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Sony Ericsson is bringing a new WinMo Phone

Sony Ericsson has not yet abandoned the Windows Mobile operating system. Despite the fact that the XPERIA X2 is in mobile phone limbo (thanks to an untimely launch delay that go it pulled out of Vodafone’s lineup), SE will be bringing a new WinMo phone out sometime this Q2 2010.

The Sony Ericsson Aspen uses the Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Maldives operating system. So far, exact details on the Maldives version of the WinMo OS are still scarce, but most reports point to a more capacitive touch screen friendly interface. Considering that the version 6 series of the OS has been geared towards stylus users, a graphic update that allows for finger friendly controls is a welcome sight.

So far, only HTC has been able to make a truly successful WinMo phone by skinning the OS with their own HTC Sense user interface. SE, on the other hand, will be using the panels UI seen originally in the XPERIA series for the Aspen.

Aside from the WinMo OS, another great aspect of the Aspen is that it will be part of Sony’s Greenheart series of devices. This means that the device is compliant with the eco-friendly standards of Sony Ericsson making this business phone an excellent choice for the eco-conscious. It is made of over 50% recycled plastic and only water borne paint, though despite the choice of materials, the visual and physical form of the device is indistinguishable from normal mobile phones.

This device comes with a 2.4 inch touch screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard. It’s a business phone through and through, images show a choice between a silver and black version of the device. It is also reported that the Aspen will come with a 3.2 mega pixel camera.

Get more details on the SE aspen from the source.