Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

Like in all Android based handsets you can sync your handset with online services like Google. The Xperia also offers users the option of syncing your device with their own service called Sony Ericsson Sync. A host of Moxier services has been preloaded for those who have, or wish to, create new accounts for data backups etc. Google Maps and Wisepilot (free for three months) are available for use with the handsets GPS modules. Images can also be geotagged with location data. The Android Market place is a great way to get other handy applications for all purposes.
 

Misc. Features
Other than the standard features like a Calculator, Calendar and Alarm Clock, the X10 comes with Voice dialing capabilities and an Office Suite that allows you to open MS documents Including PPS and PPT files as well as PDF. For security, you can use the Pattern Unlock option for the handset, but you’ll still have to unlock the screen first. Sony Ericsson has also included their famous QuadraPop game with the handset. Anything else you need can be downloaded from the Android Market.

Camera
The 8MP camera with its LED flash is capable of producing really good images. Pictures are quite crisp and the details, even on close inspection, are not bad at all. Some of the darker colors do tend to get a bit mixed together but not enough to make the picture unclear or tarnished.

There are also quite a few settings from auto scene recognition, to face and smile detection, image stabilization, touch-focus (which is not nearly as good as HTC’s) and plenty of scene modes to choose from. Video recording is not bad at all. It offers Wide VGA, QVGA and YouTube resolutions as well as a few scene modes here too.

Battery
Stand alone talk time was impressive and easily averaged in at over 4 hours and 15 minutes. The problem with most Android handsets is that the OS is designed to be in a ‘Constantly on’ setting for social networking emailing etc. that takes a serious toll on battery life, and like most other Android handsets the Xperia also tends to drain very quickly if you’re constantly updating and checking your account. However you’ll easily get a day and half of usage including calls, social networking, camera usage and music on a single charge, which is quite impressive.

The Bottom Line
The X10 comes with price tag of Rs. 35,795 (MRP), which is a little over priced in my opinion. With handsets like the Legend and the MILESTONE priced so much less than the X10, it’s going to have a really tough time gaining a foothold. While it does have a few interesting features like the Timescape and Mediascape UI, it falls short with the lack of better media options. Sony Ericsson’s own Vivaz beats it out in the camera division with 720p video recording, but the battery life is definitely a winner. The only problem is that as good as the handset may be in terms of looks, it’s feature set just doesn’t justify the price, not when there are options that are as good and are better priced.