Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Hands On |
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 Sep 16 2008, 09:44
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 The Main Man!  Group: Admin Team Posts: 24,397 Favorited Topics: 76 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): Touch HD / G1 Twitter: @paulobrien  |
While at the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 webcast event yesterday, Matt from http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk and myself recorded this video overview of the hotly anticipated device.
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Sep 16 2008, 09:55
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 Moderator - Boing! Group: Senior Team Posts: 8,823 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
(as I was just saying...) nothing like pointless LEDs to whet my appetite! Can't wait for this handset. definitely my next device!
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Sep 16 2008, 11:46
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 Timelord Group: Posters Posts: 1,674 Joined: 6th September 2003 From: Gallifrey Member No.: 15,319 |
I know you have complained about the chunkyness of the Touch Pro. Does this feel any better?
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Sep 16 2008, 12:41
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QUOTE(Monolithix @ Sep 16 2008, 10:55)  (as I was just saying...) nothing like pointless LEDs to whet my appetite! Can't wait for this handset. definitely my next device! Agreed - ALMOST certain to be my next device -------------------- Earn money on your phone with Navizon 'CLICK BELOW'
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Sep 16 2008, 15:50
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 Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 28 Joined: 28th September 2007 From: London Member No.: 305,044 Device(s): Vario III |
I'm looking for an upgrade to my VarioIII... what are the dimensions of this puppy???
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Sep 16 2008, 18:18
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Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 129 Joined: 24th August 2008 Member No.: 419,525 |
paul - how does it comapre to the omnia for you? whats it like size wise compared?
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Sep 16 2008, 21:01
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 139 Joined: 10th December 2003 From: Lincolnshire, UK Member No.: 24,102 Device(s): Samsung Omnia i900 |
Wouldnt be a device for me if it takes that long to alter the screen rotation. Something which I would be doing every time I write a message on a QWERTY featured handset.
Does it have auto-rotation? Like the omina/iphone etc? |
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Sep 16 2008, 21:09
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The Main Man! Group: Admin Team Posts: 24,397 Favorited Topics: 76 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): Touch HD / G1 Twitter: @paulobrien |
QUOTE(Dr Who @ Sep 16 2008, 12:46) I know you have complained about the chunkyness of the Touch Pro. Does this feel any better? It definitely feels less chunky... the overall dimensions feel more in proportion I guess... P |
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Sep 16 2008, 21:42
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Senior Team Posts: 8,823 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
Not how I expected this to look!
http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_compariso...X1-vs-touch-pro The x1 is a lot smaller than the Tytn II than i thought, and the Touch Pro (which i've actually seen in the flesh) a lot larger by comparison... |
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Sep 16 2008, 22:27
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Addict Group: Posters Posts: 822 Joined: 19th November 2003 From: London - UK Member No.: 21,445 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
I'll be honest with you, the X1 looked great when I first saw it. But now, with the Diamond and Touch Pro even what little we have seen of the Touch HD, I cant see a reason to go for an X1. I don't even really like the aesthetics of it compared to the HTC branded devices...too little too late from SE IMHO, just my 2p so don't get offended if you have a crush on the X1
 Re the size/feel issue: It's definitely a porportions thing...the X1 is taller than the Touch Pro so it might "feel" better in hand even though it's actually quite a bit larger (volumetrically). This post has been edited by Syphon Filter: Sep 16 2008, 22:29 |
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Sep 17 2008, 14:56
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Timelord Group: Posters Posts: 1,674 Joined: 6th September 2003 From: Gallifrey Member No.: 15,319 |
QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ Sep 16 2008, 22:09) It definitely feels less chunky... the overall dimensions feel more in proportion I guess... P Cheers Paul. Wish the release date of the HTC HD was closer, definitely seems that would compliment a Touch Pro as my second device. |
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Sep 18 2008, 07:35
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 60 Joined: 13th October 2004 Member No.: 60,326 |
QUOTE(Syphon Filter @ Sep 16 2008, 23:27) I'll be honest with you, the X1 looked great when I first saw it. But now, with the Diamond and Touch Pro even what little we have seen of the Touch HD, I cant see a reason to go for an X1. I don't even really like the aesthetics of it compared to the HTC branded devices...too little too late from SE IMHO, just my 2p so don't get offended if you have a crush on the X1 To each their own asthetics wise... Features wise the sensible headphone jack, slightly larger screen and the slight tilt on the screen when you open the device are the winning elements. It looks very promising other than the slight lag in switching to landscape when you open it. |
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Sep 18 2008, 08:14
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 127 Joined: 20th November 2003 From: Midlands Member No.: 21,574 Device(s): Sony Xperia X1 |
 i've just read from a T-Mobile insider that they wont be carrying the X1!!!!QUOTE(T-Mobile @ Sep 17 2008, 20:40) QUOTE(MrLongbeard @ Sep 16 2008, 10:15) With only 2 weeks until its most recent expected release date does T-Mob know if it will be carrying the X1? No we wont i'm afraid. The Vario IV / HTC Touch Pro is getting better reviews though. http://www.whatmobile.net/forumvb/showpost...mp;postcount=74 Also in the same thread he says the Vario 4 wont be out till October 3rd, but that date could slip dependant on them clearing through the Vario 3's Guess i might be shifting providers..... |
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Sep 18 2008, 16:26
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Enthusiast  Group: Posters Posts: 214 Favorited Topics: 1 Joined: 18th June 2007 From: uK Member No.: 268,157 Device(s): HTC HD2 Twitter: @ukbreakbeat |
From what i have seen/heard, the X1 is near enough exactly the same size as a Samsung Omnia only thicker (due to the qwerty).
Also... landscape mode switching now seems to be extremely fast with the latest build. However... there is NO accelerometer. I was pretty excited about the X1 when i first heard about it and even more enthused when i saw the specs... but now.... I can't see me switching from an Omnia to this. Only advantage would be a qwerty keyboard, better screen resolution and a proper head phone jack as far as i can tell. Everything else (Sony Panels etc) is well... meh... If you are however, intent on having a device that has a qwerty keyboard, you would be hard pushed to decide between this and a Touch Pro.... This post has been edited by FutureDirt: Sep 18 2008, 16:27 |
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Sep 22 2008, 15:13
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Senior Team Posts: 8,823 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
I think the X1 has a lot going for it over the Touch Pro. Is the lack of accelerometer really a deal breaker? I didn't actually use it on my Diamond in the end, i just found it slightly useless (except for the little tilting game
).The screen is great on the X1 and it makes the device carry its extra height far better, the Touch Pro just feels dumpy and the screen feels tiny. I think a harder decision would be your first point, a keyboarded X1, or a (8/16GB) Omnia... |
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Sep 30 2008, 10:51
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 60 Joined: 13th October 2004 Member No.: 60,326 |
Still no sign of the fabled X1 on the "release date"
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Sep 30 2008, 11:38
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 120 Joined: 26th November 2003 From: London Member No.: 22,219 Device(s): HD2 + WnW |
still nothing....
and where in the UK is is it going to be in anyway? I've not which operators talk are going to stock it either.... |
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Oct 2 2008, 08:53
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 27 Joined: 7th March 2003 Member No.: 3,313 |
QUOTE(WILBUR @ Sep 30 2008, 12:38) still nothing.... and where in the UK is is it going to be in anyway? I've not which operators talk are going to stock it either.... Vodafone for definite to start with, not sure on others, though I know Orange won't have it for at least a month. |
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Oct 6 2008, 01:11
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Enthusiast Group: Posters Posts: 257 Joined: 25th October 2003 Member No.: 19,212 Device(s): HTC Touch HD |
A lil off topic but...
I was watching the first episode of the new Knight Rider series and what did i spot in someones hand... an X1! 
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Oct 10 2008, 09:12
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The Main Man! Group: Admin Team Posts: 24,397 Favorited Topics: 76 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): Touch HD / G1 Twitter: @paulobrien |
Haha, reading a message in the 'Notes' application..
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