Satio Going the Aino Way

Sony Ericsson seems to be going through real difficult times. After all the word of Aino (priced EUR 420 [US $ 620]) being affected with some touchscreen problem (Though SE calls Aino problem a media rumor and claims that Aino has been doing perfectly), now it’s the Sony Ericsson Satio (it was previously called Idou). Satio seems to be having some software bug issue. Like Aino, Satio too is not anymore on the. Incidentally, Satio and Aino were introduced at the same time; and looks like they are both sailing in the same boat. Sony Ericsson though, along with Carphone Warehouse, refuses to accept the fact that Satio and Aino have been drew away from the market. You may read about the Aino issue in detail here- Sony Ericsson Runs Into Trouble With Touchscreen Issue On Aino.

Although Sony Ericsson refuses to accept the fact that there is any severe problem, it has released a firmware to fix the bug and also speed up the process. However, the new firmware is available only in some parts out of all Satio markets.

People who have used this firmware are happy as the firmware solved the issue (the bug). But again, it is only certain section of Satio users which has the access to this firmware.

The firmware not available to all Satio user is a little strange as this may result in Sony Ericsson’s reputation going down (the drop in the Sony Ericsson mobile phone sales already indicate that)

The Satio mobile phone is one that costs a fortune (with a high price tag of EUR 550 [US $ 800]), but now looks like it may cost people and Sony Ericsson more than a fortune.  With both much-talked about mobile phones not living up to people’s expectations, and being off sale can cause Sony Ericsson a good deal of loss.