In addition to the 3g iPhone, here is a short list of the upcoming phones I am looking forward to:
SE Xpreia X1:
After the release of the iPhone, Sony Ericsson have thrown out their usual styling and gone back to the drawing board with their Xperia X1. How different is this phone from its siblings? Considering that only thing SE about it is the logo, as the X1 is powered by Windows Mobile and manufactured by HTC; it should be a significant shift from previous phones. Which could result in a good thing for hardcore SE fans, as they are throwing in every imaginable concept (multiple panels and navigation) into a fairly cooling looking phone. Truth be told, I honestly have no idea what the phone is capable of (outside of dialing/sms), but it looks pretty cool doing it. And with a name like the Xperia X1, it better live up to the hype.
More info [here]
Google Phone (et al):
Now this isn’t really a phone as much as it is the brains behind it.. Late last year, Google launched Android, their open-source (anyone can tinker away) platform for telephones. Android is the basis for the OHA (Open Handset Alliance), which is also in collaboration with 30 mobile/technology companies (which will bring the Gphone to life).
What this means for the actual consumers? We are getting a phone powered by Google; in which any inspiring programmer can change/add/create applications for the public. In essence, you would be able to buy a compatible android phone, and put together your own phone system (or download one) .
One of the first phones rumored to be released is the HTC Omni/Dream.. And seeing how HTC made the Xperia X1 (above) for SE, it should be a very interesting first attempt at a Google Phone.
More info [here]
Nokia Liam (e71)
Saving the best for last, the Nokia e71 is the successor to the e61i; the best Nokia phone I have used since the days of the 6110/6310i. In addition to having the same reliability, extended battery life and qwerty keyboard of its predecessor, its also rumored to have GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, and 3.2 megapixel AF camera in addition to a faster processor in a slimmer case.
More info [here]
Posted by K.
14 replies on “Upcoming phones”
cool… i wonder what the pricing will be for e71 when its released here…
according to a first hand review on Cnet.com, the X1 from SE is not all that.
the screen has only 65,000 colors vs. current screens of 252K and 16 million colors,
also from their video review, they did mention that the X1 could use a graphic accelerator, since the graphics are a bit choppy!
I like the Nokia Liam. Any idea when it’s going to be released in Kuwait?
You forgot the Blackberry 9000
Nobu & mocman:
No idea .. been waiting for it for ages
meshoooo:
Possibly, but its still a bit too early to judge.
Nibaq:
here is a short list of the upcoming phones I am looking forward to
The Blackberry means nothing to me ..
Finally an E61i with HSDPA and its smaller yeey!
My E61i’s screen is now cracked in like 4 places. I really need a new phone and Nokia seems to be taking their time with the E71!
I’m anxious for the iPhone! And X1 but only to check it out, I’m hoping that the iPhone will be my next phone.
they should change the center button to a trackball like the pearl in the blackberrys…
id seriously go for the new blackberry 9000 … itl b out in june…
The x1 looks really interesting .. i hate the new touch screen keyboards i prefer to have something solid within my hands, the E71 while good on features lacks alot when it comes to design ( in my opinion) i like being able to hide the keyboard when i am not using it and plus the X1 has style 🙂 As for the android .. well lets wait and see what they come with , if they manage to incorporate most of the features they are capable of integrating in thsi handset well then we have a clear winner 🙂
X1 ALL THE WAY I CANT WAY TILL IT COMES OUT I DONT CARE IF IT COSTS ME 5 PAYCHECKS
Damn it! I was really looking forward to X1 and now its video is choppy and screen colors are inferior. First I was interested in HTC Tytn II and then found out it has some bug due to which it cannot utilize video hardware acceleration and therefore video performance is crappy.
These are supposed to be flagship products of these companies. Why cant they do it right for once?
well for the record, the xperia x1 is FINALLY OUT! yes people it is and mark you should post about it too, its specs are amazing.. and the “imaginable concept (multiple panels and navigation)” is now offically part of reality, the phone is outstanding and yes it did live up to its hype imho.. its still not out in Kuwait, but available on Sony Ericsson’s offical online store, ebay and many others, costing 245-290KD at the moment, Barrak(Kuwait) say they’ll have it on the end of this month or early next month, i called Phone Center a good realiable phone store and said they’ll have it by next week, i don’t want to order it cause Barrak Insurance have been beyond helpful in all my past SonyEricsson phones not including all the stuff they fixed and me just smiling back not paying a penny. I can’t wait more than a week or 2 for this phone cause i’ve been waiting for it for more than 3 months! So if its not available soon in Kuwait.. let the shippments commence..