Though rumors about the device have been percolating for some time, the Sony Ericsson Aspen has finally been released, adding another entry to the list of GreenHeart smartphones manufactured by the company.

While analysts say that the device itself is nothing particularly groundbreaking – it doesn’t feature the outsized screen or blazingly fast processor used in many of today’s elite devices – version 6.5.3 of Windows Mobile adds several new features, according to Information Week, including smoother touchscreen gesture support and native support for capacitive technology.

Tech news website eWeek says that the Aspen is aimed primarily at green enterprise workers and those who place a high premium on texting functions. The device’s energy saving options give it an impressive battery life, topping out the 8-10 hour-mark of use time.

Experts say that, although the Aspen is undoubtedly well-suited to the niche market toward which it is geared, smartphone makers in general are awaiting the release of Windows Mobile 7 before putting high-end hardware on the line with a Microsoft OS.

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