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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
$799.00
Released October, 2008
The Pros:Optic joystick (is getting used to). Opera Browser 9.5. Li-Po 1500 mAh battery.
The Cons:Initial price can be too much for some. Change of panels can be slow for some. Speaker sounds is not loud enough.
Introduced at the Mobile World Congress in 2008, the Ericsson Xperia X1 is a high-end GSM Sony smartphone manufactured by HTC. Featuring a 3" WVGA touchscreen, a slide out QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2MP camera, an FM radio, A-GPS capabilities, WiFi, Bluetooth, 512MB of internal storage and a micro SD storage expansion slot, the device is Sony's first phone to run Windows Mobile.
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It comes with Opera Mobile pre-installed, and includes advanced features such as push email, an RSS feed reader, and handwriting recognition. Initially released in October of the same year, the Xperia X1 was offered unlocked a month later for $799. It is available in black or silver.
Features
Camera
- Auto focus
- 3.2 megapixel camera
- Photo light
- Video recording
Music
- Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
- Media player
- Music tones
- PlayNow
- Windows Media Player Mobile
- 3D games
- FM radio
- Java
- Video streaming
- Video viewing
Internet
- Internet Explorer Mobile
- RSS feeds
Communication and Messaging
- Polyphonic ringtones
- Speakerphone
- Vibrating alert
- Video calling
- Email
- Picture messaging (MMS)
- Predictive text input
- Text messaging (SMS)
Design
- XPERIA panels
- Optical joystick navigation
- Navigation key
- Picture wallpaper
- Touch navigation
Organiser
- Alarm clock
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Document editors
- Document readers
- Flight mode
- Handwriting recognition
- Notes
- Phone book
- Tasks
- Touchscreen
Connectivity
- aGPS
- Bluetooth technology
- Modem
- Synchronization
- USB support
- WLAN
Windows Mobile Operating System
- Microsoft Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
- Microsoft Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Internet Explorer Mobile
- Windows Media Player Mobile
- Windows Live
- Exchange ActiveSync
- Voice control
- Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes
Facts and Figures
- Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
- Weight: 145 grams
Available colours
- Black
- Silver
- Main screen: 65,536 color TFT
- Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
- Size: 3 inches
Memory
- Phone memory: up to 400 MB
- microSD memory card support
Availability and versions Networks
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
- UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/1700/1900/2100 MHz
User Reviews (12)
Pros & Cons
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Optic joystick (is getting used to)
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Indicator leds on the side
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Free GPS software (Wayfinder)
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3-inch wide-VGA (800 x 480 pixel) screen
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Initial price can be too much for some
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Change of panels can be slow for some
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Speaker sounds is not loud enough
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Casing known to have cracks over time
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Longterm use of the camera led makes it overheat and melt the surroundings, sometimes even damaging the vibration function
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No memory card included (un-branded)
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Online manual is pretty weak
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Reception of signal can be weak if not using a provider with good to perfect reception
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Audio Quality: high pitch noise in sound output (3.5mm jack)
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Audio Quality: Noise in audio from 3.5mm jack with low impedance (16 Ohm) in-ear headphones.
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