Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 (Unlocked)

I've had treos, nokias, HTC diamond, tytn, etc...
Perfect blend between Sony and HTC
Perfect blend between Sony Ericsson and Windows Mobile !!
Perfect blend of high-tech and art
Why I chose this phone ??
1- Metal case (bye bye Diamond)
2- Keyboard (so long Touch HD)
3- Beautiful Sony WVGA screen (ciao Raphael)
4- Windows mobile apps everywhere (aurevoir Nokia) - And I am a PC ;)
5- 380MB RAM
6- Smallest phone (keyboard windows form factor)
7- MicroSD slot (yes: It's a Sony !!)
8- Decent camera (for a phone)
9- Fast processor
10- Connectivity: BT, WiFi, USB, HSDPA 850MHz turbo internet speed
11- Standard 3.5 mm audio jack

The iPhone can't beat this convergence device because it's bigger, less resolution screen, hard to find apps (or buy only), can't film video, can't change battery, can't cut&paste, etc etc etc

Had to be a Sony !!!

There's a lot to fall for in Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1. Possibly the hottest looker of a PocketPC is also heavy on skill. Heavy enough to not just scratch out a living as a one-hit-wonder but aim for the WinMo top.

The extra solid metal looks, gorgeous screen and the right pinch of novelty called XPERIA panels look to us as good enough reasons for the X1 to be hyped and romanticized. By the way, romance or not, Sony Ericsson and HTC have hit their perfect shape with that one.

Key features:

* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support plus HSDPA 7.2Mbps
* 3-inch 65K-color WVGA touchscreen
* Qualcomm MSM7200 528 Mhz CPU and 256 MB DDR SDRAM
* 3.15 MP auto focus camera with VGA video recording
* Four-row full QWERTY slide-out keyboard
* Wi-Fi and built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS
* X-Panels interface
* Optical trackpad
* Exquisite and solid metallic body
* Standard miniUSB port and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
* microSD memory expansion
* FM radio with RDS
* 3.5mm standard audio jack
* MS Office Mobile document editor
* Opera 9.5 web browser
* Excellent video playback performance
* Superb audio quality

Main disadvantages:

* Body is a bit on the bulky side
* User interface is hardly thumb-optimized
* Mediocre camera performance
* No built-in accelerometer
* Poor display sunlight legibility
* Records low quality VGA@30fps video in 3GP format
* No TV-out port
* No full Flash support for the browser (hence no full-featured YouTube)

The XPERIA X1 is one of the best-equipped Windows Mobile devices to ever set foot on the market. But hey, is it not the most elaborate and charismatic PocketPC too? As to skills, the high-res 3" screen and the full QWERTY keyboard seem the most important parts of its magnificent ammo though its processing power is not to be neglected either.

As you probably guessed by yourselves the main alternative to the XPERIA X1 is HTC Touch Pro. It has a smaller screen than the XPERIA X1 and features a slightly lower resolution. In addition it is heavier and, if we were to be asked, not nearly as hot as the XPERIA.

However, the QWERTY keyboard of the Touch Pro is well ahead of what the X1 has to offer. The Touch Pro accelerometer and active magnetic stylus are small but nice touches that add to its allure. Since the QWERTY keyboard is one of the key selling point and the Touch Pro has such great advantage there the choice between the two is really hard.

Still the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 is a really good device, the purchase of which you are unlikely to regret. It is unable to solve all the usability issues of the underlying Windows OS but if modding and tweaking is your thing, you can achieve quite good results.

And the thumb-optimized X-Panels are quite a treat adding the essential fun element to the XPERIA user experience. We wouldn't by any means strongly recommend the X1 to non-Windows fans but they might still check it out.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 is a very fast phone.. faster than iphone... much better than the pda phone that in the market now... and compare w/ htc touch pro and hd.. it still better...............

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Even though it took a little while for my product to arrive, it came in immaculate condition. There were no damages or any other problems. I am really happy with my product.

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I like everything about this cellphone. i just got it and im learning and learning. it might take a bit to get used to it since it's the first one i have like that... but im sure it will b great!

The phone is incredible... the screen resolution is the best I have seen so far, the background images is crisp and sharp. Very easy to load and customize.
I am using AT&T, never have a problem with connect unlike my Samsung BlackJack II.
Internet is fast. The use of Panels, is a really nice feature, allowing you to have short cuts to several applications.
Design is sleek, and the keyboard if much better then my previous 3 phones.. Iphone, Blackjack II, and the Nokia E71x.
Battery life if surprising good considering the large display, and LED lights on the sides.
If you don't mind the price... it a really good phone to have.

I did not enjoy this phone. If you like using windows mobile than maybe this phone is for you. Overall, it was very complicated to use, and many applications would continue to run in the background after they were closed, wasting memory and battery. I am a die hard Sony Ericsson fan, and if they had just stuck with their own software instead of windows perhaps I would have enjoyed the phone more. Other than that, the wifi was great and the camera is clear. The slide mechanism is sturdy but does not slide up curved as much as in the pictures. I hope this review helps anyone considering purchasing this phone.

I've bought a Sony Ericsson Xperia X1i last week and am extremely impressed with the condition of the phone and the many features it has to offer. I've done research prior to bidding on this phone and already knew beforehand some of the disadvantages, such as how easily the housing can crack and how the Microsoft OS is somewhat dated when compared to the new Android OS coming out next fall. This did not change my mind and I was fully prepared for anything.

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The Xperia X1 is one of the most anticipated smart phone of 2008. It came to the market very late, but it's never too late to play with it and publish our findings.
Let's provide some context:
The Xperia X1 is Sony Ericsson's first Windows Mobile smart phone and is the leading model in an "Xperia" family that will grow overtime. Among its numerous qualities, two set it apart from the Windows Mobile crowd: metal construction and panel-based interface.
As smart as a phone might be, it needs to perform basic phone tasks well, simply because the killer app for phones is... voice. The Xperia X1 virtual dial pad works very well. From the homepage, click the dial button once and the numeric pad shows up. It can be used one handed and works great. To find a contact in mobile outlook, just slide the keyboard out and start typing. If you wonder, sliding the keyboard in and out does not terminate a conversation, so it's OK to use it during a call. Overall, the dialing function work very well. That might sound like a "duh", but Windows Mobile phones aren't all created equal in that respect.

The physical design of the Xperia X1 is top notch. The aluminum body look and feels good, just like nearly everything that the eye can see. Metal is everywhere, even the QWERTY keys have a metallic feel, although I can't say for sure if they are made of aluminum or not. The keyboard sliding mechanism feels very solid and the slight upwards tilt of the display is a very nice touch that improves usability a little (as compared with the HTC Touch Pro). I personally think that there's a bit too much branding on the front (the "Sony Ericsson" name and the "Xperia" logo). At the bottom, there's a "mouse" that is comparable to the optical mouse in the Samsung OMNIA. It can be very useful in situations where you have to scroll up and down or go down a list - mainly because the drag and scroll doesn't work very well in Windows Mobile. A Blackberry-type trackball would be a much better alternative.

The downside of this design is that it is a little thick and heavy - you can definitely feel it in the pocket. For comparison: Blackberry Curve (111g), iPhone (135g), Xperia (145g). I guess that it's the price to pay for a nice metallic design.

The 800x480 touch display is wonderful and it is certainly the focus point of the phone. We also noticed that it was easier to hit the corner buttons (start, close) on this one compared on other phones (HTC Touch Pro, Samsung OMNIA). It is actually the first one that doesn't annoy us to death when trying to click the "close" button on the upper-right. Now, the real issue is Windows Mobile 6.1 itself and the fact that it is not designed for a touch-only use. Fortunately, there's a keyboard and the optical mouse.

The Windows Mobile 6 Main Menu is roomy and has plenty of screen real estate to show emails, appointments. When you want to launch an application, you will have to click once to get to the panel and once again to launch the app. It takes about 2 seconds to launch any applications present in the panel's first screen. From the panel

The virtual keyboard is cute, but it is way too small to be used with fingers. But I think that Sony Ericsson could have done much better in this instance. Yes, there is a physical keyboard, but still, sometimes, it's nice to not have to slide it out to type “Yup!” or when using the phone with only one hand.

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Very responsive smart phone. And the querty keyboard is the best. I cannot imagine my work day without this phone.
OS can also be updated. and the speakers are great for listening to music.

Overall function of phone and features are very good. Takes some getting used to and how things work. Weight and feel in hand is good. Toggle switch to help move around on screen is a plus. Screen size could be bigger and using buttons has different functions on different pages can be confusing. Sync's up very well with any computer and automatically pulls out contacts including e-mails which is a big plus. Keyboard is a good feature and stylus has slot on phone. Also the ability to upgrade memory and remove memory card to upload and download from computer is a great feature. Battery life is not great but with normal use including internet usage the charge will last a day but I've been charging each night and purchased another battery just in case this one stops holding a charge. Found OEM battery on e-bay with shipping less than $10.

It is easy to use and an all around great product. It is the best smart phone/pda on the market. The only bad thing is the price but it is every bit worth the money.