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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 - user opinions and reviews

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
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  • Released 2008, October
    145g, 17mm thickness
    Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
    256MB RAM storage, microSD slot
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  • 3.0"
    480x800 pixels
  • 3MP
    480p
  • 256MB RAM
    MSM7200
  • 1500mAh
    Li-Po
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  • Anonymous
  • mst
  • 13 Jan 2009

m7svk, 13 Jan 2009I am using x1 nearly one month, my first was send back after 3 days, was faulty unit, but like... more ˝its give you you style and everything you can imagine˝

- :)))
Funny! I do not have to push myself to imagine:

instead of:
3mp camera - 5 or 8MP
56K screen - 16M color
less than 1GB - 16GB or more
WinMo 6.0 - something (OS) that works

broken case - metal case

lousy reception - good reception
weak flash - xenon flash or something decent
unreliable battery, overheating - good battery


ALL these are already available today - no imagination required! :)


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    • David
    • PG{
    • 13 Jan 2009

    m7svk, 13 Jan 2009I am using x1 nearly one month, my first was send back after 3 days, was faulty unit, but like... moreYa, I do agreed with you.

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      • m7svk
      • 0Fp
      • 13 Jan 2009

      I am using x1 nearly one month, my first was send back after 3 days, was faulty unit, but like any mobile phones, you still have faulty units, second is much much better, I install voice command 1.6, spb shell 2.1.4 no one freeze, sygis mcguider maps 2009 whole europe - 45 countries - works perfect very accurate - like my garmin 760, skype 2.5 and much more applications all without any trouble ( excluding touchflow this was bad - freeze so often, I will wait for new upgrade, I must say I was using nokia, blackberry, and much more, but xperia is different, its give you you style and everything you can imagine what you can have in your pocket, and plus battery is the best, after few tweaks I am on 3-4days of normal use, easy on 2 days if I am using really hard, if people looking just for nice phone buy something different, x1 is machine for people who using it for much more as just for green and red button for phone calls....

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        • David
        • PG{
        • 13 Jan 2009

        Anonymous, 12 Jan 2009bye bye xperia reign. A3100 is better rated now than xperia (:Why bye bye to X1 instead of A3100 Motorola without a beautiful slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.

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          • evolution
          • PG{
          • 13 Jan 2009

          Anonymous, 13 Jan 2009I agree! It is free! with the contract and still not popular. Just think about it, how m... moreNot many people use X1 because is expensive and hi-tech. For those phone you always saw people used in market due to the cost is lower and easy to get.

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            • Anonymous
            • mst
            • 13 Jan 2009

            Anonymous, 13 Jan 2009yeah right xperia is crap,it turns itself of coz it cant handle BLOATED windows crap os i had ... moreI agree!

            It is free! with the contract and still not popular.

            Just think about it, how many you have seen at coffe shops, restaurants, etc. Do you see people use X1 - probably never.
            Iphone, Blackberry, Omnia, HTC HD etc. can be spotted but X1?

            I have tried to use X1 several times, and my experience is that X1 has more software problems than any other WinMo smartphone.

            There are a few reps here, they may able to give a solution for all the problems.

            But, even then, the reception is just so lousy that for me it is a deal breaker even for a free phone.

            I will not carry 2 phones just because the X1 may not have enough signal strength.

            These are the main issues, but do not forget the battery problem as well.

            Once the reps or SE fixes these I am more than happy to change the subject.

            I know there are some happy X1 owner, hard to say who :) obviously there are some PR here ;)

            but anyway, for those: Enjoy your phone and do not worry about my posts!

            As far as the reps - just skip my post ( opinion )! :)

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              • Anonymous
              • BNW
              • 13 Jan 2009





              Design
              Smartphones with slide-out keyboards tend to be large and bulky, but this isn't the case with the Xperia X1. Measuring 52.6mm wide by 110.5mm deep by 17mm high and weighing 158g, the X1 is compact and has a nice, solid construction. The phone is available in two colours: silver or black. We reviewed the silver model, which has an attractive steel finish and feels cool in the hand. The X1 definitely has 'wow' factor and Sony Ericsson has done a nice job on the hardware.





              For a device that has a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is quite a compact handset.

              The Xperia X1 features a 3in. touch-screen that displays 65,536 colours at 800-by-480-pixel resolution. With such a sharp resolution, it's no surprise that images and text look crisp and colours are vibrant. However, the highlight of the X1 is its interactive panel interface, which Sony Ericsson created to give users one-touch access to their required features and the ability to customise the device.

              You can choose from nine panels and, depending on whether you're at work or at play, you can pick whichever one fits your needs and make that your Today screen for the day. Seven panels come preloaded: Microsoft Today, Sony Ericsson (two variations), Google, 3D Fish, Xperia Radio and Media Xperience. Most are self-explanatory, but if you're curious about the 3D Fish, it's all spelled out in the quick guides — but good luck remembering what everything means. You can also customise what type of information is displayed on the Today screen and add widgets to the Sony Ericsson panel, including web feeds, plus clocks and weathers for different cities.



              The Xperia X1 allows you to customise your smartphone with nine interactive panels.

              In addition to the standard seven panels, you'll be able to download more panels from other developers via Sony Ericsson's download site. While the X1 panel interface is a cool concept and we love the customisation, in reality, we only used about three of the panels. It's rare that we wanted multimedia or the radio to be at the forefront. Of course, this is a personal choice, and we do appreciate the customisation option.

              Below the display, there is a navigation array that consists of two soft keys, Talk and End buttons, an X1 panel key, an OK button and an optical joystick/directional keypad with a centre select button. We're not huge fans of any of these controls, as they're small and stiff to press — particularly the two sliver-like soft keys. We missed having a Home key. The optical joystick operates in a similar way to the optical mouse on the Samsung Omnia, but as with Samsung's device, the trackpad is somewhat small, limiting how much you can move around on a page. Alternatively, you can press the outer edges of the trackpad (up, down, left, right), so it acts more like a traditional navigation toggle.



              Below the touch screen you'll find a navigation array, which includes the X1 panel key, but we found these buttons small and stiff to press.

              To access the keyboard, you just slide the screen to the right. The sliding mechanism is smooth and feels strong enough to endure multiple openings and closings. In its open state, you'll notice there's a slight arc to the phone. Sony Ericsson did this to provide a better ergonomic experience when using the keyboard, and we think it succeeds. The slight curve makes it comfortable to hold the phone when typing messages, and it also props the screen at a nice angle for better viewing. The screen orientation will also automatically switch from portrait to landscape mode when you open the phone. The keyboard itself is pretty good: the buttons are slightly on the small side, but there's enough spacing between them so it shouldn't give most people problems. We were able to compose messages and enter text without too many errors, although the number keys are a bit hard to find at first.



              The X1's full QWERTY keyboard is spacious and easy to use.

              On the left spine, you'll find a mini-USB port, while the right side holds a volume rocker and a camera activation/capture button. The latter two controls are rather tiny, so they're not the easiest to press; the volume rocker was particularly tricky, as it was hard to accurately press up or down while on a phone call. There's a 3.5mm headphone jack and a power button on top of the handset. The camera is located on the back, and there is a microSD expansion slot, but you have to remove the back cover to access it, which is an inconvenience. Also, a minor issue but worth mentioning: there's no release button or switch for the battery cover; you only get two little indentations on either side of the device where you can pull it off with your fingernail, which wasn't always the easiest thing to do.

              The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 comes with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a 2GB microSD card, a wired headset, a software CD and reference material.

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                • Anonymous
                • BNW
                • 13 Jan 2009

                Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 with windows mobile voice command 1.6

                watch video
                http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=xperia+voice+command&search_type=&aq=o

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                  • Anonymous
                  • Bw@
                  • 13 Jan 2009

                  The original Vodafone firmware was awful, hence poor wifi and other small niggles. A generic xperia has the best wi-fi range of any mobile phone (as reported in tracy & matts blog.) Peeling paint? that's news to me!

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                    • dolps
                    • PG}
                    • 13 Jan 2009

                    xperia is a nice phone... nice wifi just install a 3rd party app (forgot the name)

                    lots of useful apps

                    bad thing about xperia is the external speakers. and paint wears off fast.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • j{k
                      • 13 Jan 2009

                      yeah right xperia is crap,it turns itself of coz it cant handle BLOATED windows crap os i had 1 n its crap,wifi dosnt work n reception is sh!t n the case is made realy cheap n thats why it cracks n the paint comes off no wonder networks r givin it free coz its crap

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                        • Anonymous
                        • M@T
                        • 12 Jan 2009

                        All new high tech devices have some software glitches. Nokia's, HTC's, Samsung and so on. It has to be said, the X1 has very few, especially for a WinMo unit. @ Mstl I'm afraid your posts lack credibility because A) you repeat the same thing time and time again and b) You only ever mention the negatives experienced by the minority of x1 owners.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • mst
                          • 12 Jan 2009

                          Anonymous, 12 Jan 2009I'd have thought it was obvious why SE aren't pairing up with HTC again. The Xperia X1 could h... moreWhere did you get your info?

                          :))))

                          X1 profit? what profit?

                          HTC makes it - extra cost

                          almost immediately it was available for FREE wit ha cheap contract

                          sold in very low quantity

                          You have an idea how much ... provider pays for the X1 if they can give it away for free?
                          with an 18 mo cheap contract

                          200-300 USD?

                          Yes, may be you are correct; all the quality problems, software bugs, cracked cases, etc. got nothing to do with HTC and SE divorce.

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                            • kBq
                            • 12 Jan 2009

                            Anonymous, 12 Jan 2009GSMArena News: ˝The next Sony Ericsson XPERIA won’t be made by HTC˝ I wonder why? Can y... moreI'd have thought it was obvious why SE aren't pairing up with HTC again. The Xperia X1 could have been released immediately after the touch pro but HTC demanded it was held back. HTC eat in to xperia profits...i'm sure HTC didn't appreciate seeing SE do a superior job on the software either! Xperia X1 ROCKS.

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                              • Dani
                              • nGR
                              • 12 Jan 2009

                              I Love it

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                                • Anonymous
                                • NP8
                                • 12 Jan 2009

                                to megadeath
                                copy and paste the song from sd card or phone into ringtones folder, it will appear in your notifications/sounds where the pre-loaded ringtones are.

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                                  • Transformers
                                  • PBr
                                  • 12 Jan 2009

                                  Sony Ericsson did it. X1 is the best in the universe now.

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                                    • Robotech
                                    • PBr
                                    • 12 Jan 2009

                                    SE X1 is the best PDA in any ways. Best design and best technology.

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                                      • Macross
                                      • PBr
                                      • 12 Jan 2009

                                      X1 is the best of the best pocket PC yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • mst
                                        • 12 Jan 2009

                                        GSMArena News:

                                        ˝The next Sony Ericsson XPERIA won’t be made by HTC˝

                                        I wonder why?
                                        Can you think of any reasons?

                                        :)))))

                                        (Yeah, it was really smart decision.)

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