Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17i Specification and Review


Key Features

  • 5 MP Camera
  • Secondary Camera
  • Social Networking
  • Music Player With 3.5 Mm Audio Jack
  • FM Radio
  • Android OS
  • Wlan
  • 3G

The Sony Ericsson Mini Pro SK17i is an Android smartphonesporting a QWERTY slide form factor. The Xperia SK17i runs the Android v2.3 Gingerbread OS and features a 3 inch capacitive touch display(230 x 480 pixels). The SK17i is the successor to the Xperia X10 Mini Pro and packs several upgrades like bigger screen, faster processor, front facing camera and an improved keypad. The 1 GHz Snapdragon processor in the Xperia SK17i is coupled with 512 MB of RAM and allows quicker response times even for CPU intensive HD games.

The Xperia i17k sports the same 4 Corner UI as the rest of its Xperia Mini siblings, although Sony Ericsson has added minor usability tweaks to improve navigation. Apart from this, the Xperia Mini SK17i packs the usual Gingerbread features like Wi-Fi tethering and the ability to control wireless radio from the notification bar. The5 megapixel camera on the Xperia Mini SK17i supports a plethora of features like Face detection, Image Stabilizer and Geotagging. The phone supports 720p HD video recording with Touch Focus to ensure blur-free clips. The front facing VGA camera enables video calls.

Design

The Xperia Mini Pro SK17i sports a slider form factor measuring a rather compact 92 x 53 x 18 mm. The handset sports a unique hinge slider that delivers a solid, play-free action with smoother glide. The full QWERTY keypad on the Xperia Mini Pro SK17i features chiclet-style keys for improved tactility and faster typing. The handset comes with a physical Home button in the center, flanked by capacitive Back and Menu buttons on either side.

Battery and Storage

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini SK17i is powered by a Lithium-Ion battery and gives a talk time of 5.8 hours and 331 hours of standby. The 320 MB of internal storage in the Xperia Mini Pro SK17i can be upgraded up to 32 GB with microSD cards.

Connectivity and Features

The Xperia Mini Pro can connect to the web via 3G, Wi-Fi, GPRS and EDGE networks. The Sony Ericcson SK17i is DLNA certified and can wirelessly connect to DLNA enabled devices for viewing your movies and pictures in big screen. The SK17i boasts a powerful multi-driver speaker powered by Sony xLOUD technology that delivers powerful bass and crisp high frequency acoustics. The phone supports multiple audio formats and connect to any generic headphones with the 3.5 mm port.

The Sony Xperia i17k is preloaded with the Timescape app, which integrates your Facebook, Twitter and MySpace feeds into a single platform. The intuitive interface allows you to comment directly on pictures of your friend's status updates with quick comment option. Furthermore, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro can integrate your Facebook album into your phone gallery. The SK17i's built in A-GPS module is optimized for faster satellite locks and zero-wait navigation. The phone supports turn-by-turn directions for driving and walking navigation. Other preloaded Google services like YouTube, Google Maps, Google Search, Gmail and Gtalk are also on board.

Specifications of Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17i

GENERAL
General Form: Slide
SIZE
Dimensions: 92 x 53 x 18 mm
Weight: 136 g
DISPLAY
Type: HVGA
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels
Color: 216 K
CAMERA
Primary Camera: 5 MP
Secondary Camera: VGA
Video Recording: 720p
BATTERY
Talk Time: 5.8 h (Maximum)
StandBy Time: 331 h (Maximum)
AUDIO & VIDEO
Music Player: MP3, AAC
Ringtone Formats: Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Speaker: Yes
Radio: FM Radio
Video Player: Yes
DATA & CONNECTIVITY
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G: Yes
Wlan: Yes
Bluetooth: A2DP
USB: Micro USB
INPUT
Keyboard Type: QWERTY
Touch Screen: Yes
PLATFORM
OS: Android
Operating Frequency: GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM/CDMA/Dual Sim/Triple Sim: GSM
MEMORY
Internal Memory: 320 MB, 512 MB RAM
Cards Slot: Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Supports Up to 32 GB
Phone Book: Yes
Call Records: Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Games: Yes
GPS: A-GPS Support
Browser: Yes
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Miscellaneous: Geo-tagging, Face Detection and Recognition, DLNA Certified,
Document readers, Alarm clock, Calendar, Calculator, E-manual
WARRANTY
1 Year Sony Ericsson India warranty for the phone and 6 months
warranty for accessories

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