Sony Ericsson places 2010 handset orders with Taiwan makers

Sony Ericsson has placed ODM handset orders for 2010 with Taiwan handset makers after the company released orders for only two models to its production partners in Taiwan in 2009, according to market sources in Taiwan.

Under the new production contracts, Sony Ericsson will have Arima Communications and Chi Mei Communication Systems (CMCS) produce at least two to three models, the sources indicated.

Although the new orders still call for the production of the entry-level models, it will be the first time for Sony Ericsson to release the W-series (Walkman) handsets to Taiwan makers, said the sources, noting that the previous cooperation focused on production of the J-, R-, T- and S-series.

Sony Ericsson may also release orders for touch-enabled EDGE handsets to Taiwan makers in the near future, the sources asserted.