Orlando, Florida at CTIA –Sony Ericsson yesterday at CTIA announced its new W580 WALKMAN® phone, a slim slider music phone that delivers the full Walkman® phone experience along with gaming, imaging and fitness applications.

This latest Walkman® phone pushes the boundaries of style. At just 14mm thin, the W580 is offered in two colors – Style White or Urban Grey. Inside are hot orange accents. Stunning light effects along the side change as you navigate the Walkman® music player.

“When it comes to music handsets, there is no question that Sony Ericsson is on the leading edge,” says Najmi Jarwala, president, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc. “The W580, the latest in our extensive line of Walkman phones, is exceptionally cool looking. But most importantly it was designed first and foremost for the needs of North American consumers who want to listen to their favorite music on the go with the one device they always carry with them – their mobile phone.”