Today at Mobile World Congress 2008, Microsoft Corp. announced that Sony Ericsson will deliver a new Windows Mobile phone, the XPERIA X1.

The XPERIA X1 from Sony Ericsson lets users choose from a dynamic range of activities for work and play backed by the familiarity of Microsoft Windows and extensive availability of Windows Mobile applications and services. To be introduced in the second half of 2008, XPERIA X1 is the first phone to realize the vision of XPERIA, a new Sony Ericsson sub-brand that reflects a premium experience of energized communication.

"XPERIA is our promise to think foremost about user experience and to deliver on our goal of providing a true premium experience - anytime, anywhere, anything, with anyone," said Rikko Sakaguchi, head of Portfolio and Proposition at Sony Ericsson. "By working with Microsoft on the XPERIA X1, we have been able to couple our excellence in creating compelling consumer propositions with the productivity capabilities of Windows Mobile to deliver a seamless blend of mobile Web communication and multimedia entertainment within a distinctive design."

The XPERIA X1 features include the following:

  --  Unique arc slider with wide-pitch, easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard, 3-inch
      clear wide VGA display and high-quality high-finish metal body

  --  Windows Mobile, HSDPA/HSUPA and Wi-Fi™ support so customers can
      enjoy their favorite entertainment and work efficiently on the move

  --  XPERIA panels to navigate Web, multimedia and other applications
      with the tip of a finger