Sony Ericsson, the cell phone manufacturer with a reputation for their strong emphasis on music, is a big player in the competitive market for smartphones. In 2008, Sony Ericsson successfully penetrated the smartphone market with the release of the Xperia X1. To date, 7 models on this line have been created based on various platforms and the popularity of these smartphones has been picking up with each release. Now, let us take a look at some of the recent options available.
Xperia X10 – This stunning 4.0 Inch full screen smartphone is the jewel in Sony Ericsson’s crown. The X10 caused an uproar in the smartphone industry when it was released in March 2010. Numerous advertisements were broadcasted and most of them emphasized the phone’s social network integration. As a result of its elegant design and high functionality, the X10 went on to become one of the most sought-after smartphones. The X10 runs on the Android 2.1 OS and has extensive integration with Facebook and Twitter (Timescape). It sources for updates on your social networks and displays them in an appealing 3D interface on the large touchscreen. The phone comes with a 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor and a high quality 8 MP camera that features HD video recording (720p). If you enjoy multimedia and staying active on your social networks, this phone is made for you.
Xperia X10 Mini / Mini Pro – The X10 Mini and Mini Pro are the answers to requests for a compact edition of the X10. In fact, the X10 Mini and the Mini pro are two very similar smartphones. The main difference lies in the slide out keyboard that comes with the X10 Mini Pro. Both the X10 Mini and Mini Pro smartphones have a 600 Mhz processor that operates Android 2.1 OS. They both have a 2.55 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors. The compact smartphones come with a 5 MP camera and the Timescape UI that is identical to the X10. That means you will be able to enjoy social network integration on the same appealing 3D interface. For most people, the X10 Mini Pro will make for a better mobile device. The slide out physical keyboard reduces the requirement for the virtual keyboard on the touchscreen. As a result, typing mistakes are greatly reduced.
Xperia X8 – From a quick glance, the X8 looks pretty similar to the X10. The pretty smartphone is available in 5 different color schemes. Sony Ericsson’s X8 runs on the upgraded Android 2.1 OS and is a great choice for users with small budgets who don’t want to compromise on quality. The X8 is an affordable alternative to the costly large screen smartphones. The 3.0 Inch capacitive touchscreen compliments the interface perfectly. Although the X8 does not come with state-of-the-art hardware, it offers great value for money.
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