Nearly all smartphones that are released these days are powered by the Android operating system. When consumers think of the Android OS, they think of speed and functionality. Because of its popularity, smartphone manufacturers often turn to Android technology to power their phones. Sony Ericsson has finally entered the fray by releasing the Xperia X10.
Sony Ericssons Xperia X10 is a wonderful model that certainly makes the companys presence felt in the cell phone market. Found in rather plain packaging, the X10 offers the user more functions than the simple box hints at. Although the handset is replete with the features with which many Android users are familiar, it is not difficult to master. As a matter of fact, the X10s Android OS is the 1.6 version rather than the newly launched 2.1. Those customers looking for a familiar interface will welcome this aspect. Those who are concerned about an outdated smartphone need not worry, however, because Sony Ericsson fully intends on providing the X10 with 2.0 family compatibility. X10 users will find the familiar three homescreens found on Android operating systems, all of them fully loaded with the folders, widgets, and shortcuts they are used to. The interface is customized by Timescape and Mediascape. The main menu can be found at the bottom of the screen as needed, another feature that users will find pleasing.
The Xperia X10 carries a screen that dwarfs most other models. Coming in at a whopping 4 inches, it necessitates a larger handset to accommodate its bulk. The sturdy plastic shell of the X10 is 119 x 63 x 13mm, but weighs less than other handsets of that size. The screens best feature is its legibility in direct sunlight. The user can still easily perform tasks on the phone without tilting and squinting. The X10s full touch screen claims 854 x 480 pixel resolution. The colors are limited to 65K due to the Android 1.6 platform it runs on. This does not cause issues with typical use, and if it proves problematic to some, their objections will be quieted when 2.1 technology is applied with its 16M colors.
Every smartphone nowadays comes with a camera, and the X10s 8 megapixel version is found on the back of the handset. The lens is exposed, so one must be careful not to scratch it. It is, however, recessed, so that helps prevent damage. An LED flash is useful for close photography. Sony Ericssons Xperia X10 has accomplished the task of making the company a worthwhile smartphone manufacturer. The idea with the X10 was not to create a leading edge phone, but to establish one that performs all of the tasks of similar models with ease and quality. To that end, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is a success.
