Sony Ericsson Finally Embraces Microsd Storage Format, Drops M2

Phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has revealed that it will be dumping Sony's proprietary and much maligned Memory Stick Micro card format and use the more universally accepted microSD in all its handsets.

Speaking to Trustedreviews, Sony Ericsson Global Marketing Director Fortuné Alexander said that all new Sony Ericsson phones will be using the new format from now on and will leave Sony as the only major manufacturer still using the storage technology in its products.

As reported back in February, Sony Ericsson is also set to champion the universal charger format which is physically a micro USB connector. The move could help the industry eliminate 51,000 tons worth of chargers.

It is not known whether Sony will be phasing Memory Sticks altogether but this would be a welcomed move. Sony is known for being extremely stubborn when it comes to formats. Remember 8mm, i.link, Universal Media Disc, SACD, Betamax, Digital Audio Tape, the Mini Disc, ATRAC and many more.

Sony Ericsson's move could be motivated by the fact that the company wants to cut production costs as it plans to release cheaper mobile phones and increase margins as well. Phone manufacturers are likely to bundle memory with their mobile phones rather than built it in, just like for the Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic. This puts Sony Ericsson at a disadvantage.

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