Review of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 GSM/UMTS smartphone Tweet

Mobile-review have posted their review of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10. Here are the phones specifications, some videos and their final impression.

We have already discussed the phone functions. Now we’ll mention the speakers. This smartphone features one speaker at the top of left side. Its maximum volume is slightly lower than in HTC Desire or Google Nexus One. If you don’t hear the calls well you can solve this issue by selecting a clear and merry melody resembling “classic phone ringtone”. Vibration in SE X10 is weak with frequent and flat pulses. When the smartphone is in the jeans pocket you will almost never feel it. It is noticeable when you hold the device in the hand or it is resting on the table.

To sum it up I have to say that on the balance Sony Ericsson X10 has good hardware (apart from the phone functions) and mediocre software with numerous bugs of different severity. Here go an old Android version (everybody who hasn’t tried versions 2.1 or 2.2 will tell you they are the same) odd TimeScape interface, several features of the phonebook, inability to handle USSD requests and other “details”. Add the bluish display, end call button, which is also responsible for switching the screen on and off, two funny LEDs between the keys and other idiosyncrasies and we’ll have a picture of X10.

If you ignore the quality of sound during the conversation, low volume of the speaker and imagine that SE X10 runs on Android 2.1 or even has Sense you’ll have a nice device you can forgive untidy icons, big size and other drawbacks. But these are fantasies as in real life we have the smartphone with good characteristics and many minor faults, which shape its face.

Modern flagship Android models from HTC and Samsung have one disadvantage – short operation time. Apart from this we have almost “ideal” devices. Separate samples may have defects and bugs, but this is an exception. In case of Sony Ericsson X10 we don’t have one sample with bugs, but the model every sample of which has a range of the problems we discussed. If you know how to fix them, or will be ready to tolerate then I am not against. Good smartphone on slightly outdated Android version is waiting for you. But if you buy Android to use it as a phone and don’t want to fine tune what comes from the box, think of other models.

Frankly speaking I have genuine pity for this model. X10 has a potential and it really had to become a strong flagship model on Android. Before the arrival of Samsung Galaxy S X10 could reign as the perfect “machine” with impeccable characteristics, but due to some people in the company it hasn’t happened and we have an expensive smartphone with various problems and bugs.
Description:

* Class: smartphone
* Form factor: candybar
* Rival products: Google Nexus One, HTC Desire
* Frame materials: matte and glossy plastic
* Operating system: Android 1.6
* Networks: GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS/HSDPA 900/1700/2100
* Processor: 1 GHz on Qualcomm QSD8250 platform
* Main storage: 384 MB
* Memory for application: 1 GB + slot for microSD memory cards (16 GB card in the box)
* Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (A2DP), microUSB (USB 2.0) port for recharge/synchronization, 3.5 mm jack for the headset
* Display: capacitive TFT 4” with FWVGA (854x480) resolution, automatic adjustment of backlight
* Camera: 8 MP with autofocus, video recording in WVGA resolution
* Navigation: GPS on gpsOne chip of Qualcomm platform (with A-GPS support)
* Additional features: accelerometer, light and proximity sensors
* Battery: detachable Li-Ion of 1500 mAh
* Dimensions: 119 x 63 x 13 mm (4.68" x 2.48" x 0.51")
* Weight: 135 g

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This week in search 5/30/10 Tweet

Safety, security and privacy are important parts of the search equation for us at Google, particularly as we continue to bring you the best possible search experience on the web. Security in particular can be an important part to your interaction with the Google search box, so we're always looking for ways to make changes and enhancements to that interaction secure. Especially as we all spend more time online, the importance of security has taken center stage. So in addition to this week's secure search enhancement, you can read our latest news and insights at our Online Security Blog.

More secure searches
Years ago we added Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to products ranging from Gmail to Google Docs, as part of our effort to advance the safety and security of our products for you. Now you have a new choice to search more securely using https://www.google.com. When you use this https address, an encrypted session is established between your browser and Google that uses an SSL connection. Just like on an online banking page, the "https" confirms that you are using a more secure connection that will help protect your search terms and your search results from being intercepted by a third party. For more information on this security enhancement, read our announcement.

Example of encrypted search: [flowers]

Whether you're planning a trip by train or scouring the real-time web, this week's roundup also includes two search enhancements that should greatly improve the richness of yor search results -- no matter what you're looking for.

Images in real-time search updates
Ten blue links on a search results page can provide you with a lot of really helpful information, but sometimes you're searching for content that is richer than a textual web page. For instance, what are people saying about Lady Gaga's latest garb? Until now, it's been hard to get this kind of rich visual detail that's really fresh. So this week we began rolling out a feature for images in real-time search. When searching for the latest content across the real-time web, you'll be able to quickly see the images people are talking about right now (based on URLs of those images in their public updates.) To view this new feature, click on "Updates" in the lefthand panel when you complete a search. Then click on "Updates with images."

Example search: [pac-man doodle]

Transit search enhanced
Often when we search, it's to get from point A to point B, such as when the best route is by train. Then it's important to know the specific details of the train station near you, like which lines it serves. Now you can easily get this information in the lefthand panel on Google Maps by searching for the transit station. The lines are colored and grouped by transit type to make it easier to find the line you're looking for. For rail trains, you can see the departure time directly. For other types of transit like subways, buses and commuter trains, you can click on the line name to get the next departure time of each direction—all without having to leave the current page.

Example search: [Broadway-Lafayette St Station]

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Skype’s new iPhone application introduces 3G calling functionality Tweet

LUXEMBOURG – Skype announced the launch of the new version of its iPhone application. Available to download from the Apple App Store today, this update allows iPhone users to make and receive Skype-to-Skype calls, and to call mobiles and landlines around the world at very low rates for the first time over their 3G data connection.

Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G will be free for a trial period which will run until the end of 2010*. Details of pricing will be announced in the coming months and will be in line with Skype's commitment to providing customers with great value. Skype-to-Skype calls over WiFi will still remain free.

“Using Skype on 3G has been the number one request among our iPhone customers. This new version is a great step towards enabling our customers to take and use Skype everywhere they go”, said Russ Shaw General Manager for Mobile, Skype. “Using Skype on iPhone without being restricted to the availability of a WiFi network will open up new ways for Skype customers to stay connected and make free or low-cost calls whenever they want, wherever they are in the world.”

“We have a group of young tennis players that are constantly travelling inside Spain and around the world. One of them is my daughter, she travels a lot and we use Skype to communicate because it’s easier, faster and cheaper. The change of having Skype on the mobile phone has been crucial for us. Before we had to look for a computer in the tennis clubs and hotels and it was a real problem because it was very difficult to find one,” said Alexei Starkov, the physical/fitness coach of the Federación de Tenis de Madrid. “Tennis is an individual sport and when you travel by yourself at times you feel very lonely. Now with Skype for iPhone also allowing for calls over 3G you can call anytime and anywhere without having to find a WiFi spot.”

Additional new features of the Skype for iPhone application include:

* Near CD-quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls using wideband audio on iPhone 3GS or 2nd generation iPod touch and onwards.
* Enhanced call quality indicator, which will help customers choose the best moment to call.
* Improved start-up time
* Rapid access to the dial pad from the home screen

The new version is compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch and iPad. Skype requires iPhone OS version 3.0 and above.

Calling functionality is available on iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and 2nd generation iPod touch onwards. iPod touch requires a compatible headset with a microphone.

The Skype for iPhone application is available to download for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch, or at www.skype.com/go/iphone

* Operator data charges may still apply.
About Skype

Skype is software that enables the world’s conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles. Download Skype to your computer or mobile phone at skype.com.

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Acer Stream 28 Tweet

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.

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Nokia C3 preview by Test-Mobile.fr Tweet

Yes, there's no sound ! It's just a preview made in a very noisy room.

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Google Goggles, Translation Tweet

You're familiar with what Google Goggles can do, but did you know that it can translate foreign text for you? Check it out!

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Smokescreen - iPad demo #1 Tweet

A quick demo of a Flash banner ad running on an iPad using Smokescreen by RevShock.

Smokescreen - iPad demo #1 from Chris @ RevShockAds on Vimeo.

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Beautiful Live Wallpaper Tweet

The developer that brought us the HTC-esque Beautiful Widgets pack which features a couple skinnable weather, temperature, and clock widgets has released a Live Wallpaper for compatible Android devices that uses the weather data from the widget to animated weather local conditions on your home screen. Take a look! (Jump right to the Beautiful Live Wallpaper at 1:25)

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USB OTG Tutorial Tweet

USB OTG Tutorial

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How To Know The Proper Use of Criminal Lawyers Tweet

Facing criminal charges certainly not fun, especially for us who do not directly conduct was criminal, and to escape from criminal indictment is not easy. To prove whether we are guilty in a criminal indictment, we would have to hire an attorney who understands criminal law and experienced in solving criminal cases. The charges could vary from possession of narcotics, assault, murder, theft, or rape and so forth. All criminal charges could have been directed at you, and can occur anywhere without us realizing it.

For those of you who have a company with many customers, you are certainly aware that criminal charges might be your experience when running the business, where the services provided by your company does not comply with what your customers want so that they are experiencing huge losses due to errors that are not deliberately done by your employees. I think hiring a reliable and trustworthy lawyer is necessary for our consideration when we are running businesses that are vulnerable to criminal prosecution.

By hiring a criminal lawyer who understands the criminal charges then you can know your rights so that feelings of fear of criminal charges on your alleged resolved quickly. Aggressive and tenacious defense of criminal charges by the Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer is an obligation which is provided in handling various cases.

How do we know that the criminal lawyer is eligible for our use? of course we can know from their reputation of criminal law experience in handling criminal cases, have the certificate, and has more than tens of years they have experienced a defense lawyer. I think this is enough to be considered you to use the services of criminal lawyers in settling any criminal case that you are facing.

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