February 7, 2012 By

Bike/Bicycle (or other sports equipment) Mount – Sony Ericsson Xperia Active

DSCF1255 (2)The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active as the name suggests is designed for those who just can’t sit still and love to be out running, walking, riding, climbing, anything that involves being outdoors and active.

If you are a Sony Ericsson Xperia Active owner, or looking to get one, do you wish to use it on a bike? Maybe you already do but have been looking for a custom device holder?

DSCF1258 (2)W have obtained some sample holders for the Xperia Active which are designed with cyclists in mind, however the design does allow it, if you chose to be mounted to any other cylindrical tube.

Made from tough plastic, the grip holds the phone in place very securely and mounts to a bar with ease and is secured with cable ties.

We will have a full review within the coming week, but need your feedback to see how many people are interested and whether we should be stocking these on your behalf.

Let us know your thoughts and comments below.

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January 11, 2012 By

Samsung Galaxy Extreme S5690 Arriving Tomorrow

The Samsung Galaxy Extreme S5690 will be arriving into stock at Clove tomorrow. This handset has been some time in coming, so we’re excited to finally get our hands on Samsung’s answer to the likes of the Motorola DEFY+ and Sony Ericsson Xperia Active. With an IP67 protection rating, the Galaxy Extreme (formally known as the Xcover), runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread on an 800MHz processor. With 3.36 inch HVGA touch screen the Extreme offers a 3MP camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and A-GPS, as well as a torch light which could be an important consideration for the active user that the handset it aimed at. Check back to the Clove Blog in the coming days for an unboxing and hands-on videos.

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December 21, 2011 By

Xperia Active screen resists damage

The following videos popped up on the Xperia blog and demonstrates just how good the impact protection is on the Xperia Active.

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December 1, 2011 By

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Unbxoing

An unboxing of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Android smartphone.

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November 29, 2011 By

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Now In Stock

Tomorrow is shaping up to be another busy day in the Clove office, we’ve now got the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active to ship out as well, along with the Motorola DEFY+ JCB edition and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The Xperia Active has been a while in coming and will be Sony Ericsson’s first IP67 rated Android device. Competing with the Motorola DEFY+ handsets, the Active comes bundled with a free Sony Ericsson LiveView and a gear kit that includes a stereo headset with attachable ear hooks, arm straps and wrist straps. There are also several exercise and health monitoring apps loaded on the device.

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November 25, 2011 By

Samsung Galaxy Extreme Due Early December, Now Available To Order

We are now expecting stock of the Samsung Galaxy Extreme to arrive the week commencing 5th December. Formally known as the Samsung Xcover, the Galaxy Extreme has an IP67 protection, making it comparable to the Motorola DEFY+ and the forthcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia Active.

The Galaxy Extreme will be the first IP67 Android device that Samsung has released and comes with a price tag of £194.99 (£233.99 inc.VAT). It follows hot on the heels of Samsung’s other new releases, the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Nexus.

Here’s a look at the main features of the Samsung Galaxy Extreme:

  • IP67 Protection Rating -Water resistant, Scratch resistant, Dust proof
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Samsung TouchWiz UI
  • 3.65 -inch HVGA TFT LCD Touch Screen
  • 800 MHz Processor
  • 3MP Camera with Auto Focus & LED Flash
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G & A-GPS
  • MicroSD slot expandable up to 32GB
  • Torch Light
  • 11.95mm Thick
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November 15, 2011 By

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Expected November 28th

Some goods news this afternoon – the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active will be here in time for Christmas, and with a bit of time to spare as well. Until now we have been able to pin down a precise ETA for the IP67 rated Android adventure phone, but we can now confirm that the first stock is due to be here on November 28th.

We have previously confirmed the price of the Active at £200 (£240 inc. VAT) and the fact that it will come with a Sony Ericsson LiveView. As always the expected release date is subject to change!

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October 18, 2011 By

Xperia Active Now Due Mid-November, £200 + VAT, Comes With Free LiveView

We have finally been able to confirm the price and availability of Sony Ericsson’s IP67 rated device, the Xperia Active. The speculative price of £200 (£240 inc. VAT) that we have had listed is correct and will be the price at launch. Initially the first stock had been expected for October, but it is now scheduled for mid-November. The good news is that the Xperia Active will also come bundled with a Sony Ericsson LiveView, a rather unique accessory that fits in perfectly with the appeal of the Active itself.

The main features of Sony’s new handset are listed below, but for more info or to place an order in anticipation of its release, head over to our Xperia Active product page.

  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
  • Water and dust resistant
  • Wet finger tracking
  • Gear kit
  • Reality display with mobile BRAVIA engine
  • 5 megapixel camera with HD recording
  • ANT technology
  • Wisepilot
  • Free Sony Ericsson LiveView included

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July 18, 2011 By

Sony Xperia Active Now Available To Pre-Order From Clove

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We now have the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active available to pre-order on the Clove Technology website.

The forthcoming Sony handset is currently expected for release in September. It’s a great handset for anyone with an active lifestyle – it’s water and dust resistant. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and comes with a gear kit that includes arm and wrist straps, perfect for monitoring exercise.

If the last water and dust resistant handset – the Motorola DEFY, is anything to go by, this could be a very popular handset.

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