11:46 PM
darwin
These phones are extremely good looking, there's no denying it. They look professional, trendy and are extremely interesting.
These new 'mini' handsets are actually a little bigger and heavier than the old Xperia X10 Mini and Mini pro smartphones respectively. The screen resolution has been improved however from 240 x 320 to 320 x 480. The screen size has also been made slightly bigger too.
The biggest difference between the Pro and the mini is that the Pro comes with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and the ordinary and more traditional Mini doesn't. The Pro also has the edge with a front facing camera for video calls. Bluetooth and USB connectivity are supported too.
Under the covers, the phones have enough to make applications and multimedia run quite quickly. They have a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU and although these are not dual core devices, applications will still be able to run speedily enough for most people. The Mini and Mini Pro are HSPA capable devices with WiFi and also come with a large 1200 mAh battery which is thought to produce 4 to 5 hours talktime and 14 days standby on 3G.
For Android fans, both phones have the latest Android 2.3 operating system so there are so many things that the phones can be used for. There is also a huge array of applications that can be downloaded from the Android market which means the possibilities as to what your phone can do, are endless. The new Minis also support DLNA integration with home network and entertainment systems. There is also an FM radio and a microsd slot.
Therephones boast a 5 megapixel camera which can achieve 720p video recording and also has an LED flash and touch focus.
All in all, These phones are great for multimedia users and will prove to be a great buy for people who love to communicate. They are attractive to look at and have a lot going for them in such a small space. A great buy.
Posted in: CellPhones,Sony Ericson
