| Due for release in the 1st quarter of 2010, the Sony | | | | routers for an even faster internet connection. |
| Ericsson Xperia X10 boasts a plethora of useful | | | | Bluetooth version 2.1 is installed as standard so users |
| features and is run by version 1.6 of the renowned | | | | can directly transfer files and data between other |
| Android operating system. As well as standard mobile | | | | compatible devices in the same vicinity. |
| phone features, this handset offers multimedia | | | | |
| functions, internet access and an impressive 8MP | | | | As mentioned, the Xperia X10 is equipped with a digital |
| camera. | | | | camera boasting 8MP allowing high quality still images |
| | | | | to be taken. This operates at a pixel resolution of |
| The Xperia X10 measures 119x63x13mm and weighs | | | | 3264x2448 pixels. This includes such features as |
| in at 135 grams. Thanks to its slim profile and relatively | | | | autofocus and LED flash, so high quality images can |
| light weight, it is an extremely comfortable handset to | | | | still be taken in low light conditions with the minimum of |
| hold and use. The large 4 inch TFT capacitive touch | | | | fuss. The camera also has the ability to shoot video in |
| screen is capable of displaying up to 65,000 colours at | | | | WVGA quality at a rate of 30 frames per second. |
| 480x854 pixels, offering bright, vibrant on screen | | | | |
| images. An accelerometer is built in which senses | | | | The handset’s package of features includes a |
| when the phone has been tilted and automatically | | | | media player which has the ability to play several |
| rotates the on screen image so it can be viewed in | | | | formats of both music and media files. Media files can |
| both portrait and landscape forms. | | | | easily be transferred to and from a computer by using |
| | | | | the included microUSB (v2.0) port. Other entertainment |
| Users are alerted to incoming calls and messages by | | | | options include a range of pre-installed games, and |
| vibration and ringing, and can download polyphonic | | | | applications allowing direct access to websites such as |
| ringtones and utilize MP3 music files for this purpose. A | | | | Google and YouTube. |
| composer is even included for the production of | | | | |
| custom ringtones. A speakerphone is included for | | | | As mentioned, the operating system of choice for the |
| hands free communication and a 3.5mm audio jack | | | | Xperia X10 is Android version 1.6. In conjunction with a |
| accommodates hands free kits as well as | | | | powerful Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon 1GHz |
| headphones for listening to music. | | | | processor, demanding applications are handled with |
| | | | | ease. |
| Internal memory in the Xperia X10 is 1GB as standard. | | | | |
| However thanks to a microSD slot with a pre installed | | | | The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 offers a well rounded |
| 8GB memory card, up to 16GB can be | | | | package of functions and powerful hardware. Whilst it |
| accommodated offering generous storage for media | | | | may not compete with several other available smart |
| files and other data. | | | | phones, it certainly holds it’s own with offerings |
| | | | | such as an 8MP camera. |
| In order to stay connected, Class 10 versions of both | | | | |
| GPRS and EDGE are utilized. Connection to 3g | | | | The handset will be available in Sensous Black and |
| networks is via HSDPA at speeds of up to 10.2 Mbps. | | | | Luster White. So not only is the Sony Ericsson Xperia |
| HSUPA is available at up to 2Mbps. Wi-Fi connectivity | | | | X10 a powerful Smartphone, it is sure to appeal to |
| allows users to take advantage of local wireless | | | | many as a fashion statement as well. |