Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Unlocked Phone with 3G, 3.2 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am not sure what the other reviewers are comparing this phone to, but I can say this is the best smartphone I have ever owned. I've been using the phone for four months. Here is what you should know about the phone:
1) Phone sports a beautiful 800 x 480 touch screen. The touch screen is very responsive compared to other touchscreen phones I've used, with the exception of the iPhone -- which is the gold standard in touch responsiveness -- but doesn't have nearly as many features.
2) The Xperia is infinitely customizable. The panels allow you to quickly switch between home screens for Search, Facebook, Skype, Weather, Photo Slideshow and many more.
3) I also love Windows Mobile. The phone can do almost anything. All of the features of the most advanced smartphone are available; MMS, Video recording, File Explorer, Micro SD Card, Cut & Paste, WiFi, Stereo Bluetooth and the best Exchange E-Mail integration available.
4) Although the OS is a bit dated, there are thousands of third party applications developed for it that anything it cannot do out of the box can easily be added to the device via third party software. A couple of applications I could not do without are SPB Mobile Shell, eWallet, Google Maps, Astraware Solitaire, Opera Browser, Live Search, WMWifiRouter not to mention the native Microsoft Office applications -- Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. All of these applications run perfectly on the Xperia X1.
5) The only things I'd like to see changed on the device are a bigger screen and improved keyboard. The screen size is 3.0 inches and I'd prefer 3.2 or 3.5 inches. The keyboard is made of flat steel keys in a small form factor that my fingers slide to easily over.
There's much more to the phone than I can give credit to in this forum, but I have been using Windows Mobile phones for about 9 years and find the SE Xperia X1a the best yet. The phone also comes with extended service and support that blows away anything offered from competing manufacturers. Check out http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/x1?lc=en&cc=us for more info.

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Combining a 3-inch wide VGA display and a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 enables you to work efficiently while on the move (thanks to its Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system) as well as enjoy your favorite entertainment--from music to video. It features a unique customizable paneled desktop that lets you quickly access the applications and functions you use the most. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), assisted GPS, a large 400 MB internal memory that can be expanded via MicroSD memory cards, FM radio in addition to Windows Media digital audio/video player, and up to 10 hours of talk time (on GSM networks).
Unlocked Phone This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.
It also offers U.S./international tri-band 3G HSDPA network compatibility (850/1900/2100 MHz). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. Where 3G networks are not available, you'll continue to receive data service via the EDGE data network (depending on network compatibility).
Phone Features The XPERIA X1's 3-inch touchscreen has a 480 x 800-pixel resolution and a 65K color depth, and it features a full physical QWERTY keyboard that slides out the left side of the phone. In addition to touch controls, the phone also includes a four-way navigator and control buttons at the bottom of the face. The XPERIA X1's user interface is based on a nine-panel grid desktop, and touching a panel opens up the function or application. Remove, replace and add new panels whenever you want. The phone comes with a number of panels pre-loaded, and many more are available for download. Some of the pre-loaded panels include:

With the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the XPERIA X1 supports Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager, which provides single-point access to line of business and corporate data such as applications, files and other information located on the corporate network. It also provides push email for immediate send and receive on Corporate Microsoft Exchange servers as well as editing of Microsoft Office documents. Additionally, it can handle personal email from POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP accounts.
This phone provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound via MMS messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging possibilities. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
The XPERIA X1 also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you.
Other features include:
3.2-megapixel camera with flash can capture video at up to VGA resolution (at 30 frames per second)
Built-in GPS receiver along with A-GPS for added accuracy via the cellular network
Secondary camera for making video calls (requires compatible network)
Music formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eACC+, WMA (including protected WMA)
PC synchronization: SyncML, ActiveSync
Speakerphone
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PAN (personal area networking), SPP (serial port profile)

Vital Statistics The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 weighs 5.1 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.1 x 0.7inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of talk time on GSM networks (6 hours on 3G networks), and up to 580 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G networks (UMTS/HSDPA).
Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 offers a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.
With Windows Mobile 6.1, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations.
Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
With Excel Mobile, you're not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.

All Windows Mobile 6.1 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.

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Samsung I7500 Android Unlocked Phone with 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, and 8 GB Memory--International Version No Warranty (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)You can read a dozen reviews about this phone so I won't repeat them. The hardware and fit-and-finish are top notch. The Android OS v.1.5 does NOT impress. 1.6 has been out for months and 2.0 has been out for a few weeks now.
*** Samsung has not stated whether they will update the phone at all or to what Android version. ***
The Samsung PC software absolutely stinks. It does not recognize the phone, it cannot flash the phone, it's basically useless. The forums are full of people wondering why Samsung would ship software like this.
It hurts to see Samsung rolling out phones with exciting specs and then not supporting them. HTC is updating all their prior phones to Android 2.0, and most importantly they have told their customers what they are doing. Time for Samsung to step up. I would not buy this phone as-is with Android 1.5. It will probably be decent with 1.6 and great with 2.0.

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HTC P3600 - Smartphone - 3G - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM - touch - Windows Mobile - silver, grape Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned HTC P3600 since March of 2007 and I am yet to have a complaint out of the ordinary. The PDA functions are perfect and merge seamlessly with the phone functions. I briefly used my P3600 on the AT&T network. I now use it on T-Mobile network. Calling is great and the voice at the other end is very clear, no funny noises. Although there is no sliding keyboard, the on-screen number pad is very intuitive, the voice dialing is superb. And there is also speed dialing. The picture quality from the camera is alright at only 2MP with 3 resolutions. It records video as well. And the Media player is not the best in sound but very good, with album display as well.
The PDA fuctions are unmarched; the calendar, tasks, notes, reminders and all that makes a good PDA is embeded in this PC. I have downloaded and used a bunch of third-party applications and they all work perfectly well. The only negative here is the the RAM size,and the limitation of external memory card to only 2GB. I upgraded my firmware from the HTC website, which comes with free Tom Tom Navigator/GPS. I have made few trips with the GPS and it works like a charm.
The Microsoft Office; pocket word, excel, power point and the other tools work as they are supposed to. The pocket IE is very good in the way most websites are displayed. I have performed a few resets, but that is not uncommon to PDAs.
I can go on and on but the bottom line is, this is a very good piece of gadget from HTC with a PDA, phone and GPS in one body and if a sliding keyboard is not your primary concern, then invest in this.

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Nokia E75 Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Media Player, and 4 GB MicroSD Card--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had the phone for over 24 hours so far. Great phone. Good sound, good voice, fast O.S. Good signal reception all around, though in N. NJ that is not really a problem.
I charged it initially at home with the included AC charger, and at the office hooked it up with the included USB cable and saw the phone charging while I was playing with it and synching up my calendar.
I swapped my SIM card from the old phone, (HTC Hermes/ATT 8525), to this one and it worked right away. ATT mediaNet needed no configuration even though I had only added data/texting to my account from online only minutes before. WiFi works well in my home. This is my first time using ATT MediaNet so I can't really comment, but it helped me compare prices on a microwave oven from inside a store. Amazon got an order for a microwave once I got home and I saved over $50. It is nice not hunting for a WiFi signal as I used to do. Glad I finally succumbed to paying for ATT's service. I am not comfortable with Nokias included browser yet, but it seems to work well. I may try Opera.
I can work with office documents and synch up with my outlook calender faster than I could with my old HTC/ATT Win 6.1 smart phone. Nokia PC Suit is leagues ahead of MS Active Synch, and puts Motorola's software to the shame it deserves.
Folks that play with it are amazed at how fast the phone responds when selecting applications. Instant response instead of a second or so wait as many Windows based phones have.
The one issue I have had is I can not get the included headset to work properly as a headset. I suspect it is intended as just a music headset, but no matter what I do I can not get loud enough sound out of it, and the manual has no mention of it other than showing where to plug it in. When you attach the headset the phone asks what you want to use it as. Whether I select headset or headphones it does not seem to work well. The phone will warn you to use the phone mic. I recommend getting a better headset/headphones when you buy the phone, I am doing that right after I post this. Maybe with more use I can sort it out. I only tested it by calling my office voice mail, since I did not want to annoy friends and family by making them guinea pigs.
This brings up the 3.5 mm jack the phone has. I am often on support calls. Sometimes for hours at a time. (Yes, I am an I.T. peon). I did not consider this when thinking about the phone, but there are NO standard headsets that use 3.5 jacks that I can find, they almost all use 2.5. The headsets that do use 3.5 are either iPhone style earbuds, which I find very uncomfortable, or ones intended for PC gaming, which use TWO plugs and are not usable on a phone. Not an over-the-ear one in the bunch. So I am stuck using bluetooth, which loses power fast and can't last long anough, or getting a clunky adapter so I can use a standard 2.5 mm headset, or trying an iphone earbud style headset that has the microphone in the wire, not on a boom, which has poor voice quality compared to a boom and hurts my ears after a few minutes. Slightly disappointing.
I do like having the hidden qwerty keyboard, as I did with my prior phone, so that it is there when needed for documents, email, texting etc, but out of the way otherwise. Someday I may try a tablet-style phone, like the E71 or a blackberry, but this works well for me.
One big reason I got this phone is the number pad for dialing. While touch screens are nice, having them as the only interface to the phone is a mistake.If you need to dial a number fast, such as 911, it can be very tough to do. Number pads are better, and if the primary use of the phone is as, well, a PHONE, it makes sense. It fits easily into my shirt pocket. I do not need to hang it on my belt and feel like Batman as I would with a tablet PDA.
But touch screens are useful. I think this phone would benefit from one for navigating the menus, it would probably be faster than using the various keys. The screen could be larger, there would be room to extend it if Nokia moved the logo from the top of the phone.
There is a lot left to play with on this, like the multiple profiles, etc. So there is still more to learn on this.
But all-in-all, even with the headset issue, this is the best phone I have had yet, whether smart-phone or not. If this is an indication of where Nokia is going, they are going in the right direction.


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Enjoy efficient, broad-reaching mobile messaging with the easily pocketable Nokia E75 smartphone, which features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and quick three-step email setup. Made from the quality materials one expects from Nokia Eseries, the Nokia E75 also ships with the Nokia Messaging service, which provides access to the world's top personal email services (including Gmail, Windows Live, and Yahoo!) as well as access to access to over 90 percent of the world's corporate inboxes via Nokia's corporate email clients, Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. It's ready to run on 3G networks here in the U.S. (850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go.
The E75 comes with a 4 GB MicroSD memory card, and it's compatible with optional cards up to 16 GB in size. You can connect to personal, corporate and hotspot networks via the integrated Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for browsing the Web and accessing files as well as connect to Voice over IP (VoIP) internet telephony services. And with the assisted GPS capabilities, you'll enjoy turn-by-turn navigation using the included Nokia Maps application (and a 3-month license). Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, digital audio/video player, stereo FM radio, and up to 5.3 hours of talk time.
Unlocked Phone This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a full manufacturer's warranty.
Additionally, this phone can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Phone Features The Nokia E75 has a 2.4-inch active matrix TFT LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels) with support for 16 million colors, providing excellent depth when reviewing photos or watching videos. The face of the phone includes a standard alpha-numeric keypad as well as a five-way navigation pad, soft navigation keys, and send/end keys. Additionally, it has dedicated home, calendar and email one-touch keys. When you need to compose a text message or longer email, the full QWERTY keyboard slides out of the left side of the phone and the screen automatically rotates.
With this latest Eseries device, you'll no longer need to boot up a PC to get a full desktop email experience. The enhanced email UI includes folder and HTML email support, expandable views and sorting capability by date, sender and size, as well as the most commonly used email functions just a single click away.On top of email, the E75 also offers improved calendar capability--features such as the ability to create and respond to meeting requests--as well as contacts and task management.
The Nokia E75 comes fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded. You'll enjoy reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as be able to download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to the device.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
The 3.2-megapixel camera offers a wealth of high-end photography features, including an 8x digital zoom, LED flash, white balance modes, center-weighted auto exposure, multiple scene modes, and a self timer. The phone's main camera can also capture video clips up to 640 x 480 pixels (at 30 frames per second) at up to 1 hour in length, and it offers several adjustments including scene and white balance. Additionally, the E75 has a secondary, lower resolution camera on the front (QCIF resolution, 176 x 144) that can be used for making video calls (requires compatible network).
Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the phone, giving you access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive. It's compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (including MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, and WMA). You can listen to your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio.
View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.
The integrated A-GPS and preinstalled Nokia Maps help you explore and locate new places, whether in another country or just around the corner. With access to more than 15 million points of interest, you can locate and navigate to the most interesting sights, bars or restaurants wherever you are. You can also send map excerpts and routes to friends by MMS or save map screen shots to the gallery.

Other features include:
Email support: IMAP4, Mail for Exchange, POP3, SMTP, IMAP IDLE, attachments
Messaging support: SMS, MMS
Instant messaging with Presence-enhanced contacts
50 MB internal dynamic memory; MicroSD expansion support to 16 GB
Applications include PDF Viewer, Quickoffice (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet), ZIP Manager, Nokia Maps, Flash Lite 3.0
Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialing
Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
Micro-USB connector support charging, High-Speed USB 2.0
Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync
FM radio (required wired headset to be attached); access to Internet radio
Ovi Files service allows you to remotely manage and share files stored on a PC, even when the PC is switched off
Supports Nokia N-Gage games service
The included high-efficiency charger reduces standby energy consumption to just 10 percent of the power used by conventional chargers
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PBA (transfer contacts), SPP (serial port profile)

Vital Statistics The Nokia E75 weighs 4.89 ounces and measures 4.4 x 1.97 x 0.57 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.3 hours of GSM talk time (4.3 hours on 3G), and up to 11.6 days of GSM standby time (11.25 days on 3G). It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G networks.
What's in the Box Nokia E75, 4 GB MicroSD memory card, battery (BL-4U), charger (AC-8U), connectivity cable (CA-101), stereo headset (HS-43), user guide, quick start guide, additional documentation
Nokia Messaging Service Nokia Messaging is Nokia's consumer messaging service. With access to personal e-mail you can get Yahoo! Mail, Gmail and other email automatically delivered to your Nokia E75, with or without notifications. The E75 supports most of the existing Internet email accounts. You can use the email wizard to set up your email if you are using one of the popular free email services or if your email supports POP or IMAP protocol.Set up your email:
From the home screen, scroll to the E-mail wizard, and press the scroll key.
From the home screen, scroll to Start e-mail setup, and press the scroll key. To confirm your selection, select Start.
Allow network connection, and continue by selecting Activate existing e-mail.
Enter your e-mail address, and select Ok.
Enter your password, and select Ok.
After the wizard has completed, you can adjust the settings. Select Options - Settings - Mailbox settings.
Tips:
Use the Email key in your device to get quick access to your e-mails.
To open your default mailbox, press the E-mail key briefly.
To create a new e-mail message, press the E-mail key for a few seconds.

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