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The Sony Ericsson Panel UI makes it easy to go from office to home to gym with the press of the dedicated "Panel" button. Each panel is customizable to serve up data suited to a particular task, and it's clear that Sony Ericsson spent some time (as if the launch-delay wasn't enough to prove as much) on Panel UI development. The QWERTY keyboard slides out on spring-loaded rails, making for a slick, high-quality feel. With a Wi-Fi and 3G data connection, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 is sure to pull down high-speed data wherever it goes. And, with an integrated a GPS receiver, position-locks have never been speedier. Then, there's the trick, touch-focus 3.2 megapixel camera. Sure, there's a flash in there. Sure, the camera has an autofocus feature. But, the most interesting feature allows user to decide where to focus the camera. With a tap of the finger on the touch screen, the camera focuses on your target of choice. Of course, with the good, comes the bad. The Sony Ericsson Panel almost allows you to forget that Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional lies under the hood. The clunky smartphone underpinnings detract from the Panel UI. Thankfully, Win Mo isn't too intrusive on the Panel UI experience. Speaking of clunky, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1's design aesthetic lacks smooth lines and curves in favor of broken angles and a squared-off look. It's the counter-point to Apple's minimalist design philosophy. Design is subjective, and some might find the angular and button-crazy Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1's design as high-tech and geeky-chic. Others might find it, well, a bit awkward. We're in the latter camp. For more details http://www.phoneandbeyond.com
