Sony Ericsson launches new smartphones at Vegas show

Sony Ericsson Xperia S

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• Xperia S - the first smartphone in the Xperia NXT series
  
• Xperia ion - the first LTE smartphone exclusive with AT&T in the US
  
• Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD smartphones for the Japanese market

Colin Williamson, marketing manager at Sony Ericsson South Africa commented, "As the market continues to evolve into a world where we consume content and entertainment across multiple screens, the Xperia portfolio will deliver a mobile experience that is an important cornerstone of the company's strategy to provide seamless connectivity and networked entertainment across smartphones, TV, laptops and tablets."

The company also unveiled a number of Android accessories that enhance the smartphone experience:

• Xperia Smart Tags - small NFC enabled tokens that are used to launch pre-configured and personalised settings when you swipe an NFC Android smartphone against them.
  
• Smart Wireless Headset pro, Bluetooth™ stereo headset - also works a standalone MP3 player and radio when detached from the phone.
  
• SmartWatch - micro display for Android to wirelessly access calls, messages and applications.
  
• SmartDock for Xperia ion - HDMI dock that turns it into a mini-PC by connecting it to a USB keyboard, mouse and big screen TV.

Xperia S will be available to consumers globally from the first quarter of 2012.