subject: Sony Ericssons Vivaz Pro Has A Variety Of Messaging Options For Users To Utilise [print this page] Sony Ericsson have decided to give the Vivaz an upgrade by mounting a full, slide out QWERTY keyboard, this upgrade does take a few mega pixels away from the digital camera leaving with five, but it also transforms the device into a messaging powerhouse with advanced e-mail and IM capabilities. The Vivaz Pro still hangs on to the online aspects and media features, and the camera still shoots HD videos.
The same sleek design used on the Vivaz remains on the Pro version and remarkably the QWERTY keyboard only adds a few millimetres to the waistline, the screen is the same 3.2inch nHD effort as before; it is touch sensitive and very responsive, the Symbian S6O operating system runs the Vivaz Pro and though its usually seen on Nokia phones it manages itself well on Sony Ericsson handset, the S60 interface delivers the same menu system as its predecessor and the touch user control is much the same. The keyboard itself has well spaced and well sized keys and the phones curved chassis makes for a comfortable messaging experience.
Sony Ericssons Vivaz Pro has a variety of messaging options for users to utilise, the phone is integrated with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSynch so your business inboxes, calendar and contacts are flexibly synchronized to add organization and keep in touch. The Vivaz Pro also enables you to handle online accounts with among others, Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail. Multiple accounts can be managed simultaneously. IM messaging also plays a big part in the messaging experience; popular providers such as WindowsLive Messenger and Google Talk are compatible with the device and enable you to hold live conversations with your friends.
SNS (social networking) is also covered buy the device, a Facebook application will let you see to your account profile and check out the latest activities and events of your friends, Twitter is also integrated so you can see you friends tweets and do some tweeting of your own. The phone can be equipped with WisePilot which is a mobile optimised navigation application, the A-GPS receiver improves navigational performance, and Google Maps has a place in the phones software and is great for route planning.
Despite the camera losing over 3 mega pixels it still maintains alot of its great performance; images come out very clear and crisp and the HD video recording capabilities are still there, all of your captured images and videos can be uploaded to various sharing sites, YouTube is integrated and the BBC iPlayer compatibility keeps its place too, the browser is the same browser used on the Vivaz and again the lack of 3G means you rely heavily on the Wi Fi technology to support your online deeds; it is fast and it is reliable but options count for everything in the mobile phone industry.
The music player will handle many types of audio file and lists your music into alphabetical order in accordance to the artist, the equaliser settings can be played with as much as you wish to create the perfect sound and the 3.5mm jack lets you plug in and listen with your own personal headphones. The microSD slot can take cards up to 32GB in memory expansion and the Bluetooth connectivity allows your Vivaz Pro to wirelessly communicate with other compatible devices.
Sony Ericsson has put together a pretty good package with the Vivaz Pro, a slide put QWERTY keyboard provides ample service to the messaging support loaded into the device, social networking and entertainment has been covered too, with dedicated applications for each. Sony Ericsson rarely messes up when it comes to a good mobile experience and the Vivaz Pro certainly provides you with one of those.
