To start I better introduce the upcoming phone from Sony Ericsson. The XPERIA X1 (so many X’s) is the first stab at a Windows Mobile by Sony Ericsson and from the look of it, it will be an impressive device. It has a 3-inch wide VGA (800 x 480) touchscreen display, 3.2 megapixel camera (with LED flash), A2DP Bluetooth, aGPS, WiFi, 400mb internal memory and a microSD slot (no M2 slot?). It also features a QWERTY keyboard, which slides out in an ark fashion.
The reason I am attracted to such a device, is because I was a big Sony Clie fan. They were a damn good PDA, made solid and had great features. If the XPERIA series of mobiles can have the PDA functions the Clie had, with good wireless features and a build quality, this will definitely be a killer device. The only little thing that worries me, is this isn’t made by SE. The company who actually make this beautiful device, is no other then HTC, who seems to make most companies Windows Mobiles (they made the Treo’s you know).
No prices or reviews as yet. I will keep and eye open, and will get you an update as soon as there is one.
For the press release, slide over to Sony Ericsson.
iPhone and Windows Mobile might be the buzz words when it comes smartphones. It seems that both of those companies together couldn’t match the true leader in smartphone operating systems. I am talking about the all powerful Symbian OS. In 2007 alone they shipped 77.3 Million devices, and can be found on over 141 handsets. They also recorded a 50% growth over 2006! Who would have funked it?
For more info, click over to Engadget.