Sony Ericsson today announces their new XPERIA series, which marks their first windows mobile smartphone with the introduction of the XPERIA X1, a windows mobile smartphone with a QWERTY sliding keyboard

The XPERIA X1 combines a 3-inch clear wide VGA display and a full QWERTY keyboard within a metal-finish body. With Windows Mobile inside, the XPERIA X1 lets you choose from a dynamic range of activities at anytime and anywhere; from enjoying your favourite entertainment content to working efficiently on-the-move.  Access a world of experiences simply by touching the XPERIA panel on the screen.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

• Convergence of multimedia entertainment and mobile Web communication
• Unique arc slider with wide pitch easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard
• XPERIA panels  - arrange as you want for easy access
• Enjoy multimedia entertainment on bright wide VGA display
• Windows Mobile capabilities
• XPERIA panel interface

The arc design gives a distinct and unique feel. Slide the screen upwards to reveal the wide pitch QWERTY keyboard. Ample distance between keys makes writing fast and easy. With Windows Mobile, the highest data transfer rate (HSDPA/HSUPA) and WiFi support, you can enjoy your favourite entertainment and work efficiently on the move. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be available in selected markets from the second half of 2008.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 - At a Glance

• Windows Mobile Operating System
• 3.2 megapixel camera, Auto focus
• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• FM radio
• Java
• Internet
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling
• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Text messaging (SMS)
• XPERIA panels
• Optical joystick navigation
• Navigation key
• Touch navigation
• Flight mode
• Handwriting recognition
• aGPS
• Modem
• Synchronization
• USB support
• WLAN
• Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
• Weight: 145 grams
• Main screen: 65,536 color TFT
• Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
• Size: 3 inches
• Phone memory: up to 400 MB
• microSD memory card support   
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
• UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/1700/1900/2100 MHz