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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 499.99

Verdict

Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 is a well-designed and fully stocked smartphone that offers great customisation via its interactive panel interface. However, with its high price tag, the X1 is definitely a luxury item... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Interactive customisable panel interface
  • Attractive design
  • Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Navigation controls are difficult to use
  • Web browsing experience isn't the greatest

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 52.6x17x110.5 mm
Weight: 158 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, keyboard, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1
Software included: Microsoft Office Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Windows Media Player, Google Maps, Wayfinder Navigator, Opera Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, PDF reader, Notes, Phone book, Tasks
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 400 MB
Display size: 3 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
Expansion slots: microSD

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Neilk Neilk

Good to hear

Friday 11 December 2009, 8:01 PM

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Maybe its about...

Friday 11 December 2009, 12:45 PM

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