subject: Sony Ericsson Xperia Phones : Finding It Difficult To Make A Choice? [print this page] Sony Ericsson Xperia Phones : Finding It Difficult To Make A Choice?
The Xperia series phones from Sony Ericsson are known for their emphasis on the more entertainment-oriented aspects of smartphones. Video, music, and social networking are these handsets' specialty. Sony Ericsson originally launched the Xperia line in 2008, reviving a company that had been experiencing sluggish sales. Several models of phones exist under the Xperia banner, but there are a few that stand out.
The Xperia X10 is the result of many years of molding and shaping previous models. The handset operates on the Android 2.1 OS with a slick 1GHz Snapdragon processor. The X10 provides a huge 4-inch screen that offers clear and vivid graphics to the user. It is a capacitive touch screen that is quite accurate and does not commit many keystroke errors. A camera consisting of a robust 8 megapixels really utilizes what the screen has to offer and records HD movies at 720p. Its resolution is a sharp 3264 x 2448 pixels. The Xperia X10 offers its signature Timescape user interface that integrates Facebook and Twitter for easy access and updates. The combination of top notch operating speeds and cutting edge social networking features make the X10 a multimedia delight.
If you are not interested in the latest, and frankly most expensive, technology, the Xperia X10 Mini provides a more than adequate smartphone experience. Not much speed is sacrificed in comparison to its big brother, as it the Mini is also equipped with Android 2.1 OS and a 600 MHz processor. Because the idea was to keep the X10 Mini affordable, some concessions had to be made with the screen, but graphics are still easily seen on its 2.55 inches. After all, if you aren't looking for everything the X10 has to offer, this shouldn't be a big deal. Also finding its way from the Xperia X10 to the X10 Mini is the Timescape user interface; therefore you don't have to give up your virtual social life by going with the Mini. If the screen proves a little too small for easy texting, the X10 Mini Pro is available with a slide out keyboard. The phone is otherwise nearly identical the Mini.
The Xperia X8 is a nice alternative to the high tech and high priced X10. It runs on the Android 1.6 OS and has the ability to handle a 2.1 upgrade. The screen spans 3 inches, not nearly as large as the X10, but the size keeps the phone in most price ranges. The user interface is the same as that found on the other models, so it is an Xperia phone that is perfect for smaller budgets.
These Xperia phones are the latest and best of the line. Based on previous successes, they bring the best of what Sony Ericsson has to offer. There is plenty of entertainment and function to keep a wide array of users happy.
