The XPERIA X1 was the first Windows Mobile that got rid of the bulk, weight and stuffy business appearance of older smartphones. The first Sony Ericsson mobile to actually use the Windows Mobile operating system, the XPERIA X1 has great features and connectivity, plus a new interface called XPERIA Panels.

This is a beautifully constructed mobile phone. Though still slightly thicker and heavier than the ideal, the brushed metal case, arc slider and awesome QWERTY keyboard work together in perfect unison. The slider is especially impressive. Rolling smoothly along its rails, a concise click resounds when opened or closed. The keyboard admittedly looks small at first, but after using it you’ll find it to be comfortable. Messaging and e-mail can be done quickly with two hands, and the backlighting on keys looks great in dark areas. Unlike most keyboards on smartphones, the X1 has specific buttons for punctuation, which saves you a lot of time by not having to go to symbol menus.

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