About the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

The Sony Ericsson X10 is the first Android device that is released for by Sony Ericsson. Considering it to be their first Android attempt on a smart phone, they have done a pretty good job. The phone is sleek and slim and a treat to the eyes. The 4 inch touch screen is a marvel and an absolute pleasure to look at.

The resolution of the screen is
450 x 854 pixels and this is enough for you to be able to see crystal clear pictures and smooth graphics. The color palette is also quite vibrant although the color limitation of 64 K of the Android 1.6 makes it a bit disappointing sometimes. Apart from that, the contrast and the visibility in the sun are great and the visibility in bright sunlight is in fact, much better that most of the other full touch phones. Although the phone is a little larger than most other phones to accommodate the huge display, it is quite light and portable. In fact, the grip on the Sony Ericsson X10 is strong and secure.

The other thing that is bound to impress you is the responsiveness of the touch screen. The screen responds quickly and promptly to your commands and there is no time lag in between your touch and the response. A slight touch is enough and no pushing is required here. There are three keys below the touch screen. The one in the middle opens the menu, the right one is the back button and the left one takes you to the home page. The physical keys are well spaces and elevated and are easy to use. On the right side of the Sony Ericsson X10 is the volume control key which also serves as a zoom in and zoom out button. The key seems small in the beginning but soon you will get accustomed to it. The Sony Ericsson X10 has a 3.5 mm audio jack instead of its regular proprietary jack which is a welcome change. The USB slot is covered with a plastic flap preventing it from getting dirty by the accumulation of dirt and dust.

The 8 megapixel camera at the back of the phone is accompanied by an LED flash which enables you to take pictures in the dark. However, the camera lens is not protected which means that you have to extra careful while keeping the phone in your pocket or on a rough surface. The microSD card slot is located under the battery cover which means that you have to restart the phone every time you wan to take out the card which is a bit of a disappointment. The rounded back and the slim design of the X10 make it a phone that is a pleasure to handle. It is much lighter than it contemporaries which enables single handed usability. So overall, the Sony Ericsson X10 is a great phone with a nice User Interface and definite thumbs up for a first try.