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The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini is a compact all-rounder

As you would expect from a new Sony Ericsson phone, the XPERIA X10 Mini offers a wealth of features. Catering to all types of users, from social media users to music fans to business users, this compact phone offers something for everyone.

The XPERIA X10 Mini relies on touch screen navigation for the user interface. It is in the form of a 2.55-inch TFT capacitive touch screen that is capable of displaying up to 16 million colors in a 240×320 pixel layout. This makes viewing content on the screen sharp and vibrant. An accelerometer sensor is incorporated that enables an auto-rotate function, so the screen can be displayed in both portrait and landscape positions.

Powered by the renowned Android operating system (v.16), the XPERIA X10 incorporates a wide range of features. A versatile media player supports most common music and video file formats, while users are also entertained for hours with a stereo FM radio player and a selection of pre-installed games. Dedicated apps allow direct access to popular sites like Google and YouTube, while productivity tools include a document viewer, voice memo recorder, and T9.

As the name suggests, the XPERIA X10 Mini is certainly a compact phone, measuring just 83x50x16mm and weighing just 88 grams. Its light weight and small dimensions make it a pocket phone and comfortable to hold and use on the go.

The internal memory of the X10 Mini is 128 MB as standard, for data storage such as music tracks or video clips. A micro SD slot is included for the same function, with a 2 GB memory card pre-installed. However, this can be upgraded up to 16GB, allowing for plenty of storage for files. The internal phonebook can store an endless number of contacts and includes the popular photo session function.

The X10 Mini relies on a variety of connectivity methods, ensuring that users are always connected no matter where they are. Connecting to cellular networks in areas not covered by 3G, class 10 versions of EDGE and GPRS provide the initial connection. HSDPA works together with HSUPA in areas covered by 3G to provide a fast connection to the Internet. However, a faster connection may be made available in areas where a wireless Internet router is located. This uses the signal provided by the router and in turn gives users a faster connection and therefore an improved web browsing experience.

Vibration and MPP3 ringtones alert users to incoming calls and messages, and allow phone personalization to take place. By taking advantage of the MP3 ringtone feature, XPERIA X10 Mini users can listen to their favorite song every time the phone rings.

The 5MP camera offers the opportunity to take good quality snapshots no matter where you are, and you can also record videos. This is in VGA quality at a speed of 30 frames per second.

Given its range of technology and the popular Android operating system and user interface, the XPERIA X10 Mini offers a complete package.