Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro

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GADGET REVIEW - This is the last series of Xperia before Sony Ericsson take off the 'Ericsson' for the next product. Although not the first Xperia with 'pro' in their title, Sony Ericsson makes it special with a larger screen and superior specification.

Technical Details:

• Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone with US/International 3G plus GPRS/EDGE connectivity (not compatible with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint)
• Android 2.3-powered smartphone with brilliant LED-backlit 3.7-inch multi-touch display, slide-out QWERTY Smart Keyboard, and 1 GHz processor
• 8.1-MP camera with HD 720p video capture; Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth stereo music; GPS navigation; 1 GB memory; microSD expansion
• Up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours (16.67 days) of standby time; released in March, 2011
• What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, USB/wall charger, USB cable, wired stereo headset, quick start guide
• 3.7 inches capacitive touchscreen. QWERTY keyboard
• Camera resolution: 8.1 megapixel with Front-facing camera, LED Flash, Video recording HD 720p
• Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Internal phone storage 1GB and 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 Processor
• MK16a networks: UMTS HSPA 800 (Band VI), 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I). GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
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Combining a full-sized, ergonomically crafted slide-out keyboard with smart messaging functionality, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro cell phone features fast Type & Send functionality that eliminates the need to open a dedicated application for each type of message. Additionally, the Smart Keyboard triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when you slide out the keyboard.

Xperia pro using the Reality Display powered by Sony Bravia Mobile Engine technology, which improves image quality on the screen, and delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image. It also allows the text on the screen more easily to read even under sunlight exposure. Not only that, the Pro screen has a wide viewing angle although at certain angles the color on the display screen becomes slightly fade.

Powered by the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS, you'll get access to a wealth of Google mobile services as well as hundreds of thousands of apps from the Android Market. The Xperia Pro is an ideal business phone, offering a complete set of professional functions such as syncing your e-mail, calendar, and contacts in a secure. And the pre-loaded Office Suite Pro lets you view and edit office documents directly on the phone.

Although the camera application on Xperia Pro doesn't bring so many features, but all the important features of the camera needed to produce good pictures owned by this cell phone. The 8.1-megapixel camera features Sony's award-winning Exmor R for mobile sensor with a f/2.65 lens, enabling you to capture high quality, bright still photos and HD videos even in low light.

High speed internet connectivity is not an issue for hi-end cell phones like Xperia pro. What make it special is the choice of USB OTG and HDMI to connect a pro with various other devices and make this cell phone more complete. read more review...