With a feature set that is incomparable to most smart phones, the HTC HD2 is one of the phones to watch. To start off, this stylish phone has a 1 GHz processor that is coupled with a massive 4.3-inch touch screen. Yet stylish as it may seem, this latest installment of HTC’s HD series has more to offer. It could certainly rule the smart phone market once it is out in the market.
Built for Style
Comparing it with the original HTC Touch HD, the HD2 has shown significant improvement. It seems as if their goal is to build a mobile phone that has the biggest screen possible. So as not to compromise their design, their mobile engineers have settled with a 4.3-inch display screen. Certainly, this is way bigger than its predecessor.
Because the top feature of HTC’s highlight model last year was its large display size, the HD2 can top that claim with an even larger screen. However, the unit’s size will be relatively big as compared to other phones. With dimensions of 121 x 67 x 11 millimetres and with a weight of 157 grams, it definitely is bigger as compared to other smart phones.
Another key feature of the HD2 is that it is the first Windows mobile phone that has a capacitive touch screen. Because of which, this unit is designed to be operated with the fingers and not by a stylus. HTC’s newest offering will also come with a GPS receiver, a five megapixel camera with flash function and a 3.5 millimetre headset jack.
Phone Performance
The HD2 is powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro operating system via a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Clearly, its processor gives this unit an advantage for several Windows phone that only have 528 MHz processing chips. Because of this, the software operation of the mobile phone is faster despite controversies about the Windows Mobile OS.
This operating system is being given style by HTC Sense. Originally called HTC TouchFLO, this user interface gives a series of homepages with large icons. Of course, each of these icons is assigned for a specific function like e-mail reading, web browsing and media playing. Also, the HD2 has a new tab for Twitter connectivity.
Of course, Windows Mobile presents a set of advantages and disadvantages. On the bright side, having a Windows Mobile OS will certainly give a boost to the mobile phone’s software capabilities. In contrast, the HD2 will not have a stylus. Because many Windows Mobile programs were created to be operated with a stylus, this might be leave a negative mark on the HD2’s performance.
Without a stylus, there might be icons that are too small to be clicked by a finger. And with the HD2 having no trackball or D-pad, users with big fingers might have a hard time operating this unit.
Nevertheless, the HTC HD2 is one of the most complete phones that will hit the market, given its 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions. Therefore, this unit would be a good buy should you decide to purchase it from operator across Europe by the end of October 2009.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Power Your Life with the HTC HD2
After weeks of speculation and name changes, the HTC HD2 has been officially unveiled. As expected by most gadget lovers, it has an impressive spec sheet that makes it a must-have phone. With the HTC Touch HD already being a top notch smart phone, its heir apparent has been vastly improved to satisfy every user’s need.
The Power behind the Powerful Device
Due to the worldwide release of the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, the engineers of HTC deemed it to be superior to the Android OS. Thus, the HD2 is the first HTC mobile unit that will be powered by WM 6.5. Because of which, it has the most features that a Windows Mobile phone can offer.
Obviously, the size of its display screen will definitely amaze you. Measured at a massive 4.3 inches, this capacitive touch screen can support up to 65,000 colours while registering a maximum screen resolution of 480x800 pixels. Since it has a capacitive screen, you need not have a stylus to operate this great mobile phone.
By simply using your fingers, the unit’s HTC Sense user interface can be navigated and worked upon. Also, this interface offers a wide array of visually-stunning graphics that lets you select various applications. Just like other units, the HD2 is also equipped with an accelerometer that can help in auto screen rotation. This ingenious mobile phone also has multi-touch input support for mobile gaming.
However, this unit is not a light as the other smart phones mainly because of its breath-taking screen. Weighing 157 grams and scaled at 120.5 x 67 x 11 millimetres, it seems as if you are holding a Star Trek data pad in your hand. But though it may be a relatively large mobile phone unit, it is one of the slimmest phones in the market.
Have Fun with Your Phone
It certainly is heavy but the HD2 is loaded with features that will make you realize that this is not just any phone. To open the heavy bag of features, its media player supports most audio and video file formats. And speaking of video, its wide screen gives you a clear picture of what you are watching. On the audio side of things, the phone is also equipped with a 3.5 millimetre audio jack for standard headsets. It will also allow wireless stereo transmission through its Bluetooth 2.1.
You may also take snapshots and videos of yourself and your friends using the HD2’s 5.0 megapixel camera that has built -in autofocus and flash functions. After recording or taking pictures, you may store these memories using the phone’s internal memory or through a micro SD card of up to 8GB.
Better yet, you can easily post these photos or videos on the web thanks to the unit’s HSDPA wireless connectivity of up to 7.2 Mbps. You can then upload these memories on your Facebook page or your Twitter account through HTC Peep.
And to add to the already impressive tools your HTC HD2 has, you may also visit the Windows Market Place and download applications that will suit your personality and needs. With all of the things this unit can do, it certainly is not your ordinary phone.
The Power behind the Powerful Device
Due to the worldwide release of the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, the engineers of HTC deemed it to be superior to the Android OS. Thus, the HD2 is the first HTC mobile unit that will be powered by WM 6.5. Because of which, it has the most features that a Windows Mobile phone can offer.
Obviously, the size of its display screen will definitely amaze you. Measured at a massive 4.3 inches, this capacitive touch screen can support up to 65,000 colours while registering a maximum screen resolution of 480x800 pixels. Since it has a capacitive screen, you need not have a stylus to operate this great mobile phone.
By simply using your fingers, the unit’s HTC Sense user interface can be navigated and worked upon. Also, this interface offers a wide array of visually-stunning graphics that lets you select various applications. Just like other units, the HD2 is also equipped with an accelerometer that can help in auto screen rotation. This ingenious mobile phone also has multi-touch input support for mobile gaming.
However, this unit is not a light as the other smart phones mainly because of its breath-taking screen. Weighing 157 grams and scaled at 120.5 x 67 x 11 millimetres, it seems as if you are holding a Star Trek data pad in your hand. But though it may be a relatively large mobile phone unit, it is one of the slimmest phones in the market.
Have Fun with Your Phone
It certainly is heavy but the HD2 is loaded with features that will make you realize that this is not just any phone. To open the heavy bag of features, its media player supports most audio and video file formats. And speaking of video, its wide screen gives you a clear picture of what you are watching. On the audio side of things, the phone is also equipped with a 3.5 millimetre audio jack for standard headsets. It will also allow wireless stereo transmission through its Bluetooth 2.1.
You may also take snapshots and videos of yourself and your friends using the HD2’s 5.0 megapixel camera that has built -in autofocus and flash functions. After recording or taking pictures, you may store these memories using the phone’s internal memory or through a micro SD card of up to 8GB.
Better yet, you can easily post these photos or videos on the web thanks to the unit’s HSDPA wireless connectivity of up to 7.2 Mbps. You can then upload these memories on your Facebook page or your Twitter account through HTC Peep.
And to add to the already impressive tools your HTC HD2 has, you may also visit the Windows Market Place and download applications that will suit your personality and needs. With all of the things this unit can do, it certainly is not your ordinary phone.
Vodafone 360 H1 is a Smashingly Wonderful LiMo Phone
If you have not seen any images of this new Linux Mobile phone then you are certainly missing out on what is possibly one of the best smart phones to be released this year. Its probably one of the best carrier-manufacturer-developer combinations we have ever seen. Linux, Samsung and Vodafone are bringing you this unique and exclusive device that features some of the best hardware seen on a smartphone.
Vodafone is launching this mobile phone along with the 360 Vodafone service (hence the name of the device). 360 will serve as once of the most comprehensive contact and address book synchronizing system available today. It combines information from your mobile phone, internet profiles and other sources in a contact-centric system that will put all the latest news and updates available right at your fingertips.
This sleek looking mobile phone is more than just features, hardware wise, the Vodafone 360 H1 has some of the heaviest hardware specs available, and they have yet to reveal all the details.
360 H1’s Hardcore Attraction
If you are a heavy tech freak who wants only the best, then this mobile phone is right up your alley. The specs alone are far ahead of the common smart phone. 16GB of internal memory should be enough to start off this device as truly one of a kind, we are not even discussing the AMOLED touch screen here (more on that later).
It will be expensive, but it will be worth every quid. It will even be worth the hassle of applying for a new Vodafone line (unless you are lucky enough to be an existing Vodafone subscriber). This device is definitely the perfect reason to switch carriers (do not do it for the M1, the specs are not that impressive to justify switching). Naturally, anyone upgrading from a GSM line should not even be thinking twice. The 360 H1 is all about hardcore power, and it certainly delivers.
The Spec Sheet
As stated, the Vodafone 360 H1 is packing an AMOLED touch screen; that is 3.5 inches of high resolution goodness. The overall resolution is 800 x 480 pixels and it can display a total of 16 million colours. Its prefect for viewing the 3D interface of the 360, browsing websites, watching high definition video files and for checking the 2560 x 1920 images you will be capturing with the built in 5 mega pixel camera.
It has auto focus and LED flash allowing you to instantly take great pictures without much trouble. Speaking of images and videos, you will not have to worry about space since this phone gives you 16GB of internal storage, if that is not enough, it also has a microSD transflash card slot for your other files.
More Features
This is a 3G smart phone with quad band compatibility and can access GPRS, HSDPA, EDGE and WiFi networks. All the basics are here, A-GPS, FM Radio, Bluetooth, a microUSB slot and of course, a 3.5mm audio jack. The 360 H1 is truly, a complete mobile phone.
Vodafone is launching this mobile phone along with the 360 Vodafone service (hence the name of the device). 360 will serve as once of the most comprehensive contact and address book synchronizing system available today. It combines information from your mobile phone, internet profiles and other sources in a contact-centric system that will put all the latest news and updates available right at your fingertips.
This sleek looking mobile phone is more than just features, hardware wise, the Vodafone 360 H1 has some of the heaviest hardware specs available, and they have yet to reveal all the details.
360 H1’s Hardcore Attraction
If you are a heavy tech freak who wants only the best, then this mobile phone is right up your alley. The specs alone are far ahead of the common smart phone. 16GB of internal memory should be enough to start off this device as truly one of a kind, we are not even discussing the AMOLED touch screen here (more on that later).
It will be expensive, but it will be worth every quid. It will even be worth the hassle of applying for a new Vodafone line (unless you are lucky enough to be an existing Vodafone subscriber). This device is definitely the perfect reason to switch carriers (do not do it for the M1, the specs are not that impressive to justify switching). Naturally, anyone upgrading from a GSM line should not even be thinking twice. The 360 H1 is all about hardcore power, and it certainly delivers.
The Spec Sheet
As stated, the Vodafone 360 H1 is packing an AMOLED touch screen; that is 3.5 inches of high resolution goodness. The overall resolution is 800 x 480 pixels and it can display a total of 16 million colours. Its prefect for viewing the 3D interface of the 360, browsing websites, watching high definition video files and for checking the 2560 x 1920 images you will be capturing with the built in 5 mega pixel camera.
It has auto focus and LED flash allowing you to instantly take great pictures without much trouble. Speaking of images and videos, you will not have to worry about space since this phone gives you 16GB of internal storage, if that is not enough, it also has a microSD transflash card slot for your other files.
More Features
This is a 3G smart phone with quad band compatibility and can access GPRS, HSDPA, EDGE and WiFi networks. All the basics are here, A-GPS, FM Radio, Bluetooth, a microUSB slot and of course, a 3.5mm audio jack. The 360 H1 is truly, a complete mobile phone.
Linux and Samsung Join Up for the Vodafone 360 H1
Vodafone is launching the 360 service and to spice things up, they have teamed up with Linux and Samsung to deliver to us two amazing mobile phones that will fully support the 360 service. The Vodafone 360 H1 and Vodafone 360 M1 are two powerful smart phones that will bring Linux Mobile into the next generation of mobile phone technology.
Combining connectivity with communication has always been the most important purpose of mobile phones. Now, with access to 3G HSDPA networks and other forms of internet connectivity options, users are able to send, share and receive files, messages and other data from friends and contacts anywhere. The 360 service is meant to bring all these together in a single, easy to use system.
Of course, accessing this system through the 360 H1’s AMOLED touch screen is nothing but pure bliss. Vodafone users are definitely getting an early holiday treat with this amazing mobile phone.
High End Phone for High End Competition
Vodafone knows the score. The Apple iPhone still stands as the most well-known 3G device on the market; despite most hard core mobile phone fans knowing better, there are still plenty of people buying the device just for the sheer popularity of it. Still, the 360 H1 do not just cater to the mainstream market, it wants to target people who really know mobile technology.
HTC, Sony Ericsson and several other major manufacturers have a very impressive line up for the end of this year. Still, the 360 H1 stands its ground and we are pretty sure it will hold up against its competitors. There is no secret here, the 360 H1’s hardware shines through Samsung’s engineering know-how and the Linux Mobile operating system is one of the most versatile, fast and stable systems for a mobile phone. Put the two together and you do not even have to wonder where Vodafone is planning to go with this.
H1’s Hardware and Features
Samsung knows that the Vodafone 360 H1 will be facing some steep competition in terms of hardware against the Xperia X2 and the HD2, and they are prepared. The 360 H1 is coming out earlier than its competitors, and it wants to set the bar high. The 3.5 inch AMOLED touch screen has a full resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and it can display up to 16 million colours.
The graphics are clear and excellent; the screen does an amazing job thanks to its high def features. The 16GB internal memory is probably the largest for a mobile phone and users will certainly enjoy the freedom of having so much space available.
3G Standards
This 3G device is quad band and can support various networking options. You can connect to GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA and WiFi. It also features basic capabilities such as media playback, email and downloadable applications. The phone is equipped with A-GPS, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro USB slot for file transfers and is powered by a long lasting lithium ion battery.
Combining connectivity with communication has always been the most important purpose of mobile phones. Now, with access to 3G HSDPA networks and other forms of internet connectivity options, users are able to send, share and receive files, messages and other data from friends and contacts anywhere. The 360 service is meant to bring all these together in a single, easy to use system.
Of course, accessing this system through the 360 H1’s AMOLED touch screen is nothing but pure bliss. Vodafone users are definitely getting an early holiday treat with this amazing mobile phone.
High End Phone for High End Competition
Vodafone knows the score. The Apple iPhone still stands as the most well-known 3G device on the market; despite most hard core mobile phone fans knowing better, there are still plenty of people buying the device just for the sheer popularity of it. Still, the 360 H1 do not just cater to the mainstream market, it wants to target people who really know mobile technology.
HTC, Sony Ericsson and several other major manufacturers have a very impressive line up for the end of this year. Still, the 360 H1 stands its ground and we are pretty sure it will hold up against its competitors. There is no secret here, the 360 H1’s hardware shines through Samsung’s engineering know-how and the Linux Mobile operating system is one of the most versatile, fast and stable systems for a mobile phone. Put the two together and you do not even have to wonder where Vodafone is planning to go with this.
H1’s Hardware and Features
Samsung knows that the Vodafone 360 H1 will be facing some steep competition in terms of hardware against the Xperia X2 and the HD2, and they are prepared. The 360 H1 is coming out earlier than its competitors, and it wants to set the bar high. The 3.5 inch AMOLED touch screen has a full resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and it can display up to 16 million colours.
The graphics are clear and excellent; the screen does an amazing job thanks to its high def features. The 16GB internal memory is probably the largest for a mobile phone and users will certainly enjoy the freedom of having so much space available.
3G Standards
This 3G device is quad band and can support various networking options. You can connect to GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA and WiFi. It also features basic capabilities such as media playback, email and downloadable applications. The phone is equipped with A-GPS, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro USB slot for file transfers and is powered by a long lasting lithium ion battery.
Notice of Amendment to "ANA Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009"
TOKYO - (Marketwire) - Please be advised that amendments have been made to the "ANA Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009" announced on July 31, 2009. The amendments are as follows (underlined),
Section amended
Page 19,
4. Financial Statements & Operating Results
(6) Overview of Airline Operating Results (Consolidated)
(Before the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,669,089 94.1
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Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,987,453 95.4
----------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
(After the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,670,528 94.1
---------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,988,893 95.4
----------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
Section amended
Page 19,
4. Financial Statements & Operating Results
(6) Overview of Airline Operating Results (Consolidated)
(Before the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,669,089 94.1
---------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,987,453 95.4
----------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
(After the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,670,528 94.1
---------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,988,893 95.4
----------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
Holiday in Rhyl
Going on holiday in Rhyl is a great idea. Rhyl is situated in beautiful North Wales on the coast. Here you can enjoy a relaxing holiday with all the family and there are lots of things to do. Rhyl is an extremely popular tourist destination with people visiting from all over the UK. Rhyl is also within a close distance of other popular North Wales holiday spots and has easy access to them via train, car, and bus.
A lot of people stay in Rhyl when visiting North Wales for a holiday because of its many Rhyl caravan parks, and holiday parks. These caravan holidays Rhyl are very popular as they cater for everything a family needs while on holiday. You can choose from different caravans to suit your needs, and also the caravans come with all amenities included. A Rhyl Holiday Park will also included facilities like an indoor pool, sports playing facilities, mini onsite supermarkets, laundrettes and also bars and night entertainment, making them ideal for a family holiday.
There are lots of things to do in Rhyl outside of your holiday caravan park. Rhyl has its own aquarium where the family can enjoy a day exploring underwater animals. Rhyl is also home to an indoor water park with slides and wave surfing pool. Rhyl is situated next to the beach and there is a nature reserve close by so you could spend a day on the beach or exploring the nature reserve which has its own pond and walking trail. For the little ones Rhyl has a children’s complex where a whole area is dedicated to children’s rides, restaurants, and cafes, and there is also a large cinema here for the whole family to enjoy the latest movie releases.
Rhyl is also close to Llandudno, Prestatyn, Conwy and other historical towns and castles which are popular tourist destinations. This means that while staying on holiday in Rhyl you will be able to visit these areas, and there are endless things to do while holidaying in Rhyl.
A lot of people stay in Rhyl when visiting North Wales for a holiday because of its many Rhyl caravan parks, and holiday parks. These caravan holidays Rhyl are very popular as they cater for everything a family needs while on holiday. You can choose from different caravans to suit your needs, and also the caravans come with all amenities included. A Rhyl Holiday Park will also included facilities like an indoor pool, sports playing facilities, mini onsite supermarkets, laundrettes and also bars and night entertainment, making them ideal for a family holiday.
There are lots of things to do in Rhyl outside of your holiday caravan park. Rhyl has its own aquarium where the family can enjoy a day exploring underwater animals. Rhyl is also home to an indoor water park with slides and wave surfing pool. Rhyl is situated next to the beach and there is a nature reserve close by so you could spend a day on the beach or exploring the nature reserve which has its own pond and walking trail. For the little ones Rhyl has a children’s complex where a whole area is dedicated to children’s rides, restaurants, and cafes, and there is also a large cinema here for the whole family to enjoy the latest movie releases.
Rhyl is also close to Llandudno, Prestatyn, Conwy and other historical towns and castles which are popular tourist destinations. This means that while staying on holiday in Rhyl you will be able to visit these areas, and there are endless things to do while holidaying in Rhyl.
High Powered Heavyweight: the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
We are not excited over a new Windows Mobile phone. Windows Mobile 6.5 professional can take a hike and the world would not miss it. Maybe Windows Mobile 7 will be great, maybe not; but the operating system we have right now is the 6.5 and we are not impressed. With that point of clarification made in order, we can finally say that we are impressed with the Sony Erisson XPERIA X2.
It’s a good mobile smart phone. Yes, we are impressed and it is good. We are not very impressed and it is not great. The reason we are also clarifying that is because we actually expected to be totally blown away by the X2. The XPERIA X1 suffered from a lot of preproduction flaws that were never fixed. We had high hopes that the X2 would surpass this and deliver that high end device we were all promised.
Sony Ericsson designed the XPERIA line to be their top tier mobile phones. The series was dedicated to delivering the most powerful hardware and best software applications. It has got Windows Mobile 6.5, and we know something is wrong.
The Problem with Windows
Windows Mobile 6.5 is made for touch screen phones, particularly, resistive touch screen phones. Look at the thin buttons, small texts and oddly placed menus, these are not made for you to access with your finger tips, these have been designed with a stylus in mind.
Install the Windows Mobile 6.5 on a basic smart phone with a resistive touch screen and you will be fine. But on a device like the XPERIA X2 which deserves a capacitive touch screen and you will see how a bad operating system can really make a good phone look bad.
The worst part is, even with the resistive touch screen, using WinMo 6.5 is still a major drag. Not that any of the previous versions are better. Compared to HTC Sense, the S60, LiMo and other operating systems, choosing Windows Mobile has got to be one of the worst decisions Sony Ercisson has made.
Good Hardware
Despite the terrible operating system, the X2 does live up to the name of having great hardware. In fact, the 3.2 resistive touch screen display can display resolutions of up to 800 x 480 pixels; easily matching other HD devices –we are not surprised, Sony has been leading the HD display market for a while now.
The phone is a little slow with the old Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz processor. Probably chosen to cut down on manufacturing costs, and because WinMo will waste the power of a 1GHz Snapdragon.
The Road to X3
The silver lining to all the dreary info comes in the announcement of Sony Ericsson that they will no longer be using WinMo after the Sony Erisson XPERIA X2. Hopefully, this means that we might see the Sony Cross Media Bar on the X3, or the rumours that the X3 will use Google Android 2.0 Éclair are true. As long as Sony delivers the hardware and gets a better OS, the X3 will certainly achieve what the X2 has failed to do.
It’s a good mobile smart phone. Yes, we are impressed and it is good. We are not very impressed and it is not great. The reason we are also clarifying that is because we actually expected to be totally blown away by the X2. The XPERIA X1 suffered from a lot of preproduction flaws that were never fixed. We had high hopes that the X2 would surpass this and deliver that high end device we were all promised.
Sony Ericsson designed the XPERIA line to be their top tier mobile phones. The series was dedicated to delivering the most powerful hardware and best software applications. It has got Windows Mobile 6.5, and we know something is wrong.
The Problem with Windows
Windows Mobile 6.5 is made for touch screen phones, particularly, resistive touch screen phones. Look at the thin buttons, small texts and oddly placed menus, these are not made for you to access with your finger tips, these have been designed with a stylus in mind.
Install the Windows Mobile 6.5 on a basic smart phone with a resistive touch screen and you will be fine. But on a device like the XPERIA X2 which deserves a capacitive touch screen and you will see how a bad operating system can really make a good phone look bad.
The worst part is, even with the resistive touch screen, using WinMo 6.5 is still a major drag. Not that any of the previous versions are better. Compared to HTC Sense, the S60, LiMo and other operating systems, choosing Windows Mobile has got to be one of the worst decisions Sony Ercisson has made.
Good Hardware
Despite the terrible operating system, the X2 does live up to the name of having great hardware. In fact, the 3.2 resistive touch screen display can display resolutions of up to 800 x 480 pixels; easily matching other HD devices –we are not surprised, Sony has been leading the HD display market for a while now.
The phone is a little slow with the old Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz processor. Probably chosen to cut down on manufacturing costs, and because WinMo will waste the power of a 1GHz Snapdragon.
The Road to X3
The silver lining to all the dreary info comes in the announcement of Sony Ericsson that they will no longer be using WinMo after the Sony Erisson XPERIA X2. Hopefully, this means that we might see the Sony Cross Media Bar on the X3, or the rumours that the X3 will use Google Android 2.0 Éclair are true. As long as Sony delivers the hardware and gets a better OS, the X3 will certainly achieve what the X2 has failed to do.
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