Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10

Editor's Review of the XPERIA X10

Running on Android 1.6 operating system, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 has a total weight of 135 grams and measures 119 x 63 x 13 millimetres. Looking sleek in its black casing, this handset sports a TFT capacitive touch-sensitive screen that measures 101.6 millimetres and displays picture wallpapers, animated screensavers, photos or videos in 262,000 colours on 854 x 480 pixels. Giving users the option to customise this handset is its pre-installed polyphonic ringtones. This modern communication gadget also comes with a QWERTY keyboard and touch screen control buttons.

This handset is equipped with 3G HSDPA technology that assures users of its multi-tasking capacity. It has a miniUSB facility that supports data sharing with certain handsets, printers, personal computers, scanners and laptops. This handset also offers Bluetooth with A2DP technology that makes possible wireless transfers between compatible devices of up to 10 metres apart. It also offers EDGE technology that boosts data transition rates.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 supports GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900, as well as HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1700 and HSDPA 2100 networks. Being quad band, this handset also has flight mode option that makes it ideal for global roaming, but its network reach depends on its service provider. This mobile phone allows users to go online with its onboard HTML Internet browser. It also comes with WLAN Wi-Fi technology that enables on-the-go users to surf the World Wide Web in selected hotspots.

As communication services, this handset offers SMS or text with Predictive Text and MMS or multimedia messaging. It also supports instant messaging to allow users to chat with their contacts. This handset's Internet connection enables users to check their e-mail accounts, as well as compose, send and receive e-mail messages. As a virtual assistant, this handset comes with a phone book, calculator, calendar, notes and tasks option, alarm clock, stopwatch, vibration alert option and timer. For more convenient calls, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 has a built-in speaker phone. Serving as users' direction guide is this handsets' A-GPS navigation system that supports Google Maps.

This handset impresses with its fun facilities to keep users entertained. This handset's onboard 8.1-Megapixel camera makes every photo output crisp and clear with its auto focus, 16x digital zoom, LED flash, image stabiliser, face recognition and smile detection imaging features. While keeping photo buffs happy, this camera also works as a video recorder complete with video light feature to capture worth-remembering moments. This mobile phone also allows users to enjoy streaming and viewing their footages in MPEG4, WMV, H264 and H263 formats. A second camera also enables users to enjoy 3G calls with their friends and family.

Music lovers may utilise this handset's built-in media player that supports MP3 and AAC audio formats. This media player comes complete with Album Art and PlayNow features. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 is equipped with Mediascape technology that allows users to store media files such as music, photos and videos in one repository. Adding to this handset's entertainment features is a set of games in Java and 3D formats that users will enjoy. This communication device also supports downloading of games from the Internet.

This handset is equipped with Timescape feature that links together all of users' communication files. It allows users to access e-mails, photos, or text in one place. It has 1 Gigabyte internal memory that users may expand to up to 16 Gigabytes through a memory card. This mobile phone also supports up to 10 hours of GSM talk time and 425 hours of standby time.

This mobile phone is reportedly a hassle to hold for some unhappy users. Its satisfied owners, on the other hand, commend the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 for its practical features and quality photo and video outputs.