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December 5, 2009 
Sony Ericsson seems to be going through real difficult times. After all the news of Aino (priced EUR 420 [US $ 620]) being facing problems with some touchscreen problem (Though SE calls Aino problem a media rumor and claims that Aino has been functioning 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 launched together; and looks like they will end up having the same fate. SE though, along with Carphone Warehouse, is reluctant 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 denies the fact that there is any serious problem, it has brought out a firmware to fix the bug and also speed up the process. However, the new firmware is released only in some regeions out of all Satio markets.
People who have used this firmware are happy as it seemed to solve the issue (the bug). But again, this is applicable to certain section of Satio users who have been made available this firmware.
The firmware not available to all Satio user looks a quite strange as this may lead to Sony Ericsson’s reputation falling down (the drop in the Sony Ericsson cell phone sales already point out that)
The Satio mobile phone is one that is on the expensive side (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.
