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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
$320.00
Released August, 2010
The Pros:Interchangeable cover options. Runs the open source Android OS. Will be available unlocked for a fairly affordable price.
The Cons:Lackluster performance and usability compared to top tier devices. Highly customized Sony Android skin. Cramped on screen keyboard - no QWERTY.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is a mid-range smartphone running version 1.6 of Google's Android operating system. It sports a 600MHz CPU, 3.2 megapixel camera, inbuilt WiFi, a 1,200mAh battery and interchangeable covers.
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Additionally, the Xperia X8 features a highly customized skin (similar to the one on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini) as well as Sony Ericsson's Timescape and Mediascape software.
The Xperia X8's 600MHz processor places it decidedly in the middle-ground of Android smartphones (as does Android 1.6), making it appropriate for younger users or those who want a simplified smartphone experience. Its customized skin features Sony Ericsson's proprietary Timescape software, which unifies social networking with calls and messaging, and Mediascape software, which unifies all media (video, music, images) into one simple interface.
Features
- Android 1.6 OS
- Highly customized UI featuring Timescape and Mediascape
- 600MHz CPU
- 3.2 megapixel camera
- Inbuilt WiFi
- 1,200mAh battery
- Interchangeable covers
User Reviews (5)
Pros & Cons
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interchangeable cover options
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runs the open source Android OS
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will be available unlocked for a fairly affordable price
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will be upgraded to Android 2.1 sometime in the near future
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It is very easy to use especially its Android 1.6 OS
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lackluster performance and usability compared to top tier devices
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highly customized Sony Android skin
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cramped on screen keyboard - no QWERTY
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runs Android 1.6 - a very old version by today's standards
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kdm:
#sony_ericsson_xperia_x8 Given current experience with Sony Ericsson and the Xperia X10, it is unlikely that the 2.1 upgrade will materialise for the X8 a)At all; or b)Early enough to be of any relevance !
Sep 27, 10
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