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What You Need To Know About The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
It is probably safe to say that when we hear the term “android” these days, our thoughts turn not to humanoid robots but to the operating system employed by so many smartphones on the market. Due to its processing speed and multitasking abilities, it has become the OS of choice for many cell phone manufacturers. Sony Ericsson recently jumped on board the Android train with the recently released Xperia X10.
Because this is Sony Ericsson’s first foray into Android technology, they constructed the X10 with familiarity and practicality in mind. Boxed in modest packaging, the X10 is not that plain. Though it performs the numerous functions of other Android-powered models, the Xperia is not overly complicated. It is in fact based on Android 1.6 technology rather than the brand new 2.1 platform. This should please users who are looking for a new phone with familiar technology. Critics need not voice their concern because Sony Ericsson has made the X10 compatible with 2.0 versions. Of course, the three familiar homescreens that contain the folders, shortcuts, and widgets Android users love are found on the handset and the interface is fully customized with Timescape and Mediascape. The main menu is still found at the bottom of the screen as well, ready to be pulled up when needed.
Covering the majority of the front of the phone is the voluminous screen. Coming in at a full 4 inches, the screen requires that the X10 be created somewhat larger than other smartphone models. This should in no way diminish the enjoyment to be had while reading the screen in direct sunlight, because this phone performs that task better than many similar models. In order to accommodate the large screen, the X10 is 119 x 63 x 13mm. It weighs considerably less than other models this size because of the sturdy plastic from which it is constructed. The X10’s full touch screen claims 854 x 480 pixel resolution. The colors are limited to 65K due to the Android 1.6 platform it runs on. This does not cause issues with typical use, and if it proves problematic to some, their objections will be quieted when 2.1 technology is applied with its 16M colors.
An 8 megapixel camera and LED flash are found on the back of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. The camera lens is exposed, so care must be taken not to scratch it. The potential for scratching is however lessened due to the fact that the lens is recessed. Sony Ericsson has made a good first impression with the X10. They are not looking to leave the field behind at this point and are more concerned with providing the customer with a quality experience. The Xperia X10 has certainly achieved this mission.
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