Guest Paul (MVP) Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 /> type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='480' height='295'>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. Enjoy ;) P EDIT: Now in YouTube HQ Widescreen-y goodness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (as I was just saying...) nothing like pointless LEDs to whet my appetite! Can't wait for this handset. definitely my next device! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr Who Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I know you have complained about the chunkyness of the Touch Pro. Does this feel any better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blewer Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rezzy Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm looking for an upgrade to my VarioIII... what are the dimensions of this puppy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IZIIZI Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 paul - how does it comapre to the omnia for you? whats it like size wise compared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Helix Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syphon Filter Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) 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). Edited September 16, 2008 by Syphon Filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr Who Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wingnutLP Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest penguin Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 ;) i've just read from a T-Mobile insider that they wont 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FutureDirt Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) 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.... Edited September 18, 2008 by FutureDirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monolithix Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wingnutLP Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Still no sign of the fabled X1 on the "release date" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WILBUR Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timking Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Exodia Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 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! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Haha, reading a message in the 'Notes' application.. :lol: P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts