Xperia X10 Sample Pictures, Video Posted

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Ericsson's upcoming Xperia X10 Android smartphone is one of the most hotly anticipated mobiles in development. Between its big, 4" WVGA screen, its 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, and it's 8.1 MP camera, the X10 is one of the most powerful smartphones announced so far. Only the HTC HD2 and the Acer Liquid have comparable specs, and neither of them pack the X10's badass camera.

Today, on the Sony Ericsson Product Blog, we're being treated to a series of photos of downtown Stockholm, taken on the X10. The fellow doing the blog entry warns us that he is unused to the X10, and that the phone is still in the design stage. The final quality of the X10s images will likely be higher than what we're seeing now.

Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:33:39 CST | by Robert Evans

Ericsson Xperia X10: T-Mobile And AT&T?

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Today Ericsson made big news with the official announcement of the Xperia X10. This new Android smartphone is far and away the most powerful mobile announced so far. Now that we know just what hardware this baby will pack, the only question remaining is what carriers will get this gorgeous new phone. Ericsson hasn't officially announced that yet, but the fact that they've unveiled it must mean that they are close to ironing out a deal.

Android and Me points out that the X10 could easily be coming out for both AT&T and T-Mobile. How is this possible? Because the Rachel packs WCDMA/UMTS 1700/2100, which means this handset is T-Mo 3G ready. The X10 also has UMTS 850/1900, which is AT&T 3G ready.

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:37:34 CST | by Robert Evans

Xperia X10 Hands-On Shows Why We Have To Wait Until 2010

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Sony Ericsson unveiled today their first Android phone with the Xperia X10 formerly known as Xperia X3.
The Xperia X10 looks like a great Android smartphone with a cool UI dubbed UX, powered by the 1Ghz Snap Dragon CPU and a big 4-inch screen.
Engadget had the opportunity to get hands-on with a pre-production model of the Xperia X10. The hands-on video shows that the graphics performance is still far from what the promo video suggests. The software is apparently still in a much unfinished state also.
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Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:18:48 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xperia X10 Android Phone Unveiled

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Motorola is on the upswing with its new Android phones. Will Android be the savior for Sony Ericsson also? Sony Ericsson just unveiled the Xperia X10, formerly known as Xperia X3 or Rachel.
Features of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 include Android 1.6, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 CPU, 4-inch WVGA screen, 8.1MP camera, 8GB microSD card bundled, and Wifi. See all specifications and a video below. The X10 sounds hot and looks hot (see hi-res photos), but we have to wait for it until Q1 2010.

The XPERIA X10 introduces a new UX platform that Sony Ericsson will expand across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously introducing new features and capabilities. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:29:27 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Xperia X3 Spotted

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Android nerds everywhere have been on the lookout for the Sony Rachel Xperia X3, aka the "Rachel", for months now. The X3 was expected to be one of the first Android smartphones released to pack the extra-speedy 1 GHz Snapdragon processor. Though it now looks like the X3 will be beaten to the punch by the Acer A1 Liquid, the new Xperia still has a lot to be psyched about.

For one thing, it's just been spotted again. GSMArena has captured a picture of the phone itself in use. They say it could be out as early as November, although a Q1 2010 release is more likely. The Rachel is still expected to pack an 8 MP camera, as well as a 4", 852x480 touchscreen.

Posted on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 Out January?

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If you aren't a tech geek, you may not know what the Xperia X3 is. To catch you up, here's a primer; the X3, also known as the "Rachael" is an Android smartphone with a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, a 4" touchscreen, and an 8.1 megapixel camera. It's pretty much the most powerful smartphone in town, and the fact that it runs Android makes it even more painfully desirable. We've been waiting for weeks to learn when it's coming out.

Boy Genius says our wait could end in January. They've heard "rumors" that the X3 will launch close to the first of the year, right along with the Xperia X2. Please note that there have been no official confirmations of this rumor. I can see a good amount of logic in the idea, though.

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:30:48 CDT | by Robert Evans

Ericsson Xperia 2: Jan 11 Release, $1,010?

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If you've been looking forward to a Sony Xperia 2 smartphone, you might want to reconsider your options. According to Boy Genius an online retailer has leaked the release date and price information for this new smartphone. While we initially expected the Xperia 2 to hit in Q4 of this year, it now appears that January 11, 2010 will be the release day.

Posted on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:09:54 CDT | by Robert Evans

Ericsson Xperia X2 Launches Q4 With WinMo 6.5

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Windows Mobile has been losing share to Android lately, but they aren't going to go quietly into that good night. In fact, this Fall could see the rebirth of WinMo as a smartphone OS. 6.5 is launching in October, and with it will come a gaggle of high-end smartphones loaded with every bell-and-whistle Microsoft's updated OS has.

Thanks to Engadget, we now know that the Xperia X2 will be one of those phones. In addition to packing WinMo 6.5, this big black brick of badass contains an 8.1 megapixel camera, an included 4GB microSD card, and 13 pre-loaded "panels" for its Windows Mobile skin.

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:05:32 CDT | by Robert Evans

Ericsson Xperia X2 Coming Soon?

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A new set of leaked photographs of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 just hit the Internet. The X2, also known as the Vulcan, has been expected for a while now. Boy Genius believes that the recent spate of new pictures leaking out means that this new smartphone is close to release. While it's not nearly as sexy as the Rachael, the Vulcan has some pretty impressive specs.

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:10:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Ericsson Xperia X2 Images Leaked

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Sony's new Xperia handset has leaked just a little bit, and now we have a clear image of the upcoming X2 to go with all of our rumors and spec lists. The X2 is one of new smartphones that Ericsson is betting on to revitalize their flagging mobile phone sales. It's got a special, customized version of Windows 6.5 that (supposedly) will have the X2 running as fast as an iPhone.

The X2 also has an awesome 8.1 megapixel auto-focusing camera, a 3.5” OLED display, a GPS, accelerometer, and 512 MB of RAM. The Xperia panels on the X2 can support an upgrade to Windows Mobile 7, as well as connect remotely to your PlayStation 3. All in all, the Xperia X2 is one of the coolest new smartphones coming out.

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:35:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony Xperia X1a Out June 9th

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It's no secret that Sony Ericsson is going through some tough times. They're hemorrhaging money at a fierce pace, and the once-mighty cell phone giant has now taken a backseat to Apple, Nokia, and BlackBerry. If Ericsson wants to survive this next phase of mobile phone evolution, they're going to have to turn things around fast. Enter the Xperia X1A, Sony Ericsson's new smartphone, and best hope for the future.

The Xperia X1a was originally scheduled for release last winter, but a variety of issues lead to it being pushed back several months. Its current full roll-out is set for June 30, 2009. If you just can't wait that long, however, Rogers has approved a limited release for June 9th. This preliminary release will only include stores known to cater to a high data plan using population.

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2009 10:05:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Experian Marketing Says Black Friday Traffic Up 58%

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According to Experian Marketing Services consumers started to look for Black Friday deals early this year with traffic to websites increasing 58% for Black Friday deals the week before Thanksgiving. The firm bases its claims off of its Hitwise and CheetahMail services.

The volume of CheetahMail increased more than 60% in the three days before Thanksgiving. The volume of mail on the service has increased more than 100% for Cyber Monday since 2005. The top Black Friday deals site is Blackfriday.info according to Experian. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:33:41 CST | by Shane McGlaun

XPERIA X1 is I4U Gift Guide Tip #89

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Sony Ericsson announced to sell their first Windows smartphone unlocked in the US. The stylish Windows smartphone with the unique slide-out keyboard is an ideal choice if you are looking for a unique new phone for yourself or to gift this Holidays. Why is it going to be unique?
At a price of $799.99 you most likely be the only one in your company, street, or village to own the XPERIA X1. The high price gives you the right to brag about your independence from carriers and that you do not need subsidies/bribes those iPhone and BlackBerry fanboys take from carriers. Read more

Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xperia X1 Review

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Sony Ericsson announced today that the Xperia X1 Windows Smartphone will start to ship on Black Friday unlocked for $799.99.
Engadget Mobile had already the chance to test the Xperia X1 and published a review. The review might help you find out if the Xperia X1 is worth 4 iPhones.
Quote from the review: "For starters, the HTC design is truly world class. You'll be hard pressed to find a sexier phone in all aspects than this one here, and let's face it, design matters this day and age. Read more

Posted on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 ships on Black Friday for not a Black Friday Price

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Sony Ericsson is finally announcing a release date and price for the Xperia X1 Windows smartphone. Sony will sell the Xperia X1 unlocked and directly from their SonyStyle store starting Black Friday (November 28th) for $799.99.
Sony Ericsson highlights the only advantage of buying the Xperia X1 unlocked. You can choose your carrier and data plan. The big downside is that you need to pay an unsubsidized price of $800 for this phone. Is the Xperia X1 worth 4 iPhone 3G phones?

For me this looks like Sony Ericsson could not find a carrier for the X1. Read more

Posted on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:41:32 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Panel Interface SDK released

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Today Sony Ericsson published its Software Developer Kit (SDK) for the hot Xperia X1 Windows smartphone.
The Xperia X1 can be personalized through its nine panel user interface. You can access content quickly and directly through the touch screen, easily switching between applications by touching one of the unique customizable panels.
Developers can use the Windows Mobile SDK, free of charge, to produce a wide variety of panels to meet the consumer’s demand for a rich, individualized multimedia experience on their phone. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Hands-on

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Sony Ericsson announced the highly anticipated XPERIA X1 Windows Smartphone in February. The XPERIA X1 is slated for a release in the second half of 2008, but Boy Genius Report already got their hands on the first Sony Ericsson Windows Smartphone.

Quote: "Let’s not forget the physical design of the device as it’s one of the coolest and hippest-looking phones we’ve seen in a very long time. Since our unit isn’t a production version, the software runs a little slow. Even so, in most tasks, it performs very well. We can’t wait to play with a final production unit. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Ericsson confirms Details on XPERIA X1

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We have covered the cool looking Sony XPERIA X1 mobile phone before here at I4U. Sony Ericsson confirmed some details on the phone this week. Sony Ericsson confirmed that the XPERIA will run on Windows Mobile 6.1 and will offer a highly customizable interface using the XPERIA panel.

"No two individuals have the same tastes and desires. Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1 has been developed to ensure that mobile web communication and multimedia entertainment can be tailored, putting the individual at the heart of the mobile experience in a uniquely personal way," said Rikko Sakaguchi, Head of Portfolio and Propositions, Sony Ericsson. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:20:52 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Weekly Top 10: Elmo Live, XPERIA X1, N96, sQuba

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A lot of new phones have been introduced this week during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Standing out is the first Windows smartphone from Sony Ericsson, the XPERIA X1.
Rinspeed revealed a video of their new diving concept car sQuba James Bond style.
Yesterday Fisher Price surprised everyone with a very cool new Elmo toy. See this video of Elmo Live to brighten up your day. Read more

Posted on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

HTC to manufacture XPERIA X1

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Sony Ericsson introduced the XPERIA X1 Windows smartphone at the MWC 2008. Apparently Windows handset expert HTC will manufacture the XPERIA X1.

The deal would mark the first top-tier handset vendor for HTC. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Video

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Sony Ericsson introduced the XPERIA X1 Windows Mobile smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona. The new XPERIA brand gets the same special treatment as the Sony BRAVIA brand with a very cool commercial.

The XPERIA Ad features colorful paper planes flying through a city. In the video you can see the new Sony Ericsson animated Panel Interface in action. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:38:53 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr