Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 News And Updates

Useful Xperia Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:55:00 +0000

Looking for Xperia accessories? Well, we don't sell any but here are some ideas for your next buying trip...

One of the most necessary add ons, even thought most phones come from the factory with one, and is a battery recharge cord. After all, without one, your brand new phone becomes a very expensive paper weight.

But, even with a normal AC adaptor for your home, it's very easy, even with the phones eight hundred hours of standby and ten hours of talk time, for you to end up with a rock in your pocket.

For very cheap, sometimes as little as twenty dollars, you can get a charger for your car as well that will let you charge the phone on the go. Most cell phone owners have at one time or another, at least wished that they've had one, especially on long road trips.

Another accessory that you will want to seriously consider are microfiber cleaning cloths as well as screen protectors, such as the Sony Ericcsson Xperia X1 Write Right screen protector pack. The phone has a beautifully large three inch screen for viewing your media, and you'll want to be able to keep it free from smudges and minor scratches to keep it looking beautiful for years.

With all of the places that you'll be sliding your phone, pockets, backpacks, briefcases, just in a daily use, it's very possible to end up smudging and scratching your phone by the second day that you have it. For very little, you can invest in a blemish free screen for a long time.

A great accessory is the hands free mount for your car to keep both hands safely on the wheel as you speak. It mounts easily onto your windshield or dashboard, with no lasting damages, and the phone clicks easily into the cradle and back out for people on the fly.

Most states have passed laws that require you to at least have a headset while speaking on your phone while driving, but the problem is, the phone is still on the seat or in your lap, making the buttons out of view and out of reach.

With this accessory, the phone can be at eye level at all times, so you don't even have to look down to see who is calling before you answer it. You'll be able to start the song you want, or dial a number, without having to look away from the road.

Other accessories include things to boost the phones use, like memory cards, an easily applicator chip to boost signal strength, car chargers to keep your Xperia working while travelling, and many others. Just on it's own, you'll be amazed at the capabilities of your phone, but why not get the most out of it that you can.

How to Extend Battery Life on your Xperia X1

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:49:00 +0000

Since the news is a bit dry on the X1 after the cool update that the Xperia X1 now has a YouTube panel, it seemed like the perfect time to go over some tips that will help make your Xperia usage just a little easier.

While the phone is magnificent and has many fine programs and attributes, there are a few things that Sony Ericcson did not prepare for properly, which is why you may want to change a few settings in order to accomplish the following items if you find yourself frustrated with your Xperia.

In fact, a few of these tips may be the difference between returning the X1 in frustration and discovering just how magical the phone really is.

First off, one of the top complaints surrounding the Xperia X1 on the forums is that not only does the X1 not have the long life span it promises, but that it cannot even make it 24 hours. In fact some people complained their Xperias barely lasted more than five hours.

Apparently this is a Windows Mobile glitch that causes the phone to read the charge as maxed out, even if it is not once you turn the phone on meaning that Windows Mobile turns the phone off as it is dead when it’s not.

Avoiding this and receiving the maximum charge is easy, simply charge the phone fully and then turn it on so the reading is correct. Problem solved and you will see that the Xperia X1 now holds a much better charge.

This is probably the largest complaint people had, but there are a few more tips you may want to check out. In regards to battery power, you should be aware that the more applications that you have in constant use, the more the battery is drained.

So if you are not playing a game, not surfing the Internet on Wi-Fi, or not using a video, TURN THEM OFF. The principle is the same as leaving the lights on when you leave the house, you aren’t using them but you are running up your electricity bill.

Your other choice is basically to reformat the X1 to overhaul the Windows Mobile command, however for people who are not used to technical coding this is just as difficult as it probably sounds.

Even worse, if you make a mistake you may ruin your Xperia smart phone, so it’s probably in your best interests to simply turn off the lights (WIFI & apps you aren’t using at the time) and trick the reader by powering your phone up fresh off the charger.

Xperia X1 With A YouTube Panel

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:05:00 +0000

One of the newest panels available for the Xperia X1 so far is the YouTube panel which allows you to watch and search for any YouTube videos easily the same way that you would from your home.

For those of you who are used to or have seen the iPhone in action, the Xperia YouTube panel is set up and operates in pretty much the same manner. Search for video and you can then scroll through the results until you find what you like.

(Note the YouTube panel at 0:45 in the video above...)

For people who like to use their SmartPhones as entertainment when they are traveling, or just generally bored the YouTube panel is an excellent additive that allows you to have a constant stream of videos any time you like.

Thus, if you own an X1 this is one panel you will want to get your hands on right away to soup up the phone. Also, if you have any doubts about the excellent resolution of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, the YouTube panel allows you to quickly see just how sharp the multimedia player.

It is a little bit difficult to get the YouTube panel, but it will load if you are patient and take the advice given on the developers’ forum. Before the panel will work on the X1, you have to install the YouTube file zenkinz which you can find at the forum, and be sure that you install this file onto the actual xperia x1 and not the storage card which appears to be the number one mistake.

After this, change the youtube.409.mui to your country code in the windows directory and you can install the panel! From there it should be smooth sailing and plenty of silly YouTube videos whenever you like.

While there are still only a small amount of panels available for the Xperia X1, the phone is new so you can keep anticipating more and more into the new year. However, for right now, this may be one of the most prominent panels you can get so give it a try and find out how you can use the excellent multimedia capabilities of the Xperia X1 while on the road, at home, or any other time you want!

Xperia X1 now available in Thailand

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:19:00 +0000

I came across the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 in Thailand recently when I was in the Siam Paragon shopping center.

The Sony Ericsson store in Paragon had the Xperia sign prominently displayed at the entrance to their shop.

I was also able to test the X1 and it was the first time I actually held the Xperia in my hands.

The phone seems much bigger when shown on the Internet and Youtube videos. In reality, it's quite a handy phone, not too big and not too heavy.

The panels and icons are quite small and I don't think you can use them for a longer time without putting your eyes under stress.

The price of the Xperia X1 in Thailand is 27,000 baht which at the current baht / dollar exchange rate comes to around $784 US dollars.

That makes the Xperia one of the most expensive smart phones I've seen in the cell phone market in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand.

And considering that the average salary of Thai living in Bangkok is around $500 and much less in other parts of Thailand there won't be many domestic sales of the X1 there...

Recap of the Best 2008 Xperia X1 Events

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:27:00 +0000

While most people are quickly making out their New Year’s resolutions and watching top ten lists on TV, in the spirit of the comprehensive list of reviews listed by xperiancers.com for the Xperia, it seemed like it would be fun to count down the top moments of 2008 for fans of the Sony Ericcson Xperia X1.

The year had a lot of tensions and a lot of questions, as Sony Ericcson released and changed the release date throughout the year, making it seem as if the delayed phone would never hit the market.

However, after all of this, it did finally make it to most markets, so there’s something to be grateful for this New Year!

Top xperia x1 moments of 2008

February- The start of the fresh year when people started to compare the Xperia X1 to the iPhone except it was lauded for its full QWERTY keyboard which the iPhone has on the touch screen pad, but without an actual keypad.

Score one for the X1, if it had been a large contender and the first release back in February after the Barcelona, Spain trade show.

March- The white paper is announced for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and anticipation starts to build as websites start to list a retail price on the Xperia X1 even though it was not released yet.

During this time, it looked as if the phone would weigh in around $900-$100 which is around the price that it finally hit the UK markets at. Note, for those in the American market it is priced currently between $600-700.

August- Sony Ericcson announces yet again that the phone may be delayed because Windows Mobile is causing the operating system of the Xperia X1 to crash and turn to a green screen. Fans who were awaiting a Q3 release start to hold their breath as reps from Cnet and Engadget say the phone will not work, but Sony says it will still be out on time.

September- Fans who have been waiting for the SE X1 are finally able to get their hands on the phone on September 30th in Britain, Sweden, and Germany. Currently, if you are looking for a carrier for the X1 Orange and Vodafone still seem to be your best options.

November- With the Xperia X1 available in pretty much every market around the world except for the Asian markets, Sony Ericcson finally rounds off its sales with an American release date of Nov. 28. Interestingly enough, even though the Xperia X1 is still only available in Sony Style Stores in the US and it has not been picked up by any carriers.

Xperia X1 Smart Phone Competition

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:35:00 +0000

When the Xperia X1 was first developed by Sony Ericcson there were two main SmartPhones that seemed to compose most of the competitive market for the phone: the iPhone and the HTC Pro.

In general, most people compared the Xperia X1 to the iPhone because as the leader of the cell phone market in general, it seemed that trumping iPhone sales would be the key to winning the cell phone market.

However, recently, it would appear that iPhone is hardly a strong competitor anymore as people are less inclined to purchase it due to the many new SmartPhones that have emerged all over the board. Funnily enough, technology wise, while many of these new phones are able to compete with the Xperia capabilities, none have the same high expertise and design as far as the X1 goes.

In general, the Xperia X1’s high resolution (800x480), large Ram of 256mb, portable Internet Wi-Fi, long battery life (up to ten hours), and small weight of just 145g seems to just about beat out all the specifications of the many new Smart Phones on the market. However, in general there is one huge difference, while all of these phones have release dates and massive publicity pushes behind them, the xperia seems to be lagging behind.

Currently, people are very excited about the Blackberry Storm and the Google Android or the G1 as some call it. So why all the fuss about these models if the overall specifications of the Xperia X1 is better?

The answer is simply status and name brand. People associate Blackberry with celebrities and prestige, thus just about anything that Blackberry makes is going to come out sounding great. As for the G1, well, Google is associated with just about everything; therefore it is no surprise that people want a piece of Google to use as their cell phone too.

Plus, Google tends to stay on top of every trend in the online world, thus owning a phone that is linked to all the Google services which now extends to include YouTube and Yahoo is a very cool thing to have.

In short, there really are not any SmartPhones out there that can compete with the technical aspects of the Xperia X1, but Sony Ericcson does not quite have many ‘cool’ associations with it. Thus, the trendy youngsters and older hipsters who want to look trendy and cool, are reluctant to look towards the Xperia X1 as a must have purchase.

This is why Sony Ericcson needs to pump up their advertising campaign, maybe even putting some of the Johnny X commercials into ads on the television and magazines. Make the phone young and glamorous, and it will knock the socks off everyone of its competitors!

Check the Xperia vs Blackberry at t3.com for another comparison.

Sony Ericcson releases Facebook panel, Windows Live panel

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:14:00 +0000

With the Xperia X1 being released in America on the 24th of December, it should come as no surprise that Sony Ericsson has recently added a Facebook panel, so that you can always be connected with your friends no matter where you are with the new Smartphone.

The panel does not allow you to completely use Facebook with all its functions, but you are able to log in, change your status, check out your friends’ status, and even call them directly by looking up their phone numbers on Facebook and call them directly. You also can even upload photos to your Facebook page without any trouble. For a better look at the Facebook panel, you can head over to www.experiancers.com and watch a demo tape of the Facebook panel.

Of course, with the newly added Facebook panel, you can probably expect to see a Myspace panel come out soon, along with pretty much everything else. This is definitely a positive step forward for Sony Ericcson since it allows the new Xperia X1 to compete better with the many features that make the iphone so popular among the college crowd.

Along with the Facebook panel, Sony Ericcson has also released a new Windows Live download, both of which are available from www.sonyericsson.com/fun.

With Windows Live you can use the MSN messenger device from your xperia x1 which also allows you to stay in contact with your friends while on the go and easy access to a hotmail account if you use hotmail for your email. You can also access Live search from the xperia x1 with this panel making the Windows Live panel your one stop shop for your Internet browsing needs while online on your X1.

Also recently released, for people who have been having technical questions about the X1, working off of the SDK kit yourself, or simply want to find out if the Xperia can accommodate your own specific developments, you can head over to the Sony Ericsson developer site to see the brand new Xperia X1 white paper which at 37 pages should hold the answers to most of your questions.

Although there are only two official Sony Ericcson panels released as of right now, as the phone releases continue to spread across the world, you can expect to see panel releases start to come out daily at a steady pace. One thing about SmartPhones is that once people start purchasing them, there are plenty of applications to meet everyone’s needs!

The WINNER of the Johnny X Contest!

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:06:00 +0000

You're not going to believe this guys and gals, but I got this email a few days ago:

Dear Tommy,

Thank you for embedding the Johnny X widget. Due to the high number of episode views your site achieved, I am very pleased to announce that you are one of our lucky winners for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone!

Please let me know the address that you would like your prize delivered to. Prize is currently scheduled to be delivered on or before February 1, 2009.

Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your new phone when it arrives. I am available should you have any further questions.

Best regards,

Amanda Nelson
Campaign Manager
Rocket XL
201 N. Westmoreland Suite #130
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Wohooo!

I am about the receive a free Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 smart phone and I wish to thank all the visitors that follow this blog.

If it wasn't for you following my links to the Johnny X video, this wouldn't have happened!

THANK YOU!

Xperia X1 - A Great Christmas Gift?

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:56:00 +0000

With the holiday season just around the corner, if your loved one is into technology then this gadget could be on ther most wanted list. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is without a doubt Sony's most advanced phone to date.

With a 3 inch wide VGA display touch screen the xperia comes with a full QWERTY keyboard. Amongst the programs and features are a 3.2 megapixel camera, blue tooth stereo, internet explorer mobile, voice control, 3D games and more.

Probably most highly coveted is its unique panel interface. The interface allows its users to customize it's nine panels with whatever programs the user chooses. Another one of it's great features is that it comes standard with Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile makes it so that it's user can access their business or home computer wherever they may be. This gives people the capability to navigate between their business and home life easily.

The downside is that the phone is a little big. It weighs approximately 145 grams and it dimensions are 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm approximately. This is roughly similar in size to the Apple Iphone. However the huge difference is in cost. The Xperia has opened in the market fetching $800 dollars unlocked. With it unlocked one will be able to use it with any phone service. As you know the Apple Iphone is only used with AT&T.

And now with the Xperia being released in most countries you are able to get along to the store and bag on in time for the Christmas season ! Worried about a price drop / perhaps you should wait until the January sales however there are no guarantees that there will be stock left on the shelves.

Additional listed features of the phone:

Camera
• Auto focus
• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Photo light
• Video recording

Multimedia
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)4
• Media player
• Music tones
• Windows Media® Player Mobile
• 3D games
• FM radio
• Java™
• Video streaming
• Video viewing

Internet
• Internet Explorer® Mobile
• RSS feeds
• Opera™ 9.5

Communication and Messaging
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling3,8
• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)9
• Predictive text input
• Text messaging (SMS)9

Design
• XPERIA panels
• Optical joystick navigation
• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper
• Touch navigation

Organizer
• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Document editors
• Document readers
• Flight mode
• Handwriting recognition
• Notes
• Phone book
• Tasks
• Touchscreen

Connectivity
• aGPS
• Bluetooth™4 technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• USB support
• WLAN

Windows Mobile® Operating System
• Microsoft® Outlook® Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
• Microsoft® Office Mobile: Word Mobile, Excel® Mobile, PowerPoint® Mobile
• Windows Live™
• Microsoft® ActiveSync®
• Voice control
• Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes

Facts and Figures you need to know about your wanted Christmas present:
• Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm (approx.)
• Weight: 145 grams (approx.)
• Available colors: Silver
• Main screen: 65,536 color TFT
• Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
• Size: 3 inches (approx.)
• Phone memory5: up to 400 MB
• microSD™ memory card support
• Networks:
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 MHz

10 Days to US Release of Xperia X1

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:57:00 +0000

Although there are many major mobile networks that the Sony Ericcson Xperia X1 is not available in currently, there is a finalized release date for Xperia fans in the USA: November 28th.

As anticipated and questioned frequently, this lines up with the largest shopping day in America, the day after Thanksgiving known as black Friday. Therefore, it can be assumed that Sony Ericcson is expecting to cash in on the holiday traffic.

It has not been officially acknowledged which networks will carry the Xperia X1, but you can pick it up at all of the 43 Sony Style stores across America on November 28th.

So, at least the American Xperia X1 fans are one step closer to finally claiming their own X1 Smart Phones for less than an unlocked version on eBay. However, do not expect the Xperia to save you a lot at a Sony Style store, as it is still being sold at a list price of $799.00 US dollars.

If you do not want to venture out into the stores on black Friday, as this is known as a typical day of retail madness, you may also pre-order the Xperia online at the Sony Style website where shipping is currently free for orders over one hundred dollars. So the good news is, you may be able to apply the little you save on shipping towards maybe a new accessory as well.

Additionally, there is a $50 dollar rebate on the hands free Bluetooth car speakerphone adapter, if you make a purchase before January 15th so you may want to check that out as well.

While the phone is not listed in its US form yet on any of three larger carrier networks, it should be compatible with all three with the appropriate SIM card, but you may want to check the details with your carrier directly before making the large ticket purchase.

For everyone in the other major markets throughout Asia, you will simply have to keep waiting for word on the Xperia X1 release from Sony Ericcson, as there has not been any official news on the release of the phone in any of these areas as of right now.

Google G1 Android vs Xperia X1

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +0000

With all the buzz surrounding the new Google Android (the G1), you may be wondering what the key differences are between the G1 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. Besides a different Internet browser, Android versus Windows Mobile, there are several key aspects that may make or break your final decision as to which Smartphone is the best for you.

One of the hugest selling points of the Google Android is familiarity, because it seems that almost everything Google touches is cased in gold. This is partially the reason why Google seems to do so well and continues to grow, however, there are some components of the Android that do not stand up well against the Xperia X1, so you should do some research before you make the purchase of such a high ticket item.

Right off the bat you will notice that the Xperia has a slightly slimmer design that ultimately weighs less as well, with an overall weight of 145g versus the 159g Android. This is not the only significant downside to the Android, despite its initial glamor shot as a Google innovation; the G1 only has 192MB of RAM while the Xperia X1 by Sony Ericcson offers 256MB of RAM.

While the G1 may offer you many shortcuts and excellent shortcuts to Google and all of its web, audio, image, and video media searches, you are not going to be able to enjoy them properly or efficiently with such slow processing speed. If you like to browse the Internet and have quick access to your records and/or email on the go, you are better off choosing the Xperia X1.

Additionally, the G1 does have a 3.1 megapixel camera, but offers you no flash option, so if you are concerned with the camera features of your Smartphone, once again the better choose is going to be the xperia x1. Even more impressive on the Xperia X1’s behalf, is the fact that the X1 has a resolution of 800X480 pixels so that you can view your photos, video recording, internet pages, and any other multimedia in full definition. Sadly enough, the G1 only offers you the standard 480X320 resolution.

This all can make one start to wonder, so what is the Google holding in that huge mass? Well, it’s not talk time battery life either, as the Xperia battery life is estimated to last up to ten hours, while the Android is estimated to last up to five hours.

So it’s up to you, basically with the Xperia X1 you get the technologically advanced phone for your money, but with the G1, you will get a phone your friends recognize and possible a status tool. The choice is yours!

Best Xperia X1 Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:58:00 +0000

If you are looking for a compilation of top Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 reviews showing on the web, you've come to the right place.

Everyone who is interested in the Xperia x1 is probably already aware that the cell phone has been released in the UK, Sweden, Germany, and Latin America. There has been a lot of criticism on the xperiancers.com official blog site regarding its availability, but since reviews are out, there must be some way to get your paws on the phone!

However, if you are one of the people sitting in America, Canada, or India still waiting on a release date at all for your country, it may interest you to know where to find the top reviews around the Internet regarding the Xperia X1. After all, if you cannot literally get one in your hands, the next best thing would be reading the narratives of someone just like you who has. Plus, if you are holding out for one, and are starting to reconsider its worth, maybe these reviews will help sway your opinions, one way or another.

For a very comprehensive practical review of the Xperia X1, you should head here to TraceyandMatt’s, because the reviewer breaks down the phone in a simple comprehensive fashion. However, for everyone who wants the technical breakdowns still, despite multiple listings of the Xperia configuration, they are still provided here along with some great up close photos.

For another comprehensive review, and perhaps a more truthful Xperia X1 review, since the reviewer admits that they were not that willing to test run the Xperia, you should check out this technical and human review over at Modaco.

Another nice add-on to this review is you get another chance to see the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 in action by a more novice user, meaning probably more of the way you will actually use it once you acquire it. This gives you a clearer look at how practical the Xperia X1 is for your daily life.

If you want an even more practical Xperia X1 review you might head over to PC Advisor. One of the perks is that while the review is very lengthy, the reviewer is not a journalist for once, and so you know this is an honest hearted Sony fan who is sharing their knowledge first hand with you. Plus, this means they are also not being fed off of a Sony Ericcson press packet.

For an interesting twist, you might head to PCWorld because you will receive more than just a simple review. While you learn many interesting traits, you also can learn about the Xperia marketing and just how it is sizing up next to the iPhone. This may intrigue you because since Sony Ericcson began its development pretty much everyone has been wondering and comparing how it may stand up against the iPhone, so here’s a chance to see!

Xperia X1 Video Preview

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Since the official launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperiancers blog, much more information has become rapidly available regarding the Xperia X1 and its functions.

One interesting video that has been posted on the official site that you can visit watch below showcases the Xperia X1 and its panel and external appearance. The great thing about this clip is that it is one of the first opportunities that the xperia community has to see the X1 in full blown beauty.

The outside of the Xperia X1 is pretty much as expected, as the slim model supports a 3mm USB jack on the top, a micro USB port on the side above a tiny camera control. The back of the camera is where the user functionality is for the camera controls, and on the front is the actual camera lenses itself.

This is the part of the Xperia that may blow digital experts away, as the camera is literally about the size of a ballpoint pen tip, but still captures high resolution pictures. For a multi-media Smartphone, the X1 camera hardware is extraordinary.

The internal appearance or the panel interface is a little more questionable. One of the first things that stand out is that once you leave the patented Sony Ericcson menu, the print on all the options or files is very small. So small in fact, that you may feel as if you need reading glasses or have to squint, even if you do have perfect eyesight.

Another problem this presents is that the navigational buttons are also quite small, which begs the question about how easy it actually is to navigate around the Xperia X1 without ending up in the wrong location repeatedly. However, the person navigating the Xperia X1 seemed to be able to navigate clearly without too much trouble, this may not be an excellent device for people who lack dexterity.

However, it should be noted that the media player is very large in comparison to the rest of the panel folders, and looks quite simple to use for those who are concerned about playing multimedia music and videos on the device. So in this corner, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is still able to compete up among the likes of the Apple ipod which of course it has been repeatedly referenced to be a main competitor.

Another plus to the Xperia is that it seemed as if the machine moved rather quickly from object to object and that the internet in fact runs very fast and smoothly. This is especially relieving to hear due to all the controversy over Windows Mobile and the Xperia X1 compatibility.

Sony Releases Several New Xperia X1 Promo Videos

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:24:00 +0000

You can now watch a full hands-on explanation of how the Xperia X1 operates at the official Sony Ericcson Xperia section.

The demonstration by Annabel clearly shows you how the Xperia cell phone works and how many different functions it actually has from its digital camera to the mp3 capabilities to the Google map function.

Additionally, you can also get a closer in depth look at the qwerty keypad which many people have been debating since it was announced. The "Annabel" demonstration is probably the closest look at the Xperia X1 that we have received since the arrival date started nearing.

Plus, you also can have the extra option of watching how Kate also uses the Xperia X1 for her career while at work. This way you can see how the Sony Ericsson Xperia is the perfect phone to have to keep in touch with family, and also hear the additional perspective of how the X1 is perfect for your career as well.

Although Sony Ericcson seemed to be lacking at first in their promotional activities, they are making it up well now by clearly showing how easily the SE Xperia X1 can fit into anybody’s life.

Want to Win A Free Xperia Smart Phone?

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:15:00 +0000

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 team is now in top gear regarding marketing and promotion of their new cell phone.

Their latest promotion offers you a chance to a win a free Xperia smart phone by participating in the Johnny X competition.

The 4th episode of Johhny X is live today and a new video will be released every few days, with the next episode to be released on Wednesday.

You, the reader, will have the opportunity to win the new Xperia X1 phone, which has an approximate retail of € 599 (Euro) before tax (VAT) and subsidy, by identifying certain elements within the Johnny X video.

Note that this opportunity was only given to blogs and their readers focusing on the Xperia smart phone. The Sony Ericsson team will give 7 Xperia phones for this competition so watch the video carefully before trying to answer the questions.

Good luck!

Latest Buzz On Xperia

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:32:00 +0000

With all the excitement leading up to the release of the Xperia X1 there have been many new videos posted by people who were able to attend the recent showcase events of the upcoming release by Sony Ericcson.

There has been a lot of news circulating since Sony Ericcson issued the official September 30, 2008 date for the UK, Sweden, and Germany. For instance, one common question is about the release date in America, which has now been confirmed as being released on Nov. 3, 2008 by the American Sony Ericcson representatives. (Up until now most of the information on the xperia x1 has come from the UK)

Many people may also be interested in knowing that it has been confirmed that the xperia x1 will be released in both silver and black by the crew at the official Sony Ericcson blog website. As of right now, there are no plans to release the Smartphone in any other colors, but if this bothers you than you are probably forgetting about the multitude of skins that are sure to hit markets after the phone does.

Another notable piece of news from the xperiancers website is that the Xperia X1 comes equipped with a very sophisticated chipset so that movies and film clips uploaded or recorded on the upcoming Sony Ericcson phone will be viewable in DVD quality.

This speaks highly of the time and effort that went into making the xperia x1, and helps soothe the pain of how long we have been waiting for its release.

Additionally, the SE Xperia X1 will come loaded with an ATI 3D gaming chip so it can support very high level games. Thus, for those of you who were wondering if the X1 would permit you to support your World of Wars, gaming habits, you can rest at night knowing the Xperia creators had your best interests in mind.

Plus, for those on the other end of the spectrum, who have been wondering about the musical abilities of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, there is still no news about rather the new Sony Play multimedia downloader will be supported.

However, the good news is that a BT speaker accessory will be immediately available for purchase so you can use your phone to its max mp3 abilities soon after purchase. (That is if you have any cash left!)

In fact, if you have the cash there are some more prominent accessories you may want for your new xperia x1 including a travel charger, hands free headset, extra battery, and a speakerphone. You can check out some pictures of the accessories here if you wish. One thing you will notice about all the accessories is that they are just as streamlined as the Xperia X1 itself!

OFFICIAL Release Date of Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and a New Xperia Blog

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:19:00 +0000

Sony Ericcson has finally released a date for the official premier of the Xperia X1 for Britain, Sweden, and Germany. September 30, 2008 is going to be the time when finally we can get our fingers wrapped around the console of the Xperia X1 phone and see if it holds up to all the hype surrounding it.

By the end of 2008, but still in Q4 guaranteed by Sony Ericcson, the Xperia X1 is suppose to be available to the European, Latin American, and Asian markets.

Sorry USA fans, there is still no official release date for you, but you can assume your Xperia X1’s will be coming soon as everyone else’s are!

Even better, Sony Ericcson reps on the new official Xperia X1 website http://xperiancers.com/ have announced that the main aim of the new website is to identify with the extensive Xperia blogging community.

So in the final countdown days to the launch of the Xperia X1, the Sony website and blogs should be an excellent place to get all the answers to the many rumors that have surrounded the Xperia cell phone besides the release date. They aim to get involved with the massive Xperia community, which explains the reason for the 1pm webcast on Monday.

However, even better, for those who are regular X1 bloggers, Sony Ericcson has announced that they are going to invite one blogger and a guest to a special sneak peak at the Xperia X1 and the chance to give it a test run! If you think you are eligible, you simply have to send an email to the Xperiancer team and hope you get selected!

For more details about the event, this takes place on September 18th by the way in London, head on over to the new official Sony Xperia website.

Hopefully, after the 18th, there will be a wave of new information for everybody who cannot make it to London or who are not selected, so stay tuned to hear about the new information on the Xperia smart phone.

Also, don’t forget to listen in on the Sept 15,08 webcast at 13:00 greater UK time. If you don’t get the chance to listen in, as most people probably have to go to work, even though you surely would rather be here, make sure to check back later. Any new announcements about the Xperia X1 will be posted here as soon as we can get the information up!

With an official date to shoot for, the next two weeks should be an exciting time for everybody who has been waiting for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. The official Sony webpage also promises many more events, so make sure to check back frequently for more information.

Sony Ericsson Building Excitement For The Xperia Launch

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:20:00 +0000

Sony Ericsson just announced a webcast and the world premiere of Johnny X, an alternative reality thriller which features the Xperia X1 cell phone.

Here's the email from Sony Ericsson:

Join us for a live webcast where Sony Ericsson will give the first, in-depth, demonstration of the Xperia™ X1 prior to its global launch - and see the world premiere of Johnny X, an alternative reality thriller. Check out the trailer here.

The webcast can be viewed at www.sonyericsson.com/premiere at 1pm GMT+1 on the 15th September 2008. This is also your chance to put your questions to a member of the Xperia™ X1 team.

How to access the live webcast

Simply visit www.sonyericsson.com/premiere at 1pm (GMT +1 / BST) and click on the 'Click here to go to webcast' button. If this does not work, please click refresh or refer to the help page.

So check the trailer and if you want to stay up-to-date with Sony Ericsson's latest news sign up on their site.

SDK released for Xperia X1

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:04:00 +0000

Wednesday, Sept 3, 08 Sony Ericcson went ahead and announced the release of the SDK (Software Development Kit) for the Xperia X1.

While it is nice to have the SDK for the Xperia X1 at our fingertips, it begs the question, why would they release the SDK when they seem unable to confirm any release dates on the Xperia X1?

With different release dates and stories of a supposed delay floating all around the net, it seems odd that the SDK is available while the phone is not, although this should serve as a preliminary piece of proof that the Xperia is at least on its way.

The SDK for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is designed so developers can start making customized applications for the panel’s interactive face. With so many popular online applications, you can be sure that in almost no time there will be compatible Xperia Facebook and Myspace application plug-ins, which is a good place to wager on when thinking about where the SDK will be used first.

If you are interested in the Xperia SDK, you can download it free from the Sony Ericsson web developer site and it comes equipped with Microsoft Visual Studio Templates, Xperia emulator, sample code, and the guidelines that developers need to follow. Additionally, any application or panel that is developed off the SDK for the Xperia X1 is eligible for entry into the Sony Ericcson Content Awards.

The advantage to getting your program started with the SDK is that after the awards and upon release of the Xperia X1, Sony will take the best designed programs and offer a download service that presents their application picks to users. Therefore, if you are a developer, you want to get a head start using the SDK so you can have your application added into the official Sony Ericcson list since it is a surefire way to get widespread use.

Of course, the fact that this is the sole purpose of the SDK release ads some more questions to the release of the Xperia X1.

Obviously designing and executing a program application for a cell phone that is not widely available except through the emulation kit, is not an easy overnight process. Therefore, if Sony Ericcson is aiming to offer a wide variety of services to new Xperia purchasers, just how do they expect to have the compilation available within a month to advertise with the packaging on the Xperia X1?

It’s a very curious question and one that Sony is keeping mum on, since they will vehemently defend the release of the Xperia X1 in Q4 as planned, but will not release the actual date.

Xperia X1 delayed until January because of poor Windows Mobile 6.1 compatibility

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:34:00 +0000

News around the web is not great today for the Sony Ericcson Xperia X1, as the phone has been pushed back to the original expected date of January 2009. Apparently the Window Mobile 6.1 program is not working in full compatibility with the phone so they have to place a hold on its release to iron out the bugs.

This is horrible news for Sony Ericcson and the Xperia X1 anticipatory buyers because there will be no Christmas sales of the phone, meaning the money for the SmartPhone is coming out of our own pockets.

But the question remains; Sony has been working with the Xperia X1 for over a year, how could they just now find out the Windows Mobile 6.1 system is not working correctly in the handset?

This seems like simply bad preparation on Sony’s part, because they should have been able to catch this evident problem by testing the phone before they opened their mouth to tell people it was going o be available in the fall. This is the sort of error in programming that should have been noticed from the get-go, not a month before a projected release.

According to Engadget, the three units that were pulled from the display case at IFA, all crashed as a result of Windows Mobile 6.1 not being accurately configured to work with the Xperia X1. One did not work, one had green lights but no maneuverability, and one crashed and would not restart at all.

Still, in the long run it is better that Sony Ericson delay the Xperia X1 then rush it to market only to have thousands of angry consumers rushing it back to the store the next day. The Apple iPhone lost a lot of sales because of all the negative press around its initial poor performance and bugs, and the Xperia X1 bug of an entire operating system that crashes the phone, is a slightly larger concern.

Still you have to wonder if the Xperia programmers were sleeping the whole year. With initial projected sales dates in November, did they simply just now decide to test the phone and pulled it out of the box???

Xperia Lauch Date Closing But No Buzz About It

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:55:00 +0000

With the rumor mill flying, it looks as if the Xperia is finally going to hit the market starting in the UK late October, and probably in November just in time for Christmas shopping in America.

The UK market release should be a strong marker for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1’s final performance in America, only time will tell, exactly two months of time actually. All the release rumors have got people talking about the Xperia x1 again, which are great for Sony as the attention was actually starting to wane the closer we got to the Xperia release date instead of build, a major marketing error.

If Sony wants to launch the Xperia X1 soon, and make it a worthy competitor to the iPhone they had better start now. One to two months from a release date is an awfully late time to start pushing and marketing a new device.

One of the problems that Sony Ericcson is failing to note is that they are not Apple brand, and that their design logo and design is not a household name. Today, even the older generations will recognize the Iphone or the name if they hear it, sure they may confuse it with an iPod, but the point is the brand is a nationally recognized name making the phone a very recognizable item.

Sony Ericcson does not have that brand name association already generating press for them, so they should be working harder now, instead of less to start to push the Xperia as their brand new technology shaking advice. Sure, everybody in the technology world knows about all of its marvels, with its 3,2 megapixel camera and video, java enabled interface, 800 x 48o resolution, and many more features, but most of these terms mean little to the average buyer.

It’s great that techno geeks are impressed and appreciate the hard work that Sony Ericcson has put into the Xperia X1, but unfortunately, while it will sell them, that is not going to sell across the mass market demography. Most people simply want a phone that looks good and offers them the top of the market, they don’t so much care what that exactly means, they just want to know they have the slickest best machine out there.

Therefore, if Sony expects these people to be drawn to the Xperia Smartphone instead of its other competitors, they have to start pushing the advertising campaign so that people have the name in their minds when they walk into a phone store, or are buying Christmas gifts for their techno obsessed friends and relatives.

Even all the blogs around the internet are mostly left un-updated thanks to the lack of news from Sony about the Xperia, begging the question; "Sony, wheres the Excitement for the Xperia gone?"

Still No Xperia X1 Release Date But...

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:49:00 +0000

Good news to all the phone enthusiasts out there; the release date for Xperia X1 is coming very close to being officially announced.

The official news from the head of Sony Ericcson is that instead of having to wait until 2009 to get the phone, it’s going to break out onto the market in late 2008 depending on what cell phone market you live in. Of course, depending on where you live, you still may have a wait, but you know it will hit Ebay as soon as it makes its appearance anywhere in the world.

Sony Ericcson’s official website has yet to list an official release date, but you can request an email notification as soon as its available if you like, or you can keep checking here as will post the dates for the markets as soon as they are released.

So why the big buzz? Because this is the first 3G "always on" Internet phone to hit the American market from Sony Erricson yet, and the only phone that could potentially knock out the iPhone from the Smartphone selling lists in America, without the annoying service disruptions.

iPhones came out of development so quickly that users were plagued by annoying flaws and bugs for the first few months, but the folks at Sony are taking better care to make sure that does not happen. Plus, unlike Apple which signed an exclusivity contract with Sony, you can own an xperia and use it on many different networks without having to be a computer nerd who knows how to unlock its service capabilities.

This is not the real reason to get excited though, the Windows mobile Internet Explorer option is. The transfer date speed of this phone can reach up to 3.6Mbit per second, which means depending on the make of your home computer, you might access the Internet quicker from your phone! The built in Internet system and keyboard could make it even possible for you to work from Starbucks or another free wi-fi location off of your phone instead of carrying around your laptop.

Picture that scenario; you have work you have to get done, but don’t have your laptop in the car. No problems, simply walk into a coffee shop, use your phone to access their wireless connection, and sit down to send off your business papers or emails, all by reaching into your pocket!

There is no other product on the market that can match the convenience and over all practicability of having an Xperia Sony Ericcson phone. It’s your laptop and phone, all rolled up into one snazzy top of the line, pda communication device.

A Beefed Up XPERIA with Open Kernel Labs

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:29:00 +0000

Open Kernel Labs announced on August 5, 2008 that their OKL4 is going to be used on the XPERIA X1. This provides a seamless integration of Sony Ericsson’s flagship phone with the Qualcomm MSM7200 chip set. The result is a feature-rich multimedia environment, which is what the XPERIA X1 is about, and advanced power management capability.

Open Kernel Labs is one of the world’s leading providers of embedded virtualization and systems software for affordable, trustworthy, and safe devices. Along with an independent team of microkernel developers, Open Kernel Labs developed the OKL4.

If you’re wondering what the Qualcomm MSM7200 chip set is, it is a dual-core mobile processor and applications processor for networking solutions. It allows the XPERIA X1 to have downlink data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps and uplink data rates of up to 5.76 Mbps.

Well, enough of the chip set. Now that XPERIA X1 will be having the OKL4 from Open Kernel Labs, Sony Ericsson device designers can have the appropriate tools for creating trustworthy, reliable, and secure devices. Open Kernel Labs says that the OKL4 also helps reduce the bill of materials and the time-to-market as well as minimizing the impacts of rising complex software design.

Other than the OKL4, Open Kernel Labs is also introducing the Secure HyperCell™ Technology into the XPERIA X1 to meet the design and security challenges related to the rising complexities inherent in the XPERIA X1. Open Kernel Labs’ Secure HyperCell Technology supports fault isolation within the complex XPERIA X1, secure execution of the software components, and embedded virtualization.

Because of the adaptability of the OKL4, it can be used in any mobile platform. The Secure HyperCell™ Technology and OKL4 ensures the security and safety of the XPERIA X1 from code exploits, DoS attacks, and other security challenges.

Sony Ericsson is not the only one that’s going to have OKL4 and Secure HyperCell™ Technology. LG, Toshiba, and HTC mobile phones also utilize Open Kernel Lab’s software technology. The LG KS20, Toshiba W47T, HTC Touch Dual, HTC Kaiser 120 (HTC TyTN II P4550, HTC Mogul/XV6800, and PPC6800/P4000 also uses OKL4 and Secure HyperCell™ Technology.

Esmertec’s Jbed Java on the XPERIA XI

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:07:00 +0000

On July 17, 2008, a press release was announced that the XPERIA X1 will be installed with the Jbed Java Multitasking Virtual Machine from Esmertec. Esmertec is one of the world’s leading providers of Java-based applications, services, and platforms for mobile devices. And XPERIA X1 is, well, we all know what it is.

By having a Jbed Java Multitasking Virtual Machine in the XPERIA X1, users will be able to easily get fast, easy, and secure access to Java-enabled applications on the smartphone. Developers will have no problem integrating their applications with the Jbed Java Multitasking Virtual Machine into the XPERIA X1 especially with the Project Capuchin that Sony Ericsson is going to implement on their new phones. So, guys, expect to see next-generation mobile applications when this baby goes online.

So is there anything new about Esmertec? Well, this company is just one of the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance. There are thirty-three other big names on that list too. The founding members of Open Handset Alliance are:

Mobile operators:

• China Mobile
• KDDI Corporation
• NTT DoCoMo
• Sprint Nextel
• T-Mobile
• Telecom Italia
• Telefonica

Software companies:

• Ascender Corporation
• Google
• LivingImage
• NMS Communications
• Nuance Communications
• PacketVideo
• SkyPop
• SONiVOX

Commercialization companies
• Aplix
• Noser Engineering
• The Astonishing Tribe
• Wind River Systems

Semiconductor companies:
• Audience
• Broadcom Corporation
• Intel Corporation
• Marvell Technology Group
• Nvidia Corporation
• Qualcomm
• SiRF Technology Holdings
• Synaptics
• Texas Instruments

Handset manufacturers:

HTC
LG
Motorola
Samsung Electronics

These guys are also working on the Android mobile software platform developed by Google.

Esmertec’s high-performance solutions allow their customers to experience the ease of accessing richer content and services of a smartphone. Because of how the Jbed Java can be easily integrated into the XPERIA X1, application developers can create the next generation of smartphone apps.

Esmertec believes that the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will provide the best conditions for any advancement in Java-based applications for developers. It will definitely up the ante for smartphone application developers.

One Phone for Your Life

noreply@blogger.com (TommyM) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:30:00 +0000

This was what Pieter Knook, senior vice president of Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business, said about the XPERIA X1 during the Mobile World Congress 2008 on February 10, 2008.

You could say that that was when they finally announced their marriage to the world. Probably at the end of this year, they'll announce the birth of a new breed of Sony Ericsson phones powered by the world's leading provider of productivity capabilities of Microsoft Mobile.

We live in a world where we need the means to stay connected with the latest trends and news while on the move no matter where we are. Sony Ericsson and Microsoft will make that into a reality with the XPERIA X1.

We know that XPERIA X1 is going to be running on Windows Mobile which is great because anybody who has used a computer is familiar with the Microsoft Windows operating system. This would make the transition from using the computer to using XPERIA X1 quite easy. With that many users to tap into, Sony Ericsson and Microsoft are going to lead the mobile phone industry.

Sony Ericsson is one of the top mobile phone makers in the world excelling in designing and marketing mobile devices for imaging and music like their Walkman and Cyber-shot series.
Microsoft on the other hand has sold millions of licenses for the Windows Mobile last year and anticipates to sell even more than that by the end of this year. This is what makes the Windows Mobile one of the leading mobile phone platforms in the world.

Now that we have Sony Ericsson running on Windows Mobile, this year is going to be big for both of them. XPERIA X1 will hopefully be the benchmark for smartphones. Sony Ericsson promises to provide an unequaled user experience of being able to do anything, anytime, and anywhere for anyone.

The current version for Windows Mobile is 6.1. With this new version, you can have instant messaging-like texting, full page zooming on your favorite browser, easy-to-setup Bluetooth and e-mail, simpler way of using the Wi-Fi connection, security enhancements, and a lot of personal choices. I don't have to tell you guys that the home screen interface is going to be fantastic. Well, I guess I just did.