Sony Ericsson Satio Smartphone was announced earlier this year during the Mobile World Congress, held in Barcelona. It was then called Idou. The major selling point of this device is its 12 Megapixel camera. Also, it is the first 12MP camera phone to be announced. Rivals like Samsung and LG have 12MP camera phone plans up their sleeves too. The Samsung 12MP Pixon Phone is another one in this category.

12MP camera means the best clarity pictures ever captured on mobile phone screens. Viewing these photographs or even watching the videos, will be another thrilling experience on the 3.5-inch 640 x 360 pixels touch display. The camera has almost all the latest technologies implemented in it, like face detection, red eye reduction, image stabilisation, auto-focus, a xenon flash and geo-tagging.

The networking features are equally attractive. WiFi compatibility is offered. Moreover, the 3.5G capability of this gizmo lets you access internet pages within the blink of an eye. Downloading and uploading of videos, pictures and other files can be done with good speed as well. Bluetooth and the USB port can be used for information exchange with other gadgets or the PC.

On the technical front, this enterprise mobile phone runs on the Symbian platform. This technology-abundant phone supports hand writing recognition too. For music lovers, this little entertainer sports an FM radio and a multimedia player. A stereo wired headset is offered with the package as well. Another impressive feature is the TV output that is supposed to be built into this device. Storage of music files, or even photographs and other information should never be an issue as this phone has a microSD card slot. An 8GB card comes with the package too.

Apart from photography, web browsing and entertainment, you can also find your way around town with the advanced GPS proficiency of this handheld.

The Sony Ericsson Satio 12 MP Camera Phone was one among the trio that Sony Ericsson is planning to release. The other 2 being Sony Ericsson Aino and Sony Ericsson Yari. The Satio is expecting a release during the 4th quarter of this year. It will be available in 3 shades - black, silver and wine red. We await the price of this super gizmo very eagerly.

Updates : The Satio might most probably see a release on the 28th of September, 2009.

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