Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Launch Date Official, For Most

...ahem...SonyERICSSON...:hellobye:

...maybe if people in the US would start remembering the full name of the company they'll start getting some phones sent their way

Roughly $800 without subsidies...

 

Sorry, I can't help you, I don't work for the aforementioned merged company :dunno:

....however if you're interested in a sleek new RBS 6000 with chrome bumpers and white-wall tires, give me a ring :browani:

 

Looks quite cool. I like the sideways slider/full keyboard. I like the FM radio. I like the big memory (400 MB on phone + MicroSD). I think it's interesting that they have used MicroSD rather than Memory Stick Micro for this phone. I don't want another memory "standard" at this point (I'm already using SD and MicroSD).

Actually, the only issue I have with it is WindowsMobile . I have been a Palm and Blackberry user, and I'm not sure I want another OS.



SW

 

honestly...SE is not what it once was...but i will still give it a look.

 

I think Sony is finally realizing they lost them memory card wars to SD. Most new VAIO laptops I've seen have intergrated SonyMemory stick and SD card slots. If SE goes with micro-SD I also see that as a good thing...altho you'll still need a micro-SD to SD adapter to plug it in your computer...or you can just plug your phone directly to a USB port...so maybe the card type isn't that big an issue. But anyway, yea, if all phones used micro-SD and mini USB ports, the world would be just that much easier

If you mean pre-merger Ericsson phones, then yes, I agree streight-up Ericsson phones were better than SE. If you mean the mergerd SE, then I think they started off badly in 2001 but have kept on improving, and some of their newer models have been their best to date. The W910i is currently one of the most popular phones in EU at the moment.

 

I am very suprised that their is no North America release date on this device. It was/is one of the most antisipated devices to come out this year. And I was drooling all over this device when word got out about it. Their was also a strong indication in the begining that it was going to be picked up for a US release.

 

It's also quite a buggy phone! Personally I wouldn't touch it and I'm an SE fan. The W595 and the W902 look to be much better, and hopefully will have a lot fewer bugs. The W980 is actually a great handset, but doesn't seem to be catching on as much.

As for the X1 it will be around £500 (approx $1,000) without subsidies. It will come with a full length film pre-loaded in some markets. The initial information I have heard is that it will be released in the U.S. on AT&T in November, but treat hat last bit of information with a BIG grain of salt. I tend not to focus very much on information about the North American market so I can't confirm that 100%.

 

Customers very rarely pay the full price of a handset in the UK. Most handsets are usually free with contract. If the handset is around £350 SIM free then one would expect it to be free on an 18 month £30-£35/month+ contract. In the case of the X1 I imagine it will be free with a £50/month+ 18 month contract. It will probably be free on cheaper contracts within six months of release. When the N95 came out it was only free on £50-£75/month 18 month contracts, but now it's free with a £24/month contract.

 

Sorry I have to disagree with you on that one, my SE W810i is reason enough for me to buy another SE. Even in fringe areas my SE always held a signal and has excellant call quality.

 

I was drooling for sure, but now that the Touch Diamond is released & the Touch Pro will soon be release for Sprint the drooling has pretty much stopped. Will the 3G work in the US with the Euro X1?

I would not spend the extra on a unlocked & unbranded version. This device will be hacked like no other. Their will be a ROM dump of the unbranded version and cleaned out versions of the ROM for you to flash to your device within days of release.

 

As long as there isn't going to be different hardware versions - it has the 850/1900 UMTS and even 1700 (T-Mo). Or at least that's what they are still reflecting on SE's USA site for the X1.

X1

ETA: $1k is certainly steep for me, but it is my perfect phone - other than being WM. It's probably the beautiful analog clock that gets me. LOL!!

I've been very happy with my SE (W580i), although I can't give a very well rounded opinion. I've had no problems with it, however; and have enjoyed it enough that I would certainly consider a high-end SE. I only wish Nokia would follow suit.

 

does not look like this phone will get off the ground in the US except through Sony Style. ATT does not want to take it cause of price.......$549 - $599 retail. No rebates.

 

That is the going rate on any unsubsidized PDA/smartphone in the US. Even without a rebate the contract price would be $300 to $400, which is easier for businesses or power users to swallow. So if this device dose not show up on a carriers line up, it will more then likely be because of SE can not or will not customize the device to the carrier(s) specs.

 

Why don't they fully subsidise it?