[RD274]

If you've been seriously disappointed in Sony Ericsson due to the delay in the Eclair Update for its Android range, then Sony Ericsson has just announced an accessory that might just cheer you up.

First things first, it is NOT an Ipod Nano; infact it seems quite similar (once attached to the watch kit) to the OLED bluetooth watchs which Sony Ericsson still produce.

As far as hardware goes, there are two buttons on the top of the screen and 4 soft keys at each end of its 128×128 1.3" screen. Software wise, the phone only supports Android phones with Sony Ericsson LiveWare™ Manager App installed. No, not your old K850 or your cute pink Vivaz ....

There is one other catch - Android phone compatible (Android OS 2.0 and above) . So it appears we aren't going to see this in retail shops until the Eclair update rolls out for most of the Android range, which should be around Q4. However, the accessory doesn't seem to be limited to Sony Ericsson phones only. Oh and by the way, the X10 in the video seems to be running Eclair ...

Sony Ericsson LiveView

Sony Ericsson LiveView - Product Launch Blog

Sony Ericsson LiveView - Press Release

EDIT [MikLSP]:
seems we posted this at the same time so I've edited a couple of bits into this post from the one I made mainly I'd like to add....this may be the coolest accessory since the brilliant CAR-100.

Sony Ericsson LiveView™ - at a glance

Music player control
Track title display

Social Networking Services
Display incoming texts
Display RSS feeds
Show phone number for incoming calls
Mute ringer for incoming phone calls
List of missed calls

Calendar reminders
Find your phone
Display time and date
Bluetooth™ technology (10m)
Micro USB connector
1,3”colour OLED display, 128x128 pixels
Size:3.5 x 3.5x1.1cm
Typical consumer battery usage time: 4 days

Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.
Available in selected markets from Q4 2010
Colour: Black

Kit content
Sony Ericsson LiveView™
Clip
Wristband
MicroUSB charger

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n...ooth-accessory/

[Manny]

Pretty cool, wouldn't mind having that as a replacement for my watch

[MikLSP]

Seeing as I was writing a post on the same thing while this was published I have tidied things up a little. God damn, I wish the blog was easier to use on se-nse

Really liking this accessory though, I do want one.

[Manny]

Has the price been announced?

[justme]

I wondered what the CAR-100 might be and wanted to check it out but your link seems to be broken, Mik.

[MikLSP]

Try now

PS- I still have a CAR-100 at home, just a shame it only works with old SE phones

[bigyinn72]

Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.
So you cant actually use this on ANY SE device yet?
*facepalm*

[justme]

MikLSP, on 28 September 2010 - 12:26 PM, said:

Try now

PS- I still have a CAR-100 at home, just a shame it only works with old SE phones

Hahaha
I want one! I finally found a job for my T300 and T68

bigyinn72, on 28 September 2010 - 06:53 PM, said:

Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.
So you cant actually use this on ANY SE device yet?
*facepalm*

As said above, you need a device which runs Android 2.0 or higher.

[hks_911]

cant they simply call it a bluetooth watch?
btw shame that SE dont make something like car-100 now thank god Mik mentioned it i never knew SE ever made a gr8 toy like this!

[Kaosblade]

It's very cool. But why only android devices supported? Are trying to tell us something?

[Razvan_88]

The gadget looks great...it suits for a fancy watch and the CAR 100 is great..I never heard of it until now.

[MikLSP]

bigyinn72, on 28 September 2010 - 05:53 PM, said:

Compatible with the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 mini pro and most other brands on Android 2.0 and above.
So you cant actually use this on ANY SE device yet?
*facepalm*

Well no, seeing as it isn't yet available you can't use it on any phone. I can't imagine they would be so suicidal to release the LiveView™ before they get the Eclair updates out.

hks_911, on 28 September 2010 - 06:19 PM, said:

cant they simply call it a bluetooth watch?
btw shame that SE dont make something like car-100 now thank god Mik mentioned it i never knew SE ever made a gr8 toy like this!

Because they already make a range of Bluetooth watches (MBW-100 | MBW-150 | MBW-200) and the LiveView™ is significantly different.

You lot will be telling me you never knew about the ROB-1 next!

[Razvan_88]

errr..what's ROB-1?

[crazysharath]

Great.
But only for Android sadly.

[asad_3944]

it would be really good if it supports all SE models

This post has been edited by asad_3944: 29 September 2010 - 05:59 PM

[Theonewithideas]

Sony Ericsson launching devices that can't actually be used by Sony Ericsson
FAIL

[joost206]

Theonewithideas, on 29 September 2010 - 08:01 PM, said:

Sony Ericsson launching devices that can't actually be used by Sony Ericsson
FAIL

Its not launched its announced, l2r. Also FAIL.


The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ will be available in stores from Q4, 2010.


Android 2.1: "The revised plan is to start the roll-out from end of October and onwards."




Q4 is November android 2.1 is October.

This post has been edited by joost206: 29 September 2010 - 07:01 PM

[Madfish]

Theonewithideas, on 29 September 2010 - 08:01 PM, said:

Sony Ericsson launching devices that can't actually be used by Sony Ericsson
FAIL

1)where did you see that it's not supporting SE phones(therefor that it's already out)? in the article it says that probably it won't be out until se phones get needed update.

2) and even if they release it, before SE phones have needed update, i don't see anything wrong in that.
why couldn't other phone users use it, in stead waiting for SE.
it's better that other users use it and show it around, in stead that it's sitting and waiting SE phones (one thing more that waits,away from users)

[USEB Commenter]

Blog comment left by jock: I like it. I hope it won't be overpriced considering its a accessory

[Theonewithideas]

Madfish, on 29 September 2010 - 08:52 PM, said:

1)where did you see that it's not supporting SE phones(therefor that it's already out)? in the article it says that probably it won't be out until se phones get needed update.

Sorry I meant that can't be used by Sony Ericsson by the time it's announced...

joost206, on 29 September 2010 - 08:51 PM, said:

Its not launched its announced, l2r. Also FAIL.


The Sony Ericsson LiveView™ will be available in stores from Q4, 2010.


Android 2.1: "The revised plan is to start the roll-out from end of October and onwards."




Q4 is November android 2.1 is October.

Never noticed that

This post has been edited by Theonewithideas: 30 September 2010 - 08:00 AM