One of the most talked about smartphones at the CES 2011 is the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.  The 4.2-inch Android smartphone the flagship of Sony’s 2011 Xperia smartphone line meant to succeed (and rightfully so) the Xperia X10.

The Xperia Arc is equipped with a large, ultra-wide 4.2″ capacitive multi-touch Reality Display with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine, aimed for an enhanced entertainment experience by offering users an ultimate visual brilliance and crystal clear image.

Features and specs of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc:
Qualcomm MSM8250 Snapdragon 1 GHz CPU
4.2-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) multi-touch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Mobile Bravia Engine
Reality Display
up to 32GB via microSD (16GB included)
HSDPA, HSUPA
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP
8MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
Award-winning Sony Exmor R for mobile sensor with the f/2.4 lens
720p HD video recording
HDMI output
GPS w/ aGPS support
Li-Po 1500mAh battery
Android 2.3 Gingerbread

For those interested in the Xperia Arc’s multimedia capabilities, all pictures and videos can be shared in HD on your living room TV via the built in HDMI-connector.

”We’re starting strong in 2011 by introducing our most exciting Xperia product yet,” said Bert Nordberg, President of Sony Ericsson. “Xperia arc combines state-of-the-art Sony technology with breathtaking design to entertain and wow consumers. All on the latest Android release.”

The new slim, sleek and lightweight Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc which measures 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm and weights just 117 grams will be available in two variants of impressive colour – Midnight Blue and Misty Silver, slated to be rolled out globally starting this quarter but no words on its price yet.