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O2(HTC) X1 mobile phone review
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 O2(HTC) X1 is announced in 2003
Design
O2(HTC) X1 handset is a distinctive-looking clamshell. Measures 46 x 90 x 22 mm in size and weighing 90 grams, it is light and feels very slender despite its size.A secound 96 x 32 pixel, 2 display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The 16 bit - color display which is a little milky, dim and uneven, as well as having lower resolution than usual.The display resolution 128 x 160 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.
Lacking LEDs of any kind, however, the display - combined with vibration and audible alerts - is the X1's only way of notifying users of new messages and missed calls. This is common for all O2(HTC) handsets, requiring users to inconveniently have to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting rather than just glance at it.
Ergonomics
The X1 is not comfortable for hold in ones hand because it is too wide.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent O2(HTC) handsets.The plastic keypad has very limited key travel and jiggles independently of the phone, with the comfortable center keys, make the phone easer to dial.And last,but not least, a five-way navigation buttons centered below the display.
Features
Dual band 900/1800 MHz connectivity isn't all the O2(HTC) X1 has to offer: there's also support for GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as WAP , Email client, Java MIDP 1.0, FAX/Modem, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the X1 is also equipped with a 0.3 megapixel camera support for picture-taking and when it comes to storage the X1 offers 2 MB which is dynamically shared between images and J2ME applications.
Performance
Audio quality on the X1 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 750 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 7 hours talk time or 100 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 112 minutes.
Availability
The O2(HTC) X1 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
O2(HTC)'s X1 is yet another model in a range of phones from experienced users from O2(HTC). A new compact design and a reduced sized battery - which avoids rendering a negative impact on battery life - ensures a thin and light phone which is ergonomically comfortable. |
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