1. It can have homescreen widgets
2. It can send pictures, music, movies to other devices using Bluetooth (even non-Android devices and phones)
3. It is not tied to any particular PC software, I can choose how to manage my media
4. It can sync my media using Wifi out of the box
5. I am allowed to install non-marketplace applications if I choose to without rooting/jailbreaking
6. My phone uses open and inter-operable file formats and codecs.g
7. My phone uses standardized and inter-operable connectors and leads
8. I can replace the battery when it no longer performs as well as it should
9. I can add additional storage using standard MicroSD cards
10. I can do Panorama and 3D panorama pictures
11. I can playback on a TV using a standard HDMI lead
12. I don’t need to cut down my SIM card to make it fit.
13. I am not tied to a single vendor by my application purchases. I can move them to any other Android device from any other Android manufacturer.
14. I can hold my phone any way I wish when I want to make phone calls
15. I can beam my media to my TV using DLNA.
16. I can browse my devices filesystem, it’s not hidden from me.
17. Supports Flash
18. My Arc has 460 hours standby (4s is only 200)
19. Dedicated Camera Button
20. I can tether using Wifi, Cable or Bluetooth.
21. Supports Game Controllers
22. Noise Canceling Microphone for calls
23. Continual Autofocus whilst filming
24. Zooming whilst filming
25. Wrist Strap slot
26. Replacable keyboard/lockscreen/launcher
27. OS supported by the community long after the vendor drops support.
28. You can customise SMS tones
29. You can customise icons
30. I can have live wallpapers
31. I can use Bravia Engine to enhance pictures and playback.
32. I have much better audio quality
33. I have a much bigger screen.
34. More plentiful and better quality free apps on Android
35. Turn by Turn SatNav out the box for free.
36. The Arc S has an FM radio included
37. USB Host mode allows me to connect other USB peripherals.
38. The Xperia’s camera and chipset work great even in low-light.
39. My Arc wasn’t made in a factory exploiting workers.
40. My Arc has a notification LED to signify I have unread mail/texts
41. My Arc has PROPER multitasking for ALL applications.
42. Android gives me intents that allow me to share anything with anyone.
43. Android allows me to replace build in components like browser and keyboard with alternatives.
44. On Android I can use Google Voice, which is an unlocked and open Facetime.
45. On Android all my contacts, calendar and todo are all automatically cloud sync’d and I can do group invites.
46. Android market gives me a refund window on purchases.
47. I have a choice of lockscreen style (code, pattern, soon face unlock)
48. On my Arc I can turn the LED on during video filming.
49. My Arc S is 20% lighter, despite having a bigger screen and removable battery.
50. I don’t buy my phone based on what the television and internet tells me to buy.

And all of this is without rooting the phone. This list is collected from XDA Developers forum. Comments?

A fost anuntat la CES noul smartphone de la Sony cu caracteristici interesante:

• 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as front (720p) and back (1080p) cameras for HD recording.
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 32GB flash storage.
• 12MP back camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile along with Fastest Capture to take shots in just 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode. Front-facing camera with 1.3 MP.
• NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.
• With HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and using BRAVIA Sync for controlling your Xperia S with your TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia™ S delivers a full HD experience on TV.
• PlayStation™ Certified, that guarantees a high quality smartphone gaming experience and access to the PlayStation® Store.

Detalii pe Sony Ericsson Blog (http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2012/01/10/presenting-the-new-xperia-s/) si fotografii pe Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-xperia-s-vs-sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-fight)

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