With the Sony Xperia ion US launch, followers throughout the country can now pick up the smartphone exclusively through the AT&T at $99.99 (approx. Rs. 5,570), inclusive of a two-year agreement. It is also up for purchase at the company’s and Best Buy’s retail and online stores.
Arriving with a dedicated key, the much flaunted 12MP ‘fast capture’ snapper facilitates the quick launch ability with a time frame of roughly 1.5 seconds from standby to the first click. Clubbed with the Exmor R Mobile camera sensor, it offers a full HD recording with 16x digital zoom along with 3D Panorama Sweep.
The company has wrapped the device along with a 30-day trial of Music Unlimited’s premium service via which, AT&T customers can access millions of songs. The in-built SmartTags feature saves user preferences as per the situational need. For example, users can control Bluetooth and GPS functioning by merely tapping the device.
The device houses a 1.5GHz dual core processor and 16GB onboard memory that can be stretched up to 48GB via a 32GB microSD card. Equipped with the Mobile Bravia Engine, the 4.6†HD reality touchscreen offers a resolution of 1280 x 720p. The gadget supports multi-screen connectivity via the embed HDMI and DLNA ports. Additionally, it is PlayStation certified for enhanced mobile gaming.
The Sony Xperia ion price via Sony and Best Buy is marked at $49.99 (approx. Rs. 2,850), inclusive of a two-year agreement. It can be picked up via the aforementioned companies’ retail outlets and online stores. Devices purchased via Best Buy will come pre-loaded with a deluxe version of Maroon 5’s ‘Overexposed.’
