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Sony's XPERIA X1 is a hiptop killer that has a touch UI, but a Hiptop-esque slide keyboard. A Windows Mobile device, the X1 features full QWERTY, a 3.2MP camera, 3-inch touchscreen at 800 X 480 resolution, Wi-Fi, 400 MB of internal storage and microSD support. Plus it's ready for every frequency under the sun for Europe and the US. Here's the first video of the smartphone's "panel interface" in action. Is it us, or do you get the feeling that after the X1 takes your call it's going to kick your ass in Pai Gow poker? Coming mid 2008.
Sony's XPERIA X1 is a hiptop killer that has a touch UI, but a Hiptop-esque slide keyboard. A Windows Mobile device, the X1 features full QWERTY, a 3.2MP camera, 3-inch touchscreen at 800 X 480 resolution, Wi-Fi, 400 MB of internal storage and microSD support. Plus it's ready for every frequency under the sun for Europe and the US. Here's the first video of the smartphone's "panel interface" in action. Is it us, or do you get the feeling that after the X1 takes your call it's going to kick your ass in Pai Gow poker? Coming mid 2008. The frequencies it works on: (GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 or UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 900/1700/1900/2100 MHz or UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/1700/1900/2100 MHz).
I'm not sure I can get over the Windows Mobile heart of this phone. The first error message I see will ruin it for me.
Sony Ericsson marks the launch of its new brand XPERIA™ with the unveiling of the XPERIA™ X1 10 February 2008The world of our consumers and customers is changing. To meet the growing need for mobile Web communication and multimedia entertainment, Sony Ericsson introduces XPERIA™. With this new brand Sony Ericsson will position itself at the forefront of mobile convergence.
Barcelona, Spain - 10th February 2008 -Today marked the launch of XPERIATM and a new era in mobile communications with the announcement of the XPERIA™ X1, a stand-out, arc slider phone from Sony Ericsson designed to address the growing need for a premium, converged mobile experience.
The XPERIATM X1 combines a 3-inch clear wide VGA display and a full QWERTY keyboard within a quality metal-finish body. With Windows Mobile® inside, the XPERIA™ X1 lets you choose from a dynamic range of activities at anytime and anywhere; from enjoying your favourite entertainment content to working efficiently on-the-move. Access a world of experiences simply by touching the XPERIA™ panel on the screen.
"XPERIA™ represents the first brand that is truly borne from within Sony Ericsson. It represents our vision for a premium, energised communication experience," said Dee Dutta, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson. "This launch, and the announcement of the X1, further strengthens the overall Sony Ericsson brand and places us at the forefront of mobile convergence."
"Our vision for the XPERIA™ X1 is to deliver a seamless blend of mobile Web communication and multimedia entertainment within a distinctive design," said Rikko Sakaguchi, Head of Portfolio and Propositions, Sony Ericsson. "XPERIA™ is our promise to think foremost of user experience and to deliver the premium experience - anytime, anywhere, anything, with anyone."
Sony Ericsson XPERIATM X1 - energised communication, the premium experience.
* Convergence of multimedia entertainment and mobile Web communication
* Unique arc slider with wide pitch easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard
* XPERIA™ panels - arrange as you want for easy access
* Enjoy multimedia entertainment on bright wide VGA display
* Windows Mobile® capabilitiesXPERIA™ panel interface - experiences just the way you want them
Enjoy access to different experiences - Web, multimedia, applications - from your desktop. Navigate with the tip of your finger. Configure and have your XPERIA™ panels just the way you want them.Multiple navigation - the choice is yours
XPERIA™ X1 lets you interact with your
phone in different ways. Touch, full QWERTY keyboard, 4-way key and optical joystick navigation. Switch seamlessly between operation modes.Arc slider design - makes it stand out
The arc design gives a distinct and unique feel. Slide the screen upwards to reveal the wide pitch QWERTY keyboard. Ample distance between keys makes writing fast and easy.Ultimate mobile experience - performance on the move
With Windows Mobile®, the highest data transfer rate (HSDPA/HSUPA) and WiFi™ support, you can enjoy your favourite entertainment and work efficiently on the move. Mobile access to everything that is important to you. aGPS gives you the freedom to explore the world. XPERIA™ X1 is a premium mobile experience.The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X1 will be available in selected markets from the second half of 2008.
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1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant.
2) Talk and standby times are affected by network preferences; type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.© Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2007.
The Liquid Identity logo, XPERIA, the XPERIA logo and PlayNow are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint, Windows Media, Windows Mobile, Office, ActiveSync and Internet Explorer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Subject to change without prior notice.
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. The company serves the worldwide communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC-cards, and it has R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and America. Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information, please visit www.sonyericsson.com
Sony Ericsson XPERIATM X1 - At a GlanceCamera
* Auto focus
* 3.2 megapixel camera
* Photo light
* Video recordingMusic
* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
* Media player
* Music tones
* PlayNow™
* Windows Media Player Mobile
* 3D games
* FM radio
* Java
* Video streaming
* Video viewingInternet
* Internet Explorer® Mobile
* RSS feedsCommunication and Messaging
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating alert
* Video calling
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Text messaging (SMS)Design
* XPERIA™ panels
* Optical joystick navigation
* Navigation key
* Picture wallpaper
* Touch navigationOrganiser
* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Document editors
* Document readers
* Flight mode
* Handwriting recognition
* Notes
* Phone book
* Tasks
* TouchscreenConnectivity
* aGPS
* Bluetooth™ technology
* Modem
* Synchronization
* USB support
* WLANWindows® 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, notesFacts and Figures
* Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
* Weight: 145 gramsAvailable colours
* Black
* Silver
* Main screen: 65,536 color TFT
* Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
* Size: 3 inchesMemory
* Phone memory: up to 400 MB
* microSD™ memory card supportAvailability 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
Comments
Why 400 MB? Kind of weird...
Windows ehh no thanks. phone is pretty sexy though!
Hmm true 440mb is kinda weird! but runs windows @_@
This makes me want to cry because I'm stuck with Verizon which uses CDMA and is locked down like no other, so even if I could get it, it would have one of Verizon's OSs which revolve around V-Cast which is worthless shit.
@WolfDemon: I have the Samsung I760 on verizon and I love it...i agree most (almost all) of the verizon phones blow big time, but if you looking for a very nice windows mobile device with tons of functionality, the i760's where its at...resembles this sony ericsson too
zomg! as soon as my contract ends, the phone comes out, and i get my self a scripting job to pay for the thing, i am getting it right away
I already love this thing!! How much is it?!
So, do those little dancing rectangles represent application windows?
the windows part of it just makes it effectively a no for me... I agree it looks great otherwise and seem to pack quite some punch
@Gbirrueta: As long as the front end they design covers most of WM functions, this will be awesome. The idea of skinning WM with a XMB like interface seems smart and very Sony-like (from one of the images seen). IE mobile is complete ass, though.
Looks a little large, but definitely worth it for the slide-out keyboard.
The GFX engine seems pretty polished and smooth. I wonder what chip they are using. And it has a really nice resolution (800x480).
3D games? Is this the phone-PSP hybrid that was rumored for such a long time? Cant wait to hear how good its going to be as a gaming phone.
MicroSD? Regular SD-HC would be much better.
I am impressed by the looks, but wont be when i see the price.
@diabolusunknown: I take back the size comment. Its about as large as a regular cell-phone, with smart-phone capability.
Now im really worried about the price.
it have EVERYTHING that I could want.. so WHY does it run windowz WHY Ahhhhhhh this could be an iphone killer SONY DESIGN YOUR OWN INTERFACE
OMFG. That is amazing.
1700Mhz UMTS. That means T-Mobile. YAY!!!!
I wish verizon would sign a contract with sony, that would be superb because their phone selection is incredibly weak. Windows is kind of lame but id like to go hands on with it first.
I want a PSP phone.
@THX5334:
skype...
umm.... is this a spoof? cuz when did SE run windows and wth happen to symbian?
I see the no WinMo bandwagon is predictably up and rolling.
The application windows interface is a nice touch and it looks like you can assign your own windows to be displayed.
I'm not too convinced about its real world looks, i'd prefer one uniform colour.
Being a Sony product, the price may also be an issue.
All in all, a very good effort for their first WinMo device. A powerful platform that needed a major frontend overhaul.
is it sad that the thing I'm most impressed by is the MicroSD slot?
I think its 3.0 cam... as we can clearly see on the picture
"X1 lets you choose from a dynamic range of activities at anytime and anywhere"
Their marketing speech is awesome. They have no idea what they are writing about, but as long as hype words fit in, it's OK. Dynamic range of activities, righty...
Dear S-E,
Android. I'll buy 3.
Shuft
PS Who am I kidding, you had me at qwerty.
Going to a sony ericsson press event in 8 hours, hope they have some more details on this and not just the boring phones.
This actually looks like my next phone, has everthing i need in a phone, cant live without windows mobile...
Wonder how fast this is and what cpu/gpu they use.
@THX5334: Me too, but this thing looks real nice.
I like it, but would like to hear more on the processor and price. I won't be first to jump on this bandwagon. (Hey, it'll work in Japan!) Wonder if the FM freqs go low enough to work here too.
that is a sweet design. good job sony.
Are you sure it has a microSD slot and not an M2 slot? It wouldnt make sense for Sony to not use one of their propietary memory cards in any thing they make.
@windowi: Agreed windows mobile is crap and they could have made their own interface though it does have a big software library which could be a selling point.
Well, finally someone designed a phone with XPERIA™ panels! I've been waiting for a phone with XPERIA™ panels for years...
Why, why would Sony ruin this with Windows? Otherwise this thing looks VERY hot. Like the hipper cousin of Nokia E90.
It does look sexy, chances of it sliding into T-Mobile, not likely. I'm out of luck.
Thats a really cool design.
I mean i would like to hear more about the processor which is probably a 300ghz processor or maybe a 400mhz or 500mhz to go against the meizu phone.
Hopefully this is around 450ghz-700ghz
if it is above 400mhz i'll buy it
this phone since it has a touch UI interface should be pushing atleast 128mb ram hopefully sony isnt cheap and put in atleast 256mb.
Small frame but sony likes makinq their products run smooth, and swift.
@SneakerFiend: I mean 300mhz
450-70mhz srry lolz
This Phone has a 520MHZ processor
" The X1's specs include, basically, everything. Quad-band EDGE plus quad-band HSDPA 7.2 with HSUPA? Check. Wi-Fi and GPS? Check. A 3.2-megapixel camera with DVD quality video playback and capture? Check. FM radio, Bluetooth stereo, and GPS? You bet. It's all powered by a 520-MHz ARM11 processor running Windows Mobile 6. In short, this thing screams."
[www.pcmag.com] /article2/0,2817,2258979,00.asp
you put that in your browser without the bracket obviously and you get the page.
I love sony. because it is one of the best phones without windows mobile. too bad this ruins that a little.
WTF makes this a Hiptop killer? How is this really any different than any other Windows Mobile slideout QWERTY, other than the fancy panel app?
love the music. now can i get this phone so that i can use EVERY feature without paying extra?
@windowi:
A touch screen does not constitute as an interface. They have been round for years. Panels is Sony's own interface which each panel is an application window. the iPhone uses icons. Your argument suggests that the iPhone copies desktop icons!
Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring Bananaphone!
it would be droolworthy with symbian touch.
ok now where's the OS? A hardware is nothing without a decent OS (see iPhone).
@Galley:
not cool...waking captain balanet like that all prematurely
@Stacky Botrus: Wow Sony decided to not add their "fastport" onto it...
This is the most un-SE phone SE ever made. At least it gives promise that maybe SE might be making phones more varied now...
its expensive :(