The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 incorporates numerous features and functions that utilise some of the latest technology available. The handset is due for release shortly and is being widely tipped to become one of this years best sellers. The handset is one of a long line of smart phones which utilise a Qualcomm QSD8250 snapdragon 1 GHz processor in addition to the much touted Android operating system, which within this particular handset is version 1.6.
The main feature of this phone is its vibrant 4.0 inch TFT capacitive touch screen which displays colour with an emphatic clarity by virtue of its ability to display 65,000 colours. To ensure the screen stays as clear as possible for as long as possible the handset introduces a scratch resistant surface. An accelerometer sensor is included within the handset and alters image orientation dependent upon the display screens aspect. The handset utilises the Timescape/Mediascape user interface for its navigation around the touch screen which is both simple to use and effective.
The phones internal memory of 1 GB is supplemented by the inclusion of an 8 GB SD card which is generally included within the package and makes use of the integrated microSD card slot. Additional memory capacity, up to 16 GB can be added by making use of the same card slot. Class 10 versions of GPRS and EDGE provide effective connectivity in conjunction with blue tooth and microUSB. Internet access via the handsets HSDPA and WiFi connections provides speeds of up to 10.2 Mbps for surfing the net. Satellite navigation is provided by the GPS function that also comes with A-GPS support.
The handsets impressive 8.0 megapixel camera takes imagery of outstanding quality due to its high resolution and the fact that it also includes auto focus, touch focus, face, smile detection and image stabilisation as standard within the package. An LED flash is also provided to ensure sufficient illumination whilst the ability to reference by location, other wise known as geo-tagging is also provided. The handset doubles up as a video capture device offering the ability to record video at WVGA quality and at 30 frames per second. A secondary camera is also provided.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 includes a variety of entertainment options which include an MP4/MP3 media player as well as a variety of web based services including Google search, maps and Gmail features and YouTube. The phone is impressively stylish and exceedingly functional, ensuring that when it is released it will no doubt become a popular handset for all the right reasons.
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