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Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 review MOBILE PHONES REVIEW

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 review 


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The definitive Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 review
We've got exactly what we wished for. After being rather impressed by Sony Ericsson's ultra-small Xperia X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro, we couldn't help but wonder what Sony Ericsson's heavily customised Android OS would look like on a phone with a middle-of-the-road screen that sits somewhere between that of the monster X10 and the tiny X10 Minis.
And that's exactly what we've got here. The screen of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is three inches in size, so slightly smaller than the 3.2-inch norm as seen in the likes of the HTC Legend, LG Optimus One and many, many more Android phones.
Sony ericsson xperia x8
Sony ericsson xperia x8
The good news is the X8's touchscreen uses capacitive technology, so it's immediately more usable than other entry-level Android phones like the LG GT540 and Vodafone 845, which use the cheaper, less sensitive resistive technology. And don't work.
Sony ericsson xperia x8
The form factor of the Xperia X8 is identical to that of the X10 Mini – only bigger. Which means a curved back with easily removable cover, three silver buttons beneath the screen – Android-standard Menu, Home and Back – along with the camera and speaker around the back.
Sony ericsson xperia x8
The top edge of the phone features the micro-USB connector, which has been covered by a little plastic stopper to stop it accumulating handbag dust. Also here is the power socket in the middle and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Sony ericsson xperia x8
Down the right-hand side sit the metallic-effect volume rocker and physical camera button. Sadly, as with the Xperia X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro and many other new entry level Android phones, there's no optical or physical trackpad on the X8.
Sony ericsson xperia x8
And that's your lot. The phone itself feels solid and well-made, especially considering its £140 SIM-free asking price, with tough buttons and a solid screen.
Sony ericsson xperia x8
Sony ericsson xperia x8
(Reviewed by Gary Cutlack)

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silver_z


March 5th
6. This is much better, actually much faster than LG optimus, I had that one n now i have this, n I really gona stay with d SE x8... Its fast, its very light ,, oh,, just one problem, cant find that touchscreen calibrator,, couse its works hard for me fingers, im used to touch with nails n i need settup for it if anyone knows plzz ??

meatpieboy


March 4th
5. Simply put a phone where the battery will be empty after 10 minutes talk time. It is usless to try and hold a long conversation on this. Despite complaints im told this is how it is. The designers need to take a long look and re-evaluate what is a major requirement of a phone.

rob36rob


February 9th
4. This is the worst mobile phone i have ever had the misfortune of owning,i found it to be unresponsive, not at all user friendly, extremely poor battery life, locked up repeatedly , i would not reccomend it to anyone not even someone whom i intensely disliked!!, after a very annoying frusrtating half hour with 'someone' not authorised to allow me to swap the 2nd handset ( also faulty) i eventually requested that i cancel my upgrade, and that i would inform off-com and trading standards and as if by by magic, i now have the nokia x3 a much better option for so many reasons

techmeout


January 25th
3. In my opinion, this phone is awful.
It lags terribly, freezes, cuts out, the keypad is useless, as is the Auto-Correct.
It doesn't seem to identify half of the words used in the English language. The battery life isn't that great even without, Bluetooth and WIFI running in the background. Half a day of college and mine seems to be circling the drain, I've only had the thing for a week.

bmwdriver


November 20th 2010
2. @roger_frogger
I agree with you! I just can't understand about the android choice.

rogger_frogger


November 20th 2010
1. 1.6?!?!?! How do they expect to sell this.
This would be my perfect phone if it was on current android.
Give me an LG Optimus One!
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