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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro
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| Camera sensor | 5 MP | ||
| Weight | 120 grammes | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 90 x 52 x 17 mm | ||
| Talk Time | 4 hours | ||
| Standby Time | 360 hours | ||
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| Internal Memory | non |
| Memory Card | MicroSD™ |
| SAR Level | 1.17 W/kg |
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Florence Legrand
Test date: May 19, 2010
Test date: May 19, 2010
The X10 Mini Pro as a phone
With all the latest technology (Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, A-GPS) to keep it perfectly connected, the X10 Mini Pro is almost perfect. But 'almost' is the operative word here, as during our tests, network coverage was quickly lost as soon as we got into a lift or a room with thick walls.
You can talk and make calls perfectly well with this phone, and we didn't notice any breathing, crackling or other noises.
E-mails are managed via native support for Gmail (obviously), but the X10 Mini Pro is also compatible with Microsoft Exchange.
Some of you may already be familiar with Sony Ericsson's original Xperia X10 smartphone and its huge 4-inch screen. Although the X10 hasn't been out long, the manufacturer is now releasing a new compact version, the X10 Mini, also running on Android 1.6 (Donut). Could Sony Ericsson be making a stand against the never-ending battle for the biggest smartphone screen? Who knows, but at least it's providing an alternative, even if the pocket format and 2.55-inch screen could make marketing the 'connected user experience' and touch-screen controls a little more complicated. In spite of its watered-down processor, smaller battery and compact dimensions, the X10 Mini Pro still looks like a pretty good phone. But will this new mini mobile have what it takes to prove a major success?
To find out, take a look at our test of the X10 Mini. The Pro version of the X10 Mini is slightly thicker and has a full slide-out full keyboard. The keyboard is effective and practical to use in spite of its compact size, as the keys are well spaced out to make text entry easier.
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The X10 Mini Pro next to the Samsung Genio Pro
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It's a little thicker than the X10 Mini, which doesn't have a physical keyboard
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Pluses
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Design: comfortable to handle despite small size
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Interface and responsiveness
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Screen sensitivity and phone responsiveness
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Simplified access to social networking sites and e-mail
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Standard audio jack and FM radio
Minuses
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Web browsing
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Basic photo functions
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Access to Android MarketPlace for applications
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Battery life
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Not compatible with Flash
The X10 Mini Pro may look like a novelty but don't be fooled. In spite of its small size, this mini version of the Xperia X10 is actually a decent phone. It's fast, responsive and the interface for Android is sufficiently well designed to make navigating though the menus a breeze. However, anyone who surfs the web a lot should probably look elsewhere. Plus, text and e-mail addicts should pick the X10 Mini Pro with its full keyboard rather than the regular X10 Mini.
