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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review

Is Sony Ericsson's first Windows Mobile smart phone all style and not enough substance?

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-10-21October 21st 2008

Price at launch £500.00
MPN 00109473647023
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB 2.0
Dimensions 53 x 110 x 17
Weight (g) 145
Camera Features Auto focus, Flash
Camera Resolution 3.2
Display Technology LCD
EDGE Yes
Expansion Slots Micro SD
GPS Receiver Yes
Keyboard Yes
Memory 400
Mobile Phone Frequencies 3G/GSM850/GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900
No of Colours (Main Display) 262144
Phone Features 3D Games, Audio Recording, Bluetooth, Built-in Camera, Calender, Call History, Clock/Alarm, Java Games, MP3/Polyphonic ringtones, Music Library, Notes, PC Synch, Photos, Predictive Text, Stopwatch, Tasks, Timer, WAP 2.0, Web Browser
Playable Formats AAC, AAC Plus, eAAC Plus, H.263, H.264, MP3, MPEG-4, WMA
Quoted Standby Time 580
Quoted Talk Time (hrs) 10
Software Provided Windows Mobile 6.1, Office Mobile software

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Product Summary

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Touchscreen user interface

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Slide-out QWERTY keyboard

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3.2 megapixel camera with touch focus

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3.5mm headphone jack

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Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone

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A-GPS satellite navigation

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Confusing navigation system

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Screen can be difficult to read in bright light

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Camera not top-class

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Music player not as comprehensive as Sony Ericsson's Walkman

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