Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
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Introduction
The X1 is somewhat of a prodigy. It brings an intriguing Panel interface to the world of Windows Mobile, plus a slick design and arc-sliding keyboard. Sony Ericsson is calling the X1 a "game changer" - throwing unseen marketing might behind the device in hopes of getting attention from those from the entire smartphone community, not just that of Windows Mobile. Is this really a game changer? We have the answer. Read on for the thorough review!
Review Date: November 2, 2008
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| The X1 comes in black and silver. This unit is black. | The keyboard of the X1 is backlit. And so are the spaces between the buttons on the front - cool, eh? | ||||||
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| If you flip the keyboard open, a cool animation begins.... | Here is what I call my "daytime" Panel. It shows me what's going on at pocketnow.com and sister site AllShadow.com via their RSS feeds, plus has a list of four of my next appointments, and other info towards the top such as time, date, and temperature. If you tap Options on the bottom right... | ||||||
Conclusion/ Overall Impression
This is the best Windows Mobile device that has ever passed my desk. Period. Sony Ericsson was right by declaring it a "game changer" - this has raised the bar, and if the Panel interface takes off and we see a lot of neat Panels, the X1 could become a benchmark mobile device.
Not only is the X1 refined from top to bottom, but it brings a new interface paradigm that challenges our idea of what a Windows Mobile Today screen should be. I was super impressed by its high performance and excellent battery life, and was refreshed by the sensitivity and clarity of the high-resolution touchscreen. If you're big on one-handed use, this device is not for you. But for everyone else that desires a powerhouse of a device, this is definitely it.
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