Xperia_X1_52x104 A few weeks ago I detailed my dream-phone to replace my (then) current Wizard. I ended up getting a Shadow which in many ways is a really good handset but today I read the announcement about Sony Ericssons first foray into the Windows Mobile space and .... I'd like one please ;)

At the moment the best detail is on their press release but it certainly looks like a great start for them in this space - and I imagine with their experience in great smart and music phones - the P9xx and K series - the extra tweaks they'll have added to the platform will make this pretty sweet. I'm just hoping that it comes with a decent browser (and an upgrade path to the next WM releases)

Some highlights are

  • Convergence of multimedia entertainment and mobile Web communication
  • Unique arc slider with wide pitch easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard
  • XPERIA™ panels  - arrange as you want for easy access
  • Bright wide 3" VGA display
  • Windows Mobile® capabilities
  • aGPS support
  • 3.2mp camera
  • HSDPA/GPRS/EDGE and WiFi support
  • As usual I wrote this only to discover SteveCla has beaten me to the punch. There's a downside to living GMT-8 I guess... gotta get up really early to scoop the Brits!