Sony introduces 3G Walkman phone

• Sony Ericsson introduced its first 3G Walkman phone Monday, the fourth music-enabled phone in the lineup.
• The W900 is slated to become available across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East by the end of the year.
• So far only one Walkman phone has been launched worldwide, the W800, which debuted earlier this year.
• Sony Ericsson said that it plans to release two previously announced phones shortly, the W550 and W600.
• The phone will have features similar to the first three models, but adds UMTS capabilities.
• UMTS is the high-speed third generation mobile phone network used heavily across Europe.
• W900 users will also be able to easily import, play and manage their music libraries, Sony Ericcson said.
• Music can be downloaded to the device through a compatible over-the-air service or using a PC through "drag and drop" functionality.
• The device also sports a "swivel" design similar to the W550.
• However, most music functions can be completed with the phone closed.
• A 2.2-inch screen will allow users to display images and video, with the capability to import and export pictures and videos on and off the device to a PC.
• The videos will be QuickTime compatible, the company said.
• Also, in a first for the Walkman phone models, the W900 will come with a remote control that will enable control of the phone without taking it out of a pocket.
• "The W900, along with the rest of the Walkman phone family, will establish a new life-style habit of enjoying superb quality music and video and a full Internet Web experience on the move from a single mobile device," said Rikko Sakaguchi, Senior Vice President, Product and Application Planning of Sony Ericsson.