Sony Ericsson Satio

Deepus · 01-06-2009, 12:23 PM

Looking good for Sony Ericsson. I like the look of the new "Aino". Hopefully they stick to the timetable and release in October (or earlier would be nice!) as planned.

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cloud strife92 · 15-06-2009, 1:44 PM

iv seen the Aino to and think it is an amazing multi media phone and i want to get it but will have to w8 for current contact to expire unless they offer upgrade in october

would you say it will be better than the iphone 3Gs as i already have the current iphone 3G?

Deepus · 15-06-2009, 3:11 PM

I personally have not ever had/used an iphone so couldn't tell you. From the new Sony Ericsson line-up, I would have thought Satio would be the closet to an iphone?

kBm · 16-06-2009, 10:49 AM

These look great and have a bundle of tempting features (tv out being one plus a PS3 link up)

BUT

a lack of 3.5mm jack is a let down.

(own earplugs + car aux input) It would have to work really well to tempt me away from the X1 (or X2 by the time its released).

SteveAWOL · 10-08-2009, 11:05 PM

I'm hoping this phone lives up to the hype after a disappointing couple of years for SE. According to this report we haven't got long to wait to find out...

Sony Ericsson Satio AKA Sony Idou Confirmed Release Date « Mobile Phones & Deals Blog UK

Deepus · 11-08-2009, 7:10 AM

The Satio can't come soon enough as far as I am concerned. I've held off upgrading my contract since Feb waiting for it! I'm sure I've read some stuff somewhere saying that "the networks" will have the phone end September/early October - Vodafone are advertising it on their website.....

SteveAWOL · 11-08-2009, 2:35 PM

Tell me about it, my contract ran out last October but none of the upgrades i was offered really seemed worthwhile so I just went onto a cheaper rolling contract. The only handset that has since really caught my eye is the Satio so it had better be worth the wait!

Some rather lengthy hands-on footage of Satio and Aino here:

Bring popcorn: Youserbase reviews Sony Ericsson's Satio and Aino smartphones on video

*achoudry* · 12-08-2009, 8:51 AM

more satio videos here

SteveAWOL · 12-08-2009, 12:38 PM

Satio now listed on Play:

Quote:

Sony Ericsson Satio Sim Free / Unlocked 12.1 Megapixel Mobile Phone

£539.99 Free Delivery

RRP: £579.99 | You save: £40.00 (6%)

Pre-order. | Due for release on 31/08/2009

Play.com (UK) - Mobile - Free Delivery

syko67 · 13-08-2009, 6:39 PM

Upgrade time in Nov,have given up on ditching SE for nokia N97, but now in a fuddle about the luvly looking Sanio or waitin for the X2 or Rachel...hmm

ESA2 · 14-08-2009, 7:56 PM

Due an upgrade from my Sony W890i in November. Had been thinking about the Nokia 5800 but the satio is looking rather tasty. Dont suppose theres any word on what Vodafone monthly deals the Satio will be available on yet is there??

simonf7 · 14-08-2009, 8:38 PM

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Originally Posted by syko67

Upgrade time in Nov,have given up on ditching SE for nokia N97, but now in a fuddle about the luvly looking Sanio or waitin for the X2 or Rachel...hmm

I'm having pretty much the same problems, when Satio (then Idou) was announced I thought I'd seen my next phone. Then what happens details of Rachael appear which I think with Android will have a much better touch UI??

Si

SteveAWOL · 14-08-2009, 9:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ESA2

Due an upgrade from my Sony W890i in November. Had been thinking about the Nokia 5800 but the satio is looking rather tasty. Dont suppose theres any word on what Vodafone monthly deals the Satio will be available on yet is there??

The Satio' a much more expensive handset than the 5800 so would expect the contract deals to be on par with the Nokia N97, at a guess.

That Rachael / Xperia X3 does sound quite tasty too but not sure I can wait much longer as my phone's falling apart!

Heroik · 14-08-2009, 11:43 PM

Does the satio have a multi touch screen?

syko67 · 15-08-2009, 3:10 PM

So from what I have gleaned from tinternet... Satio is symbian which some say is dated, X2 is winmo which some say isnt all that and Rachel (X3) is Android with lots a fans... I've not had a smart phone so wouldnt know whats best... I noticed the Aino is going to be Ps3 compatible will that be coming to the others? Would be bludy marvellous if they were ;-)

Deepus · 03-09-2009, 2:54 PM

Anyone heard which network is likely to get the Satio first? I've only seen it advertised on Vodafone, though I had heard a rumour that o2 had an exclusive on it........

theshabster · 04-09-2009, 10:44 AM

I spoke with a member of the Vodafone upgrade team this morning.

All being well (if the handset price doesn't shoot up), I'll be getting the Satio on release day with the following allowances:

Minutes: 300 anytime cross network
Texts: Unlimited (I'm more of a texter than a talker)
Internet/data: Unlimited

Phone Cost: FOC
Tariff cost: £25 p/m (18 month contract) OR £20 p/m (24 month contract)
Internet data cost: £5 p/m

Total cost p/m = £30 (18 month contract) or £25 (24 month contract)

syko67 · 04-09-2009, 3:17 PM

Handy to know... Just got off phone with voda, telling me I'm valued and what they call a gold account, the chap couldnt give me any prices but your plan is pretty much what I'm on, with the nok n900 not comin to voda the Satio looks favourite...unless the X2 or Rachel arrive of coarse :-)

SteveAWOL · 08-09-2009, 2:10 AM

Should be seeing a load of press reviews soon:

Quote:

Sony Ericsson has today confirmed the launch of two of its key models for the end of 2009. On October 7th the company has lined up an evening to give full details about launch of the Satio and Aino and to show them off to the press. The handsets will be available soon after.

Sony Ericsson confirms imminent launch of Aino and Satio : Tech Digest

And Play.com have changed their release date to 16/10/09.

theshabster · 08-09-2009, 8:22 AM

It amuses me how the article refers to the Aino as 'The top end camera phone' - I'm almost sure that the Satio's camera is superior to the Aino's in more ways than one - 12MP over the Aino's 8MP. Xenon flash over the Aino's LED ... etc etc.

Sony Ericsson are leaving it rather late to officially launch their new phones - literally a week or two before the Satio's release.
I can only think that their aim is to have the phones fresh in people's minds for their release - or maybe the phone's aren't quite complete yet?!? (which I doubt).

kBm · 08-09-2009, 9:02 AM

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Originally Posted by syko67

I noticed the Aino is going to be Ps3 compatible will that be coming to the others? Would be bludy marvellous if they were ;-)

This would be a big draw for me, BUT i'll wait and see what the real deal is. Im guessing its similar to the PSP, and the limations of the psp's media playback.

Of course, using it as a remote control would be quite cool

theshabster · 08-09-2009, 10:19 AM

I presume that the remote play feature will initially be specific to the Aino - it's a key feature which will help to sell the phone when competing against/alongside the Satio.

Like most mobile manufacturers - Sony ericsson wont want to put all of their eggs into one basket.

syko67 · 08-09-2009, 10:28 AM

Looks like the Aino will be the only one to come with PS3 remote play... Maybe an
Update or app will bring it to Satio

Aky705 · 12-09-2009, 2:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deepus

Looking good for Sony Ericsson. I like the look of the new "Aino". Hopefully they stick to the timetable and release in October (or earlier would be nice!) as planned.

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Any news on what Networks it's planned for?

Deepus · 13-09-2009, 10:51 AM

It's definitely coming out on o2 and Vodafone. Not sure which one of those networks will get it first though, or whether Orange and T-Mobile will get it.

Vodafone are advertising it as coming soon on their website. As per usual, o2 are rather non-committal about when they'll be getting the handsets. I would expect the networks to have stock end of this month/early October going by various articles on the internet.

Aky705 · 13-09-2009, 2:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deepus

It's definitely coming out on o2 and Vodafone. Not sure which one of those networks will get it first though, or whether Orange and T-Mobile will get it.

Vodafone are advertising it as coming soon on their website. As per usual, o2 are rather non-committal about when they'll be getting the handsets. I would expect the networks to have stock end of this month/early October going by various articles on the internet.

Any news on 3 getting it?

mhcq2002 · 13-09-2009, 5:07 PM

Found out today from T-Mobile they are getting it mid way through October. Which is about right for my upgrade.. Looks good from what the video I've seen on YouTube.

SteveAWOL · 15-09-2009, 7:44 PM

A few photos taken with Satio:

What to expect from a 12 MP mobile phone? « Satio Launch Blog

Hopefully we'll get to see some snaps in poor light conditions next, as my mobile' camera only really gets used on nights out when I can't be bothered to lug a separate camera with me.

theshabster · 16-09-2009, 8:36 AM

I really can't wait for this handset - The release date can't come soon enough

Deepus · 22-09-2009, 9:36 AM

According to a post on the o2 forum, the Satio will be released on o2 next Monday. Happy days!