Sony Ericsson’s X10 looks almost too good to be true on paper – aside from the version of Android it ships with, 1.6. With a Gig of internal storage, 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4″ 480 x 854 screen, and SE’s Nexus UX (I hope they rename this), it is certainly set to hang with the top Androids on the market. However, when I got to play with one in a private meeting at CES, I was disappointed by a non-responsive screen that felt cheap and even plasticy. Then again, those were running 1.5 and the units out on the show floor, which I did not see, were running 1.6 and inspired a positive reaction from everyone I spoke with about them. Time will tell. I hope I’m wrong about the lackluster touch screen. Looks like I may have called one detail pretty early on though. Video after the break…

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There’s enough information, video, pictures, and rumors swirling around Sony Ericsson’s X10 that it’s hard to keep track. Luckily this little tidbit of information didn’t slip through the cracks. We wouldn’t want you to miss a rumor as good as this. If you’re on AT&T and are craving some Android, you might be getting your wish as soon as April or May, if this rumor is accurate.

The X10, which debuts SE’s Rachael UI, is a powerhouse device: it’s coming with a 4-inch screen, a 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor, 8.1MP camera, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The rumor also says that the X10 will be prepared to fly off shelves for $199, and dive into your pocket. But wait, there’s one little caveat that we feel like we should mention. If the X10 does launch on AT&T, it’s going to be coupled with Android 1.6, and not 2.1 (or even 2.0). Sony Ericsson has said they are going to deliver an update in the future, so if that eases your soul, then stay excited. But then again, there are other options.

via Boy Genius Report

Sony Ericsson’s much anticipated XPERIA X10 has popped up in the “Coming Soon” section of T-Mobile UK’s website, and you can sign up for email alerts regarding status updates. Something tells me that we will have more info very, very soon though. I am interested to see if SE will stick with the Nexus UX (user experience) moniker that they re-branded the sexy Rachael UI with. Whatever they dub it, “UX” does make more sense than “UI,” as the bundled apps go way beyond the superficial sheen one immediately recognizes when first glimpsing the device. For example, check out the camera software’s facial recognition capabilities after the break:

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As the news from CES rolls in, we catch sightings of more and more things we never knew we would see, like an Xperia X10 Mini. The Robyn (codename), is shaping up to be quite the power-house with WLAN, HSPA, 3.5MM audio jack, and 5MP auto focus camera. I think I speak for everyone when I say I really wanna see what this little guy is all about. We can’t even get a NA release date for the X10 and now this!? Patience, patience. I’m glad Sony Ericsson is showing Android some love, “Compact and clever” indeed. Hopefully we will have more info on the Robyn soon.

Via Android and Me

2009 was a wonderful year for the Android mobile operating system. We saw many good looking devices hit the market and hit them hard. With tech sites finally understanding what Android was made of, the little endeavor by Google made a splash with 1.5 and above. Softpedia – a software download and news site – decided to take the first shots at naming their top 5 Android phone of 2009, and this is what they came up with:

1. Motorola Droid – “The DROID sports a great feel and also has the looks, even if some say it is a little too ‘DROID-ish.’”
2. HTC Hero – “The Hero arrived on the shelves with the already known HTC Android chin, yet it lost that feature on its way to the US market, where it already landed on Sprint and Verizon.”
3. Samsung Galaxy I7500 – “For what it’s worth, Galaxy is one of the nicest devices running under Android, and might remain this way for a long time from now on.”
4. “HTC Phones” (Magic and Tattoo) – “Next on the list, there are two HTC phones, both of which easily earn a place in the top, namely the HTC Magic and Tattoo”
5. Sony-Ericsson Xperia X10 – “Xperia X10 might be seen as falling behind already available phones like the Acer Liquid or others, yet it looks as appealing as any handset can be, so we’ll include it here.”

Do you agree with Softpedia or do you think you could pick a better set of phones? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Via:  Softpedia