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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. 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.
MSRP $799.00
Release date October, 2008
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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
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Buy It
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 | Silver - unlocked
• Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Unlocked Phone with 3G, 3.2 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver)
• Xperia X1 Silver Smart Phone
UPC: 095673851974
EAN: 095673851974
MPN: XPERIA-X1a/Silver
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 | Black - unlocked
• Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Cell Phone with 3G, 3.2 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, MicroSD - International Version with No Warranty (Black)
Competitors
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $693.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- 32GB of internal storage
- QWERTY keyboard
- microSD expansion slot
Cons
- very expensive
- no open source or lossless music format support
- only 3 rows of characters on the keyboard - space button is not in its proper place
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
0%
vs.
Nokia N97
100%
MSRP --
Released February, 2009
Pros
- QWERTY keyboard
- GPS
- WiFi 802.11 b/g
Cons
- runs Windows Mobile 6.1
- no internal storage
- fingerprint magnet
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
0%
vs.
Acer M900
100%
MSRP $199.99
Released June, 2009
Pros
- full 3.5mm headphone jack
- removable battery
- backlit QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- no higher capacity models
- exclusive to Sprint for the first half of 2009
- no expandable memory
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
33%
vs.
Palm Pre
67%
MSRP $700.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Opera-mini browser rivals mobile safari
- Slick touch screen interface
- Auto-senses rotation to switch from portrait to landscape modes
Cons
- Non-Expandable memory - Limited to 4GB internal memory
- Gets hot under regular use
- Runs Windows Mobile which can be quite slow/bloated
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
67%
vs.
HTC Touch Diamond
33%
MSRP $550.00
Released January, 2001
Pros
- GPS
- SIM accessible without removing battery
- Sliding and Tilting display
Cons
- Poor video drivers hinder performance during video playback, gaming and camera usage.
- Battery drains quickly when using GPS
- Very weak GPS antenna
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
100%
vs.
HTC TyTN II
0%
MSRP $700.00
Released March, 2007
Pros
- Integrated GPS and mapping
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- High quality 5 mpx camera for photos and 30 fps video
Cons
- Expensive (~$700)
- Lackluster alphanumeric keypad (non-QWERTY)
- Poor standby battery life (~1 day before requiring charge)
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
100%
vs.
Nokia N95
0%
MSRP $800.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Expandable storage
- Integrated GPS
- QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- Expensive
- Battery Life not so great when using Data; even in the background
- Removal of Tilt features compared to HTC TyTN II
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
100%
vs.
HTC Touch Pro
0%
MSRP $299.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- features Android
- $299AU without contract
- best of both worlds - keypad with tactile response and touchscreen
Cons
- not a well known manufacturer
- cannot be serviced or replaced very easily in NA
- no camera, GPS or WiFi connection
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
100%
vs.
Kogan Agora
0%
Reviews
March 1, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Optic joystick (is getting used to)
- Opera Browser 9.5
- Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Panel system
- aGPS
- Auto focus on camera
- Indicator leds on the side
- Free GPS software (Wayfinder)
Cons
- Initial price can be too much for some
- Change of panels can be slow for some
- Speaker sounds is not loud enough
- Casing known to have cracks over time
- No memory card included (un-branded)
- No full manual on paper
- Online manual is pretty weak
- No reset button
- Reception of signal can be weak if not using a provider with good to perfect reception
Competitors
VesNL prefers
Nokia N97 over
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
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October 15, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Optic joystick (is getting used to)
- Opera Browser 9.5
- Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Panel system
- aGPS
- 3G and HSDPA
- microSD expansion slot
- 3-inch wide-VGA (800 x 480 pixel) screen
- QWERTY keyboard
- WiFi
- Touchscreen
- mini-usb cable
Cons
- Initial price can be too much for some
- Casing known to have cracks over time
- Audio Quality: high pitch noise in sound output (3.5mm jack)
- Longterm use of the camera led makes it overheat and melt the surroundings, sometimes even damaging the vibration function
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August 7, 2009
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Pros
- Optic joystick (is getting used to)
- Opera Browser 9.5
- Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Panel system
- aGPS
- Auto focus on camera
- Indicator leds on the side
- Free GPS software (Wayfinder)
Cons
- Initial price can be too much for some
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November 29, 2008
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Pros
- Optic joystick (is getting used to)
- Opera Browser 9.5
- Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Panel system
- Auto focus on camera
- Indicator leds on the side
Cons
- Initial price can be too much for some
- Change of panels can be slow for some
- Speaker sounds is not loud enough
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November 26, 2008
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Pros
- Optic joystick (is getting used to)
- Opera Browser 9.5
- Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
- 3.5 mm audio jack
Cons
- Change of panels can be slow for some
Competitors
Saxtus prefers
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 over
Nokia N95
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October 15, 2009
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Pros
- Optic joystick (is getting used to)
- Opera Browser 9.5
Cons
- Initial price can be too much for some
- Windows Mobile
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May 11, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
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Cons
- Speaker sounds is not loud enough
- agree. how to solve
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March 16, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Cons
- Initial price can be too much for some
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