W980 Features
Drag, drop, enjoy - Media Go™
The perfect entertainment organiser - Media Go™ makes it easier than ever before to bring your media with you, wherever you go. Transfer your media files between your phone and PC via drag and drop. File conversion is hassle-free, too: Media Go™ automatically converts films and music files to give you the best possible quality.
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PlayNow™
Instant access to music, games and all the other stuff you need to spice up your phone. The PlayNow™ is more than a store; it’s a unique multimedia experience. Let your phone be your shopping window or enter the PlayNow™ from your PC.
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A clear audio experience
Two Sony audio technologies - Clear Stereo and Clear Bass - together with a premium headset: the W980 brings you outstanding sound quality.
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Walkman® phone
Have your favourite sounds with you – always, whenever, wherever you go. Your W980 is not only a mobile phone. It’s a portable music device, too.
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Walkman® player
With the clear and intuitive Walkman® player interface, navigating your music is a breeze.
Flight mode
Function that inactivates radio transmitters and receivers so that some functions can be used in places such as planes and hospitals.
Shake control
The easy way to change your tune: just shake your phone. With Shake control activated, press and hold the Walkman® key, then flick your wrist. A vibration lets you know that the track has been changed - a new song from your current playlist is selected randomly then played automatically.
Music recognition
What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds. See how it works
Video call
See who’s talking with your 3G phone. During a video call, you see a live video stream of the person you're talking to - and they can see you.
HSDPA – serious download speed
Enjoy the mobile Internet at broadband-like speed in your phone. Download large files and email attachments in a snap. Get Web sites and news feeds to your screen in seconds. HSDPA takes 3G a step further.
Integrated camera
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.
Capture the action
Video clips are ideal for those unexpected great moments that happen when you're out there, enjoying life.
Web wherever
Truly mobile Internet lets you enjoy browsing the Web and manage your email effectively with the convenience of your phone, wherever you are.
Blog your life
The easy way to share your life in pictures. Take or choose a photo, add a little text and publish it for friends and family to enjoy
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X-Pict Story
Create impressive slideshows - complete with sound and transitions - in your phone.
Links you like
Forget cables - wireless is the way forward. Connect to other devices with Bluetooth™ to sync, share and send.
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