Today Sony Ericsson announced a new addition to the Walkman family, the W508 .

It features a 3.2 megapixel camera, HSDPA, Walkman player, a 1GB card included in the package and comes in a variety of attractive color combinations:

- Metal Grey with one extra Style-Up cover:
Sunny Orange, Forest Green, Architectural Purple or Mysterious Graffiti
- Poetic White with one extra Style-Up cover: Midnight Summer, Splashed Art, Radial Blue or Street Hip-hop.

The W508 will be available from Q2 2009.

The Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman at a glance:

Camera

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Up to 3.2x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Picture blogging
• Video blogging
• Video recording

Music

• Walkman player
• Album art
• Mega Bass
• PlayNow
• TrackID
• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• Shake control
• SensMe

Web

• Access NetFront Web browser
• Web feeds
• Photo feeds

Communication

• Speakerphone
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling

Messaging

• Email
• Text messaging (SMS)
• Chat View
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Exchange ActiveSync
• Instant messaging
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder

Design

• Auto rotate
• Gesture control
• Picture wallpaper
• Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

• Media
• YouTube
• 3D games
• Motion gaming
• Java
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• Walk Mate

Connectivity

• Bluetooth technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Notes
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer

Accessories
In-Box:

• W508
• Battery
• Battery Charger
• 1GB Memory Stick Micro (M2)
• USB cable
• Stereo PHF
• Sony Ericsson PC Suite
• Media manager
• User guide
• 1 extra Style-Up Cover

Optional:

• Portable Speakers MPS-100
• Powerful, versatile and compact speakers

• FM Music Transmitter MMR-70
• Create your own FM radio station in an instant

• Phone Case IPC-40
• Protect your phone in style

Facts and Figures

• Size: 93.5 x 50 x 14 mm
• Weight: 98 grams

• Colours:
• Metal Grey with one extra Style-Up cover:
• Sunny Orange, Forest Green, Architectural Purple or Mysterious Graffiti

• Poetic White with one extra Style-Up cover:
• Midnight Summer, Splashed Art, Radial Blue or Street Hip-hop

• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
• Size: 2.2 inches

• External screen: Monochromatic OLED, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 128 x 36 pixels
• Size: 1.1 inches

• Phone memory: Up to 100MB
• Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro (M2)

• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs

• Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs

• Video call time: Up to 2 hrs
• Music listening time: Up to 24 hrs

Availability and versions
Networks:

• W508:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSDPA 2100

• W508a:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100

• Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.