Engadget Mobile Reviews the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

[Paul Martin]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/11/12/sony-ericsson-xperia-x1-review/' target='_blank'>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/...eria-x1-review/</a><br /><br /></div><p>"<em>Sony Ericsson has produced some exceptional handsets over the years, with certain gems like the W950, W300i and W580i (just to name a few) catching the eyes and hearts of casual and hardcore mobile fanatics alike. Even so, it's hard to argue that any single phone in the outfit's history has caused more of a stir than the XPERIA X1</em>."</p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/ppct/auto/1227407692.usr251.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Darren Murph and the team at Engadget Mobile tear into the new <a href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/x1/" target="_blank">Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1</a> version slated for North America, the X1A, which is different than the X1i which is already available in some areas.&nbsp; You'll find a great look at the hardware and software the X1 offers, as well as a gallery of shots and even video of a web surfing race between the X1 and the iPhone 3G.&nbsp; Who do you think won?&nbsp; Check it out at <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/11/12/sony-ericsson-xperia-x1-review/" target="_blank">Engadget Mobile</a> and see if it's worth parting with $799.99 to take it home.</p>

[virain]

Engadget review of WM device! LOL!!!! Why even bother to read. Anything from MS is P.O.S., anything from $teve Job's kitchen, worth to worship. That's pretty much summary of all Engadget "reviews".

[starstreak]

While I can't say if they are lying, but theirs is the first review of a X1a I seen. I hope the reception is better than they make it sound.
I hope its's not as sluggish as they make it sound. Every other review I saw for the X1i said it was pretty responsive.
And people just need to get off the whole resistive vs. capacitive screen. If you buy a WinMo, chances are it'll resistive. The one on the Fuze I use, works fine for swiping. I would say 90% as good as that as my friends G1. BUT unlike his, I can use a stylus and draw or write. So you gain precision, but loose sensitivit. I've been using winMo for over 6+ years so resistive is fine for me. I know what I'm getting into.

[Pony99CA]

Engadget review of WM device! LOL!!!! Why even bother to read. Anything from MS is P.O.S., anything from $teve Job's kitchen, worth to worship. That's pretty much summary of all Engadget "reviews".
Are you sure you're not confusing Engadget with Gizmodo? :D

Steve

[starstreak]

Well whoever wrote this article, did make a few errors like saying this is a VGA display. But he did say it was 800x480. He should write what resolution the iphone is that he keeps compairing it to.
iphone is not the same animal as this X1/touch pro/etc. Its closer to that Touch 3D that's not out in the USA. Large screen, higher resolution/no keypad.

[ianl]

Is anyone able to tell me exactly what the difference in specs (if any) between the X1 and the X1A, please ?

According to pdadb.net, there seems to be no difference in spec

With nearly $1000 riding on an accurate, reliable answer, this is a pretty pointed question.

The SonyEriccson website is useless here

[JKingGrim]

Is anyone able to tell me exactly what the difference in specs (if any) between the X1 and the X1A, please ?

According to pdadb.net, there seems to be no difference in spec

With nearly $1000 riding on an accurate, reliable answer, this is a pretty pointed question.

The SonyEriccson website is useless here

The X1a will work with the US 850 3g band. The X1i substitutes 900 for 850. Also, due to the patent issue with qualcomm and broadcomm, the x1a can only record video at qvga at a lower framerate and different codec. the X1i can record VGA at 30fps in h.264 I believe.

[ianl]

The X1a will work with the US 850 3g band. The X1i substitutes 900 for 850. Also, due to the patent issue with qualcomm and broadcomm, the x1a can only record video at qvga at a lower framerate and different codec. the X1i can record VGA at 30fps in h.264 I believe.

Thank you. This is what I had believed also

Various UK retailers are offering an X1 (with no following letter) and lisiting the 850Mhz UMTS frequency in the specifications.

Although the US is the country most often mentioned in connection with the 850Mhz frequency, here in Aus our most dominant carrier has also opted for 850Mhz, so the question is critical.

[kerrins]

I like WinMo and I have wanted a Xperia since I first read even a smidgen of information about it. I don't use any Apple products and really dislike iTunes for it's unwillingness to play on other devices. Or that my wife and I can't share music.
That being said, if I can buy an iPhone for $199 and a Xperia for $799...then I'll probably buy my first Apple product.

[Pony99CA]

That being said, if I can buy an iPhone for $199 and a Xperia for $799...then I'll probably buy my first Apple product.
I can understand that. If you want something in the $200 price range, the new Samsung Saga (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4326&lid=//global//phones+and+accessories//pda+smartphones//samsung+saga) on Verizon looks pretty cool (and has international GSM support).

Steve

[virain]

I like WinMo and I have wanted a Xperia since I first read even a smidgen of information about it. I don't use any Apple products and really dislike iTunes for it's unwillingness to play on other devices. Or that my wife and I can't share music.
That being said, if I can buy an iPhone for $199 and a Xperia for $799...then I'll probably buy my first Apple product.Good idea! Then you can pay Apple for overpriced iTunes, Movies, Proprietary cables and connectors, and so on, and so on and so on.... So, what would be a final cost of owning iPhone? And there are other WM device options already came or comming to the market with the contract and discount.

[starstreak]

X1a and iPhone is two different products. If you really don't want the iphone, but want a WinMobile device, buy the Fuze. I would say its 90% of what the X1a is and you can get it from ATT with a contract for under $300.

I like WinMo and I have wanted a Xperia since I first read even a smidgen of information about it. I don't use any Apple products and really dislike iTunes for it's unwillingness to play on other devices. Or that my wife and I can't share music.
That being said, if I can buy an iPhone for $199 and a Xperia for $799...then I'll probably buy my first Apple product.

[Phillip Dyson]

Engadget review of WM device! LOL!!!! Why even bother to read. Anything from MS is P.O.S., anything from $teve Job's kitchen, worth to worship. That's pretty much summary of all Engadget "reviews".

I regulary listen to the engadget podcast and you're right they are pretty hard on Windows Mobile. But they are on point (at least in the podcast) on Windows Mobile's shortcomings. I dont think I've heard anything there that we (this community) haven't expressed ourselves. They are just a little more flamboyant on how they express it. I believe they describe TouchFlo 3D and other UI extensions by referring to some farm animal and lipstick.

I'm not agreeing just repeating what they're saying.

On of the guys does is a happy owner of a Zune, so I don't think they're completely anti-Microsoft

[Phillip Dyson]

I've been thinking about how some people ridicule the likes of Mobile shell, Touchflo 3D and even SE's Tiles on the Experia.

If Windows Mobile is meant to be a platform then perhaps custom UIs are a legitimate offspring of the OS. I don't hear too many people complaining that the Linux kernel doesn't come with a robust windowing system.

But back on topic...
I've slowly been moving this phone to the top of my list. They seem to have hit the custom UI strategy on the head. Although I am struggling with the $800 price tag.

I wonder if this phone has any chance of receiving Windows Mobile 7. Its specs seem to be pretty robust.