Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 :

There is exactly one year ago I had the opportunity to test the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1, today I propose to discover the latest in the range, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10.
Long awaited (since may be too long for that matter) for Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 is a SmartPhone running Android 1.6 'Donut' overcoated with NEXUS. And yes, it will take next update before (hopefully) install Android 2.0 or 2.1 on the X10 ... (arf)

Measuring 119 × 63x13mm for 135gr, the X10 is a pretty impressive mobile but lightweight for its size, features a large touchscreen TFT Capacitive of 4 inches for a resolution of 480 × 854 bill but excellent when handling Unfortunately the Multi-Touch (arf 2).

Under his shell we find the famous Qualcomm processor running at 1GHz SnapDragon QSD8250, 256MB RAM and 1GB of internal flash memory expandable with MicroSD.

Regarding the wireless connectivity you can count on the 3G/3G, WiFi 802.11 b / g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, A2DP and finally the chip A-GPS.

The X10 is equipped with a digital camera 8.1Mpx with auto-focus, LED flashlight, 16x digital zoom and stabilizer.

The NPA can take pictures of a maximum resolution of 3264 × 2448px as well as record videos in MPEG4 format with resolutions ranging from 176 × 144-800 × 480px max.

Without being exceptional, quality photos and videos captured with the X10 is satisfactory for this level range.

Three buttons are chrome shortcut 'Options', 'Home' and 'Back' (too thin for my taste), lit by two blue LEDs are available at the bottom of the front button but no answer and hang up to ... (3 arf ).

A light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of the screen and a proximity sensor for their part are placed above the screen, along with the earpiece.

On the top we find a mobile mini-USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack (audio out) and press Start / lock / off.

The keys to activate the NPC and zoom buttons that also function as volume control buttons are placed on them on the right spine of the mobile.

The X10 comes with an 8 GB microSD memory card, note that the slot is unfortunately under the hull and access requires removing the battery (arf 4).

I would have preferred an external slot placed on one slice of the mobile, in short a site easier to access ...

Interface side we are on familiar ground and with the processor SnapDragon Android 1.6 is very reactive, does not suffer any slowdown.

Small feature all the same, including the overlay NEXUS (specificity most notable) 'Timescape' which, just how MotoBlur, syncs all your contacts, mail flow and social (Twitter, Facebook and MySpace) to a beautifully animated timeline.

Little detail was a bit upset, when a link is displayed in a message received via Twitter for example it is impossible to open the link in question directly in the Web browser. Click on the link will return on Twitter which requires that you be logged in to Twitter (Web) click the link in question and access to content related, not very practical ...

Another feature of this overlay, Mediascape offers a specific interface and more enjoyable for media libraries (pictures, audio and video).

Good point for the virtual keyboard with the spacing of the keys provides a significant comfort.

Also note that the X10 includes MS Exchange ActiveSync provides synchronization with Google services like Gmail or Calendar and Sony Ericsson also offers its own synchronization service.

Nothing wrong with the side of Web browsing, the pages display very quickly and navigation on the screen 4 inches is fluid and enjoyable.

The X10 is naturally equipped with an accelerometer that allows among others to switch from portrait to landscape mode.