Sony Ericsson’s Experia is a mixed bag when it comes to smart phones released in 2008. For each good feature it possesses, you might come across a detracting one too.
From hardware viewpoint, Experia is well built and has an extremely solid feel. However, it is not amongst the slimmest or lightest phone in the market. Its 256 MB RAM and 528 MHz has given the phone adequate horsepower for operating smoothly.
VGA screen (800×400) of Experia is quite beautiful. Anyone can get impressed, especially considering that it is packed in 2.8-inch screen. Appearance of images and videos are sharp, bright and vibrant. However, of all the hardware, you are sure to get impressed with its keyboard. Keys have been well spaced and are quite responsive, which will help you in removing typing errors. It has also been provided with an optical sensor stuck. It allows you to flick your thumb over the surface, which will help you in scrolling up & down and side-side.
In terms of software, USP of Xperia is the custom panel interfaces that vary from media player interface, distinct types of home screens and a Google-oriented screen. When selected, they serve as the default screen on the phone and every other navigation trackback to the panel. Theoretically, it’s a good concept, but may fail to serve the purpose of the modern world. Media Player is the standout in Experia. Sony Ericsson has taken designing cues from PS3 and PSP for creating an appealing and functional interface. Its media player features is clean and streamlined along with large buttons and icons, which work well even in the absence of a stylus.
Call clarity and signal strength of Experia are good. However, its screen could have been better, as you will find it difficult in identifying missed call, dialed call or received call at once. Battery life of the phone is great, as you’ll be able to make calls, surf the web and play video files at moderate level for 2-3 days without charging. Its 3.2MP camera has good sensors giving clear photos and has touch screen taps for auto focusing on specific objects. However, its slow shutter detracts the camera experience.
At $800, Sony Ericsson’s Experia has a lot to offer to you, if you can overlook all its minor drawbacks.
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