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Xperia X10 – The Android Device We’ve Been Waiting For?

Source: Mashable!

Nov 03, 2009

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Sony Ericsson’s first two smartphones from the Xperia series, although packing some powerful hardware, were not what we’ve hoped they will be, and I dare say it’s due to one reason only: they were based on Windows Mobile OS.

Third time’s the charm, they say, and it just might be the case with the latest device from the series, Xperia X10. Today, Sony Ericsson released official specifications and photos of the final product; judging from those, it might be the Android device that’ll give iPhone and Nokia a run for their money.

First, there are the specifications. A huge, 4-inch capacitive touch display, 450×854 pixels wide. A 8.1 megapixel camera with LED flash. A 1GHz Snapdragon CPU. An 8 GB microSD memory card included, with the possibility of extending that with larger memory cards. And yes, the rest of it – WiFi, Bluetooth, Micro USB, A-GPS, HSPA – it’s all there. Pile up all that together, and you get a phone that beats the competition in almost every aspect (check out this comparison chart for reference).

Then there’s the software. While we’re eagerly wa

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Comments (1)

Wpbasti,

Nov 03, 2009

Quote: "The X10, the Droid and other upcoming Android-based phones might signal an important new step for Google’s mobile platform." Looks nice indeed. And the new resolution + the fast processor are definitely wanted for the next iPhone as well.