Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 review

Network and connections
A highly anticipated Smartphone from Sony Ericsson, the Xperia X1 has proven itself worthy of the praise lavished upon it before its release. Its technical features are astonishing and top-of-the-line; the network receiver is in fact a Quadband GSM, with the ability to receive frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. Coverage is excellent in any area of the world, also thanks to UMTS support. To browse the Internet you can choose between Wi-Fi, taking advantage of distributed networks, or use the internal modem and the 3G network. The HTML browser will open pages quickly, thanks also to data management via HSDPA. Naturally, Bluetooth and the USB 2.0 data cable port are not missing.

Design and equipment
The body of this device is designed to withstand impacts while at the same time offering fresh and elegant lines. Hence the choice of satin metal, which offers great protection and lightness; the weight is indeed 158 grams, absolutely in line with expectations given the type of phone. The structure can be opened via a sliding arc hinge. Inside, a very convenient QWERTY keyboard is revealed, allowing you to type as if on a computer. The upper part, on the other hand, is occupied by a large 3-inch TFT screen, equipped with Touch Screen technology, displaying up to 65,000 colors. The sales package includes the USB cable and the earphones.

Main features
The true novelty of this Xperia X1 lies in the ability to customize content, menus and the desktop, through dedicated panels. The Touch Screen also allows you to move around quickly and manage everything in an intuitive and easy way. Writing support, also thanks to the extended keyboard, allows you to quickly compose any type of message, from SMS to E-mail. Naturally, the typical functions are not missing, such as an advanced contacts phonebook, an organizer for managing tasks, alarm clock and calculator, and many others. The Microsoft Office suite makes it possible to open and edit documents in the classic formats. As for the voice aspect, it boasts a good-quality speakerphone, the ability to make calls via voice command, a voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing. Additionally, a dedicated camera allows you to make video calls.

Entertainment and multimedia
A high-end device could certainly not be lacking in the multimedia department. Indeed, it comes equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera, which allows you to take quality photographs thanks also to 3X Zoom, LED Flash and autofocus. For storage, you have a generous 400 MB internal, further expandable thanks to microSD cards. The capacity will therefore become enormous, able to hold music and video files in various formats, to be played back with the media player at any time. Support for AM/FM radio stations is also present. The Xperia X1 is also equipped with a GPS receiver, allowing the Smartphone to be used as a satellite navigator. Finally, the battery life, absolutely important, with its 500 hours of Stand-by.