Comments on: Exclusive: Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review, release date, pricing

CNET provides details on the official release date and pricing of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 smartphone, as well as a full review and photo gallery.

[colorado_al]

Ah SE. You kill me!
This phone can only be used on AT&T if you want 3G speed. If I'm going to be locked into AT&T, why would I pay $500 more than the HTC Touch Pro/Fuze with a 2 year contract with AT&T (which I would need anyhow in order to use the X1)? Is this phone really worth $500 more than the Fuze/Touch Pro? I think not. Besides the difference in screen resolution (X1=800x480 Fuze/Touch Pro=640x480) the underlying hardware is the same. Same processor, same GPS, in fact the X1 is manufactured by HTC! If SE can't get carrier support for their new "flagship" phone, they will continue to lose market share. I just don't know why SE continues to shoot themselves in the foot! PS - If I want the Touch Pro, I can also get one from Sprint/Nextel, and save a bundle on airtime. If SE thinks that people have an extra $500 just sitting around to throw at their phone, I think they have miscalculated again. I could see an extra $50, with carrier backing...

[tibbytib]

I hear something falling form the sky. A bird, a plane, no, Sony Ericcson! What a waste. This phone will die a short lived death. Other than the screen, the touch pro/fuze has it beat hands down. If you have stock, I would suggest getting out while you can. SE is a sinking ship and with marketing about as bright as this, you can see how they are just digging themselves deeper and deeper. I make a good living and even I was a little shy to spend the 249.00 for the Touch Pro. 800.00??? Please.

[drewch]

I read elsewhere that the US bound version was supposed to support the HSDPA 1700 used uniquely by TMobile, but I just went through the specs on Sony Style website and it doesn't mention that. Does anyone know the truth about this "rumor"?