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Review summary: The luxurious, unlocked Windows Mobilebased Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has plenty of features. But it also has plenty of bugs. And at an exorbitant $799.99 (list), I simply can't imagine anyone buying it when there are so many other solid options ...

Pros: Powerful processor. New Panel interface is the best Windows Mobile home-screen hack so far. Opera browser

Cons: Insanely expensive. Buggy. Not a great voice phone

Verdict: The super-luxe Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 would be a decent Windows Mobile smartphone choice if it were half the price.

Review summary: I had a chance to play with a prototype of the XPERIA X1 at a previous Mobius event, and while the prototype was a bit clunky, I appreciated the concept of the Panels and the idea of extending the core functionality of Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. ...

Review summary: Interactive customisable panel interface Attractive design Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard Tags: Panel, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, MicroSD

Pros: Interactive customisable panel interface Attractive design Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard

Cons: Expensive Navigation controls are difficult to use Web browsing experience isn't the greatest

Verdict: Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 is a well-designed and fully stocked smartphone that offers great customisation via its interactive panel interface. However, with its high price tag, the X1 is definitely a luxury item.

Review summary: Windows Mobile has always been a powerful but clunky OS, but recently we've seen manufacturer efforts to clean it up and make it more user-friendly. Sony Ericsson has thus far ......

Pros: Sexy design, solid construction, Large, high resolution display, Panel interface is useful, We liked the keyboard, but those with big fingers may disagree, Snappy performance within Windows environment

Cons: Some might find it a bit heavy, but others will like the weight, We would have liked to see a dedicated Back key, Video player needs a bit of work

Verdict: All in all we have to give the Xperia X1 high marks, especially for Sony Ericsson's first attempt at a Windows Mobile device. Having HTC by your side definitely helps, but we like Sony's innovative panel interface even if it isn't quite as good as ...

Review summary: Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 is a well-designed and fully stocked smartphone that offers great customisation via its interactive panel interface. However, with its high price tag, the X1 is definitely a luxury item.

Pros: Interactive customisable panel interface, Attractive design, Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard

Cons: Expensive, Navigation controls are difficult to use, Web browsing experience isn't the greatest

Verdict: However, aside from the interactive panels and a couple of multimedia extras, Xperia X1 is very much like other Windows Mobile 6.1 devices and the aforementioned features don't seem to justify spending the extra money