Sony Ericsson today announced the new Xperia arc smartphone with popular Sony technology and an exceptional multimedia experience will be available in New Zealand from Q2 (April-June). 

The best of Sony technology is inside Xperia arc. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA\ Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image which enhances the overall entertainment experience.

Furthermore, Sony’s award-winning Exmor R mobile sensor with the f/2.4 lens enables the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light. All pictures and videos can be shared in HD on your living room TV via the built in HDMI-connector.

Super slim and light, Xperia arc is just 8.7mm at its thinnest part and has a super wide 4.2” multi-touch screen and 8.1 megapixel camera. Created from premium materials and with a stunning arc body, this smartphone is sleek, strong and designed to fit perfectly in the user’s hand.
 
Brendan Johnston, Managing Director, Sony Ericsson Oceania said, “Xperia arc is a premium smartphone that will appeal to users who want an exceptional entertainment experience, visual brilliance and the latest version of Android– all in a striking design. Our 2011 Xperiadevices are the only smartphones that give customers access to the worlds of Android and Sony in one stylish device and we’re proud to be bringing that to our New Zealand customers in Xperia arc.”

Key Features: Slim. Stunning. Smart. Sleek, lightweight, and strong; designed to fit your hand perfectly; Crafted from premium materials and only 8.7mm at its thinnest part; Extra wide 4.2” multi-touch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine to ensure ultimate multimedia viewing experiences; Sony Exmor R for mobile allows unparalleled low-light photography and video capture; 8.1 megapixel camera and HD video recording capability; Google services and connectivity features; Android Market – thousands of applications to keep you entertained.

Networks:
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100 GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100 GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900