Review of Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Mobile Phone

Sony Xperia X1 mobile phone from Sony Ericsson is now one of the most sought-after smartphones. Xperia X1 is now touted as a stiff competitor of Apple iPhone and Nokia N96, considering its eye-catching features. The most interesting feature of Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is its nine-panel interactive interface by which you can customize the user interface based on your work, profession etc. For example, you can stick to one-set of panels when you are working in the office, while you can customize it when you are at home on the basis of your need. There are nine panels shown on the 3-inch-large touch screen with a full QWERTY spacious keyboard that lets you type comfortably. These panels allow users to have one-touch access to a specific function in the phone.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 offers 528MHz Processor and 256MB RAM along with 800x400 VGA screen. The 400 MB of internal memory could be extended up to16 GB through microSD slot. Its arc shape and metal finish make the handset look attractive to the smartphone users. Its 3.2 MP camera with auto focus, video capability, and on-board picture editing software is capable of capturing crystal clear photos thanks to its impressive sensor. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system with an excellent multimedia player which can run different formats of audio and video. Bluetooth version 2.0 is also available for data transfer and file sharing.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is priced at $799.99. So, Xperia hits the high segment in terms of its pricing and features. However, there are many who think the price for Xperia X1 has not been pretty much competitive. If you want to know more about Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and are interested to read some reviews on this smartphone, then visit the following links:

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Hits the US Market on 28 November 2008

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 will hit the U.S. market on the 28^th November 2008. This smartphone will be available in American market through Sony Style stores and other authorized shops. Xperia X1 comes with a whopping price tag of $799. This mobile phone was introduced first in April this year, and since then it has been in the most sought-after product list of smartphone users. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 comes with an eye-catching 3-inch touch screen. It also offers a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.

Reports have it that pre-orders for Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 are now being taken in Sony Style stores. This mobile phone from Sony Ericsson has some other excellent features. Xperia X1 features a nine-panel interface which provides the users with a one-touch access to nine different features which are shown on the home screen. Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone also comes pre-equipped with 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Photo light and video capture. It runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. Using GPRS facility given in the Xperia X1, users can fulfill their location based needs. It can be operated on GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/2100, UMTS3/HSPA 850/1900/2100 and WiFi 802.11b/g technology. You can share files using its Bluetooth 2.0 feature.

So, Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has some attractive features and ahead of the Black Friday, the company can expect a good response from the American smartphone users for Xperia X1 mobile phone. Now, let us see if Xperia X1 can live up to the expectation of Sony Ericsson in the US market.

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Sony Xperia X1: The iPhone Killer?

It seems that whenever a new multimedia and inexpensive mobile phone handset come to the market, from people like to feel that it may kill the iPhone. So, I was not surprised to see the title: Will be the iPhone killer? I am quoting from the report:

A sleek steel body, a blackberry-like QWERTY keyboard, 3-inch VGA screen, multiple-panels, and loads of other features, that’s Sony Xperia X1, the new mobile phone from Sony Ericsson, its answer to the likes of iPhone and Nokia N96. But priced at Rs45,500 or roughly half a lakh, will this product find takers? Anil Sethi, President, Sony Ericsson India argues that it’ll, because of the value proposition it offers. He says, “If we look at the general market in India, it is reasonably priced. It’s a high price segment model. But after all, we are targeting the needs of the higher segment.”

I really don’t think that it can’t compete with iPhone. Afghans, you have to remember that it is Indian market and the rules of the game is a bit different. Sony has a strong physical presence in Indian market while appeal of Israel’s still could not understand the potential of this market. So, what is your verdict on this?