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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 review: A new experience

23 December 2008 | Read the review | Post your comment
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 review: A new experience - read the full textThere’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...

 

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  • BIGAL PATEL WASHINGT
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this phone is looking good but i dont have money to buy for my father bigal madarchod i am also madarchod my brother is madarchod any other work with me they all madarchod.
kamlesh patel rashik patel ashvin patel pavan patel joyto patel bigal patelbigal bigal bigal bigal bigal bigal bigal bigal bigal

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  • 2009-01-08 01:11
  • 45dt

> In reply to [deleted post]Do you really expect someone to take your comment seriously when you talk like that? In my opinion this phone is functional and its decent in its styling. I would definitely get this phone once the price drops a bit.

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  • 2009-01-07 02:59
  • ysIU

I heared deffrent opinions, some said its one of the greatest phones ever made, others won't even think to buy it

I am confused what why should go through, buy it or leave it

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  • 2009-01-02 13:30
  • 0pWP

Thank you so much for putting yourselves through all this effort to make this review. Ill click all of your sponser screens! I hope it will help =)
Thank you again

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  • 2009-01-02 10:28
  • 04{V

> In reply to Chris @ 2008-12-29 03:12 from PU@P - click to readGSM arena didn't overlook the speaker performance on Xperia X1. They tested the speaker and the result was a ''Very Good'' one.

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  • 2008-12-30 20:32
  • P1U3

> In reply to sale987 @ 2008-12-28 20:48 from p@$P - click to readyeah,xperia 0.9mb,n82 over3mb & wors quality

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  • 2008-12-29 18:59
  • n{x{

How 'loud' are the built-in speaker(s)? It's funny how the review team can overlook this .... It may not be the a priority for others but sure is for me.

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  • 2008-12-29 03:12
  • PU@P

Features
Behind all the flash of the panel interface lies another Windows Mobile smartphone. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition, so you get the full Microsoft Office Mobile Suite and support for Microsoft's Direct Push Technology for real-time message delivery and automatic synchronization with your Outlook calendar, tasks, and contacts via Exchange Server. In addition, you can access any POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts that you have; we configured our review unit to get our Yahoo Mail by simply entering our log-in ID and password and we were set up in just a couple of minutes. Other PIM tools include a task list, a notepad, a calculator, and a PDF reader. For added functionality, you can always download more applications, and there's even a shortcut included to the Handango store.

For Web browsing, the Xperia X1 ships with the Opera Mobile Web browser, in addition to the default Internet Explorer Mobile. There's also Windows Live integration and the aforementioned Google panel, which gives you quick access to search, Gmail, and Google Maps. On the Sony Ericsson panel, you can get Web feeds from up to 10 of your favorite sites, and you can choose how frequently you want to receive updates. As far as connecting to the Web, the smartphone offers integrated Wi-Fi and 3G. The X1 supports the 850/1900/2100 UMTS/HSDPA bands, which means to get the 3.5G speeds in the States, you'll need an AT&T SIM card. You'll still be able to make calls and surf the Web with a T-Mobile SIM, but it will only be on EDGE speeds since the carrier's 3G network runs on the 1700/2100MHz bands.

The Xperia X1's phone features include quad-band world roaming, a speakerphone, conference calling, and text and multimedia messaging. The phone book is limited only by the available memory (the SIM card holds an additional 250 contacts), and there's room in each entry for multiple numbers, e-mail addresses, instant-messaging handles, and birthdays. For caller ID purposes, you can assign a picture, one of 41 polyphonic ringtones, or a group ID. Bluetooth 2.0 is also onboard for use with mono and stereo Bluetooth headsets, hands-free kits, and dial-up networking.

The smartphone also comes equipped with assisted GPS. To speed up the process of determining your location, the X1 also includes a utility called QuickGPS that we've seen on a few GPS-equipped smartphones; it downloads the latest satellite information via an Internet connection. While Google Maps for Mobile comes preloaded on the X1, you will only get text-based driving directions from the app. For real-time tracking and voice-guided prompts, you'll need a location-based service or online application like Wayfinder Navigation, which is provided on the software CD.

Sony Ericsson makes a big deal about the Xperia X1 being an all-in one device for both work and play, so it's no surprise there are a number of multimedia goodies. The X1's media interface is built to resemble Sony's other consumer electronics, including the PlayStation, the PSP, and the Bravia TV line, so it may look familiar to any owners of those products. The media player supports MP3, MP4, M4A, AAC(+), WMA, WAV, MIDI, MPEG-4, WMV and other music and video formats. Other goodies include podcast support, a streaming media player, and an FM radio, though you have to use the included headset for the latter. The X1 has about 400MB of onboard memory, and the expansion slot can accept up to 16GB cards.


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  • 2008-12-28 21:50
  • BNV}

> In reply to ars @ 2008-12-26 22:27 from n{x{ - click to readYes i sharing the same opinion like you, Video on n82 is foggy, Xperia is clearer. btw movie clip in x1 take minus 3 times of memory. N82 3,5mb X1 1MB. SOrry on ENGLIsh

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  • 2008-12-28 20:48
  • p@$P

> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-12-28 06:06 from kWZs - click to readalso xperia video has 29.41 fps & n82 ''just'' 27.60 in the same situation...I'm not se fan nor nokia,just prying

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  • 2008-12-28 18:45
  • M35R

> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-12-28 06:06 from kWZs - click to readthen may glasses help also my n95 records clips with a little blurred picture,nokia's clips are not as sharp as should be

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  • 2008-12-28 10:37
  • n{x{

Take a touch hd simply the best

HD owner !!!

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  • 2008-12-28 08:55
  • 3Kea

> In reply to ars @ 2008-12-26 22:27 from n{x{ - click to readI think you are mixed up. I checked both videos on my PC, using a 22" monitor with 1920x1080 resolution. Even though everything looks awesome, there is a huge difference in that xperia is lacking a lot of quality and looks like it got compressed too much compared to N82.

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  • 2008-12-28 06:06
  • kWZs

it fails here in my hometown.
all the winmo people that i know prefer HTC or MWG (and Iphone, or Blackberry).
and none of them bought the x1.

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  • 2008-12-27 16:53
  • Mtyp

> In reply to ars @ 2008-12-26 22:27 from n{x{ - click to readAre you sure ? I can't believe it !

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  • 2008-12-27 08:41
  • 0UkK

i checked booth video samples and i think that xperia records better then n82,xperia's look nicer are mach sharper then n82 which produces them a little foggy,i checked them on ps and also on my phone,results the same

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  • 2008-12-26 22:27
  • n{x{

I personally think WinMo is old hat and either needs a complete redesign or just be ditched altogether. It's slow and to be honest, just too complicated for your average user.

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  • 2008-12-26 20:11
  • nSHG

In retrospect there was no other choice given the price difference
I have been waiting for this phone since the announcement
In Barcelona. I opted for the G1 and am now on my third
G1 phone. I will wait for the price to drop some and then get
It. Thanks for the review GSMArena

Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel, Felix Navidad!

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  • 2008-12-26 08:02
  • RbX0

guys pls x1 keyboard is better no way touch pro is much better faster typing so pls pls stop the talk even its a half year on the market pro all the way

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  • 2008-12-25 23:50
  • 3Kea
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Guys, I don't really agree with you, but anyway, I am more with this guy:
"Keyboard

The keyboard itself is quite possibly the best keyboard on a smart phone ever. That’s quite a big claim to make, but let me explain why. The build quality is fantastic; the keys feel strong and robust whilst also being easy to use. The combination of metal and this robustness gives a very satisfying feel to the keyboard. It reinforces the X1’s status and makes you feel that you are using a handset that is at the top of the range. If I had one niggle with the keys it was that the tactile feedback could have been a little stronger, but overall it was perfectly fine. When you slide the keyboard out it does so with a feeling of weight, not heaviness, but of satisfying weight that makes you realise this isn’t a cheap product quickly and poorly built, but rather a handset that has been laboured over and wants to present itself well. The keys don’t feel cramped and I was able to use it to type both comfortably and quickly. That’s one of the things that you really notice about the overall design of the handset, the hardware has been made to look and feel good, but hasn’t been forced to sacrifice usability in the process."
Don't praise HTC too much ! :)... it is not that great like X1. I mean, they have their contribution, but that's all, it's a Sony Ericsson's phone, anybody can see that.
http://www.eseth.net/news/sony...view_3.shtml

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  • 2008-12-25 20:33
  • 0UkL
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