvaceous plastic phones that form most of the...
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We have been waiting for this touchscreen Symbian sweetie to arrive ever since it was announced in February this year. With the standard UIQ user interface gone, we were waiting to see what the Sony Ericsson boys could do with Symbian S60 5th editio...
Excellent camera; GPS software is good...
Buggy and slow software; no DivX and Xvid support; lacks 3.5mm jack; missing equaliser function; many other small quirks.
Actually, with all the hype surrounding the Satio, we felt rather letdown. The Sony Ericsson Satio has a habit of auto restarting once in a while (about every tow days). You get a two second lag when trying to unlock the screen, as if the phone was tr...
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Just this week, Sony's boss Howard Stringer took over the reigns as chairman of Sony Ericsson. This new change in management has long been predicted by tech critics, especially after Sony Ericsson revealed losses in the first quarter of the year. Stringer...
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The Satio is not the first phone to come out with a 12 megapixel camera, however, it is the first one that bundles the high resolution in a smartphone. The phone has a number of features that made it Sony’s flagship phone when it was released. We go i...
The Satio was meant to revive Sony Ericsson at a time when it was flagging. It is a truly admirable smartphone, with some great features – not the least of which is a powerful phone camera. Putting the camera aside for a while, the phone is a li...
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mobilewhack.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:07
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I don’t come in contact with many Sony Ericsson phones, so when it do, it’s a reason to pay a little closer attention. And so today I talk about the Sony Ericsson Satio, a phone that brings a lot to the table but not without some problems.The Sony Er...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:07
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Sony Ericsson Satio£from freewww.sonyericsson.co.uk2009 was very much the year of the iPhone. The launch of the latest, 3GS, version of the smartphone saw improved functionality, a range of mapping enhancements and, above all, an improved camera. Users...
Large touchscreen, dedicated camera buttons...
Slow focus, image noise in most situations...
Though there is still room to improve the image quality, the Sony Ericsson Satio is a pleasure to use as a camera, and is no doubt one of the best cameraphones on the market.
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:07
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We first saw the Sony Ericsson Satio back in February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, then named the Idou and flaunting an impressive spec list. The most impressive item on that list was the 12.1 megapixel camera that was set to earn the Satio...
Awesome camera, nice music player, speedy processor...
Aging web browser, dubious text entry methods, poor implementation of touchscreen gestures...
Overall, the Sony Ericsson Satio is a great camera phone, but the S60 UI feels very dated and stifles the experience somewhat. We were impressed with the music player sound quality and data speeds, but felt let down by the awkward web browser and fidd...
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homecinemachoice.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:07
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More recently, Sony Ericsson has been taking the lead in this category. Its Satio phone (price dependent on contract) has been heavily promoted as both a PMP and 12MP camera, and certainly caught our eye. Recently...
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Sony Ericsson made fuzz when it first released its Xperia smartphone. However, when it was finally released, it gained lukewarm reviews with its slow interface and didn’t really offer anything new and innovating. A few years later, mysterious ads on pr...
Good photo quality. Superb music player. Wi-Fi and GPS.
Resistive touchscreen.
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Sony Ericsson's Satio is probably one of the most feature-rich phones on offer currently. It sure is classy-looking, with a beautiful 3.5” resistive touch screen dominating the front. The touch screen response is great for a resistive screen. It'...
Camera, looks, display...
No DivX/Xvid support, high price...
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Sony Ericsson’s mobile phone had been a long time coming and my initial interaction with the device at their event in Singapore, outside of the CommunicAsia event, was quite good. The specs showed us all that it had a lot of potential and although SE w...
Brilliant display, Great feature-rich camera, Good battery life...
No EQ presets for audio player, Slightly bulky design, No preloaded Social Networking apps...
ConnectivityThe Satio is well prepped for connectivity but strangely it isn’t equipped with any Social Networking functions which is again a very disturbing fact considering the price range it’s in or how important that particular feature is t...
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It took eight months for the phone to arrive from when it was first announced, but it finally came out, albeit with some recent teething troubles. Two resellers temporarily withdrew the Satio from retail sale recently, as a number were returned with...
12.1 megapixel camera.
Proprietary Sony Ericsson charging and data socket, no 3.5mm audio jack, awful web browser, no DivX support.
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Formerly known as 'Idou', this Sony Ericsson Satio finally reaches the mass market a couple of weeks ago. Being on of the first 12.1 mega pixel camera phone in the market, it does have the upper hand in this high end market. To date the nearest compet...
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Sony Ericsson is outstanding when it comes to camera phones, music phones and phones with FM radios. Since this latest smartphone has all these plus GPS, wi-fi and more, it should be a real winner, right? Well, maybe, but this is also a touchscreen pho...
With an improved interface, a better touchscreen and a 3.5mm headphone jack, this would be a near-unbeatable phone. The handset looks snazzy and feels good in the hand. The camera is terrific and de livers great results. The music software is easy to u...
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It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a phone as exciting as this. Announced as Idou in Barcelona, Spain last year, the Sony Ericsson Satio is loaded to the brim with features and is beautifully designed. Features & Design There’s a whole lot of features b...
Excellent camera, Large and bright screen, Good build and design, Decent media playback, Roadsync application...
Slow interface, Nonresponsive touchscreen, No 3.5mm headphones port, Expensive...
Excellent camera and rich list of features and a few misses, including the pricing...
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Prologue: You'll have read this week about Sony Ericsson pulling the Satio from sale, pending fixes to some major bugs. As you'll see from the text below, I also hit problems, but they're not going to stop me looking at the raw hardware objectively. Wi...
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It was not that long time ago when Sony Ericsson announced the Idou at MWC 2009, although the handset got renamed to later. The interesting thing about the cell phone is it´s manufacturer´s “first” in several respects – the first with 12-megapixel c...
The second cell phone with 12MP camera, Great night snapshots, Extremely good incall quality...
Outdoor pictures could have been better, Unjustified price tag, Sluggish operational speed, No 3.5mm jack, Doesn’t support DivX and/or Xvid files...
Having told you what Sony Ericsson’s first 12-megapixel, all-in-one, Symbian S60 5th Edition based handset is all about, it’s time we passed our verdict. The only advantages of the Satio over its rivals are the almost impeccable in-call quality and spl...
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THE Sony Ericsson Satio is close to fulfilling every gadget lover's dream.That is, to pack a powerful digital camera, music player and productivity tools in a single device.Tipped as a multimedia phone, the Satio combines the hallmarks of Sony's Walkma...
While the Satio has oodles of features and an excellent camera to boot, user interface kinks need to be addressed...
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Sony Ericsson need a winner right now and the Satio is the phone carrying the torch. It's equipped with a 12-megapixel camera, which puts it in an elite club. It failed to become the founding member of the club - that title goes to the Samsung Pixon12...
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Sony is known for its fabulous electronic gear; where digital cameras or music devices, they have always delivered. Therefore when Sony announces a phone that is supposed to be their all-in-one product, there is bound to be great expectations and high...
12 megapixel camera with touch focus and Xenon flash, Large touchscreen, Multiple data entry options, Dedicated multimedia buttons, Multiple homescreens which are customizable, High resolution video recording...
Expensive, Disappointing audio/video playback...
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If that sounds a bit gimmicky, Sony Erisson's tried-and-tested Best Pic technology returns to more practical ground. Turning it on takes a series of shots in rapid succession, so you're more likely to capture that illusive perfect picture.Location, l...
Excellent picture quality. 16.9 screen perfect for movies. Powerful S60 OS with added jazz...
No 3.5mm headphone jack. Resistive touchscreen unresponsive. Lack of decent text input options. Measly 128MB onboard memory...
It may be the best cameraphone on the market, but poor text input and no 3.5mm jack means the Satio misses out on five stars...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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An excellent multimedia handset and one that heralds even more from Sony Ericsson. Others to consider Samsung i8910 HD User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...
Great for movies and music, 12.1-megapixel camera with all the trimmings, including Xenon flash...
Lack of app store, no 3.5mm headset port, chunky size. Look and Feel...
An excellent multimedia handset and one that heralds even more from Sony Ericsson...
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Before beginning this Sony Ericsson Satio review, we need to clear something up – Satio is pronounced Sah-tee-oh, apparently! Right, with that out the way, let’s have a look at what the Sony Ericsson Satio has to offer. Imagine having the perfect mix o...
In conclusion, the Sony Ericsson Satio sees Sony Ericsson going back to its roots and producing a camera phone of exemplary performance. The company has been suffering lately with poor results and poor phones, but the Satio sees it back to top form ag...
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To some, the world needs another fancy camera phone like a gopher needs a colostomy, but others like to have the latest phones with the coolest mix of functions and looks -- and Sony’s impending Satio is designed to make the latter go weak in the knees...
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Judging from its recent quarterly results, Sony Ericsson is heading for troubled waters. The company's second quarter sales plunged by a whopping 40 percent, resulting in a loss of around 200 million Euros.If there's one upcoming phone that might chang...
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mobileblah.com Updated:
2014-01-03 17:21:08
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Finally, we´ve got the Sony Ericsson Satio in our hands! Well, this is not a final, retail unit, but rather an early prototype. That is why we are coming up with a preview, without passing final judgment. Still, we are more than happy to take a peek at...
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