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Combining a 3-inch wide VGA display and a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 enables you to work efficiently while on the move (thanks to its Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system) as well as enjoy your favorite entertainment--from music to video. It features a unique customizable paneled desktop that lets you quickly access the applications and functions you use the most. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), assisted GPS, a large 400 MB internal memory that can be expanded via MicroSD memory cards, FM radio in addition to Windows Media digital audio/video player, and up to 10 hours of talk time (on GSM networks). Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider. It also offers U.S./international tri-band 3G HSDPA network compatibility (850/1900/2100 MHz). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. Where 3G networks are not available, you'll continue to receive data service via the EDGE data network (depending on network compatibility). Phone Features
The XPERIA X1's 3-inch touchscreen has a 480 x 800-pixel resolution and a 65K color depth, and it features a full physical QWERTY keyboard that slides out the left side of the phone. In addition to touch controls, the phone also includes a four-way navigator and control buttons at the bottom of the face. The XPERIA X1's user interface is based on a nine-panel grid desktop, and touching a panel opens up the function or application. Remove, replace and add new panels whenever you want. The phone comes with a number of panels pre-loaded, and many more are available for download. Some of the pre-loaded panels include:  | Provides the Windows experience--it allows you to navigate your phone just like in other Windows devices |  | Do a quick search, access your Gmail or find the way via Google Maps. |  | Fish in your phone that react to taps on the screen? Yep, and they're not just for fun. They can let you know when you've missed a call and indicate when your phone's on silent. |  | Customize your desktop with information about the time and weather, news feeds, calendar updates, messaging status and much more. | With the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the XPERIA X1 supports Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager, which provides single-point access to line of business and corporate data such as applications, files and other information located on the corporate network. It also provides push email for immediate send and receive on Corporate Microsoft Exchange servers as well as editing of Microsoft Office documents. Additionally, it can handle personal email from POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP accounts. This phone provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound via MMS messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging possibilities. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users. 
The arc design gives XPERIA X1 a distinctive and unique look. Slide the screen upwards to reveal the wide-pitch QWERTY keyboard. | The XPERIA X1 also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you. Other features include: - 3.2-megapixel camera with flash can capture video at up to VGA resolution (at 30 frames per second)
- Built-in GPS receiver along with A-GPS for added accuracy via the cellular network
- Secondary camera for making video calls (requires compatible network)
- Music formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eACC+, WMA (including protected WMA)
- PC synchronization: SyncML, ActiveSync
- Speakerphone
- Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PAN (personal area networking), SPP (serial port profile)
Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 weighs 5.1 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of talk time on GSM networks (6 hours on 3G networks), and up to 580 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G networks (UMTS/HSDPA). Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1
Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 offers a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file. With Windows Mobile 6.1, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations. - Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
- With Excel Mobile, you're not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
- PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
- After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.
All Windows Mobile 6.1 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.
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| Review Date: April 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Sleepless 'cuz of the Neighbors dog, Virginia USA |
I have owned Ericsson phones all the way back to the R380 World Phone. I absolutely love the P990i. Unfortunetly it is no longer available. (If someone knows where I can get a new one, please let me know).
I purchased two of these Xperia phones for my wife and I and I am sadly disappointed. When they do work, the functions are slow. The instructions and "intuitive" feel that the 990i and even the P1i had are gone. Nothing makes sense on this phone. Sync software works sometimes, most of the time it does not. I have downloaded, re-downloaded and removed, yadda, yadda, yadda. I even reset my phones. Nothing. I had to add my contacts, all ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO OF THEM manually
The marriage of anything microsoft (microsoft has their own issues) to the sadly inadequate chipset\firmware in this phone is a marriage destined to make you pull your hair out. To add insult to injury, I was browsing the web for help and came across a video at a tech fair prior to the launch of the Xperia. The demonstrator was having similar issues - slow response, not really sure where things were in the menu, etc (I wish I had seen that video before I sunk $1300 plus into these two phones).
I have gone back to Nokia after more then ten years of owning Ericsson phones. I for one will never buy another ericsson phone again. We had a bottle of wine and took pleasure in buring them both (you are just adding insult to injury trying to find a fix for these things. Tech support is never really there).
This is my experience after owning seven ericsson phones. I hope you have a better experience or this review will help you make a choice. |
Great Smartphone
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| Review Date: February 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Marvin Coto Araya, Grecia, Costa Rica |
| I bought my Xperia 4 months ago, and I can surely say I am not leaving smartphones anymore. All features are great and it can surely improve someones efficiencies with its applications. The single issue i have found is that there is not much support on the panel development, or maybe I havent found where in the www it is.. :) |
works great
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| Review Date: January 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Chih Chen Ku, Costa Rica |
| I have been using this phone on the last couple of days with Costa Rica Kolbi's 3G network and it works great. Calls are of good quality so as the internet speed. Windows Mobile is a little bit slow to stat but otherwise performs well with different applications. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a smartphone with a keyboard. |
NOT WORTH $600 aka dumbphone
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| Review Date: December 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: rome maupin, colorado |
| i bought this phone because of the reviews it got, 1st i do like having a unlocked phone, but being a at&t customer, let me tell you there is NO support from them, every single problem i had with the phone, i had to Google or find answers online. Don't believe the hype even Sony would not help me, all they kept saying is contact your service provider, and my "service provider" said call Sony. Across the globe there is a lot of support i.e "hacking, modding" but in America there is none, Sony turned there back on this phone to support the new Xperia x2. even most of the panels you can download are for Europe, or they say coming soon. (that was over 4 months ago). The support for this phone state side is hard to find. This phone has some cool features, but get old after about an hour, and a lot of the "panels" don't even work |
Excelente Producto
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| Review Date: December 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jose Cabezas, |
Es un excelente producto, la compra fue sencilla y trabaja perfectamente en las bandas de varios paises.
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Pocket PC
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| Review Date: September 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Truman, |
I purchased this pocket PC to replace my iPAQ 6945 because I wanted a higher resolution screen, the sliding keyboard & more convenient size and design. The Xperia is a well built, high quality machine with a metal case. The computer and internet capabilities are my primary concern but the telephone & messaging systems are very good. The blue tooth tied in flawlessly with the on-board telephone controls in my BMW and uploaded my address book to the car. It has superior signal reception and connected into my AT&T hi-speed wireless network without a problem. Same with the WiFi networks in my office and home. Activesync works well and it is easy to set up your POP3 email accounts. This is a very versatile machine with an extensive list of features. The manual controls allow you to navigate without the stylus and include a touchpad you can use without opening the keyboard.
You will not be disappointed. Be sure and order a case, it doesn't come with one. |
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| Review Date: September 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: V. M. Davis, Worst State in the US |
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PHONE! The phone is sleek and it stands out in a crowd. It is a conversation piece. At least until the X2 debuts:) I like being different and this phone fits w/my personality.
BATTERY: I heard there were problems so let me tell you how I dealt w/it. I got the phone and charged it per the instructions. I then let the battery die completely...which it did within 1 day. I charged it and let the battery completely die again. After 2 full charges and draining the battery twice, the life of my battery improved exponentially. My phone can now go 3-4 days using internet, panels, and regular usage.
PROS- I love the panels but found the spb mobile shell (which is free) is really the only panel I need. The facebook panel gets some usage as well. I'm going to try the spb mobile 3 and the phone suite and see what it has to offer. I really love all the customizable things you can do with this phone. The spb panels add alot to the X1. I love the Oxford Italian language download which allows me to learn Italian on my own. The battery life is not an issue since I did the steps mentioned above. Connectivity is not a problem and the programs run flawlessly. I love google maps and used it to find my way home after getting lost. It was a life saver since I was in another state. I have had no problems w/the camera or taking pictures. I found that by using mobile windows device on my laptop, I can go into my phone & storage card and put pics, music and anything else where I want it to be including making new folders if needed. Making videos has been fun and the quality is great! The picture quality is amazing w/ or w/o the flash.
If you are going to get the phone get the spb mobile shell...it brings the phones best qualities to light and puts them at the touch of your finger w/o tons of searching. I LOVE THIS phone. I haven't registered this phone on the AT&T network but haven't had any dropped calls. That says alot since some of my classes are underground where lots of people get dropped calls. The only deadspots I experienced were in the backwoods of Tx somewhere between Houston & Hooks. But I've been told the moment I register my phone, it'll be on the 3G network and will work in more places. The phone shows I am on an "H" network. The sound quality is good.
CONS- For most people the price is a con but since I keep a good phone for 6-9 years, it is not overpriced. It does not have yahoo IM. I hate that there is no "vibrate during appointments" profile like the HTC Touch Pro because I have to remember to turn off my phone when I go to class. You cannot turn off the SMS notification for sending messages which can be annoying. You can only see the weather for 1 city and the forecast only goes to 4 days. It only has 3 alarm clocks to be set. The font is small but it can be changed using the spb free mobile sheeHowever, I think most of these things can be fixed w/spb downloads (weather, travel, time, diary, etc which are mostly available for a 15 trial period). The keyboard is a little weird at first. It actually hurt my fingers during the first week on use. The keys are almost flushed w/the keyboard and the keys are kinda small for my big fingers but after a week these become minor, if noticeable, points.
I'm not sure if I covered everything about the X1. If I can think of anything else, I will definitely write back. I'll write another review after the trial period has ended for spb mobile 3 & sbp phone suite.
This phone is worth the money and is AWESOME!!!!! The cons aren't and shouldn't keep anyone from purchasing but beware...the X2 is on its way:)
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| Review Date: August 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. VanDo, |
I've had this phone for about a month now and it hasn't failed me yet. If you have the money, you should definitely buy this phone. It not only looks great but it looks great and it also performs well. I would rather have this phone than an Iphone. My friends even ask me: "Where'd you get that phone?" "what is that phone?"
All in all, i give this phone 3 thumbs up =) |
The king of the hill
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| Review Date: July 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: N. Drekha, Caracas, Venezuela |
This Phone is called in many forums of WinMo products and hacking as the king of the hill. Maybe because is simply the most integral of them all.
It has EVERYTHING, i mean, theres nothing missing from it. Dont listen to that guy telling you not to buy it because of his singular problem which i says everybody has. The screen and its resolution is awesome (it stablished it as an Standard for newer WM Phones) Its keyboard, nice! Software, well asides from the standard WM OS, includes the great panel interface, and in the Windoes world there is always the most detailed customization with programs and panels like SPB Shell, or custom roms fusing both Panels and HTC TouchFlo3D.
Camera issuper sharp on daylight and works just great.
Im not really in the mood to write an extensive review for this for you could easily serach for reviews on many of the major WM sites ([...]) and realize the SEX1 is on of the best phones ever in both in its classical Windows office view and uses, and Media overall!
And it also is the prettiest of them all! rare thing huh? |
Save your money
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| Review Date: July 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Edward Newman, |
My Sony X1a continued to lock up and become unresponsive after 5 months.
I returned it for repair and was told it had moisture damage and the warranty was voided .No one pays that much money for a phone and allow it to get wet.
After doing some searching on the internet every X1a phone was having the same moisture problem . That`s their way of voiding you warranty no matter what problem you`re having with your phone.
Buy this phone at your own risk their customer service suck. |
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