I didn’t realize it at first, but my cell phone was truly a wonderful device. At first I was impressed with the bluetooth options, the music playback, video features and expandability. Months later I learned how to enable the data connection to my provider and discovered the wonderful world of mobile internet.

I looked up actors on IMDB without getting up from the couch. I checked my email while walking between classes. I updated my facebook status multiple times a day. It was wonderful.

Then Peru ate my phone – long story.

Mike has been letting me borrow his old phone, and it’s been great. I have to collect all my old phone numbers, but I manage.

Today I fell in love with the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1.

The iPhone has been hot because of how simple and pretty it is, but it’s seriously lacking in the world of true smartphones (virtually no expandability, no 3G, and there’s something about actual buttons that actual people really like). The X1 is a beautiful touchscreen device that brings us everything the iPhone lacks. I admit, the iPhone may be a tiny bit more appealing to the eye, though that point is arguable, and only time will show if it’s as simple as it looks, but as of right now, I want one.

Check out the fancy product page here,
or the comprehensive product page here

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