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hello, i am interested to find out if there is a software out there thats lets the x1 have a accelerometer like the htc, i feel that the only disadvantage the x1 has.
An accelerometer is a piece of hardware that is missing in the X1. There is no way that a software can emulate an accelerometer.
mabye by using camera to see movements and use it like an accel-meter
Yes, the Xperia lacks the accelerometer function and I miss it because I had a Diamond before
Future devices will feature micro-gyroscopes instead of accelerometers: they are more precise and accurate and have faster response times
using the cam to emulate would cost alot of batt and not work in dim light places
is there a way someone can unlock it or is it 100% sure that the accelerometer isn't inside?
I remember reading stuff about other htc handset where people unlocked hidden features such as gps... couldnt that also be with x1?
This has been covered by threads in the forum a while ago...
As far as we can tell, there is NO accelerometer hardware present in the phone. I don't think it's part of the chipset that could be enabled (like maybe the TV out function).
the features people have been able to unlock were features included inside the qualcomm cpu
which have gps/wifi/3g and the likes support
but accelerometer is not in the qualcomm cpu it's another component inside the phone
and in the case of the x1 not inside the phone
The X1 is sold as having an accelerometer
If you look at websites that sell the X1, like Dialaphone, they claim the X1 has an accelerometer for rotating the screen, it is advertised as having one, check it out.
http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/googledap/phone/Sony_Ericsson_X1_Xperia/
Click the features tab, and there it is
However I have not seen anyone mange to make it work like the accelerometer on the Touch Diamond.
"If you look at websites that sell the X1, like Dialaphone, they claim the X1 has an accelerometer for rotating the screen, it is advertised as having one, check it out."
yeah goes to show once again that most sales people don't know their butt from their elbow
it says it has an accelerometer sensor, maybe it starts up goes "yep no accelerometer here", then goes back to sleep?
Maybe some one should get dialaphone to demonstrate the accelerometer??
Rudegar - Touchet !
um, who knows... did anyone actually take a look at xperia mobo to se if it's there?
haven't found any hires photo of that...
that could be in there just waiting for a firmware upgrade (hope is the last thing to loose)
Tears of the Engineers
From a sales and marketing perspective I can understand why Sony deliberaetly did not want an accelerometer on the X1.
It can be viewed by some as a kiddy, gimicky, playstationy type thing. Whereas if you look at the official promo for the X1, Who is Johnny X, the X1 is clearly not aimed at kids, it is marketed as a serious multimedia business tool.
The X1 is Sony Erricsons flagship, in there armada, they didnt want it to be a Jet Ski, all froth and fun.
You can see who has the upper hand in the board room, it aint the engineers.
That said once released and let loose, I say the X1 is what we make of it
if they made a perfect phone once, no one would buy their next product.
believe me, HTC has the ability to do that, but they didn't and never will.
Hi , i am a new one here but i wish to help. I think that there is two solution. First is that Sonyericsson did make accelerometer in x1 but only in a prototype model.Maybe they have a bad result and then decide to put it away. Or maybe (like in nokia N95 first releases , they have built in accelerometer but not enabled. They did enable it in the last firmware v.30.15) they will enable in the next firmware update , if it ever comes. I hope it will. One more thing,maybe it is interesting. As X1 have very bad sound on a speakerfone i was searching the entire net and i found something very interesting to me. As i watch on Youtube every posible video of Xperia i have noticed that the prototype of Xperia has two very imortant diferencies. First , they have two speakers on each side( one is below the camera button and second on a other side right below the screen orientation button???) And second thing is that prototype has a double less memory than we do have now...Here is one of the links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjmO4TL5NAY&feature=related .... And people , sorry for my bad English....
The only way to get accelerometer functionality is to buy a MicroSDIO Accelerometer card. Unfortunately, no-one makes one as there's no market for it .
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The X1 is Sony Erricsons flagship, in there armada, they didnt want it to be a Jet Ski, all froth and fun.
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the X1 is NOT the flagship. the C series is and probably will allways be.
its the Flagship of their mobile office department but thats not to hard sicne its their only "new" cellphone
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the X1 is NOT the flagship. the C series is and probably will allways be.
its the Flagship of their mobile office department but thats not to hard sicne its their only "new" cellphone
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i ve read there Marketing Manager's interview in a mobile magazine and he said its their premium phone aimed at a niche market.
they are not focussed on selling like iphone but have a distinct product placement in the market.
achmed20 said:
the X1 is NOT the flagship. the C series is and probably will allways be.
its the Flagship of their mobile office department but thats not to hard sicne its their only "new" cellphone
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The c-series are very good cybershot-phones, but the flagship has always been the P-series and now it's the X-series. It's promoted like this here in Austria after all.
This is encouraging news for those of us waiting for new official panels:
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=6338
The skype one sounds very interesting!
Woohoo, can't wait!
I'm looking forward to the 'On The Road' one, hopefully it will be very finger-friendly. Slightly strange panel concept though what with the whole 'using a phone whilst driving is kinda dangerous' thing!
thank god.. they do care
It's a Sony...
And I am a PC
1- Skype VoIP panel (Vodafone will ban it for sure LOL)
2- "On the road" finger-friendly panel for easy access to main features at a a galce while busy with other tasks (driving ??)
3- CNN news Panel (I've been witing for this particular one)
4- Mytopia panel (did I hear "lack of games" anybody ??)
Only problem is 9 slots won't be enough
BTW SONY also announced the release of it's new SE Idou phone with a TWELVE POINT FRICKIN' ONE megapixel camera, symbian OS, WiFi & 3.5" touch screen (Barcelona, Mobile World Congress SE press release today)
And W995 Walkman with 8 mpx camera as well.... They move forward...!
thats great new panels are coming even though i just use the one panel from sony that suits pretty much all my needs. other than the xda forum, i just would like to see continuing support from sony for the x1.
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BTW SONY also announced the release of it's new SE Idou phone with a TWELVE POINT FRICKIN' ONE megapixel camera, symbian OS, WiFi & 3.5" touch screen (Barcelona, Mobile World Congress SE press release today)
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Is Symbian better than a WinMo device? Gotta love that camera though
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Is Symbian better than a WinMo device? Gotta love that camera though
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If you want to compare symbian vrs winmo this thread is gonna explode in flames
Don't want to go off topic, just a sggestion:
Check bengalboy's forum, he made some interesting symbian/winmo deathmatches in the past, mostly between Sony Symbiand devices and HTC winmo devices
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Is Symbian better than a WinMo device? Gotta love that camera though
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Why do you love that camera? We haven't even seen the sample pictures yet so who knows what the quality is like. Please don't assume higher pixel automatically equals better quality. As with the past SE camera phones, that is definitely not the case.
This is a reposting of my full review (with images) @ my blog. There are photos there if you want to see.
Introduction and History
Eighteen months ago, I began my transition from feature phone (Sony Ericsson W910i) to Smartphone Sony Xperia X1i. As a shameless fan of Sony Ericsson, I opted for the Xperia X1i based on wanting to better understand the Windows Mobile ecosystem and because the promised feature set was supposed to be game changing.
It wasn’t.
To be fair, it wasn’t as bad as you may think and my first Smartphone experience was mostly positive. As an active Microsoft Outlook user with my own hosted Exchange account, the Windows Mobile platform was actually a really great fit for keeping my email, calendar, and tasks synchronized. In fact, the Xperia X1 was an essential gadget for the planning and follow-through of my wedding and honeymoon.
So, what was missing?
As I started to use more features of the phone there were some glaring issues that became apparent to me.
First of all, the inability to take advantage of the 3G speed of the phone eventually became a handicap. Initially, it wasn’t an issue since T-Mobile had no 3G in my area. However, as T-Mobile USA’s AWS 3G network was built out, I was forced to live with EDGE speeds.
Secondly, the one thing that bothered me was that despite all the abilities of the phone, I always felt it was a step behind me. One way I would describe it is that it simply felt “slow” and despite being able to multitask, I found myself waiting for the phone to get things done.
Thirdly, the platform was not very exciting. One of the benefits of the Windows Mobile platform, a diversity of hardware selection and legacy support, is also its Achilles heel. Because there are so many variations of operating system, hardware form factors, and screen resolutions, there are less compelling applications available.
Lastly, the Xperia X1 had capable hardware and some unique features but Sony really did their customers a disservice by never helping the device fully reach its potential. The early firmware was buggy and seemingly half-baked; the device only really became very useful after using custom ROMs available from XDA Developers (which became a practice I did frequently).
With this in mind, I started looking late last year for a replacement. Coincidentally, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 was announced in November and it seemingly met my needs…on paper. The announcement created a lot of buzz in the blogosphere and it piqued my interest since it was the most powerful Android device announced at the time.
The only problem was it took them more than 5 months to actually ship the product and a crop of device launched with competitive features in addition to newer version of the Android OS. Even with this knowledge, I decided to give Sony Ericsson a chance and give in to the siren call of the Xperia X10. Would I be burned as an early adopter again? After two months of real world usage, it’s time to share my story but first, let’s see what attracted me to the phone in the first place.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mobile Phone
Marketed as Sony Ericsson’s flagship Android device, Sony Ericsson describes the product as the following:
· Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X10 introduces an open and integrated world of social media, communication and entertainment.
· XPERIA™ X10 is the flagship phone in a family of phones coming to market during the first half of 2010. The XPERIA™ X10 will be available in Q1 2010.
· New UX (user experience) platform lets consumers organise everything and discover more with the most open, human and intuitive user experience yet.
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Those are pretty bold statements. To backup these expectations, Sony Ericsson has equipped the Xperia X10 with some pretty powerful hardware.
Specifications
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1GHz CPU
- 384MB of System RAM
- 1GB NAND Flash
- 8GB (or 16GB) Class 2 microSD included. The device supports up to 32GB.
- Android OS 1.6 “Donut” with custom UX (User Experience)
- 4” 854x480 pixel (FWVGA) TFT Touchscreen capable of 24-bit (16 million) color
- 1500 mAh Lithium Polymer Battery (BST-41)
- 8.1 MP camera with auto focus, face recognition, geo-tagging, image and video stabilization, smile detection and touch focus
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE - 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
- Tri-Band UMTS HSPA 900/1700/2100Mhz (international model) or UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100Mhz (Americas/Australia model)
- Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, 802.11b/g wireless internet, aGPS, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB port
- Dimensions: 119 x 63 x 13mm @ 135g (4.8 oz)
The hardware alone is not differentiating feature of the Xperia X10. Instead, Sony Ericsson has introduced a new UX (User Experience) platform to run on top of the standard Android interface. This initial version of the platform focuses on multimedia and social integration with new features and capabilities being added over time. Now, let’s look at the actual device.
First Impressions
I’ve always felt that higher-end Sony Ericsson devices to be of high quality. There’s almost always a certain level of fit and finish and the Xperia X10 is no exception. The body, a combination of plastic, glass and metal, is beautiful to behold and carries an air of stylish elegance. While some people may automatically equate the use of plastic with cheapness, I think they’ll be pleasantly surprised with how the device feels in hand especially with its curved back. Weighing in at 135g (4.8 oz), the device feels solid when held with the right amount of heft for the size.
This combination of the materials doesn’t seem to affect the strength of the chassis and the Xperia X10 easily stands up to my pressure test. I applied a decent amount of force (squeezing the device hard) all over the device and listen for a “creaking” noise and to my delight there was none.
I also appreciate the lanyard loop hole. A lot of phones don’t have these anymore and I think they’re more important now than ever since these devices get used all the time and the cost of replacement is not cheap.
Screen
The Xperia X10 has a scratch resistant mineral glass screen. To my surprise, my unit also came with a screen protector pre-applied. I don’t know if this is standard across all regions or markets but I found this to be a nice touch.
Speaking of the TFT screen, it’s absolutely gorgeous and crazy bright. At 4 inches in size, it’s very comfortable to read and it’s really the first size where I feel comfortable watching visual media on it. Despite the current 16-bit color (65,536 colors) limitation due to Android 1.6, the colors are surprisingly vibrant. The screen can produce 24-bit color (16 million colors) and will do so when the phone is upgraded to Android 2.x. I typically leave the device on automatic brightness settings since it does a good job of setting the appropriate brightness even when I’m outside.
There’s no AMOLED here and for now, I think it’s a great decision. While I’m a huge fan of OLED technology, the technology doesn’t work that well outside in bright daylight or overcast conditions. I find the Xperia X10 to be very readable compared to other touchscreen devices I have like my ZuneHD.
The capacitive touchscreen itself is pretty responsive and behaves as you would expect. I consider the iPhone’s touchscreen to be the best-in-class and in comparison, I’d say the Xperia X10 holds it’s own but it’s definitely not better. In fact, it’s pretty good considering the screen is not multi-touch capable.
Onscreen Keyboard
The Sony Ericsson supplied soft-keyboard is HORRIBLE. It really is. On the plus side, the layout and the convenient arrow buttons are nice; however, the responsiveness is very poor and some keys (on the outer edges) don’t register with any consistency. I don’t know how this slipped past the usability or quality assurance groups at Sony Ericsson. At first I thought it might be the touchscreen but it’s not. It’s the software. I have installed other 3rd party keyboards and they all work very well. My current favorites are SWYPE and the HTC keyboards.
Ports
There’s not too much to discuss since the device doesn’t have many. The 3.5” audio jack is standard and accepts regular stereo headphones as well as microphone-enabled headphones. I like how the micro USB connector is covered in terms of the aesthetics but I’m concerned about the long-term durability since I’m charging the device at least once per day.
Battery
One really interesting thing about the 1500 mAh battery is that it’s exactly the same model (BST-41) used in the Xperia X1 and Xperia X2. There are a couple of benefits here. First of all, it’s readily available and there are lots of accessories/replacements available. Secondly, it’s a good capacity battery and one of the better capacities on the market.
In terms of actual usage, I’ve found the battery essentially lasts one full day with my typical usage. This is acceptable. I’m always surprised by people who complain about this. It’s my opinion that anyone using a Smartphone nowadays should be used to charging their phone constantly. The more features your phone has, the more often you’re going to use it and battery life is going to suffer. If you really need to conserve battery then switching to the 2D EDGE connection can give you a better battery life. Wi-Fi and GPS usage can also drastically affect battery life so your mileage may differ.
User Experience
Sony, and Sony Ericsson by association, is never content with offering a plain, vanilla experience and is always looking to create its own interfaces. Like the Xperia X1’s Panel Interface, Sony has created some value- add software as a means of product differentiation. The centerpiece of the experience revolves around their Timescape and Mediascape applications.
Timescape is a communications aggregation tool which offers the user a means of quickly viewing feeds of their email, text messages, Twitter, Facebook, voice calls, and photos. The essence of Timescape is the concept of the spline. All forms of information are available on the spline and splines can be viewed per information type. It’s a fun way to visualize your communications; however, sometimes it’s not very useful since you can be easily inundated by the amount of information and each item on the spline only displays a little information. So, it’s great for a quick glance but you’ll end up having to open up the corresponding application if you want the full message.
Mediascape works similarly to Timescape by bringing photos, videos and music files together into a single interface. When you first launch it, you’re presented with a thumbnail view of recently used and recently added along with other lists. I found the interface to be usable but I feel like some interface elements are too small and could use larger tap targets. The playback of media is pretty flawless so my complaints are minor.
Other Software
I mentioned earlier that I’m an Exchange/Outlook user and while Android 1.6 doesn’t natively support Exchange, Sony Ericsson has kindly included a full copy Moxier Mail (regularly $24.99 USD) for full Exchange ActiveSync abilities. It syncs mail, contacts, calendar and tasks all over the air so that I’m always in sync with my laptop and desktop. Minimal fuss and I like it.
Camera
In my experience, the Xperia X10 has the best camera I’ve ever used on a mobile phone so far. It’s the first one that actually feels like a regular, if basic digital camera. Will it replace a dedicated digital camera? Not likely.
One thing you should know is that the Xperia X10 doesn’t have flash. Rather, it has a photo light. The difference is that you have to manually turn on the light via the advanced menu. This means you can use the light while framing your subject and while filming video. The only problem is that the light is somewhat anemic so you’re subject will have to be fairly close for it to be effective.
As with most phone cameras, you get the best results during the daytime. My only complaint is that the startup time is a little slow and there is a slight lag when you switch from portrait to landscape shooting since the interface re-adjusts to the orientation.
The video camera feature allows you to capture WVGA (840x480), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240), MMS (160x120) and Youtube. Unlike my Xperia X1, I found that the device was able to record and playback any of the allowed resolutions flawlessly. The audio portion is recorded mono. The day after I received the Xperia X10, I was able to test the device at an MC Hammer (Yes, THAT MC HAMMER) concert.
Multimedia
Multimedia duties are handled by Sony Ericsson’s custom Mediascape application which handles videos, photos, and music. My only gripe with the software is that the main interface only works in portrait mode except when you’re playing media (except for audio files). Other than that, Mediascape offers a pretty friendly experience and the standard codec support is decent.
Video playback performance is phenomenal. Codec support is limited to MPEG4, H.263, H.264, and WMV standards. If a lot of your content happens to be in H.264 or WMV format and then Xperia X10 does not disappoint. Not only can it playback DVD-quality (480p) content but also 720p HD content as well! I converted an AVCHD clip from my digital camera and got the resulting H.264 MP4 (1280x720 @ 30 fps ~ 3Mbps) file to play smoothly. Impressive!
I tested audio with two sets of headphones: the included headphones and my reference headphones (Etymotic ER6i noise isolating headphones). The Etymotic ER6i’s provide a flat response and provide a clear, less “biased” sound of the actual device. In general, audio playback is very good and clean. Bass can be a bit punchy at times but the treble is always clear and bright. The included headphone set is actually surprisingly good and they emphasize the bass a little bit more. They’re not the most comfortable headphones, but they don’t sound cheap either.
The audio player portion of Mediascape looks pretty nice and only plays in portrait mode. The homescreen shows you various different quick lists of your music and you can drilldown further to sort through your music. On the player screen itself, in addition to your standard playback buttons, you can do all the usual things like repeat, shuffle, favorite, send, and find other related songs from the interface. Calling up the contextual menu allows you to delete, set as ringtone, get more information, or download album art.
The photo player is also straightforward. You can view photos you’ve taken as well as integrate with Picasa Web Albums and Facebook Albums. This section works in either orientation so you can view images comfortably.
Sony Ericsson provides MediaGo software for free which provides media synchronization. It’s better than their previous software and it works. You can also use DoubleTwist for synchronization.
Connectivity
Xperia X10 offers Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, and 2G/3G cellular connections.
The Bluetooth simply works. I’ve been able to pair the phone to three computers, two phones, various Bluetooth headsets, and hands-free car kits. I like the fact that when I send files to and from my laptop, the files are placed in the appropriate folders (e.g. videos, photos, music) without my intervention. Love it.
Wi-Fi also just works and I’ve had no trouble to connecting to open and secure networks.
Luckily for me, the international Xperia X10i model supports T-Mobile’s AWS 3G network in the United States and allows me to take advantage of the 3G speeds. On average, my ping times are 100ms and I get around 3.35Mbps down and 1.3Mbps up. In some areas, I’ve seen the download peak at 4.46Mbps which is not too shabby! I can finally watch Youtube videos in high quality.
Things I Would Change
Camera: I’d like to see Sony Ericsson take the lead and start implementing a wider angle lens on the camera. A lot of use cases involve close quarter shooting (e.g. taking self-shots of shots of friends, etc) and a wider angle would help take more dynamic shots. A forward facing camera would be nice too. My last three Sony Ericsson phone had this so it’s weird to not have it.
Flash: The flash needs to be addressed in future products. There should be the ability to act like a regular flash and also just be a video light but I know this is OS related. I wouldn’t mind an upgrade to Xenon LED or dual LED setup.
OS: I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that Sony Ericsson needs to keep up with the OS updates a lot faster. I understand the value proposition of creating a unique experience, but Sony Ericsson’s flagship device should have the latest and greatest. Sony Ericsson’s insistence on creating their own value-added features and interfaces, while noble, always gets them in trouble since they have an awful track record (i.e. Panels on the Xperia X1) in the execution and timely release of their products. Their value-add software has NO value if a new OS update comes out with a equivalent feature in addition to better performance and even more features.
Multi-touch: I only mention this because I found it odd that Sony Ericsson would ship a device without it since most devices in this class have it on their feature checklist.
microUSB: I love the standardization of the port; however, it would be nice if it was located on the bottom or side so there could be a charging stand for the device.
Who This Product Is For
I won’t lie. The Xperia X10 is NOT for everyone. Technology savvy or cutting edge enthusiasts will likely want to stay away since this product is not currently running the latest Android OS (currently 2.2) and there are a lot of alternatives available if you need to be on the bleeding edge. Also, other than the camera and the design (maybe), the Xperia X10 doesn’t offer anything the competition doesn’t already have. While the Xperia X10 will eventually be upgraded later in September, chances are that it will always be a step behind the latest release due to its custom user experience layer.
Does that mean it’s not worth getting? Absolutely not.
If you ignore the operating system aspect then the Xperia X10 stands out as well designed product that offers a different Android experience that centers around social integration and providing a “better” Android multimedia experience with a big bright screen. If those things interest you then you might like this phone. The upside is that it can only get better once they release the next major update.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m pretty happy with the Xperia X10 especially when you consider where I was coming from before. Out of the box, the phone has some shortcomings but luckily, nearly all of them can be addressed using third party software available on the Android Marketplace or from Sony Ericsson.
My last two months using it has been great. It does what I need and I never have to “think” about it. It does what I want and it “just works”. Of course, I don’t live in a bubble and I know Android 2.2 exists and what it offers but I have yet to feel like I’m missing out or I’m unable to use my phone. I think that’s a great sign this is a good product fit for me.
The lack of multi-touch may be an issue for some people but I don’t mind it at all. I didn’t have it before on my old phone so it’s not like I’m really missing out on any thing. Most of the applications I use don’t require it or have other workarounds that are equally effective. Will this change in the future? Maybe, but for what I need to do now, it’s a non-issue. Also, since the phone is unlocked and my plan is month-to-month, I have the freedom to move onto something else whenever I want.
I will be updating the review once future updates come out and will note what has changed. Until then feel free to comment or email me if you have future questions.
Great review Thanks for sharing with us
Thanks very much for the very informative review. Getting my new X10 tomorrow & can't wait to play.........
thank you so much for the great review, ok i have HTC Hero and i wanna change it now
would you recommend the Nexux one or the X10
desire and legend are out of the pic, my friends already bought them ^^
so i want something different.
thanx
Actually what SE giving us via X10 is kinda like
"This is what I've got, I know I am outdated I know I am lack of support, take it or leave it"
to me
oaz63 said:
thank you so much for the great review, ok i have HTC Hero and i wanna change it now
would you recommend the Nexux one or the X10
desire and legend are out of the pic, my friends already bought them ^^
so i want something different.
thanx
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That's a tough call. It really depends on what you want and where your priorities lie. My coworker just got a Nexus One and it's a wonderful device with a beautiful deep contrast screen. She wanted to always have the most latest OS first and foremost and didn't want too large of a device (although the Evo 4G tempted her). She wasn't as concerned about the camera or video capabilities so it was the best fit for her.
I prefer the camera quality on my phone to the Nexus One and that was an important point for me since I'm often trying to bring less devices with me when I'm out and about. The Xperia X10 fulfills that need for me. Also, the multimedia capabilities are important to me and the X10 works really well. In fact, it plays video files that my friends EVO 4Gs can't play (we're still trying to figure out why). I ripped my Avatar DVD and converted it to H.264 MP4. Looks awesome on my device and this is with the Android 1.6 limitation!
So, I'd make a list of stuff you actually want to (and will) do with the phone and match that up with the device. If it's the same as your friend then so be it. You can always dress it up with a custom case and OS tweaks.
The screen is not very scratch resistant.
I removed the pre applied protector an have now got 2 scratches.
I have now installed a protector again.
Thanks for the review! You seem to have pretty much the same experience & impressions as me, and I'm sure there are plenty of others who feel the same. I'm not 100% happy with the lack of updates (and not having root), but at the same time I can't really complain about it either.
At the end of the day, if you want polish and a seamless user experience then you have to go for a heavily-controlled and censored platform (ie: iPhone), whereas the Android ecosystem does things differently (and thank whoever for that).
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The screen is not very scratch resistant.
I removed the pre applied protector an have now got 2 scratches.
I have now installed a protector again.
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That's why it comes with a pre-applied protector, it should not be removed
AMAZING review. Really top notch.
You forgot to mention the
-POOR IN-EAR SPEAKER quality
-POOR IN-EAR SPEAKER VOLUME
My X1 is made of steel so it has min. scratches after 2 year hard using and a few "falling downs" to floors. My X10 felt only 1 time down to the floor and the plastic is broken Why they changed back to plastic???? Also my old SE phones was made from magnesium (GH337/868...)
-I miss a DPAD or something similar. To navigate is horrible, as the SE KB is useless (the Android KB even more) I use the HTC from Jonas. Without this the X10 is even more poor as it is at least because there is
-NO SMART DIALING. Because of that i dont use my X10 anymore ( need my phone for CALLING!) I bought a HTC instead. The smart Dialing is not good as it was on X1 but i can hardly live with that.
-TS and MS are actually useless. To complicated for fast use and TO SLOW! ( Why i can not set a standard view in TS? Why i cant set a default directory in MS for Photos, Videos and Music and browse within them? )
-X10 is even to slow at all. F.e to open a contact from the phonebook needs at least 1-2 sec.
In fact the only thing i love on X10 is the Hardware and software design. This is the only phone in the last 15 years (all from SE!!) that is disapointing me. I start to hate this phone, because it sucks me! Especially because to make it perfect would not be a problem if the SE engineers would count on 2 and start thinking about of USING a phone, not looking on it while it lays on the table. If they would do a NEW X1 everything would be perfect. I mean take all the things that X1 can do and make this better and add features, not delete them! Of course erverything could be fixed (instead of the steel body and DPAD) with an update but i think SE is to blind (and stupid) actually. Forget TS and MS, update the X10 to 2.2, add Smart Dialing WITH ARROW KEYS, an UI that is useable from the screen (like iphone), not with the hardware buttons (why a back button? Add a "cancel" tab EVERYWHERE would help a lot! At least in the contextmenues!) a KB like HTC WITH ARROW KEYS, a screen lock like S2U2, an easy and fast zooming, a perfect email client with a central email inbox, a perfect SMS client, make the phone fast, delete all the bugs AND THEN its MAYBE ready for dayly using.
oaz63 said:
would you recommend the Nexux one or the X10
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THE NEXUS ONE!!! Because there is a trackball and NO PUSHABLE KEYS! Google made a good job with the soft keys! EVERY Android phone should have them! because this makes the phone 100% easier to use. I am really thinking to switch from Legend to Wildfire because of that
AND what is also important: the Trackball/mouse is UNDER the 4 keys! this makes the phone handy. Take a N1 and a Desire in your hand and try to use the Trackball/mouse and the keys! You´ll know then what i mean....
Great review.I just got my x10 2 days back and I am really happy with it.I see a lot of people have complaints with it,but knew as much as I did some reading of this forum and the like.I am upgrading from my once beloved htc hero, a good phone with a good set of specs at the time.I spent sooooo long hearing about a 2.1 update on that phone that never arrived.So the talk of a q4 update in 2010 for my new x10 is not too big of a stretch.
Sorry bout the rambling
StripLV said:
(why a back button? Add a "cancel" tab EVERYWHERE would help a lot! At least in the contextmenues!)
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You apparently have never heard of the mobile phone operating system called "Android" made by the Google Corporation.
My friend has just signed up for a 2 year iPhone4s contract for megabucks and is now constantly bleating about how it's the best thing since sliced bread. I bet him I could name (with a bit of help) 50 things my half the price Xperia Arc S could do that his iPhone was incapable of.
Figured I would start a thread here... Anyone want to help me out... These are my starters off the top of my head. The only ground-rules are this is an out the box phone, so no rooting/jailbreaking or marketplace installing stuff. As I have never owned an iPhone, nor will I ever want to, there may be inaccuracies in my list, so please correct if there are. Some of these things are Xperia and Arc specific, some are Android in general, but that's fine.
I can have homescreen widgets
I can send pictures, music, movies to other devices using Bluetooth (even non-Android devices and phones)
I am not tied to any particular PC software, I can choose how to manage my media
I can sync my media using Wifi out of the box
I am allowed to install non-marketplace applications if I choose to without rooting/jailbreaking
My phone uses open and inter-operable file formats and codecs.g
My phone uses standardized and inter-operable connectors and leads
I can replace the battery when it no longer performs as well as it should
I can add additional storage using standard MicroSD cards
I can do Panorama and 3D panorama pictures
I can playback on a TV using a standard HDMI lead
I don't need to cut down my SIM card to make it fit.
I am not tied to a single vendor by my application purchases. I can move them to any other Android device from any other Android manufacturer.
I can hold my phone any way I wish when I want to make phonecalls
I can beam my media to my TV using DLNA.
I can browse my devices filesystem, it's not hidden from me.
Supports Flash
My Arc has 460 hours standby (4s is only 200)
Dedicated Camera Button
I can tether using Wifi, Cable or Bluetooth.
Supports Game Controllers
Noise Canceling Microphone for calls
Continual Autofocus whilst filming
Zooming whilst filming
Wrist Strap slot
Replacable keyboard/lockscreen/launcher
OS supported by the community long after the vendor drops support.
You can customise SMS tones
You can customise icons
I can have live wallpapers
I can use Bravia Engine to enhance pictures and playback.
I have much better audio quality
I have a much bigger screen.
More plentiful and better quality free apps on Android
Turn by Turn SatNav out the box for free.
The Arc S has an FM radio included
USB Host mode allows me to connect other USB peripherals.
The Xperia's camera and chipset work great even in low-light.
My Arc wasn't made in a factory exploiting workers.
My Arc has a notification LED to signify I have unread mail/texts
My Arc has PROPER multitasking for ALL applications.
Android gives me intents that allow me to share anything with anyone.
Android allows me to replace build in components like browser and keyboard with alternatives.
On Android I can use Google Voice, which is an unlocked and open Facetime.
On Android all my contacts, calendar and todo are all automatically cloud sync'd and I can do group invites.
Android market gives me a refund window on purchases.
I have a choice of lockscreen style (code, pattern, soon face unlock)
On my Arc I can turn the LED on during video filming.
My Arc S is 20% lighter, despite having a bigger screen and removable battery.
I don't buy my phone based on what the television and internet tells me to buy.
Done.....
Flash player, much more customizable due homescreens, toggle for sound on/off on lockscreen
Points for iPhone:
Siri, you can choose a different pic for home- and lockscreen
50 things should be hard to find
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You can charge your device with a standard micro USB cable and don't have to charge it with Apple's what-ever connector.
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My friend has just signed up for a 2 year iPhone4s contract for megabucks and is now constantly bleating about how it's the best thing since sliced bread. I bet him I could name (with a bit of help) 50 things my half the price Xperia Arc S could do that his iPhone was incapable of.
Figured I would start a thread here... Anyone want to help me out... These are my starters off the top of my head. The only ground-rules are this is an out the box phone, so no rooting/jailbreaking or marketplace installing stuff. As I have never owned an iPhone, nor will I ever want to, there may be inaccuracies in my list, so please correct if there are. Some of these things are Xperia and Arc specific, some are Android in general, but that's fine.
I can have homescreen widgets
I can send pictures, music, movies to other devices using Bluetooth (even non-Android devices and phones)
I am not tied to any particular PC software, I can choose how to manage my media
I can sync my media using Wifi out of the box
I am allowed to install non-marketplace applications if I choose to without rooting/jailbreaking
My phone uses open and inter-operable file formats and codecs.g
My phone uses standardised and inter-operable connectors and leads
I can replace the battery when it no longer performs as well as it should
I can add additional storage using standard MicroSD cards
I can do Panorama and 3D panorama pictures
I can playback on a TV using a standard HDMI lead
I don't need to cut down my SIM card to make it fit.
I am not tied to a single vendor by my application purchases. I can move them to any other Android device from any other Android manufacturer.
I can hold my phone any way I wish when I want to make phonecalls
I can beam my media to my TV using DLNA.
I can browse my devices filesystem, it's not hidden from me.
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The iPhone 4 had the problem of loosing signal, I think it was fixed on the 4s
The only other things I can think of is
-Bigger screen, 4.2" vs 3.5"
-Easily modified and customised to suit your needs
-Doesn't cost as much (an obvious one, but not listed above)
-Ergonomic arc shape for perfect palm fit, iPhone square and uncomfortable
-Continued unofficial support for the device, even when the manufacturer stops providing updates
-Stronger, screen/back doesn't shatter when dropped unlike the iPhone
-Can plug USB stick, game controller, Keyboard and mouse via Micro USB
-Dedicated camera button (can use volume button on iPhone, but doesn't do auto focus)
-The arc is thinner
-arc has clip to allow wrist strap
-Dual microphones for better phone calls
- 3D photos
-Continual auto focus when filming
Thats all I can think of atm, you might struggle to find 50 haha
the music quality is also close to or on par with the iphone's
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you dont need 50 reasons to prove arc s superiority......it wins your heart the moment you lay eyes on it....the elegance & the curves....whereas iphone looks like a glorified cigarette box
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the music quality is also close to or on par with the iphone's
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I would disagree, every iPhone/iPod I have ever heard sounds utterly crap. If I compare the sound from my NWZ-A845 walkman, it's a world of difference to an iPod/iPhone. My Arc S comes pretty close to the walkman, but not quite.
My Inputs;
A. You can customise sms tone, iphone nope
B. You can customise icon, iphone nope
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Apparently I can charge a second, or even third, battery to use in my Arc. Plus I now don't wait an aeon for an update. And I can flash said update in a minute, rather than downloading it for 1+ hours. And so on...
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sinkster said:
Apparently I can charge a second, or even third, battery to use in my Arc. Plus I now don't wait an aeon for an update. And I can flash said update in a minute, rather than downloading it for 1+ hours. And so on...
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Arc have Xda support
most important differentse.
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as i know iphone 4s can do noise cancel when calling
Arc and Arc S, too
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1. turn by turn navigation using google maps (don't think IP4S does?)
2. live wallpaper - pre-installed
3. Themes - pre-installed
Android Market VS Apple AppStore
Apps in Apple are mostly paid while the same app you can find in Android for Free
I have this challenge with my friend too .
Arc has bravia engine !
And iOS 5 also has Wi-fi sync but only with iTunes.
linx1287 said:
the music quality is also close to or on par with the iphone's
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you dont need 50 reasons to prove arc s superiority......it wins your heart the moment you lay eyes on it....the elegance & the curves....whereas iphone looks like a glorified cigarette box
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LOLOL I AGREE =) ARC S MUCH BETTER
[/COLOR]with ARC S you can film with the led light on.
CrazyPeter said:
I would disagree, every iPhone/iPod I have ever heard sounds utterly crap. If I compare the sound from my NWZ-A845 walkman, it's a world of difference to an iPod/iPhone. My Arc S comes pretty close to the walkman, but not quite.[/QUOT
well there you have it......music quality is MUCH better than iphone's
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I have iphone 3gs IOS5 and Xperia Arc, still using both phone till now....i cant compare to 4s cause i dont have one but till now my experience with iphone is ok with a little drawback compare to Arc...3gs have only 600mhz and arc have 1Ghz, but it perform smoothly even the phone is full of apps...but with my arc it will sometimes lag a little...but with iphone with only 256 of RAM, the phone will sometimes Force close an app even games on play and it will make u mad....
In iphone, in my opinion the orientation is better than the arc as u will noticed the iphone have smooth animation when u oriented the phone as the arc will only blink when you move the phone...well this is not worth mentioning right but i just want to point out the difference and maybe what is best on these phone...
One think i think the best on iphone is the media player...music player is easy to control and search and the video player is the best what i think than the android stock....i use it everyday cause my arc video player is sometimes hard to control.....what i post here is not meant to look down on Arc but just want to make what is the difference between these phone....what i use on iphone is just play game, a little and see video only....and what i use for arc is everything else....well for u guys, the iphone is boring to look at and boring for everyday use, when the arc is beautiful and the home screen is elegant and never get tired to customize it...hehe
if u think i may offend u all in any other way, forgive me okay...i just like these 2 phone to use....nothing is perfect....
13 to go!
Anyone else want to chip in?
Not a fan of the design of the controller or the $50 price tag but the new video is funny.
http://phandroid.com/?p=110415
Moga Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68XH6SCXqcc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Enjoy.
Market Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bda.pivot.mogapgp
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Lol, that commercial is pretty funny! I just noticed this controller on Slashgear yesterday.
I really love the design - keeping in mind it is intended to be a pocketable controller. So it may not be as nice as a PS3 or 360 controller, but appears more portable/pocketable. I don't have one though, so I can't say for sure. I think the main thing I love is the folding arm - if you keep it folded, it doesn't look that awkward to use as a regular controller with your tablet, but then you unfold it and dock your phone in and it works great that way too. All the other controller attachments look weird if they have a slot for a phone but you don't have anything there...
That said, I'm severely disappointed it wasn't implemented as a standard bluetooth HID device. It only works through their custom Android app. I pictured it as a great controller you can dock your phone into for gaming, but then fold it up and also use it as a regular bluetooth controller for your tablet, laptop, PC, and all your other devices. But that's not what it is, which disappoints me greatly. This was the first controller attachment that made me think "You know, maybe if I have to ditch my Xperia Play someday for a more powerful and current phone that doesn't have game controls, this could get me by", but the way they implemented it really ruins it for me.
Good news is someone has already reverse engineered it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33164006
Which makes me start to consider it an option again, but I really wish it had been implemented differently in the first place.
~Troop
Its funny how not long ago I had my xperia x10 and I was looking for these types of controllers. So it was these types of controller things which lead me into buying an xperia play.
Now every time I see these types of items I just think
Why not just get the Xperia Play!
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That video was pretty funny actually. I just saw this device online, nice idea.