Here's the BBC's report from the 3GSM trade show in Barcelona, talking about the latest converged devices:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6355449.stm
But I had to laugh when I read this quote:
"My biggest gripe, though, is the form factor. Answering e-mail using a numerical keypad is hard slog.
I still wait for slim smartphones with large touch-screens and slide-out keypads. A few phones - like Samsung's Ultra Smart F700 - are getting close, but they are expensive and not in the shops yet."
Maybe someone should tell him about the Wizard and Hermes??
Source http://sonyericssonxperiax1.blogspot.com/
Sunday, 28 September 2008
Latest Buzz On Xperia
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!
Would like to know the differences between UK and USA version for folks who don't have patient to wait. (Support GSM 850 and AT&T's 3G?)
Kloc said:
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.
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haha.
confirmed by who??
by the American Sony Ericcson representatives
Atleast that's what it says.
they also said this!
"According to a Sony Ericsson rep at the CTIA Wireless trade show today, the X1 will not have separate European and US hardware versions, so the UK model will work well in the US."
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2330159,00.asp
But wait, I'm confused. I thought that the original comment that Sony Ericsson stated was that it was coming out 9-30-08 for UK and Sweden and sometime late December for Asia and sometime in Q1 2009 for America?
This is just getting too confusing. I would more expect the Q1 2009 for America because when have we ever gotten something as quick as 33 days after the UK (when it comes to phones).
clburns1 said:
But wait, I'm confused. I thought that the original comment that Sony Ericsson stated was that it was coming out 9-30-08 for UK and Sweden and sometime late December for Asia and sometime in Q1 2009 for America?
This is just getting too confusing. I would more expect the Q1 2009 for America because when have we ever gotten something as quick as 33 days after the UK (when it comes to phones).
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November 3rd is the day they will announce when the USA version will be released.
That's what it looks like.
Pinguino1 said:
November 3rd is the day they will announce when the USA version will be released.
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oh, well that makes it much easier. I guess I'm gonna wait till then and I was so close to buying the fuse.
I just ordered mine throught Expansys 10 minutes ago, and paid in full via PayPal.
Now the real test of patience begins...
Hopefully I'll have it in my hands in a week or two max!
why does it take so much longer for phones to come out in the USA?...
seriously, **** the FCC.
dontdo_that said:
why does it take so much longer for phones to come out in the USA?...
seriously, **** the FCC.
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You know they're watching you.
im glad. I would like them to know how i feel about waiting so long for the x1!
Hah, it's not the FCC's fault, the AT&T Fuze was approved by FCC a long time ago. Why isn't it here? You can thank HTC/AT&T for that one.
A somewhat positive review ... FAZ German newspaper
The MediaMarkt stores in Germany now have the Xperia X1 on stock - for testing and hands on purposes interesting because they show the real X1, not only a dummy. Right now, SE people are travelling to the stores to intruduce the X1 to the MediaMarkt employees.
Eriol
I received email from Sony Ericsson that "Sony Ericsson" will be replaced with "Sony".
The first phone that will be launched is Sony XPERIA Arc S
I have bad experience about product of Sony Corp and Sony Ericsson. In somewhat their product isn't so good, TV, Home theater and soon could not last so long compare to other company and their price is always higher. I also have one Sony Clie UX50. That is the last time I bought Sony, full of crap
XPERIA X1 is a trial, I though Sony Ericsson will be different but... oh yeah, without XDA-Developers, this phone is also full of crap.
So will Sony XPERIA Arc S be different?
If the price is higher than Lumia 800, I won't go for it.
Palm (US) vs Sony (JP) huh?
I am not from US nor Japan. But I always satisfy of US product, Palm is absolutely more reasonable and durable than Sony Clie, I have several Palm and Clie. 2 of 3 Clie is broken now, but all my palm PDA never gave any problem.
Japan product is full of sh*t now maybe it "WAS" good. Now, they produce a high price product but the quality is about even worse than China.
I use Ford Fiesta car for a year without problem because it's stronger than the stupid pricey Honda (Jazz) Car. I can give more comparasion between US and JP products. US product is always better.
Sony changes name... But whatever Sony Ericsson and othe japan Company do, I will not buy those crap. X1 is enough.