The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 is a handset that is soon to be released by Sony Ericsson. Within the confines of its 99 x 54 mm casing which is 15 mm thick, Sony has managed to pack a wide array of useful technology as well as smart phone functionality all on a platform that utilises the android operating system.
The unit comes with a 3.0 inch TFT display screen, which offers touch screen functionality as well as excellent quality imagery. With up to 16 million colours available within a 320 x 480 pixel screen size, this display screen offers excellent colour reproduction. To ensure longevity the display screen comes with a scratch resistant surface. In addition, an accelerometer sensor is provided for automatic rotation of imagery whilst navigation is provided by the timescape user interface.
Alert options include both ring and vibration, with the added bonus of being able to utilise MP3 files as additional ringtones. The handset comes with a speakerphone and a 3.5 mm audio jack as well as the added bonus of photo call functionality, which is provided by the phone book that also retains practically unlimited numbers of contacts for easy retrieval.
The unit comes with a 2 GB card included within most packages, however the microSD card slot which is built into the unit, provides the means to expand this up to 16 GB if desired. Other forms of connectivity include class 10 versions of EDGE and GPRS, whilst internet access is provided by the Wi Fi and HSDPA connections. To complete the ensemble of connectivity options, micro USB and Bluetooth connections are also provided.
Sony takes is entertainment options seriously, as testified by the inclusion of an MP4MP3 media player, 3.15 mega pixel camera, which doubles up as a VGA video recording device, stereo FM radio with RDS as well as a variety of social media functions. The handset also comes with a useful satellite navigation function, which makes the most of its A-GPS support.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 White is one of the current crop of colour variants available, with others including dark bluewhite, Apple bluewhite, pinkwhite and a silverwhite variant. This comprehensive unit comes with a wide range of useful technology whilst offering fast and effective computational functionality by virtue of its 600 MHz processor. The handsets popularity is assured due to its lightweight, compact and aesthetically appealing style.
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