Mainly because Sony Ericsson are awesome and have been amazing enough to accept onto their Ambassador scheme, which has helped spur me on to write a blog post for them!
But don't worry my friends! I still promise goodness!!
So, where do I begin?!
Since my last blog, the band has been going pretty well, we're now supporting Electric Six on the 28th November in the o2 Academy here in Liverpool, so we're looking forward to that for sure!
And unfortunately (or fortunately, whichever way you look at it), the zombie apocalypse still hasn't happened!
Sometimes I think I would prefer it to just happen and get it out of the way so I had an excuse to shoot the scum of this Earth without getting locked up!
So, the main reason for my blog today is to talk to you about Sony Ericsson, their products, and a little bit about them and how they could benefit YOU in the inevitable zombie uprising!!
Let's start with the main features of their handsets now then... so, to begin with, you have the Mobile Bravia Engine on the handset. So you basically have your own, miniature, Sony Bravia TV in the palm of your hand. Awesomeness already. So this will help you view your pictures, videos and games in brilliant clarity!
Next, you have the Exmor R Mobile Sensor, which allows you to take high quality pictures in low light areas.
I've already tested this out in my living room, with very little light, using my hamsters.
The picture turned out like this:
Which I think is pretty damn sweet!
Now, I'm using the Sony Ericsson Ray, which since I got it a couple of weeks ago, I'm pretty siked on it! It's got the latest Android software (2.3 gingerbread.. due for update to Ice Cream Sandwich soon!) as well as the latest SE software too, which has just added some cool little features, suce as Sony's 3D Sweep Panorama, which allows you to take panoramic shots, and then plays them back to you on your phone in a sweeping motion, but the image it produces turns out like this:
Now, Sony Ericsson Xperia handsets have been receiving rave reviews, getting 5 stars in the tech magazine Stuff, as well as winning at the Hot Buy Awards!
And why not?! because let's face it, they are all pretty damn sweet!
So, on top of the awesome Sony technology in the handset, they have now introduced Facebook Inside Xperia. This now allows you to share apps with your friends on Facebook by simply holding and dragging an app to the top of your screen! SIMPLES!!!
"Why would you need all this in a zombie apocalypse though?!" I hear you ask.
Well, the answers lie ahead....
So, can you imagine finding out that there is a zombie uprising happening right on your front door step? And then, just think about how many members of your friends and family would have no idea how to survive... well, no worries! SE have it sorted!!
All you'll need to do is go onto the Android market place, download the Zombie Handbook (which is completely free) then hold it, drag it to your share option, and BAM! it's on facebook for all to see!
This nifty little app gives info about outbreaks, building up an armoury, forts, transport, survival and tools that would come in handy! It also tells you about outbreaks.. such as how they could be caused by neurotoxins, the Rage Virus and even Nanobots! so you can prepare yourself and your friends for every occasion!
Then, while you're at it, download "How To: Zombies" ... A little less comprehensive, with some broken English, but this app provides you with three selected tunes for your very own Zombie Outbreak Soundtrack!
"But how is the awesome mega Exmor R technology and 3D sweep panorama going to come in handy?"
Think about it like this... if you walk into a darkened building whilst being chased by a horde of the undead, but you don't have time to plan your escape route back out... quickly open up your 3D sweep panorama camera and take a photo of your surrounding area, then, GET THE FUDGE OUT OF THERE!! It may also allow you to notice some sneaky zombies munching on some brains in the corner that you failed to notice in the panic to get to safety!
This app will also allow you to hold up in one of the other spaces you find in the building and let you view all your options by the simple touch of your screen. A full 360 degree view of the room you just left will help you determine entrance and exit points and help you derive your plans of escape!!
And the Exmor R will allow you to take any photos or videos in the low light situations you will undoubtedly find yourself in! So, for example, if your mum calls and says "help me! how do I kill these things?!" then, why not switch your camera onto video, conserve battery power because you won't need the flash on, and record you or your apocalypse partner smashing some brains in, then send it via WhatsApp! Nice and easy :)
and let's not forget that Bravia Engine also running on their nifty little pieces of kit!
Stuck for a flash light?! just unlock the screen on your phone and BAM! Flash light in hand!! The brightness of the screen will undoubtedly provide you enough light to scope out a room before proceeding, pointing out potential threats and hopefully lack of zombies!
Still feel that isn't bright enough?! There are two more simple options for you... download the flashlight application from the Android Marketplace, or simply switch on the LED camera light to help light your way!
SE handsets, and most Android handsets, now come pre-installed with WhatsApp, so if you're needing to send maps of the city, or maps you have drawn up yourself to guide your friends and loved ones to a safe house, then why not save on sending that picture message and send it via WhatsApp messenger!
Now, this may not have been what many of you have seen as one of my usual blogs, and the Sony Ericsson Ambassador team may not see this as your usual review, but hopefully this has given you all an insight as to how good the Sony Ericsson Ray would be for me during an outbreak, but also how good it could be on a day to day basis.
So, for my review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray, and an insight into the other Xperia handsets, I would like to conclude with the following:
Xmor R - allows excellent quality photo's and videos in low-light situations and, speaking from experience, it definitely works a treat!
Sony Bravia Engine - provides a high clarity screen, which is perfect for viewing high definition movies and great quality photo's
Facebook Inside Xperia - allows you to share apps directly to Facebook and let people know about some amazing things they may have missed out on
And as we all know, Sony have been providing us with quality products for many, many moons now, so what better company to help save your ass in an undead uprising?! I'll let you be the judge of that
I give the Xperia Ray - 5 brains out of 5
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