subject: The Xperia X10 Device Has Not Lost Any Of Its Good Looks In Its Transition To The X10 Mini Pro [print this page] The Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro looks almost identical to the X10 Mini, but there is one key difference, the Mini Pro has been given a full QWERTY keyboard to assist with the phones messaging features. The phone has much of the same specs as the X10 Mini, you get a digital camera, FM radio and full social network integration thanks to the intuitive user interface. The Mini Pro is an Android based product which supplies users with a number of Google applications to aid them in various fields, the Google based platform also provides full YouTube integration.
The Xperia X10 device has not lost any of its good looks in its transition to the X10 Mini Pro, only a few millimetres have been added here an there to accommodate the QWERTY keyboard which has been mounted via an extremely sturdy, slider mechanism. Despite having that keyboard the phone is still reasonably slim line for extra pocket-ability and the slight curvature of the chassis makes it very palm friendly. The 2.6 inch QVGA screen is very bright and colourful, it possesses resistive technology which unfortunately lacks multi-touch control, but as with the size you dont really need it. The screen is responsive enough not to hinder the user experience and the accelerometer allows for landscape mode which is ideal for surfing the internet and creating messages.
The super smart interface integrates your friends social network activity with there relevant contacts in the phonebook, this means you can check out the latest doings and happenings direct from your contacts list. From the get go you are presented with up to twenty home screens which can each house there own widget. The four corner menu system has been continued on the X10 Mini Pro; this enables you to create mini shortcuts to your favourite or most used applications. The Android 1.6 OS gives users full, uncensored access to the sensational Android Market, from here you can download more and more apps from the many thousand strong collection.
With speedy connectivity to the web thanks to 3G and Wi Fi, the X10 Mini Pro is a reliable tool for surfing the web and social network management. The phone has dedicated integration for both Facebook and Twitter, you can also manage you e-mail inbox with compatible providers such as Hotmail and Gmail. Instant Messaging is a nice alternative form of communications and the X10 Mini Pro handles it quite comfortably. Overall the messaging experience on the phone is rich with choices and variety, the QWERTY keyboard is well sized with decent buttons, all-in-all a quality effort from Sony Ericsson.
A 5MP digital snapper manages basic photos and videos without a hitch; it comes complete with flash and auto focus and you can share your content with the world via various sharing facilities. The Android design music player is very smooth and organizes your tracks into categories, you can also save playlists. A 3.5mm audio jack allows you to plug in your very own headphones and the external memory can be upgraded to 16GB, so there is tons of potential storage space for your songs, apps and videos. The video player can handle multiple file formats quite easily and they look quite pretty on the QVGA display.
The Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro is fully equipped with support for multimedia messaging and online activities. The digital camera is surprisingly good and the multimedia is typical of Sony Ericsson; awesome. The QWERTY/touch screen combination works well on this device, the sturdy build and sleek design give the X10 Mini Pro aesthetic appeal and the TimeScape overlay looks gorgeous on the 2.6 inch display.
