Sony Ericsson Announces Xperia X8 and Cedar

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Jun 16, 2010, 7:50 AM   by Eric M. Zeman
updated Jun 16, 2010, 7:55 AM

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Sony Ericsson today announced two new devices, the Xperia X8 and Cedar. Both handsets will become available in select markets during the third quarter.

• X8:This addition to the Xperia line of devices carries forward the same user interface seen on Sony Ericsson's other Android devices such as the X10 Mini. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture and direct Facebook uploading; stereo Bluetooth; support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync; and Sony Ericsson's TimeScape and MediaScape software. The X8 supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and there will be one version supporting HSPA 800/1900/2100MHz. Other hardware features include GPS, a 3-inch capacitive touch display, and Wi-Fi.
• Cedar: This candybar GreenHeart handset has a 2 megapixel camera with VGA video capture; an FM radio; Bluetooth; Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync; 3.5mm headset jack; and social networking applications. It supports quad-band GSM/EDGE frequencies and one version will come with support for HSDPA 850/1900/2100MHz. It is made with recycled materials and comes with a low-power charger.

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flip mode

Jun 16, 2010, 2:26 PM

3 megapixel

would be good if this was 2007 😈

Globhead

As was also true in 2007, you should worry less about how many pixels there are and more about how crummy the lens and/or sensor are.

I have yet to see a phone camera with quality factors which justify any more than about 2-3 megapixels. If only i...
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