Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (Unlocked) now available in the U.S.

December 6, 2011

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Recently, Sony Ericsson started selling their phones as unlocked in the U.S. It started with the Xperia ray, then a few weeks ago it was the Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V. Now you can add the Xperia Active to the list.

The Xperia Active for those that are “active.” It comes pre-loaded with personalized sports apps for tracking your workouts and fitness levels.

Specs:

Android™ 2.3.4 operating system
Scratch-resistant 3” multi-touch screen with wet finger tracking
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
5 megapixel camera with HD video functionality
On-screen heart rate/pulse monitoring with ANT+*
MSRP $369.99, unlocked
Color options: Orange band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit or White band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit

Right now it's priced at $339.99 and listed as “coming soon” on Newegg.com.

Short video and press release after the break

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_96IzoN34pI

Full press release:

FINALLY, A SMARTPHONE TO KEEP UP WITH THE MOST ADVENTUROUS AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THE SONY ERICSSON XPERIA™ active NOW AVAILBLE IN THE U.S.

What: The Xperia™ active is a water resistant and dust proof Android™ smartphone that uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking to ensure the phone works perfectly, even under the toughest conditions. Rainy hikes, snowy slopes or mud-splattered bike trails? No problem. The Xperia™ active can be kept under three feet of water for 30 minutes, so can certainly handle a bit of rain or snow.

Xperia™ active is also the personal trainer that fits in your pocket. It comes pre-loaded with personalized sports apps that allow you to easily track your workouts and fitness level to help you reach your goals. Whether mountain biking off the grid or running through the city streets, the Xperia™ active lets you set your ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day-to-day performance. And with Facebook inside Xperia™ you can seamlessly and instantly share your progress and experiences with friends, teammates and training partners.

Xperia™ active Key Features and Pricing:

· Android™ 2.3.4 operating system
· Scratch-resistant 3” multi-touch screen with wet finger tracking
· Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
· 5 megapixel camera with HD video functionality
· On-screen heart rate/pulse monitoring with ANT+*
· MSRP $369.99, unlocked
· Color options: Orange band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit or White band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit

The Xperia™ active Gear Kit Includes:

· One extra exchangeable soft touch back cover in white.
· Detachable ear hooks for the portable hands-free active headset
· 2GB memory card to save all your adventure experiences
· Micro USB cable for charging and computer data transfer

Availability:

The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active is now available at Newegg.com and other online retailers. Please check for additional pricing and availability.

Robert Nazarian Author

Robert lives in upstate New York where he was born and raised. Technology was always his passion. His first computer was a Radio Shack TRS80 Color that used a cassette tape to save programs, and his first laptop was a Toshiba T1200FB that sported a CGA greyscale screen and two 720kb floppy drives (no hardrive). From the early 90’s through late 2011, he only owned Motorola phones starting with the MircroTAC all the way through to the Droid X. He broke that streak when he bought the Galaxy Nexus. Now he's sporting a Galaxy Note 4, and absolutely loves it. He has a wonderful wife and a 6 year old son. In his free time he enjoys sports, movies, TV, working out, and trying to keep up with the rapid fast world of technology.