Sony Ericsson look set to have a huge impact on the mobile handset this summer with the announcement of the release of the new Xperia X10 Mini, hot on the heels of the well received Vivaz.
As the name suggests the device is a smaller version of the Xperia X10, but rather than shaving of a few millimetres here and there, Sony have totally re designed the chassis, leaving us with an attractive and truly compact mobile phone.
If we put the units physical size to one side for a moment, the other standout feature of the X10 Mini is its excellent user interface.
This is named MediaScape UI and is responsible for handling the multi media content.
The system does work very well with regards to how the user can view contact information.
Selecting a contact does not only bring up their details but a full history of contact you have had with this person, along with a host of other information gathered from sites such as Facebook and Twitter, including status updates.
This is a very clever way of viewing such information, putting everything you really need to know all in one place, rather than relying on the user to access it via various apps and features.
Managing your media content is a very easy experience.
For example holding your finger on a music track will look up the song on YouTube or alternatively via a Google search.
A handy "Never Played" playlists allows you to rediscover tracks you forgot you had.
Running on Android operating system 1.
6, the X10 Mini is powered by a Qualcomm 600 Mhz processor.
With regards to performance the mini runs smoothly, apps load quickly and the handset is very user friendly.
In terms of connectivity the phone has everything the user needs to be kept up to date whilst on the move.
3G, GPRS and Edge are all supported so there is never a reason not to stay connected.
Local access is also catered for with the inclusion of WiFi.
Web pages look clear on the Mini's 2.
55" screen.
Obviously smaller than those offered on most of its competitors, it still maintains great clarity thanks to its 240 x 320 resolution and capability of displaying 16 million colours.
The screen is very responsive thanks to it being a capacitive touchscreen, and the scratch resistant coating is also a nice feature.
The screen is housed within the X10 Mini's tiny 83 x 50 x 16 mm frame.
Sony Ericsson should be applauded for their attempts at a true mini handset.
The X10 Mini certainly fulfills its brief with its smartphone performance in a fashion phone body.
As the name suggests the device is a smaller version of the Xperia X10, but rather than shaving of a few millimetres here and there, Sony have totally re designed the chassis, leaving us with an attractive and truly compact mobile phone.
If we put the units physical size to one side for a moment, the other standout feature of the X10 Mini is its excellent user interface.
This is named MediaScape UI and is responsible for handling the multi media content.
The system does work very well with regards to how the user can view contact information.
Selecting a contact does not only bring up their details but a full history of contact you have had with this person, along with a host of other information gathered from sites such as Facebook and Twitter, including status updates.
This is a very clever way of viewing such information, putting everything you really need to know all in one place, rather than relying on the user to access it via various apps and features.
Managing your media content is a very easy experience.
For example holding your finger on a music track will look up the song on YouTube or alternatively via a Google search.
A handy "Never Played" playlists allows you to rediscover tracks you forgot you had.
Running on Android operating system 1.
6, the X10 Mini is powered by a Qualcomm 600 Mhz processor.
With regards to performance the mini runs smoothly, apps load quickly and the handset is very user friendly.
In terms of connectivity the phone has everything the user needs to be kept up to date whilst on the move.
3G, GPRS and Edge are all supported so there is never a reason not to stay connected.
Local access is also catered for with the inclusion of WiFi.
Web pages look clear on the Mini's 2.
55" screen.
Obviously smaller than those offered on most of its competitors, it still maintains great clarity thanks to its 240 x 320 resolution and capability of displaying 16 million colours.
The screen is very responsive thanks to it being a capacitive touchscreen, and the scratch resistant coating is also a nice feature.
The screen is housed within the X10 Mini's tiny 83 x 50 x 16 mm frame.
Sony Ericsson should be applauded for their attempts at a true mini handset.
The X10 Mini certainly fulfills its brief with its smartphone performance in a fashion phone body.
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