Today Sony Ericsson announced the latest model in the Walkman range. The W395 is a entry-level model claimed to the the most affordable Walkman slider phone to date

Even though the W395 is a entry-level model, you won't miss much in regards to music features such as Stereo speaker, album art, Equaliser, PlayNow, TrackID and Bluetooth stereo (A2DP). Expected retail price is not known, but it should be in the lower end of the price scale. The currently cheapest Sony Ericsson Walkman model W595 is available for around EUR 220. I think we could expect to see an introduction price around EUR 250 for the W395.

The affordable W395 also comes complete with dedicated control keys for managing your music, a 1GB memory card and an FM radio to keep users up to date with the latest tracks. Sony Ericsson favourite TrackID will help you find that elusive song, even if you're not sure of the name, while PlayNow provides a full range of mobile entertainment content downloadable from your handset from unique themes and wallpapers to specially developed ring tones.

W395 highlights

• Powerful built-in stereo speakers with high quality bass
• Stereo headset to turn your phone into a dedicated music player be your own DJ
• True music machine with Walkman music player, TrackID and PlayNow
• TrackID - find the tracks you love easily
• PlayNow - download a full range of mobile entertainment
• Crystal clear 2.0 display view your photos in all their glory
• Motion gaming support.

Sony Ericsson W395 Walkman Specifications

• Size: 96 x 47 x 14.9 mm
• Weight: 96 grams
• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels, Size: 2.0 inches
• Phone memory: Up to 10MB. Expandable with Memory Stick Micro (M2) card
• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 480 hrs
• Music listening time: Up to 12 hrs 30 min
• Networks: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

Camera

• 2.0 megapixel camera
• Up to 2.5x digital zoom
• Photo fix
• Picture blogging
• Video recording

Music

• Walkman player
• Stereo speakers
• Album art
• Equaliser
• Stereo widening
• PlayNow
• TrackID
• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
•  Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

• Openwave Web browser 

Messaging

• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Entertainment

• 3D games
• Motion gaming (support)
• Java
• FM radio with RDS
• Video streaming
• Video viewing

Connectivity

• Bluetooth technology
• Modem
• USB mass storage
• USB support

Organizer

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Flight mode
• Phone book
• Stopwatch
• Tasks
• Timer