Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 review
Expert Rating:
- 3G
- 8.1 MP camera
- 24/7 connectivity
- none that we can see :-)
The wait is over as Sony Ericsson finally revealed the specifications of its much awaited mobile phone – XPERIA X2. The device promises to bring in excellent combination of multimedia features and high-end communication, which is the major requirement in the fast paced world. The users of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 can coordinate their email and calendar right away and open and modify Microsoft Office Mobile documents speedily and competently. Thus, XPERIA X2 is a revelation in terms of remaining connected anywhere and anytime. This latest Windows device can be availed in two modern silver and elegant black. Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 plans to provide good value of money to the customers. The retail package of the phone features the handset, battery charger, battery, 4GB SanDisk microSD™ memory card, stereo portable handsfree MH500, USB cable & TV out cable and the manual.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 - User Friendly applications
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 has taken user-friendliness into a different level. With the immaculate SlideView feature of the mobile phone, the user can easily access the features, applications and activities that are used regularly. Thus, the user can maintain easy and fast access with the media, contacts, email, etc. With this SlideView option, the user can never miss out or overlook anything important. It will notify about SMSes, emails, missed calls, etc. The device is perfectly convenient to be used at office. The user can give presentation by connecting the TV out cable with the big screen projector. Full QWERTY keyboard provides great benefit in this regard.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 - Provide ace support for business, communication and fun
The users of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 can work without any limitations with 30 XPERIA panels (14 preloaded and 16 downloaded) that include Windows Live, Google, Skype, Mytopia, CNN, etc. This helps them to remain updated 24/7. In order to enhance the features like communication, business and fun, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 has brought in a 3D signature panel and a sophisticated touch interface. Thus, the users can set videos, news or games at different times of the day and remains entertained and updated.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 Review - Display feature of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 features TFT resistive touch screen with 65,000 colours. The size of the display is 3.2 inches and it provides a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The optical track pad and the full QWERTY keyboard enhance the look and appeal of the phone further.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 - Efficient camera feature
The SE XPERIA X2 provides DVD quality display on the 3.2 inches touch screen, which gives an immaculate experience of watching the snaps and the videos. The users can click images and can instantly share them with friends. With 8.1 mega pixels camera, the quality of images is just fabulous. The other features of the camera include up to 16x digital zoom, geo tagging and image stabilizer. Video recording is also supported in the mobile phone and the user can make use of video light and touch focus. The users can upload the images to Facebook instantly and share them with family and friends.
Other multimedia features
The functionalities of messaging and multimedia are very strong in XPERIA X2. The users can also get their dose of entertainment anywhere and anytime. The device comes with a music player that can play music files in the formats like MP3, eAAC+, WMA and WAV. The video player is also top-notch and it can play files in the formats of MP4, WMV9, Xvid, H.263 and H.264 player. Moreover, there is a TV out, by the help of which the user can watch favorite movie on big screen. Hence, with photos, music, videos and gaming, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is a superior phone from every aspect.
General features
The mobile phone is supportive to GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and UMTS / HSPA 850 / 900 / 2100. The phone’s dimension is 110 x 54 x 16 mm and it weighs 155 grams. The device features Li-Po 1500 mAh (BST-41) battery. The talk time it can provide is up to 10 hours in 2G network and up to 6 hours in a 3G network. The stand by time is up to 500 hours in 2G and up to 640 hours in 3G. It can also play up to 20 hours of music.
Services of XPERIA
Sony Ericsson brought XPERIA into the market to meet up the increasing demand of non-stop connectivity. It made a good business and hence Sony Ericsson thought to bring up a modified version of the phone with some improved features and specifications. This fact gave birth to XPERIA X2 that is highly efficient in providing 24/7 connectivity and state of the art entertainment. With 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM and 110 MB of user storage, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is a sheer powerhouse.
The features like sophisticated 8.1 mega pixel camera with LED flash and auto focus facility, Windows Mobile 6.5 with the X-Panels plug-in, full QWERTY keyboard, huge integrated memory, GPS, Play Station3 and much more puts the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 in a different league altogether. Both look wise and feature wise the phone is stunning and it will take the mobile phone market by storm.
UPDATE: Sony Ericsson are planning to release a new Xperia handset, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 specification
- 8.1 Mega-pixel camera with Autofocus, Touch Focus & 16x Digital zoom
- Image Stabiliser, Geo Tagging & Photo Blogging,
- Video Recorder with Video Light & Video Clip
- Video Player with Video Streaming & Video Blogging
- Picture Wallpapers & Animated wallpaper
- 3.2 inch TFT Touch screen display with 65k colours & 800 x 480 pixels
- Media Player with Stereo Speakers, PlayNow™ & Album Art
- Windows Media® Player
- Built-in RDS FM Radio
- AAC, Polyphonic & MP3 Ringtones
- SMS, MMS, Email & Instant Messaging
- Exchange ActiveSync®
- Predictive text Messaging
- Java™ Games, Motion Games, 3D Games & Downloadable Games
- Personal organiser with Phonebook, Calendar, Calculator, Clock, Alarm Clock, Tasks, Timer, Notes & Stopwatch
- Vibrating Alert
- Built-In Speakerphone
- Flight Mode
- Handwriting Recognition
- Windows Mobile® version 6.5 User Interface
- A GPS Navigation, Google Maps™ & Tracker
- Navigation Key & Auto Rotate
- Touch screen Controlls & Xperia™ Panel
- Slide out QWERTY Keyboard
- 110 Megabytes of memory with MicroSD™ memory card slot for up to 16 Gigabytes
- 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth® with A2DP, WLAN Wi-Fi™, HSUPA & USB Connectivity with Modem & Synchronisation PC
- EDGE & GPRS Technology
- Quad band 1900 GSM, 1800 GSM GSM, 900, 850 GSM & HSDPA 2100, 1900 & 900 Networks
- Internet Explorer® Mobile with RSS Feeds
- YouTube™ compatible
- GSM Talk Time 10 hrs
- 3G Talk Time 6 hrs
- GSM Standby Time 500 hrs
- 3G Standby Time 640 hrs
- Size 16 x 54 x 110mm
- Weight 115 grams
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