Xperia active passes through the FCC

The all-weather Sony Ericsson Xperia active has passed through the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the United States, normally a good sign that the handset may launch in the country at some point. You’ll find the usual files at the FCC including tear-down pics of the Xperia active and a manual too. You can find all of the details here.
This is good news to the Sony Ericsson fans in this part of the world given the fact that they have had to wait for lengthy processes in order to enjoy the products. Remember how long it took X10 to be launched leave alone the software update...
Well since Sony Ericsson have decided to take Africa seriously, we might as well just see the phones on our shelves. This is a very good gadget for our Athletes and anyone that is an outdoor active kind of person.

Sony Ericsson Xperia active at a glance
• Orange band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit
• White band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit
Facts
• Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Size: 55 x 92 x 16.5mm
• Weight: 110.8 grams
Camera
• 5 megapixel camera
• 8x digital zoom
• Auto focus
• Aperture f/2.6
• Face detection
• Face recognition
• Flash/Photo light
• Flash/LED
• Geo tagging
• HD video recording (720p)
• Image stabiliser
• Red-eye reduction
• Scene detection
• Self-timer
• Send to web
• Smile detection
• Touch capture
• Touch focus
• Video light
• Video recording
Music
• Album art
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Media player
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow™ service*
• Sony Ericsson Music Player
• TrackID™ music recognition*
• xLOUD™
Internet
• Android Market™*
• Bookmarks
• Google™ search
• Google Voice Search*
• NeoReader™ barcode scanner
• Pan & zoom
• Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
• Call list
• Conference calls
• Facebook™ application*
• Google Talk™
• Noise Shield
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Skype™**
• Sony Ericsson Timescape™
• Speakerphone
• Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)*
• Vibrating alert
Messaging
• Conversations
• Email
• Google Mail™*
• Instant messaging
• Multimedia messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)
Design
• Auto rotation
• Four-corner Home screen
• Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
• Picture wallpaper
• Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
• Touch screen
• Live wallpaper
• Dust and water resistant
• Wet finger tracking
Entertainment
• 3D games
• Health mate
• Media browser
• Motion gaming
• Radio (FM radio with RDS)
• Radio (FM)
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• Walk Mate
• YouTube™*
Organiser
• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Document readers
• eCompass™
• E-Manual
• Flight mode
• Google Calendar™
• Google Gallery 3D™*
• Infinite button
• iMapMyFitness
• Phonebook
• Setup guide
• Stopwatch**
• Tasks**
• Timer**
• Torch functionality
• Widget manager
Connectivity
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• aGPS*
• Bluetooth™ technology
• DLNA™ Certified
• Google Latitude™*
• Google Maps™ for Mobile
• Google Maps™ with Street View*
• Media Transfer Protocol support
• Micro USB support
• Modem
• Native USB tethering
• Pressure sensor***
• Synchronisation via Facebook™*
• Synchronisation via Google Sync™*
• Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
• Synchronisation with computer
• Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
• USB mass storage
• USB High speed 2.0 support
• USB support
• Wi-Fi®
• Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
• Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation*
Display
• Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
• 16,777,216 colour TFT
• Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch) with wet finger tracking
• 3 inches
• 320 x 480 pixels
• Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory
• Phone memory (user-free): Up to 320MB
• Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
• Memory card included: 2GB microSD™
Battery life
• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4 hrs 53 min*
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 351 hrs*
• Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 31 min*
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 335 hrs*
• Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs
• Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs 30 min
• *According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Networks
• UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
In the kit
• Xperia™ active
• 1200mah removable battery
• Sport stereo headset
• Arm case
• Wrist strap
• 2GB microsd™ memory card
• Exchangeable cover
• Charger
• Micro USB cable for charging
• Synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation