Sony Ericsson and Rogers Wireless released a new feature-rich slim slider handset which includes the innovative Shake control function allowing you to change songs with the flick of a wrist. With the Shake control feature activated, you have the ability to randomly advance to another song in your playlist with a simple flick of the wrist. A vibration alerts you that the track has changed and the new tune automatically starts to play.

The W580i is available in Style white and Urban grey, the handset’s vibrant colours are complimented by light effects such as orange illumination properties along the spine of the phone when navigating through the Walkman’s menus On the inside, the W580 offers Walkman 2.0 music player, Disc2Phone Music Management software, fast EDGE connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0, and USB 2.0 support.

Specifications:

  512 MB Memory Stick Micro (M2), with option for free upgrade to a 2GB card with Rogers Wireless
  Capable of holding a 4GB memory card.
  Designated Walkman key on the front to easily access your favourite tunes
  Shake to shuffle with new Shake control function - just flick your wrist and a new song is randomly chosen from the playlist
  14mm thin slider design
  262K colour screen

The W580i sells for $149.99 with a three-year service agreement with Rogers Wireless

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