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IMAGE: XPERIA X1

Sony Ericsson announced the XPERIA X1 early this year(2008). Upon laying my eyes on it I decided immediately that this was to be my next phone. No doubt, it was love at first sight.

My Samsung E830 for is almost a year old now. I am looking to replace it but just cannot decide what model I want.

My main deciding points are:
1. OS - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0.
2. Connectivity- 3G connectivity(HDSPA)
3. Form factor - pocket sized ,very compact.(I HATE large phones!!)
4. Camera - at least 2 MP camera(I have a digital camera already)

The main issue that I have with phones running Windows Mobile phones is that they are clunky and huge .Just take a look at most of HTC and Nokia smart phone range to see what I mean.
Smaller phones that run Windows mobile usually sacrifice some features as well as performance leaving you with a compact but slow and featureless phone.

Top ten things I love about the Xperia X1.

10. Compact form factor. I love phones that are easy on the pocket (weight-wise that is).
9. Super fast Bluetooth connectivity, V 2.0. No more fiddling with cables when syncing with my Laptop.
8. Display color scheme. Its high contrast display color scheme is similar to that on my Samsung E830. This makes for great visibility under strong sunlight.
7. Built-in GPS receiver. These are becoming standard in newer high end phones.
6. Camera has auto-focus and flash and is over my minimum requirement of 3 MP
5. Built from solid black steel. No plastic casing here.
4. The qwerty keyboard layout looks very comfy with well spaced and raised buttons. I like the fact that they are raised. Flat buttons are sexy but are more difficult to work with
3. The operating system is the latest - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
2. Touch Screen(Just like the iphone).
1. Motion sensor (User Interface auto-rotate). The display switches from landscape to potrait according to which way the user orientates the phone.

Cant wait for payday !!

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