New Whitepaper Shows Two Shades of XPERIA X1
As we continue to continue to continue to wait for the XPERIA X1 that we’ve all seen and read so much about, a new whitepaper has just been issued. It basically just does a good job of telling us what we’ve already known for a while, but there is some new juice to be drunk. Namely, the X1 will be issued in two servings; one for America and one for the rest of the world of course. This people, is pretty solid news. Sony Ericsson hasn’t been known to show the US much love when it comes to its higher-end models. They know they’ve got a winner with the X1 though, or at least we’d like to think they do.
- X1a – Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900Mhz), tri-band (850/1900/2100Mhz) UMTS/HSPA
- X1c – Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900Mhz), tri-band (900/1900/2100Mhz) UMTS/HSPA
Solid. We can’t wait to get our grubby mits on one of these puppies. Assuming, that is, Sony Ericsson actually releases it some day. Also of note in the whitepaper is a claimed 10 hours of GSM talk time or 6.5 hours of talk time over 3G. Impressive indeed.
No high speed support for T-Mobile. I should have known.
one thing is sure
it won’t be compatible with T-Mobile
forget it now!
Guess that a no-go for us T-mo(US) users.
No AWS = no sale for me
Still waiting (impatiently) for a AWS smartphone beside the BB Bold.
Terrific. Back when the initial specs came out, Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA site mentioned support for 1700MHz. And now it’s dropped.
Yeah. I thought this was gonna be THE one for me to get after having my phone (unlocked Cingular SE S710a) for 3 years. Since it won’t be for T-Mobile, then forget it.
AND: the us Version will not feature VGA Videocapture while the EU version will. Blame Broadcom not SE…
It’s best for AT&T customers to get the X1c since it supports HSPA 900/1900/2100 and comes with VGA recording at 30 fps.
The Xperia website shows under the technical facts that both versions have the 1700mhz band…so why would they all of a sudden change it?
What can I say other then love at first sight. The xperia continues to impress me.
As the article mentioned, 10 hours of talk over GSM and 6.5 over 3G is impressive. Theres also alot of other features that make me want to break into Sony Ericsson’s HQ like the panel system, an awesome camera, video recording and the sexy slide action…
Find more information about the Sony Ericsson Xperia here
sonyericcson.com/x1 still shows the 1700 band under technical facts. I don’t understand what the hell is going on. SE them self has given out misleading information in emails to individuals seeking clarification. One thing is certain, I will be very upset if there is no T-Mobile AWS compatible version.
I’m actually surprised that Handset manufacturers are not making Quad Band Data radios ((850/900/1700/1800/1900Mhz). Its been pretty well publicized that Tmobile will finally be launching it this year, and that they have committed significant resources for the nationwide rollout. Why would I spend $800+ on a handset knowing I couldn’t operate it on any network that I wanted? I think the fact that not one manufacturer has stepped up to the plate (with the exception of RIM’s BOLD) is pretty poor product planning. Actually its pretty stupid, but of course what company is listening to their customers needs anyways.
I meant to say (900/1700/1800/1900Mhz) radios. Just so I dont get flamed right away
Congrats, SE! You just lost the entire T-Mobile market. I was planning to purchase two, one for me and one for the wife. Now I’m looking at the Nokia E71 (and saying a prayer that they’re smarter than SE) or the BB Bold. Buh-bye SE.
I can predict X1 will become another major failure after K850
then Sony will have divorce with Ericsson
so, if the X looks like it’s heading to at+t, where will the Diamond be heading?? what are the chances the X, iPhone and the Diamond are all going to be available to at+t customers?
I like. I want one.
SonyEricsson built and HTC designed,
Only means one thing,
THE SHIT.
xperia probably on AT&T and the Diamond probably on sprint
so praise the lord that it is just the other way round
This phone is going to be a very revolutionary handset. And I would almost stake my life on it that this baby will becoming to t-mobile. All the reviews and data from the phones very limited debut in its beta stages (being that the hardware is finalized) from places like the cebit stop do say device will have 1700. And if you follow the company jargon from Robert Dobson himself, t-mo will be releasing an “iPhone killer” in second half 08…. Anyone smell SE back with t-mobile again. Minus the N95 8gb I think that is would be the only device that they can market as better then the iPhone. What are they going to have? The Shadow two which comes in two appealing colors of poop. Old person and baby poop. SIGN EXSCLUSIVE for once tmobile!
give it AWS and a video chip or it’s a no buy
Yeah, this is pretty confusing. The white paper makes no mention of 1700 (AWS) support but the product page still has it listed. Considering AWS frequencies are being adopted in Central and South America too it would be smart to include. I am also baffled that Sony would allow a SE branded phone to be released with a micro SD slot instead of a MS micro slot. I guess we’ll have to wait until the phone is release to see what the specs. really are.
I wish it would come to T Mobile. We have only 1 touch phone in the US.
I mean T-Mobile US has only 1 touch phone.