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16 June 2010
The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X8 is a great entertainment smartphone that extends the appeal of the Xperia™ collection to new market segments. The user interface is similar to that of the Xperia™ X10 mini, with the four-corners that give easy one hand use and can be customised for one touch access to your favourite applications. The Xperia™ X8 also includes Timescape™ for easy access to all your social networking and the infinite button for one click access to a world of content. The open Android operating system delivers great smartphone functionality and access to thousands of applications on Android Market™. Timo Maassmann, Product Marketing Manager for XperiaTM X8, said, “We are delighted to be able to bring the full experience of our XperiaTM smartphones to new consumers by delivering a fully featured device at a more accessible price point.”
The Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X8 is perfect for enjoying multimedia entertainment. Whether it’s a game from the Android Market™, the latest funny clips on YouTube™ or browsing the web, the 3-inch screen means you won’t miss a thing. Discover and download songs from PlayNow™, then listen to all your music using the 3.5mm headphone jack. If you are feeling more creative, there’s a 3.2 MP camera and video recording functionality.
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X8 – Key features
Four corners for easy one hand use and one touch access to applications
Customise the four corners with your favourite apps and add widgets to your homescreens
Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen
Timescape™ shows all your communication in one place for ultimate simplicity
Android Market™ – thousands of applications to keep you entertained
3.2 MP camera – snap away and upload instantly to Facebook™
The XPERIA™ X8 supports GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 900/2100 and UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100
The XPERIA™ X8 will be available in selected markets from Q3 in the colours White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X8 at a glance
Camera
3,2 megapixel camera
Direct picture upload to Facebook™
Geo tagging
Sony Ericsson Album application
Video recording
Music
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
PlayNow™
Sony Ericsson Music Player
TrackID™
Web
Bookmarks
Pan and zoom
WebKit web browser
Communication
Facebook™ application
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Messaging
Push email
Instant messaging
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® support with Dataviz™ RoadSync™
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)
Design
Auto rotate
Picture wallpaper
Capacitive touchscreen
Entertainment
Infinite button
Sony Ericsson FM radio
Video streaming
Video viewing
Organiser
Calendar
Flight mode
Phone book with dialer
Sony Ericsson Home with Widget
Notes
Location-based services
A-GPS
Google Maps™
Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation (free trial version)
3.5 mm audio jack
Bluetooth™ technology
Micro USB connector
NeoReader® barcode scanning app
Sony Ericsson Sync
USB mass storage
USB support
Wi-Fi™
Google™ services
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google LatitudeTM
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google search widget
Google Talk™
YouTube™
Screen
16,777,216 colour TFT touchscreen
Capacitive touchscreen
3.0 inches
320 x 480 pixels (HVGA)
Scratch-resistant (min. pencil hardness 6H)
Accessories
In-Box:
XPERIA™ X8
Battery 1200mAh
Stereo portable handsfree
2 GB microSD™ card
Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
User documentation
Optional:
Hi-Fi Wireless Headset with FM Radio MW600
Portable Stereo Speakers MS450
Hi-Fi Headset with Remote MH810
Facts
Size: 99 x 54 x 15 mm
Weight: 104g
Phone memory: Up to 128 MB
Memory card support: microSD™ up to 16GB
Memory card included: 2 GB
Operating system: Google™ Android Donut, version 1.6
Processor: 600MHz
Availability and versions
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS HSPA 800/1900/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Available in selected markets from Q3 2010
Colour
White
Dark Blue/White
Aqua Blue/White
Pink/White
Silver/White
Official press release
Official page with specifications...
[ This Message was edited by: Phoner on 2013-01-22 13:39 ] |
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Mano82
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Camera 3.2 megapixel & Android 1.6  This is not promising  |
goldenface
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Nice to see FM Radio, NeoReader and micros USB. For a while I thought it was fastport.
Definitely not a high end phone.
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On 2010-06-16 10:44:22, Mano82 wrote:
Camera 3.2 megapixel & Android 1.6 This is not promising
XperiaTM X8 will either launch on Android 1.6 with a subsequent upgrade to Android 2.1 a few weeks later or will launch on Android 2.1. The final decision will be taken on a market-by-market basis.
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com[....]nouncement-and-xperia-updates/
And it's very, very affordable.
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NoroBiik
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posting Engadget article with pics of X10mini, X8 & X10 side by side
http://www.engadget.com/2010/[....]ade-official-coming-in-q3-201/ |
Mano82
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On 2010-06-16 10:46:42, xell wrote:
XperiaTM X8 will either launch on Android 1.6 with a subsequent upgrade to Android 2.1 a few weeks later or will launch on Android 2.1. The final decision will be taken on a market-by-market basis.
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com[....]nouncement-and-xperia-updates/
And it's very, very affordable.
Ok Thanks  That's good  Camera could have been 5mp at least  |
Phoner
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3.2 MPix and without AF?
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Arne Anka
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On 2010-06-16 11:12:43, Mano82 wrote:
Ok Thanks That's good Camera could have been 5mp at least
It costs less than the X10 mini, so why should X8 have a 5 MP camera ? |
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First look from a Russian site http://translate.google.com/t[....]sc/SE_X8-prev.html&sl=ru&tl=en |
NoroBiik
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On 2010-06-16 10:44:22, Mano82 wrote:
Camera 3.2 megapixel & Android 1.6 This is not promising
Looks like Android 2.1 is definitely in the works for this phone, quote from http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/
"XperiaTM X8 will either launch on Android 1.6 with a subsequent upgrade to Android 2.1 a few weeks later or will launch on Android 2.1. The final decision will be taken on a market-by-market basis
[ This Message was edited by: NoroBiik on 2010-06-16 10:47 ] |
Bonovox
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I think they could have at least put in a flash. How much does a tiny led cost? Not much
Phone?? What phone?? |
Muhammad-Oli
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You know, once upon a time XPERIA meant high end, ultra desirable phones with the latest features. These days it seems to simply mean Android phone.
This is a nice phone for its price and feature-set. Hopefully it will get the 2.1 upgrade the X10 is getting, it certainly deserves to. I just don't honestly see why they labeled it XPERIA other than that it looks a bit like the X10.
EDIT: Thanks NoroBiik.
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Promotional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHTuqn6AY3o |
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hand on
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iamstevie
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This is gutting. For me, the X8 would be the most reasonably sized handset of the lot. If it at least matched the specs of the Mini, I'd consider it. If it had the qwerty keyboard like the Pro, I'd definitely get it.
But the fact it actually has less functionality than both these phones, despite being bigger.... Well it's disappointing! Clearly the justification is it's aimed at being an entry-level handset, but I dunno, just feels like such a waste to have that additional space to add more functionality and not use it. |
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