Live life without boundaries with the Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2

02 September 2009

Live life in the fast lane with the XPERIA™ X2 from Sony Ericsson. Designed for those who always need to be connected, whether it’s for business or personal life, the XPERIA™ X2 blurs the boundary between work and play.

London, UK – September 2, 2009 – Today Sony Ericsson announces the XPERIA™ X2 a new Windows® phone that offers a best in class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar and open and edit Microsoft® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are.

The XPERIA™ X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. Providing quick interaction with contacts, messages, media and more, SlideView gives an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, e-mails and text messages so users don’t overlook an important contact.

With 14 specially designed preloaded XPERIA™ panels and 16 more to download, users can work with no boundaries with the XPERIA™ X2. From Skype, Mytopia and Google™, to games, CNN and Windows Live™, the panels ensure users are up-to-date with what matters most to them. With an improved touch interface and new 3D signature panel users also benefit from flexible desktop panels designed to categorise business, fun and communication features. Just set favourites to appear during certain times of the day and can get the latest news in the morning, YouTube™ at lunchtime and games for the journey home.

Powered by QWERTY messaging, Windows Mobile® users can even show their presentations on the big screen with the TV out cable - the XPERIA™ X2 makes a day at the office a walk in the park.

“In the fast moving world we live in, the need to stay connected has never been so important.” said Sumit Malhotra, marketing business manager, Sony Ericsson. “We constantly rely on our mobile phones as an extension to the office and the XPERIA™ X2 debuting with Windows Mobile® 6.5, allows users to work quickly and efficiently while on the move. The XPERIA™ X2 also features a new range of interactive panels as well as SlideView, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities – perfect for those who need to see any missed incoming activity at a glance.”

Entertainment is not compromised on XPERIA™ X2. Enjoy amazing multimedia with the 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality and take advantage of the 8.1 megapixel camera to capture and instantly share experiences with friends and family. Personalise the panels and users can access Facebook™ to upload their party or holiday images and they can chat with friends across the world via Skype. Whether it is music, photography, email, video or gaming the XPERIA™ X2 has it all.

“Windows® phones allow people to manage their whole world – from work to home to play – on a single handset,” said Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, product management, Microsoft Corp. “The XPERIA™ X2 taps the powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities in Windows Mobile® so customers can be in touch, productive and entertained wherever they are.”

With the need to stay connected 24/7 Sony Ericsson has designed XPERIA™ Services, a bespoke and unique after sales package designed to help XPERIA™ X2 users get the most out of their mobile phone. With a specialised technical team standing by to support busy users and talk through the outstanding features the XPERIA™ X2 has to offer users can get help from troubleshooting to how to access their favourite websites. And if their XPERIA™ X2 stops working while they are abroad, XPERIA™ Services can replace the mobile phone via a simple phone call.

XPERIA™ Services really has been devised with the consumer in mind and to help consumers discover more about their XPERIA™ X2.

XPERIA™ X2

Live life without boundaries

* Windows Mobile® 6.5 – work on the move easier

* Make the most of the day – flexible desktop panels categorised for life: communication and fun, multimedia, business and internet

* Work without boundaries – instant synchronisation of mail, calendar powered by QWERTY keyboard messaging and Windows Mobile®

* Slide view – quick access to frequently used phone activities and overview of missed incoming activity

* Present documents on the big screen – TV out cable

* Never get stranded - XPERIA™ exclusive travel insurance

* Enjoy amazing multimedia – 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality

* 8.1 mega pixel camera with Photo light – easily upload images to web albums

* Real 3D panel – 3D effects and zoom, music playback controls

Big business meeting? Arrive charged with the Car Charger AN300 – ultra fast, ultra-safe and ultra-reliable. A perfect accessory for the XPERIA™ X2, it charges 40 per cent faster than most car chargers – just plug into the cigarette lighter and go.

XPERIA™ X2 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100. XPERIA™ X2 will be available in selected markets from early Q4 in the colours Elegant Black and Modern Silver.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2 at a glance

XPERIA™ X2

Camera

* 8.1 megapixel camera

* Up to 16x digital zoom

* Auto focus

* Geo tagging

* Image stabilizer

* Send to web

* Touch focus

* Video light

* Video recording

Music

* Album art

* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

* Equalizer

* Sony Ericsson media player

* Music tones (MP3/AAC)

* Equalizer

* Sony Ericsson media player

* Music tones (MP3/AAC)

* PlayNow™ arena*

* Stereo speakers

* Windows Media® Player

Web

* Bookmarks

* Google™ search

* Internet Explorer®

* Pan & Zoom

* Web feeds

Communication

* Call list

* Conference calls

* Polyphonic ringtones

* Speakerphone

* Vibrating alert

Messaging

* Email

* Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

* Handwriting recognition

* Instant messaging

* Picture messaging (MMS)

* Predictive text input

* Text messaging (SMS)

Design

* Auto rotate

* Media

* Picture wallpaper

* Touchscreen

* Wallpaper animation

* Windows Mobile® 6.5

Entertainment

* 3D games

* Java™

* Motion gaming

* Tracker

* Video streaming

* Video viewing

* YouTube™ application

Connectivity

* A-GPS

* Bluetooth™ technology

* DNLA Certified™

* Google Maps™

* Modem

* Synchronisation

* TV out

* USB mass storage

* USB support

* Wi-Fi™

Organizer

* Adobe® PDF Reader

* Alarm clock

* Calculator

* Calendar

* Flight mode

* Microsoft® Office Mobile

* Notes

* Phone book

* Stopwatch

* Tasks

* Timer

Accessories

In-Box:

* XPERIA™ X2

* Battery

* Battery Charger

* Stereo Portable Handsfree MH500

* USB cable

* TV out cable

* 4GB SanDisk microSD™ memory card

* User guide

Optional accessories:

* Bluetooth™ Headset PV740

* Car charger AN300

* Video Viewing Stand IM920

Facts and Figures

* Size: 110 x 54 x 16 mm

* Weight: 115 grams

* Colours: Elegant Black, Modern Silver

* Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT

* Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA)

* Size: 3.2 inches

* Phone memory: Up to110MB

* Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™ and microSDHC™, up to 16GB

* Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hrs

* Standby time GSM: Up to 500 hrs

* Talk time UMTS: Up to 6hrs

* Standby time UMTS: Up to 640hrs

* Music listening time: Up to 20hrs

Availability and versions

Networks:

* XPERIA™ X2

* GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

* UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

* GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

* UMTS/HSPA 900/1900/2100

Available in selected markets from early Q4 2009.

Sony Ericsson puts developers at the centre of user experience with XPERIA™ X2

02 September 2009

New streamlined development tool maximises revenue opportunities and allows developers to create the first Windows Mobile® 6.5 applications for the XPERIA™ X2

Lund, Sweden – September 2, 2009 – Sony Ericsson launches the Panel SDK in a drive to encourage developers to create content for the XPERIA™ X2. The eye-catching interface includes a new range of interactive Panels on the home screen offering business, fun and communication features. By providing unparalleled real estate and marketing visibility, the Panel interface makes the developer central to the user experience.

The Panel SDK includes a Panelizer which turns existing Flash, Java and Windows Mobile® applications into Panels for the XPERIA™ X2, and a native software development kit which allows developers to be the first to create panels for the Windows Mobile® 6.5 platform.

Using the Panelizer, developers are able to maximise the investments they have already made creating compelling applications. In just a couple of clicks and with no separate tool purchase, the Panelizer gives developers a low-cost way to turn their content into the unique Sony Ericsson Panel experience. Panels are then just one touch away from the consumer’s home screen, allowing developers to truly shape the user’s mobile entertainment experience.

Besides supporting Panels and native applications, the XPERIA™ X2 is also equipped with a Java Runtime that makes Java/Capuchin applications run as well integrated as native applications.

Applications accepted as panels will be made available on Sony Ericsson’s market place, PlayNow™ arena, giving developers access to an even wider range of consumers using other Sony Ericsson handsets. Developers from around the world also benefit from the 70% net revenue share offered by PlayNow™ arena, which is available in 18 countries.

“Putting developers’ applications directly in front of consumers is a crucial focus for us,” says Christopher David, Head of Developer and Partner Engagement at Sony Ericsson. “We created the Panel SDK to streamline the development process, minimising the time it takes to get applications directly to the consumer and providing developers with additional revenue opportunities.”

How it works

Developers can submit their applications by following these simple steps:

* Go to Sony Ericsson’s Developer World website [tautan dihapus]

* Download the Panel SDK and follow the short Panel SDK tutorial

* Go to [tautan dihapus] and upload ‘Panelized’ applications

* Within 30 days the submission approval process will be complete. Successful applications are automatically available for wider usage on PlayNow™ arena.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Overview

X2: Your way

Personalise your panels. And with the SlideView key and Windows 6.5 user interface, you have instant access to your messages, schedule, contacts and more.

Touch or keyboard?

Someone's trying to grab your attention? Stay in touch with clients and colleagues as you like. Just use the touch display - or go for the QWERTY keyboard.

Work. Then play. Whenever.

Check out the news on CNN. Have a Skype chat. Find more friends on Facebook. View video clips on the hi-res 3.2" screen. Work or play, you choose.

Quote:
Mbrekekele said:

@ azure19
Bro, gimana hasil jepretan camera X2 nya?
Bening ga?

Klo siang2 sih jernih, tp klo malem2 yahhhh.....lumayan lha!^^
tp untuk smartphone udh lebih dr cukup kameranya!^^
yg gw suka speakernya!suaranya bagus^^

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junoAREV said:
bro pake yg device ID yak? coba pake yg bawahnya.. yg Card ID gt... ane coba di B7320 OmniaPro ane langsung bisa gan... awalnya pake yg device ID kaya kasus azure19, dicoba lagi yak...

iya pake yg Device IDnya! ok2 ntar dicoba lg!^^ thx bgt bro!

@williyung
bro ROMnya msh R1AA097 padahal udh di update lewat SEUS!
apa perlu diupdate lg?

@speed05
slamet ya dah punya X2!^^ share2 yach!

td dah coba update lg via SEUS, ternyata updatenya blm ada yg ROM R1AD006!

jd hasilnya msh sama kya sebelumya suka lag ampe layar diem!>.<

soalnya br2 ini lag lg!>.<

Dicoba aja lg bbrp hari bro..kali aja telat utk indo

@bro azure: keyboardnya gmana bro asyik ga?? empuk ga??? kira2 bahannya tahan lama ga yaa??

@master willy: ayo master beli X2 hehehehe,,,,,, gw dukung,,,,,,, hehehehe

wew...selamat buat ug dah make X2 bro...!!
gmn kesan2nya make X2...??
hehehe

ug?

-- Posted from my SonyEricsson

Keren bgt y x2

@bro williyung
mw nanya soal gps dunk!
pakenya yg COM1: 7500 vsp modem ato COM3: ato COM9: UART1dm serial port?

@x_dewa_x empuk kok keyboarnya!^^ nyaman dipake!

@fuma_wong yupz keren bgt!^^ ayo ikt beli jg bro!^^

Ga tau jg bro azure, kalo X1 pake COM3, bro pake defaultnya aja diset ke COM brp..., ga usah diubah lg..

Btw, ada yg tau di medan toko mana yg uda jual ya? cari2 kok ga ada?

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azure19 said:
@fuma_wong yupz keren bgt!^^ ayo ikt beli jg bro!^^

Hahahaha btw harganya 6.4 jt an yak? duh pengen tp duit udah kepake buat beli Satio, masa harus jebol simpanan

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williyung said:
Ga tau jg bro azure, kalo X1 pake COM3, bro pake defaultnya aja diset ke COM brp..., ga usah diubah lg..

Btw, ada yg tau di medan toko mana yg uda jual ya? cari2 kok ga ada?

coba di sun plaza master willy atau milenium,,, seharusnya dah ada tuh di gerah sonyericssonnya... jogja dah masuk kok. bsk tgl 5 launching di ambarukmo plaza,,,, ayoooo master willy buruan beli hehehehehehe ngomporin hehehehe

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x_dewa_x said:
coba di sun plaza master willy atau milenium,,, seharusnya dah ada tuh di gerah sonyericssonnya... jogja dah masuk kok. bsk tgl 5 launching di ambarukmo plaza,,,, ayoooo master willy buruan beli hehehehehehe ngomporin hehehehe

Hahaha..iya dh, ntar coba cari ke sna, kemrn uda telp satu2, blum masuk ktnya...

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williyung said:
Hahaha..iya dh, ntar coba cari ke sna, kemrn uda telp satu2, blum masuk ktnya...

wah2, beralih ke X2 nehh.
Ikutan, tp nunggu harga na turun

Dari gsmarena :

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 review: Another one in

Key features:

• Quad-band GSM support

• Tri-band 3G with HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps

• Four-row slide-and-tilt QWERTY keyboard

• Landscape and portrait virtual QWERTY keyboards

• Handwriting recognition

• 3.2" 65K-color TFT LCD resistive touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)

• Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional

• XPERIA panels user interface

• Accelerometer sensor

• Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz CPU, 256 MB of RAM memory

• 8.1 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash

• WVGA video recording at 30fps

• Support for DivX/XviD files out of the box

• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA

• Built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS support

• Bluetooth and USB (standard microUSB connector) v2.0

• 3.5mm standard audio jack

• Stereo speakers

• Flash video support

• TV out port, TV out cable supplied in the retail box

Main disadvantages:

• Outdated hardware

• Sluggish interface

• Display still on the small side, inadequate touch sensitivity and sunlight legibility

• Almost no screen auto-rotation throughout the UI

• Disappointing video recording

• Basic music player

Final words
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is supposed to carry the torch from the X1. Normally, you'd expect the successor to bring some innovations along but those are almost non-existent on the X2, save for the slightly (ever so slightly) larger display and the better snapper. Those aside, when we pop open the hood we find the old hardware lurking underneath the revamped exterior.

So, what's the point in releasing the XPERIA X2? Its hardware, put next to the competition, seemed outdated even back in September 2009 when the phone first saw daylight. And now, a few months later, when it is hitting the shelves, things look even worse.

There are lots of nice ideas incorporated into the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 (the improved panels, Flash support in the web browser, DivX and XviD video support out of the box) but you may be unable to enjoy them because of the slow system. Yep, 528 MHz sounded great two years ago, but feel pretty underpowered today in comparison with Snapdragons.

We really liked some of the panels too (if not all of them) but the sluggish interface and the unresponsive touchscreen ruined the experience.

If you already own the XPERIA X1 you could safely skip the upgrade
to the X2. If, on the other hand, you're contemplating the purchase of a QWERTY-enabled PocketPC, the XPERIA X2 is pretty much in the picture, but it's not without alternatives.

We can think of at least three: the Samsung
B7610 OmniaPRO, the HTC Touch Pro2 and the Acer M900. All of them pack side-slide QWERTY keyboards just like the X2 but unlike the X2, their screens are really big (reaching up to 3.8"). The HTC and the Acer are almost a year old and their hardware is similar to the XPERIA X2's, while the more recent B7610 OmniaPRO packs a faster CPU.

Next up are the Nokia N97 and its light version, the N97 mini. Both run the Symbian OS but even if they have gone through a lot of software updates, their UI still feels immature. However, the Nokia N97 and Nokia N97 mini pack so many features and their prices have dropped so much you might be able to overlook this.

If you are sick of WinMo and want to taste something new, you could try the Maemo-powered Nokia N900. Nokia are working hard on improving Maemo, so its potential is growing by the hour. Another appetizing option is Motorola's great revival hope, the MILESTONE. Its cool looks, promising hardware, Android OS and the enormous capacitive touchscreen should be enough to make the competition tremble.

No doubt, the XPERIA X2 is facing some strong competition and the few bright spots on its spec sheet are not enough to make it the definitive upgrade. The current street price of the smartphone is around 470 euro. And considering what you get for the money, that is steep.

WinMo 6.5 has tried to change the way we think of Windows Mobile. It is way more user-friendly now, much more thumbable, and the X-panels are not only fun but also useful. But it's obvious the XPERIA X2 would've made a lot more sense with Windows Mobile 7.

We can understand the predicament Sony Ericsson were in. The original XPERIA X1 is not a device to give up on just like this. But at some point they realized they needed to bring out an update before it was too late. And as it was becoming obvious WinMo7 was going to take too long, they decided to proceed with the XPERIA X2 as we know it.

No Snapdragon, no massive screen, they used the only thing that was available and they're good at: an 8 megapixel shooter. Is this good enough? Alright, fine. This may not be the whole story but in the end the X2 is very much like WinMo 6.5. A stopgap, a reflection of what could've been and a promise about what will be.

@ TRO
Apakah itu berarti harganya bakalan terjun bebas lagi?

-- Posted from my SonyEricsson

phonebooknya x2 bisa synchronize ama facebook gak ya?

Thanks.

wah gara2 baca post bro TRO jd ragu beli X2 takut klo harganya bener2 meluncur,,, apa nunggu beberapa bln lg yahhhh,,,,,

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

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x_dewa_x said:
wah gara2 baca post bro TRO jd ragu beli X2 takut klo harganya bener2 meluncur,,, apa nunggu beberapa bln lg yahhhh,,,,,

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

nunggu 1tahun aja bro, kek gw!

kabuuuuurrrrrr...........

Ikutan nunggu harganya cocok ma kantong deh..

-- Posted from my SonyEricsson

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x_dewa_x said:
wah gara2 baca post bro TRO jd ragu beli X2 takut klo harganya bener2 meluncur,,, apa nunggu beberapa bln lg yahhhh,,,,,

-- Posted from my Mobile phone

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Review by Phone Arena

Performance and Conclusion

Performance:

In the introductory section of the current review we mentioned that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 is equipped with pretty much the same hardware as the X1. Having seen the cool-looking improvements to the panel interface and its brand new 3D visuals, we can definitely say the guys at Sony Ericsson have tried to squeeze whatever they can out of the silicon heart of the handset. They have done a great job in certain respects, because there are many menus and applications that hit the hardware heavily, but get properly visualized and without noticeable lagging. On the other hand, it is exactly the opposite in other cases when the handset gets overwhelmingly sluggish for no obvious reason. As a whole, the operating system is stable and doesn’t freeze, but every now and then a message about a problem that makes the device close all running applications will appear.

The in-call quality is high, although not as good as what the X1 delivers. It doesn’t matter whether it´s you who´s talking or not, because the situation is virtually identical on both ends of the line. Voices are loud, but too sharp and tend to get monotonous at times. This, however, doesn’t mean you will be unable to have a proper, normal conversation. We are pleasantly surprised by the loudspeakers, because the sound they produce is much louder during calls as compared to when you listen to music - everything is intelligible and your callers will hear you relatively well.

Battery life is of utmost importance with smartphones. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 performs great in this respect, because it can make it through a whole day of heavy usage, including surfing the web over Wi-Fi, sending emails, listening to music, watching videos and playing the available 3D games.

Conclusion:

We were pleasantly impressed by the Xperia X1 when it rolled out, so we just could not wait to take a closer look at its successor. We had to wait for more than a year until our wish came true and as time went by, our expectations hit the ceiling. Now, when we have examined the handset in details we feel disappointed at its performance. It is merely a jazzed up version of the X1, but not a worthy successor. Aside from minor improvements to its overall design and panel interface, the Xperia X2 doesn´t offer anything new, there is nothing about it to wow us. Was it worth waiting for? No. Does it deserve your attention? Only if you are looking for a handset that is more exotic than its Windows Mobile brethren.