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A spring of Sony Ericsson phones

In the last day of May, Sony Ericsson made its Idou concept phone official. The handset, now called the Saito, offers all the features we saw at GSMA 2009. Sony also announced two brand-new handsets. Both the Yari and Aino focus on gaming. Check them out in our photo gallery.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
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Sony Ericsson Satio

The Satio, aka the Idou, has a striking design. It was a star attraction at GSMA 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.
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Sony Ericsson Satio

The Satio has an innovative photo gallery interface that resembles a filmstrip. You can swipe your finger to switch between shots.
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Sony Ericsson Satio

The Satio has a sliding lens cover for its 12-megapixel camera.
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Sony Ericsson Satio

The Satio's large display serves as the viewfinder for the shooter. Touch controls let you use camera features.
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Sony Ericsson Satio

Camera and media controls are located on the Satio's right spine.
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Sony Ericsson Satio

The Satio has an expansive touch screen. Just three physical buttons rest below the display, but touch controls help you perform other functions.
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Sony Ericsson Satio

The Satio plays video in landscape mode.
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Sony Ericsson Yari

The Yari has a slider design. Its highlight is gesture control for gaming.
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Sony Ericsson Yari

Other Yari features include a 5-megapixel camera, messaging and e-mail, Bluetooth, a personal organizer, an FM radio, assisted GPS, USB mass storage, a speakerphone, stereo speakers, and a music player.
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Sony Ericsson Aino

The Aino also takes a focus on gaming by including Remote Play for controlling and accessing your Sony PlayStation 3. Its slider designs combines a large display and an alphanumeric keypad.
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Sony Ericsson Aino

The Aino also promises an 8.1-megapixel camera, a music player, stereo speakers, a speakerphone, messaging and e-mail, Facebook and YouTube applications, assisted GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a personal organizer, and a voice recorder.
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Sony Ericsson Aino

The Aino a trim shadow.

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