Sickest Android So Far?

[Rob]

1Ghz processor, 4-inch touchscreen, 8MP camera, all the essentials like GPS/WiFi/3.5mm headset.... will the Xperia X3 be the sickest Android Phone to date when it launches?

I think a few big questions are:

1) Is 4-inches too big for most people
2) When will it launch? Other competitors might launch similar spec'd phones by then
3) How much will it be?
4) Will SE's build of Android - if they customize the build - work well/quick/fast? You would think so with Snapdragon

I'm hoping for something big here. If Samsung comes out with an OmniaPRO-like Android... which would you prefer? Oh man, this is gonna be fun!

 

[justjimjpc]

1Ghz processor, 4-inch touchscreen, 8MP camera, all the essentials like GPS/WiFi/3.5mm headset.... will the Xperia X3 be the sickest Android Phone to date when it launches?

I think a few big questions are:

1) Is 4-inches too big for most people
2) When will it launch? Other competitors might launch similar spec'd phones by then
3) How much will it be?
4) Will SE's build of Android - if they customize the build - work well/quick/fast? You would think so with Snapdragon

I'm hoping for something big here. If Samsung comes out with an OmniaPRO-like Android... which would you prefer? Oh man, this is gonna be fun!

For me .... give me the SE anyday ... i have had several SE phones and loved them all ..... But the Price is a big swallow ...

 

[dkaufman1]

Rob - glad to see you getting active.

I think for me the dealbreaker is keyboard. I like the influence Andy Rubin brought from designing the Danger style keyboard for the Dream/G1. It is very different than the blackberry, pre or even the moto androids.

I am not sure if the ones you refer to have a keyboard, but until they do...I am not going to upgrade. And even then the evolution of the G1 is what I am most interested in, meaning the form factor evolved. G1v2

 

[johnkzin]

Will it be the sickest?

No. Without a 5 row physical keyboard, it will suck.


Is a 4" screen too big?

No, pocketable devices should ship with no less than a 4.1" 800x480 screen (and a 5 row physical keyboard).

 

[AdamHC]

I dont think 4" is too bit. If anything I think all smartphones should have screens that big. It would make internet browsing a lot easier and a lot of other things would also be easier. I would get it this phone in an instant if it had the Sense UI, without it i think it still looks good but I really like sense (and I don't want some buggy version which has been ported). I might buy it maybe whenever it comes out. But the 4" screen is definitly a plus. The 3.2" ones I don't think are big enough which I think leads to most reviews saying the onscreen keyboard for the Hero and Magic don't match the iPhone (which has a 3.5" screen). 4" screen will make on screen typing a breeze.

But I kind of want a hardware keyboard so I wish in a way they could've made an X1 run Android and release that.

 

[MoreYummy]

Big screen is cool. As long as battery can last very long even using it fully. Like 48 hours straight up running non stop. Hope im not dreaming

 

[UnderWhat?]

Wow, this is a CRAZY phone. Imagine the games and apps that can be developed for it!

 

[unknownkwita]

This phone looks crazy, i may yet sell up my g1 if this doesnt cost an arm and a leg.

However, im concerned about weather we will be able to root the device and will roms be made for the device. is XDA htc only? and can roms only be installed on specific phones?

 

[DarkFox]

Since we know the size and dimensions of the screen, I took some time to measure/calculate the size using Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 Actual Size Image

Height: 12.2 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
depth: 1.2 - 1.5 cm

Edit: Found a front-shot in higher resolution from Android-Based Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 Full Specs and Large Images - Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 - Gizmodo - put it up on pective too: Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 (better picture, 2nd try, pective please don't make pics smaller) Actual Size Image

 

[Dennizzz]

It would have been the sickest if it had a physical keyboard like the x1 has.

 

[DarkFox]

It would have been the sickest if it had a physical keyboard like the x1 has.

I think if the higher resolution allows landscape keyboard to be on-screen at the same time with the app, it wont be so much of a problem. Especially when using touchpal.

The larger screen size will also make it a lot easier.

 

[Dennizzz]

I think if the higher resolution allows landscape keyboard to be on-screen at the same time with the app, it wont be so much of a problem. Especially when using touchpal.

The larger screen size will also make it a lot easier.

Im sure it will be fine typing on the screen i have no problems with it on the iphone, it's just that everyone currently looking for a new phone wants an android phone but one with a physical keyboard. And i prefer it over a touchscreen aswell as its simply more functional.

 

[yawdapaah]

At this point i'm really wondering if sony can release this before christmas or whether i should get the hero. I haven't been this interested in a phone for a while. :{

 

[DarkFox]

Quick question, I saw TeleNav nominated as the best GPS navigation app by the Android Network. (this is their blog page where it is posted: Love TeleNav on your Android phone? Vote for us in the Android Network Awards! | TeleNav

 

[venarez]

just read this on Engadget, it may only be a rumour but what a rumour

fingers x'd, this handset looks awesome

Sony Ericsson Q3 slump buoyed by new financing, a rumored November launch for XPERIA X3

 

[yxan]

now if only SE can release some official stats on this thing

 

[Coryphaeus]

Will it have an OLED screen tho?, my guess is that it wont.

 

[Apox]

Awesome, will totally sell my Galaxy for this one when it's confirmed.

 

[vido.ardes]

I am also very interested in this (and the Dragon), but I guess this will have a much better camera. I would proibably want to install vanilla android on it (the mockups of Sonys version of android don't really tickle my kipper)

 

[KGringo]

soooo how much? my arm? my leg? both?

any guesses on carriers here in US and actual release date?

 

[zerotohero]

soooo how much? my arm? my leg? both?

any guesses on carriers here in US and actual release date?

EXACTLY!!!!!

Forget the Droid, if this phone is released in the US my Hero's days are numbered.

 

[AdamHC]

What do you mean IF? It's more of when. And WHEN is about a week or so

 

[CRPercodani]

Don't be so sure of it coming to the US. The Xperia X1 never came here. Also the X1 was actually made by HTC so it should be easy enough to root.

 

[sleemie]

I know it would just be total speculation at this stage, but for you grizzled smartphone vets out there based on your knowledge of the history of the Xperia phones and Sony's marketing strategy, is there a good chance of this thing being priced for the masses ($249 or less with new contract) and really try to claim some market share , or will it be one of those exclusive high-end devices with it's own little niche? I'm just wondering if with those specs and overall size if they could even afford to sell it for that little.

That's assuming it comes to the US and is subisidized by one of the carriers, unlike that crazy ole N97 that I don't see who would pay all that money for.

 

[docprego]

Will it have an OLED screen tho?, my guess is that it wont.

It is confirmed to be OLED!

With the November 3rd "announcement" fast approaching and very little to truly reveal, I am really hoping Sony drops a bomb and announces that it will be available in the US very soon. The hardware looks astounding, the specs are equally astounding, now astound us by actually getting it in our hands soon.

For all those saying that the lack of a physical keyboard is an issue, I don't think so. With a 4.1" screen the virtual keyboard is going to be very easy to use. And the lack of a physical keyboard is going to keep the device thin.

Also to the OP above that was concerned about SE's Android build being snappy, the leaked videos look amazingly fluid.

This is the only device that could cause me to cancel my Droid pre-order, Tuesday (11/3) will be very interesting. I have a hunch we are going to see US availability with a carrier and firm date named then.