Sony releases Xperia Tipo and Xperia Tipo Dual in US
Engadget

Sony has just announced the US availability of the Xperia Tipo and Xperia Tipo Dual Android smartphones. Both feature 800MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPUs, 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen displays, 3.2MP cameras, and 2.5GB internal storage which can be expanded further with microSD cards. Their standard wireless connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS with A-GPS. The Xperia Tipo is priced $179 while the Xperia Tipo Dual, which supports dual-SIM technology, is priced $189. Both models are available unlocked.

What Else You Need To Know

  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will be running as the default OS on both devices.

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It’s not very often that Sony’s smartphones are offered by U.S. carriers, which means you usually have to pony up a few Benjamins if you fancy one of its handsets. But now the company is offering a couple of wallet-friendly options. - All Things Digital, Bonnie Cha  
the pair of Xperias may be sold most often as travel-only phones for the jet set. - Jon Fingas, Engadget  
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Sony Mobile today announced the U.S. availability of both the Xperia Tipo and the Tipo Dual.

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The Sony Xperia tipo dual unlike the Xperia tipo is only available for pre-order as of today.

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