Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Announced

Sony Ericsson has officially announced their Android phone, the XPERIA X10 which has also been known as Rachael and the X3. This phone seems to be geared more towards social networking as Sony says ”the XPERIA X10 introduces an open and integrated world of social media, communication and entertainment.”

The folks at Slashgear had a hands-on with the phone, showing some of its capabilities.

Here’s the features of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10: (video at the end of the post)

Camera

8.1 megapixel camera
Up to 16x digital zoom
Auto focus
Intelligent face recognition features
Geo tagging
Image and video stabilizer
Photo and video light
Send to web (photo and video upload)
Smile detection
Touch focus
Video recording
Recent shot tray

Music

Album art
Bluetoothâ„¢ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNowâ„¢
TrackIDâ„¢

Web

Bookmarks
Googleâ„¢ search (from standby)
Web feeds
WebKit web browser

Communication

Sony Ericsson Timescapeâ„¢
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert

Messaging

Conversations
Email
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)

Design

Auto rotate
Gesture control
Picture wallpaper
Touchscreen

Entertainment

3D games
Media browser
Infinite button
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTubeâ„¢

Organiser

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Flight mode
Infinite button
Office suite
Phone book with dialer
World clock

Location-based services

A-GPS
Google Mapsâ„¢
Wisepilotâ„¢ turn-by-turn navigation* (free trial version)
*The service may not be available in every market. For more information, go to www.sonyericsson.wisepilot.com

Connectivity

3.5 mm audio jack
Bluetoothâ„¢ technology
Micro USB connector
Synchronisation
USB support
Wi-Fiâ„¢

Preloaded applications

Sony Ericsson Timescapeâ„¢
Sony Ericsson Mediascape
Sony Ericsson Home with clock widget
Sony Ericsson Sync
Android Marketâ„¢ Client
Gmailâ„¢
Google Calendarâ„¢
Google Mapsâ„¢ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google phone-top search
Google search widget
Google Talkâ„¢
Google Voice Searchâ„¢
Network Location Provider
Set-up Wizard
YouTubeâ„¢

Screen

262,144 colour TFT touchscreen
4.0 inches
480 x 854 pixels (WVGA)
Scratch-resistant

Accessories
In-Box:

XPERIAâ„¢ X10
Battery
Stereo portable handsfree
8 GB microSDâ„¢ card
Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
User documentation

Optional:

Hi-Fi Wireless Headset with FM Radio MW600
Car Charger AN300
Screen Protector ET902

Facts 1)2)

Size: 119 x 63 x 13 mm
Weight: 135 grams
Phone memory: Up to 1 GB
Memory card support: microSDâ„¢
Memory card included: 8 GB
Operating system: Googleâ„¢ Android Donut, version 1.6
Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragonâ„¢ QSD8250

Availability and versions

Networks
UMTS HSPA 900/1700/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS HSPA 800/1900/2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Available in selected markets in Q1 2010

Colour

Sensuous Black
Luster White

(via Slashgear)