Ah, self-made promotional videos, is there a branch of film that deserves to die a more horrific, painful death? Short answer: no. Short reasoning behind proposed violence: the video below for the Sony Ericsson Jalou.

Look at it… just look. Does the world get any more patronising? Are metaphors ever so brutally disgusting. Is the complete absence of anything, absolutely anything at all redeeming really possible.

There is, in fact, so little subtlety, so little depth to this thing, that there can actually only be one intended outcome, one hoped for response from the viewers of said video. The conversation would have gone something like this, in fact:

Slimy Sony Ericsson Suit: So, what we want, what we need the consumer out-take here to be, is, you know, success, fashion, style, you know, high fashion. We want our demographic to walk away from this thinking, ‘that’s it, I want to be that stylish, that’s how I envisage myself in a perfect world: as a successful model, with successful model friends (although they’re not quite as successful as me), living on a rollercoaster of beaches and bars.’ And we want them to realise that they can have this life, they can tap into is by purchasing the Sony Ericsson Jalou

Director: I like, make pictures. Picture films with the ladies with the nice parts. Pretty ladies with no clothes.

Suit: Quite, yes, well, we know your reputation. However for this film the ladies must be clothed. Not that much, mind, but with their, well, you know, parts – as it were – at least mostly – covered.

Director: Okay, yes please. I sign now where? And you tell judge I good man in next week trial?

Etc and so on and so forth. See? Do you see now?

Hopefully that cleared it all up. If you actually want to know anything about the phone (idiot!) then have a little gander at this Sony Ericsson Jalou review. It’s not as bad, to be fair, as the video suggests. But then, unless the phone actually commits hate crimes and massacres after you purchase it, it couldn’t really be quite as bad as the video suggests.

Here is yet another top – notch phone from the labs of Sony Ericsson. Having been nicknamed Satio, it has a great number of features, the main one of which is the 12 MP camera, which makes the camera on the phone as good as a standalong digital camera. Though Sony Ericsson had first ‘leaked’ details of the phone under the name ‘Idou’, it has now been christened as Sony Ericsson Satio and will be released during the course of this year. Let’s have a more deep look at the specifications sheet.

There will surely be a number of us who will be wondering as to whether a 12 MP camera is actually necessary for a phone. To be truthful, it is quite for people who would like to snap some high quality pictures wherever they go but don’t want to carry around a digital camera for this. The Sony Ericsson Satio comes with a 12.1 MP camera and has most of the features that can be expected of a digital camera such as an image stabilizer, auto focus (touch focus) and face detection, making capturing pictures extremely easy. There are other features as well such as red eye reduction, best pic and smile detection. The top – class Xenon flash enables you to take pictures even if the surrounding light is not bright enough.

Geotagging facilities are also present in the phone. Other major highlights of the Sony Ericsson Satio, apart from the awesome 12x digital zoom are the photo feeds, video light and photo fix. There is a ‘send to’ feature which enables you to share pictures on social networks with the blink of an eye. Truth be told, the Sony Ericsson Satio’s camera is good enough to make dedicated digital camera’s heads hang in shame! The phone weighs in at 126 grams and is fairly slim at 13.3 mm. Internal memory of the phone is 128 MB and the phone comes with a 8GB microSD memory card.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 Links:

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Sony Ericsson has always tried to give mesmerizing mobile phones to product users. Ever since the first look of this phone was been unveiled in August this year, every one is all excited about the release of the Sony Ericsson Jalou in the fourth quarter of this year in Britain. This phone is meant for the style –conscious who want that even their mobile phone should exude some personal style just like them.

There is also a special Dolce & Gabbana edition of Sony Ericsson Jalou for those who want their phone to look a bit ornate. This version has 24 carat gold plated buttons on it for an adorned mobile using experience. This clamshell shaped phone, has sharp contours rather than having curves on its buttons and corners. The buyers can look forward to getting a phone in striking matt and shine versions available in three riveting natural jewel shades of Deep Amethyst, aquamarine blue and Onyx black. This phone can accommodate itself inside the designer handbag of any femme fatale with its petite length of 73 mms and a low weight of 84 gms.

Now, although Sony Ericsson Jalou may have the delicate shape of diamond with a enticing natural jewel hues, this phone is not about looks only. This phone is rich in features too hosting a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording with an RDS FM radio and geo tagging. Other significant features of this phone are Bluetooth and a complete availability of internet with Google and an email client. So, you have access to your emails all the time. This designer phone also possesses the special features of a media player and a walk mate, which helps you in keeping track of your steps while treading. The walk mate feature can perfectly complement any strenuous exercise programme.

Sony Ericsson Jalou Links:

• Sony Ericsson Jalou Deals
• Sony Ericsson Jalou on Virgin
• Sony Ericsson Jalou Pay As You Go

The newly announced Sony Ericsson Jalou is a handset best suited for style-conscious people as its sharp looks and features are making waves in the cell phone industry. Jalou is 73mm in length and weighing 84 grams only, can be easily slipped into the pockets and can also be carried in smallest of handbags as well. It has an angular appearance with prominent sharp edged corners, with no curves at all. Though its looks are amazingly striking but its features do not lag behind either.

Jalou supports a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, which will enable you to click quality pictures. Another much talked about feature that the phone features id Walk Mate that keeps record of steps you have covered, with the help of which you can maintain yourself just like your trainers. Jalou features GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 as well as UMTS/HSPA 900/1700/2100. With Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson Jalou you can create your own style statement.

Besides, the popular brand Dolce & Gabbana has joined hands with Sony Ericsson and a special edition of the handset will also be launched which will probably be expensive. Having 24 carat gold plating on the buttons, the cell phone looks super cool. This edition also features the video clips as well as photos from the runaway show of Dolce & Gabbana’s Autumn/Winter 2010. Sony Ericsson Jalou as well as its special edition launched in association with Dolce & Gabbana is expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of the year 2009 in rich natural colors such as Deep amethyst, Onyx black as well as aquamarine blue. You can buy the color which best reflects your personality and style.

Sony Ericsson Jalou Links:

• Sony Ericsson Jalou Deals
• Sony Ericsson Jalou Pay As You Go
• Sony Ericsson Jalou Videos

Sony Ericsson has been churning out exciting mobile phones lately and the last few months of the year will see its highly anticipated Jalou fashion phone hitting the markets. The Sony Ericsson Jalou will be marketed to compete with trendy fashion mobile phones,

The Jalou comes in a faceted clamshell form façade with a choice of three colors: Aquamarine Blue, Deep Amethyst, or Onyx Black.  Beneath its gorgeous facade is a quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and a triband UMTS with 3G and high speeds HSDPA support for truly fast speeds when browsing and downloading over the net.

The Sony Ericsson Jalou has support for social networking and Google apps, Exchange and a capable NetFront browser that supports YouTube.   There’s a 3.2 megapixel CyberShot camera with video light, geo-tagging and video recording. A WalkMan music player, stereo FM radio and Bluetooth with A2DP support gets is as standard feature as well.

Pioneering features

Apart from a nifty user interface that adapts to zodiac signs changes and special events in the year, you get two features considered firsts in the Sony Ericsson stable.  It 2.2” QVGA screens doubles as a compact mirror at a touch of a key and you have a WalkMate pedometer measures your steps when walking or jogging.

Dolce & Gabbana Dresses It Up

A limited edition Sony Ericsson Jalou will come dressed up fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to make it a fashion accessory that is sure to turn heads.  It gets a 24-Karat Gold trim around an elegant rose color body and will come packaged with special earphone and some exclusive D&G items.  Be prepared for its upscale price tag to go.

With new Sony Ericsson handsets running Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian, it looks like 2009 will be the turning point for Sony Ericsson’s new innovative image in the mobile phone market. Watch out for the Jalou hitting the market anytime soon.

Sony Ericsson Jalou Links:

• Sony Ericsson Jalou Contract
• Sony Ericsson Jalou Reviews
• Sony Ericsson Jalou on Virgin

So the summer is coming to an end, yet we seem to be enjoying some rare sunshine here in the UK. To celebrate this rarity we have decided to put together a list of our 8 favourite mobile phones and the best deals that are available with them. We might make this a regular feature, it just depends how useful you guys think it is. So let’s get started.
1. Nokia N97 deals – The hottest Nokia mobile phone out there right now. Yes it has a few problems, but nothing a few firmware updates will sort out. You can get a free ipod shuffle on T-Mobile with 800 minutes and unlimited texts for under £40.00 per month.
2. HTC Hero deals – Android is the way forward and the HTC Hero is the best of the lot. At £15 per month cheaper than the N97 it is worthy of the number 2 spot. You do only get 400 minutes per month though.
3. HTC Touch diamond 2 deals – much improved from the original Diamond, we really like the interface on this phone. £30.00 per month on O2 is the one to beat here, with 400 minutes and 500 texts.
4. Sony W995 deals – The best Sony Ericsson phone available in the market at the moment. You get music, camera and a sleek design all rolled into one. And for a little of £21.00 per month on Orange we think that it is a bargain.
5. Blackberry 8520 deals -No list would be complete without a Blackberry. The new 8520 is a slimmer sleeker version of the older models and we are very impressed with it. There is a deal with Orange offering £170 cashback on a £35.00 per month deal, so now is the time to grab this one whilst its cheap.
6. Nokia 5530 deals – Wow this is a cheap mobile phone. Vodafone are offering this one with 600 minutes and unlimited texts for just £21.00 per month, an absolute bargain.
7. Samsung Jet deals – The new addition to Android community has been well received and if you are looking for an alternative to HTC this one needs to be considered. Grab it O2 for £29.35 per month on O2 or £21.20 on Orange if you don’t mind cashback deals.
8. Nokia N86 deals – Gamers delight in this fabulous handset. Yes there are cheaper Nokia phones out there, but if you like to game then this one is a must. Vodafone are offering it for £31.00 with 600 minutes unlimited texts.
So there you have it our run down of the best mobile phones with the best deals. It is probably worth bearing in mind that these offer change quickly so grab them whilst they are still around.

Sony Ericsson have always annoyed us and pleased us in equal measure. But with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X3, it looks like they’re heading towards pleasing us more than annoying. Which, well, makes us happy.

For so long they’ve created phones that are really great in some or even most areas, but that have been crippled by annoying quirks that we just haven’t been able to forgive them for. A phone of there’s might have a fantastic music player, for example, but then it’d have no 3.5mm jack socket and you’d have to use and/or buy Sony-specific headphones. Or another model might have a superb, high-mega-pixel camera, but then you’d have to buy Sony Ericsson memory cards (at a far higher cost than the industry-standard microSD cards). Not so, in both cases, for the Sony Ericsson xperia X3. Quite why it took them so long to realise that it’s a good idea to allow the use of the kind of technologies the rest of the industry is happy to support is beyond us. Actually, it’s not: is what simply about them being greedy and wanting more profit for themselves, but let’s not hold that against them.

Oh, and did we mentioned that the X3 is a Google Android phone… well, it is. And if you follow this blog regularly you’ll know how happy that makes us. So, all looks good for this little beauty, as is expanded on in this Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 review. The sad thing is it’s not due out for a few months yet, but you can still have a look at these Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 deals in the meantime, or take a sneak peek at what the UI is going to look like.

We are very perceptive, if we do say so ourselves. Which we do. Because we are. And we have perceived something, in the official press release for the Sony Ericsson T715, that might not actually be there. But then again, it might be. And we think it is. Some background: the Sony Ericsson T715 is an entry-level 3G phone. That is, it’s cheap, but it’s got some mod cons. And will, because of these facts, be aimed at places where people don’t have as much money as us lucky folk in the so-called developed world. Sony Ericsson doesn’t quite say that explicitly, but it’s true. And, knowing this, read this:

“Building on our current 3G portfolio, the T715 allows us to bring 3G mobile phones to even more markets giving them high speed internet access wherever they are.”

Now, here’s the perceptive bit: the sentence at first seems to be talking about markets: we, the almighty Sony Ericsson, are bringing the almighty T715 to markets. But but but – then it shifts to talking about ‘them’ and ‘they’ in terms of high speed internet access. And this ‘them’ and ‘they’ is meant to mean the people of these markets, rather than the markets themselves. So not only is this quote ungrammatical, it’s also slightly, well, dismissive of this ‘them’. Right? It all just smacks a little bit too much of Christian missionaries spreading the Word to the dark continent. Anyway. There we have it. A little bit of perception for you. How did you like that?

Want even more perceptivity? Read this Sony Ericsson T715 review. Want even more shiny flashy Believe in Us type nonsense? Then watch the inane marketing video below.

Two phones have gone under our noses recently, both of which raised more than a little wrinkled of, if not quite disgust, then certainly a little annoyance. First up was the Samsung Pixon 12, with it’s from-the-rooftops shouting about its having, well, 12 megapixels onboard. So what! we shouted back, you’re still not a camera, never will be, so there. Then we had the Aino, from Sony Ericsson. Which, while impressive in many respects, was pretty much a daft buy unless you owned a PS3. So, what about the Sony Ericsson Satio? Does it claim to be something it’s not? Nope. Does it pander to a small and smug portion of the population exclusively? Not a bit of it.

So, what does it do, and how does it do them? Well, the short answer is: a lot of things, very well. (Read this Sony Ericsson Satio review for the long answer!). That’s because the Satio is very cleverly being positioned as a phone that excels at ‘visual communication.’ A-ha! you say, I like watching videos on the way to work, therefore this phone is definitely for me. Or, wahoo! you scream, I like surfing the internet and using things like Flash while I’m doing so, this will be exactly what I need.

And that’s where Sony Ericssion have got it so right with the Sony Ericsson Satio. Because, to look at the thing (have a peek at the video below) you’d be very much forgiven for thinking, oh, it looks just like a camera, it must be primarily a cameraphone. And with the pretty damn good camera onboard, it is a fantastic cameraphone. But it is also a fantastic music player, video recorder, email checker, media downloader and… well, it does just about everything it attempts more or less spot on. So we’re all for the Sony Ericsson Satio, and we have a sneaking suspicion you will be too.

• 3G
• WiFi
• 8MP camera
• Very decent battery time

…start as you mean to go on is something our gran always told us, and seeing as how the only way we’ve been able to get our head around the sheer number of things the Sony Ericsson Aino’s promising is to listulate it (that means to make into a list, obviously), we thought we’d do just that. Anyway, the more vital list runs as follows:

• Remote Play – Basically, Remote Play gives you access to all your PS3’s media content on your Aino. Whether at home and linked in to your usual network, or anywhere else in the world where you can get a decent internet connection, you can access all that stored PS3 goodness in an instant
• PlayTVservice – Again, a PS3-owners one. You’ll know that you can watch certain free TV channels on it , but now with the Aino you can watch these channels on the phone itself, just by hooking up via the internet. Impressive
• Media Go – A simple way of controlling (i.e. watching / playing / transferring) all the media files on home computer using the Aino itself as a kind of funky little remote control
• Media Home – a means of Synchronising your PC with your phone to make sure you’ve everything you want with you, wherever you go.

The Sony Ericsson Aino, then is about as media-tastic as it gets. And luckily, as that first list at the top suggests, it ticks all the other boxes you might want ticking too. Keep an eye out, but this should be released sometime in the autumn. In the meantime, check out the teaser of a video below, or just have a look at this Sony Ericsson Aino review.