Sony Ericsson Rachael review

Network and connections
A phone that will certainly get people talking, capable of delivering intense emotions and top-level usability. The Rachael Xperia, also known as X10 or X3, is equipped with a Quadband GSM receiver, on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, ensuring optimal coverage in any area of the world. Also present is UMTS support for advanced network functions. Internet browsing is really fast, thanks to the HSDPA modem. Or you can take advantage of distributed networks via the Wi-Fi antenna. There's also the handy Bluetooth for exchanging files with other devices. It's also possible to sync the phone directly with your home PC, using the USB data cable.

Design and features
An elegant and refined style, with glossy black surfaces. The lines are soft and clean, keeping the monoblock structure in compact dimensions. The thickness is in fact 13 mm, with a weight of 135 grams. The front is occupied almost entirely by the large display, a 4-inch WVGA TFT, equipped with Capacitive Touch Screen technology for quick and intuitive management of every content. In the function key area.

Main features
The Sony Ericsson Rachael is equipped with the Android OS 1.6 platform, developed by Google. This software makes every application really easy to use, offering stability and fast processing. This is also thanks to the 1 GHz Qualcomm processor. The basic functions are complete, but it's still possible to install compatible software thanks to Java support. This way you'll be able to fully customize your device based on your needs. Managing E-mail and Office and PDF documents will be really simple. Advanced applications include Google Maps, Facebook and YouTube. There are two main modes for managing applications: Timescape for communications and Mediascape for multimedia content. For voice features, there's the speakerphone, voice recorder and support for video calls.

Entertainment and multimedia
So you don't miss out on anything, there are fun games for leisure moments. Or a media player to faithfully play your favorite music and videos. The available memory is 1 GB, further expandable via microSD cards. For capturing photos and videos there's a digital camera, with an 8-megapixel lens. The image quality is truly amazing, thanks also to the numerous dedicated functions. There's also the built-in GPS module, to turn the Rachael into a satellite navigator.