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WOOOW!!! THANKS MIZZLE
What a review!! Idon't have words of admiration for that well done review!
I love those gorgeous pictures.
AWESOME!
OUSTANDING!
MARVELOUS!
I took the liberty to put a link in XperiaX1.net. To let people know of the great job you did.
http://www.xperiax1.net/forum[....]te-xperia-review.html#post8428
Thanks.
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[ This Message was edited by: pinguino1 on 2008-11-15 23:35 ]
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Posted: 2008-11-16 00:34:38
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No, thank you!
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Posted: 2008-11-16 00:50:32
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Nice review mizzle
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Posted: 2008-11-16 02:19:09
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How good is the sms/mms function in WN 6.1 especially on X1? How is it compared to conventional sms in typical SE phone such as W800,W910,G900 & W902 just to name a few. Are the SE special emoticons present in WM 6.1?? Because I'm planning to change to X1 from my current G900, I'm a heavy texter & I want to know which do best. And what about music functionality,does X1 have equalizer & good bass???
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Posted: 2008-11-16 04:16:28
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where can i get free winmo voice command application?
it is strange i removed real player from program but still have not removed from my list program.whats happen?
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Posted: 2008-11-16 04:46:15
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@Mizzle, excellent review! Shed' good light on the Xperia in a most impartial view; except two small parts. One I'd like to critize (more like an inquiry in observation)
On 2008-11-15 19:31:43, blog.se-nse.net wrote:
The keyboard itself is quite possibly the best keyboard on a smart phone ever. That’s quite a big claim to make, but let me explain why. The build quality is fantastic; the keys feel strong and robust whilst also being easy to use. The combination of metal and this robustness gives a very satisfying feel to the keyboard. It reinforces the X1’s status and makes you feel that you are using a handset that is at the top of the range. If I had one niggle with the keys it was that the tactile feedback could have been a little stronger, but overall it was perfectly fine. When you slide the keyboard out it does so with a feeling of weight, not heaviness, but of satisfying weight that makes you realise this isn’t a cheap product quickly and poorly built, but rather a handset that has been laboured over and wants to present itself well. The keys don’t feel cramped and I was able to use it to type both comfortably and quickly. That’s one of the things that you really notice about the overall design of the handset, the hardware has been made to look and feel good, but hasn’t been forced to sacrifice usability in the process.
* I'm not sure what the keyboard feels like in the X1 and its my BIGGEST concern. Dogman has used many phones before and also has used the Blackberry smartphones - considered across users/analysts in the industry to be the VERY BEST keyboards designed. Not so much for the layout but also the "touch" feeling and tactile-travel feedback when you press the keys - how deep it travels, how the keys bounce back, and how they retain this feedback/speed/touch to the fingers over a LONG length of time. Many blackberry users are corporate users/administrators - including myself (8310) - and I'm very worried about the very FLAT looking keys on the X1. My worry is not just the tactile feedback, but also possibility of dust getting in the device just looking at the keys.
Here you can see between the E, R, T, Y keys the small gap I'm worried of dust getting into.
On 2008-11-15 19:31:43, blog.se-nse.net wrote:
There has been much mention of the X1 being an ‘arc slider’ and I want to touch upon this concept. The idea is simple enough, the screen (it’s actually the screen that slides and not the keyboard) slides up in an arc away from the keyboard so that it is at a slight angle, which makes both typing and viewing the screen easier because one can hold the handset in a more natural position and be able to view the screen normally.
This 'arc slider' is quite simply the VERY BEST part of the design of the X1! It has brought back the image of
has a global smartphone creator/designer. Especially with the hoopla of the
P990i (that design I did love very much), and initial issues of ppl not wanting to upgrade to the P1i. I think SE lost a lot of potential sales for those that wanted to upgrade to the P1i but didn't get a special discount for owning the P990i (via retail sales slip). This time around many ppl will be a bit cautious - especially the high price this X1 demands.
Oh yes 1 more observation ....
On 2008-11-15 19:31:43, blog.se-nse.net wrote:
The first thing that strikes you about this touch sensitive TFT screen is its size. The 3-inch display takes up almost the entirety of the front of the handset and is the most prominent aspect of the handset when it is closed. One aspect of the screen design that we both agreed upon was that it should have been flush with the handset casing rather than slightly recessed. This isn’t a major gripe by any means, but when you are dealing with a premium product small touches really do count. As it stands the screen is not flush, but this has no real impact on how one uses the X1, it was more an aesthetic point we were making.
Actually the screen is recessed for a specific reason! Its better displayed at wider angles and in sunlight because the glare that flush screens (HTC Touch, Touch Diamond/Pro, HD, and Blackberry Bold) suffer. Actually in your review you have proven that
All in all a great review and I enjoyed reading it and will consider your points before going on an emotional phone upgrade from my Nokia E71. Right now only the Nokia N85 & Xperia X1 are in my sites for an upgrade, I almost bought a Euro N85 - willing to suffer lack of 3G where I live.
Personally I think
should have considered a lower entry price for this phone, say by about $150-200. Considering there is no TV-OUT (a silly thing that SE missed and may affect purchasers of WM Pro phones may opt for a subsidized HTC TouchPro or Touch HD). I would not have tought twice for long considering to purchase the SE when it finally launches in several channels in North America.
I'm hoping Rogers Wireless considers subsizing this phone!
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On 2008-11-16 05:26:45, Prom1 wrote:
Here you can see between the E, R, T, Y keys the small gap I'm worried of dust getting into.
Actually the screen is recessed for a specific reason! Its better displayed at wider angles and in sunlight because the glare that flush screens (HTC Touch, Touch Diamond/Pro, HD, and Blackberry Bold) suffer.
Hi Prom1, very good review of the review. Here just a couple of notes
Acually, what we see in photo is not a gap it's a shadow noticible because in the last row the keys have a bit more travel ("taller").
I agree with your assesment of the recessed screen, imo that gives a more classy look to the Xperia plus a better touch response because doesn't have the extra layers.
@Mizzle
Question: Are the keys in the querty and front made of metal?
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Posted: 2008-11-16 06:03:41
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Thanks Pinguino1.
All in all I'm AMAZED that
kept the 'phone' form-factor size in their smartphones and didn't deviate from this. Shocked how small vs the K850i this is.
I may just end up going for a regular phone for the next 3mths before going smartphone again. Why? Because I see no reason that the Xperia for North America - in using a new Qualcomm ship - still has the ATi Mobile video graphics chip, still has limited video recording capabilities than the K850i (I would consistently get 24-31fps video @ QVGA on it. I'm NOT going back to that when paying over $500CAN for a smartphone or any phone. Regardless of the technology infringement, I think Qualcomm should've cut all manufacturers a deal in using some of the NEWER chipsets offering more video abilities that did NOT infringe on the Broadcomm patent. However I do understand that this phone has been in developement begining 11mths ago and thus the chipset deal was struct back then couldn't have been changed & tested without overall affecting phone code performance & release date targets.
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Thanks for the feedback guys, especially you Prom1.
The keyboard isn't really flat. It's slightly beveled, and while it's not really noticeable in the pictures, it sure is when you use it
I'm not sure what your point was when you included Dogmann, but I wasn't initially that impressed with the keyboard. Having been used to the plastic keyboards on M600, P1 and P990, this was quite a change, but I love the keyboard nowadays. It really is very good.
Regarding the screen, sure there are some pros of it being recessed, but it collects dusts in the corners and I hate that
@pinguino1
Yes, they are in metal.
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Posted: 2008-11-16 08:51:16
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reeally - my keys are plastic
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Posted: 2008-11-16 10:49:55
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