Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
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- Anonymous
- MY4
- 26 Nov 2008
from the Cnet review:
"Aside from the interactive panels and a couple of multimedia extras, Xperia X1 is very much like other Windows Mobile 6.1 devices and the aforementioned features don't seem to justify spending the extra dough."
read... "very much like other window mobile 6.1 device"
At $799, it is just not worth it
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- Anonymous
- v{R
- 26 Nov 2008
The phone is really cool and i have used it from my sony ericsson source
its really and the software is really fast
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- Anonymous
- mst
- 26 Nov 2008
Yes, there are some good reviews and several bad ones.
SE is a global corporation with huge PR budget. ... ;)
You quote the good ones, I quote the others. :)
But, since the unit now available - anybody can check it out.
As I have always said, if you like it buy it.
But, it is not liked very much by the mass. The sales are slow. Although, the priced dropped from 1200 USD to 800USD.
(in about 2 weeks?!)
SE still is loosing money, it really needs a good product. I hope Hikaru will not be disappointing like the X1.
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- Anonymous
- 4Fd
- 26 Nov 2008
Anonymous, 26 Nov 2008I just saw some people even question the éast quote. So, I ... moreDo you need more Pro-Reviews? At least I tell you where you can find the reviews.
:-)
Pocketnow.com- OVERALL IMPRESSION
This is the best Windows Mobile device that has ever passed my desk. Period. Sony Ericsson was right by declaring it a "game changer" - this has raised the bar, and if the Panel interface takes off and we see a lot of neat Panels, the X1 could become a benchmark mobile device.
Not only is the X1 refined from top to bottom, but it brings a new interface paradigm that challenges our idea of what a Windows Mobile Today screen should be. I was super impressed by its high performance and excellent battery life, and was refreshed by the sensitivity and clarity of the high-resolution touchscreen. If you're big on one-handed use, this device is not for you. But for everyone else that desires a powerhouse of a device, this is definitely it.
boygeniusreport.com- Usability factor
This could be subjective depending on your view of Windows Mobile, but we found the X1 to be on par or better than any Windows Mobile device we’ve used.
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- Pro
- S1U
- 26 Nov 2008
Watch this video for the comparison between Xperia, touch Pro, Diamond and Touch HD.
http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk /blogs/index.php/2008/11/24/htc-touch-hd-vs-xperia-x1-diamond-aamp-p#comments
Remove the space after uk.
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- Anonymous
- 4Fd
- 26 Nov 2008
Anonymous, 26 Nov 2008To all potential users: go ahead and try the unit. IF you l... more.........you must, you are still going on about it.
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- Anonymous
- 4Fd
- 26 Nov 2008
Anonymous, 26 Nov 2008I just saw some people even question the éast quote. So, I ... moreFrom CNet- Overall, the Xperia X1 was a responsive device. There's a slight lag when you activate a new panel, and some sluggishness when we had numerous applications open--typical Windows Mobile behavior. No system stalls or crashes, however. Despite the HSDPA support, we found the Web browsing to be a little pokey compared to other smartphones.
From Gigaom- I was surprised by how nimble the phone feels — I have yet to use another Windows Mobile phone that comes close to X1. The device gives you many ways to interact with the contact touch, full QWERTY keyboard, 4-way key and optical joystick navigation and panels. It is the panels which are awesome and function almost like how the applications are accessed on the iPhone.
Bottomline: If your company insists that you need a Windows Mobile phone, then Xperia X1 is an obvious (and perhaps the only) choice.
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- Anonymous
- 4Fd
- 26 Nov 2008
Anonymous, 01 Jan 1970In the developed countries where there is democracy we have learned to respect each others´ opinion, belief etc. Some of you should start to tolerate others with different views.
I do tolerate different views and beliefs....it's the complaining you do that I don't tolerate. I mean enuff is enuff. GET OVER IT!
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- Anonymous
- jW$
- 26 Nov 2008
X1 programs, panels, tweaks, fixes [all in one place]- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=441439
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- Anonymous
- jW$
- 26 Nov 2008
How to Install A Program Using a .cab File: One of the most overlooked ways of installing programs to your Pocket PC is a .cab file. "What is a .cab file"? You ask? A cabinet (CAB) file is a compressed file that holds all of the items necessary for installing a program on your Pocket PC. .cab files are extremely portable because you do not need Activesync in order to install a program on your Pocket PC. As long as the .cab file is on your device, then you can perform the install.
EXTRACTING A .CAB FILE FROM AN .EXE ON YOUR DESKTOP
First possibility:
some of the developers of the game or program make the .CAB downloadable from their Website.
Second possibility:
On your desktop PC, rename the installer .EXE file to .ZIP, and unzip it. With some luck you get one or more files with the extension .CAB and eventually the substring "ARM" or "XSCALE" in it. This is/are your file(s).
Third possibility:
If you can't unzip the .EXE file in above-mentioned way, just start the installer .EXE file on your desktop. If your ActiveSync is installed, the program will put the CAB files into a specific directory on your desktop, most probably in C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\, in a subdirectory usually named like the program you want to install.
There may be cases that the CAB files are put somewhere else inside C:\Program Files\... or in :\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp. Then, you may want to look for new directories there and/or do a generic *.cab file search.
Fourth possibility:
Use CabBackup, a program that makes a .CAB file from a program that has already been installed on your PPC. This doesn't work for all programs and sometimes it doesn't backup all the settings of a program so use it with caution.
Fifth possibility:
Use CabGrabber, an utility that searches for .CAB files on your desktop for programs from which you launched the installation process, even when your device wasn't connected. (Thank you BeerBear!)
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- Anonymous
- mst
- 26 Nov 2008
To all potential users: go ahead and try the unit. IF you like it - fine. You may do so. As you can see: some people here very happy with the unit some people not.
As far as me, I really do not care whether you buy it or not!
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- Anonymous
- mst
- 26 Nov 2008
I just saw some people even question the éast quote. So, I give you another:
Quote from a Pro-Review:
˝Summary: I don’t know what to say… Xperia has been a huge disappointment for me.˝
Is this give you the overall opinion well enough for you?
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- Anonymous
- mst
- 26 Nov 2008
This was written by another known pro-reviewer:
˝The most disappointing about X1 is its speed. The handset is slow, it’s very slow. We have to wait a couple of seconds for the programs to launch, screen switches aren’t fast either,.....˝
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- Anonymous
- jW$
- 26 Nov 2008
brynn, 26 Nov 2008Cannot seem to get mp3 ringtones working now..they were wor... moreStart/Settings/sounds¬ifications/notifications
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- Anonymous
- TdX
- 26 Nov 2008
brynn, 26 Nov 2008Cannot seem to get mp3 ringtones working now..they were wor... moreUse a file explorer and copy the mp3 tracks in the ringtones folder.For text messages
ringtones, place in the windows directory -not in the ringtones sub-directory
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- keavee_m
- Ui$
- 26 Nov 2008
My review:
Xperia X1 is the phone when it comes to processing speed, user interface ease and utility. But it does carry cons as compared to its pros
Pros:
1. If u r a SE user, it doesnt matter as this is Windows 6.1 you dealing with which will put u back into the learner's socks. Powerful processor, all possible functionalities provided (except for Bus. CArd Scanner) and fantastic display screen size.
2. Customise to need. Edit icons and User interfacing Panels.
3. Lovely Opera 9.1 browser providing fantastic landscape view access for browsing. high touch screen sensitivity.
CONS: Although this baby carries who's who of the feature list in one single body, there are key draw backs
1. The key board keys doesnt provide that fast typing benefit as it seems. Keys are smaller then they seem.
2. No Accelerometer. I have no F@#&$@ clue they have not integrated it. which meands that the only way it can switch to landscape mode is when u slide the keyboard.
3. The Movie player sucks. u may wanna try downloading a new one as the clips are delayed while playing.
4. The optical pad key doesnt provide the required speed of access.
Conclusion:
1. Considering the Xperia X1 prices, competitive models available in the market and the target business users this phone is not bad. i'll rate it as
range: 0 - 5
Price: 2 - Too expensive
User interface: 3 - Virtual keypad is remains virtual to use and physical keypad possess size challenge
Functionalities: 5 - No doubt that it is a fully loaded phone
Verdict:
There's just one alternative choice in comparision - HTC Touch PRO which definately needs to adapt to the SE's ideology of customizable interface.
HOld on for 6 months and i m sure you wont regret not having bought this.
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- Revenant
- nEq
- 26 Nov 2008
Anonymous, 25 Nov 2008alternative view of a pro-reviewer: ˝The most disappoi... moreHave you noticed that, now that the phone's been out for a while, the negative comments are starting to trickle away? Except yours, of course. But there's less of them than there was last week. The positive comments, however, just keep coming. And I'm seeing more and more things along the lines of "there were problems with it at first, but I played around with it and now it's great". You mention the bugs. Repeatedly. Fact is - it's a new device, they all have problems. So do new software programs, and video games. That's why patches/firmware updates exist. True - it shouldn't happen, but everyone knows that it does, and prob'ly always will. Us grown-ups have accepted that and, while perhaps a little frustrated, we are willing to wait because we know that, once these updates are available, we will be proud owners of an awesome bit of kit. I bet you got your Xperia, weren't patient enough with it and took it back for exchange. Now you're seeing more and more people happy with the handset you sent back, and you hate it. You're desperate to hate the Xperia so that you can justify willingly giving it up...
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- Anonymous
- LCH
- 26 Nov 2008
xperia is compatible with mac ?? for sincronyse music and others things ??
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- Revenant
- nEq
- 26 Nov 2008
Thor, 26 Nov 2008yes thrue, i red that review, that he said that on the end,... moreAh, and the truth come out! So, even the dude that mstL is quoting (endlessly) loved the Xperia. Nice going, Thor...!
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- Thor
- Sv3
- 26 Nov 2008
Anonymous, 25 Nov 2008alternative view of a pro-reviewer:
˝The most disappoi... moreyes thrue, i red that review, that he said that on the end, some others also said slow is the biggest con of this phone. but if you read it all you also notice speed is the ONLY problem this device has, everything else gets 10/10.
And slow is meant mostly by panels, browsing, changing windows and such is all instantly. Firmwares do tend to increase speed, maybe if there was a way, that you cencel animation on panels, it would insta switch?..