Sony have released their own video of an XPERIA X10 unboxing to give us a sneak preview of their first Android device. You’ll notice the packaging is similar to that of the latest HTC devices. As for the X10 itself, it looks incredibly slick.

Like what you see? Pre-order the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 from Clove.

There were 3 categories in which HTC made the Fast Company list; ‘Consumer Electronics’, ‘Mobile Phones’ and ‘Most Innovative Companies’.

Consumer Electronics:

1) Apple,  2) HTC,  3) Samsung  4) Palm  5) Nokia  6) Vizio  7) Amazon,  8.) Asus  9) Olympus,  10) LG

In the Mobile Phone Category, HTC was 4th (behind Google, Apple and Amazon) and 31st in the ‘Most Innovative Companies’ Category, finishing above the likes of Samsung and Microsoft, quite an achievement for the Taiwanese manufacturer!

Fast Company described HTC as ‘arguably the most creative electronics firms implementing Android’.

HTC are about to inject a fresh dose of innovation into the Smartphone market, with the release of the HTC Legend on March 23rd, as well as the release of the HD mini and the HTC Desire on 7th April. To view the latest HTC Smartphones Click Here.

If you want push email on the move then this is how it is set up.

You will need the relevant server and domain details for the email exchange server and also have a internet data allowance on the phone if not using a WiFi connection.

The Set-Up Process

Accept the user information to start, this will only appear the first time using RoadSync.

To start registration, enter your details as requested.

Then select the connection you wish to use.

The next step is to enter your email details.

Then enter you Log in Details.

And Finally your Server details, then click Verify.

Once your email details have been verified, your folders and emails will synchronise with the phone.

This warning appears every time, just so you aware of Duplicates.

You can select which information of your account will Sync on the phone.

Now the your Exchange ActiveSync account is set up, you can Sync anytime.

Just tap Options and then Sync.

Your account inbox will also appear in the messages section on your phone.

To open the settings menu, just tap Options and then Settings.

This is also where you find the option to customise your Out of office.

E-Mail Options

Inside the settings menu you will find a selection of tabs for each element of the email service.

Inside the Server Settings tab, you will find all of the account server settings. This is the information you set up the account with during start-up.

Inside the Sync Schedule tab. You can change the behaviours of Push email, customize them so you only get messages pushed during your working day. Even change the days that you work and what happens whilst roaming.

Inside the Email options tab. Change the size of incoming emails, how long they are stored for and whether or not they pop up on your desktop. If you have ActiveSync server from 2007 onwards, RoadSync supports HTML email formats.

Inside the Advanced options tab. These settings are for the RoadSync application themselves, changing internet connection or resetting the data.

This concludes the set-up guide.

For more details on the Sony Ericsson range CLICK HERE.

A brief history 
It is fair to suggest that most Clove Technology customers are more familiar and comfortable with Windows Mobile than any other mobile operating system. And well you should be! Windows Mobile (or Palm Sized PC then Pocket PC as they were known back in the day) gave Newton and Palm OS a run for their money, outshining them in speed and functionality.

Newton was killed off by Steve Jobs, and Palm faded away as their OS became less and less viable "modern applications" as Windows Mobile kept pushing the envelope of operating system, user interface (GUI), and hardware design. But when Microsoft had cornered the market with Windows Mobile they sat back and let their platform stagnate. Programs like Wisbar came out which let users customize their GUI. Companies like HTC and SPB came out with shell replacements to add a more modern look and feel to the aging Windows Mobile GUI. When the iPhone hit the shelves Microsoft knew it had let their OS stagnate far too long.

Android Joins the Game
Finally, handheld hardware was fast enough and had enough storage space to run a full-featured desktop operating system.
Before long Google had announced Android. Microsoft still didn’t have a GUI to compete.
Android was revolutionary. Unlike Windows Mobile, Android is not a "mobile OS" at its core, it’s a customized version of Linux with a touch-friendly interface and networking built in. This opened the door for more heavy-weight applications.

Similarities

Multitasking
Android, like Windows Mobile (and unlike iPhone) offers the ability to run more than one application at a time.

Apps Run in the Background
Windows Mobile’s "X" button doesn’t close the running app, it’s more like a "minimize" button. Windows Mobile monitors memory and closes apps when it needs to.
Android doesn’t even have an X button; when you navigate away from an app the app keeps running in the background.

Hardware
Both Windows Mobile and Android devices are made by top-tier hardware manufacturers, using fast processors with a respectable amount of storage space and memory.

Differences

Web Browser
Android comes native with a modern browser, optimized for mobile layout.
The stock web browser in Windows Mobile is playing catch-up with the browsers that come with Android and iPhone; handset manufacturers and telcos realize this and often bundle Opera or a similar browser to address the shortcomings of Pocket IE.

Email, Contacts, Calendar
Windows Mobile comes with native support for Exchange, Contacts, and Calendar; Google offers Google Sync for Gmail, Contacts, and Google Calendar.
Android comes native with Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar sync; Android itself didn’t come with native Exchange support (until version 2, but still doesn’t natively support syncing of calendar or tasks), HTC and others have built apps to bridge this functionality.

Touch-Screens
Windows Mobile has traditionally been known for its stylus-centric screens and UI, and hasn’t been very finger-friendly; this is beginning to change with Windows Mobile 6.5.
Android was born finger-friendly.

Operating System Licensing
Android is open-source and free for anyone who wants to use it on their hardware. This allows various players in the community to update, patch, and enhance the OS.
Windows Mobile must be licensed per device. Microsoft alone provides updates, patches, and enhancements to the hardware vendor (or carrier).

Summary
Both operating systems are viable players in today’s mobile market.
The biggest difference between the two is the manner in which the operating system is licensed. The Android method promises faster development cycles, quicker deployment to partners, and faster adoption on handsets. In short, Android’s momentum is significantly faster than Windows Mobile.
Microsoft has redoubled their efforts and promises a contender in Windows Mobile 7. Only time will tell.
In the meantime, what OS are you using? We would love to hear from others who have jumped ship from Windows Mobile to Android, but were equally interested in hearing from those who are still drinking the Microsoft Kool-Aid, and what they think of Android.

Source: PocketNow.com

If you were thinking of owning a Legend, then this will help you make your decision.

VIA: WMpoweruser

You may ask why as did I; but having seen the results I was intrigued so I took advantage of the simple download and the image below is the results of just 5 hours of work (click the image to enlarge).

This artwork the software designer Anatoly Zenkov would call it is based on my mouse movements over a 2 screen setup so if you were to try it, you may get something quite different.

Why not record your mouse movements and post a link to the results in the comments section.

This is a nice, simple app for Google Android. NetCounter simply keeps count of the amount of data you are using whilst browsing the web on your device.

This App is essential if your monthly contract does not include unlimited data or if you have a data limit. NetCounter displays the amount of data used as a total, in a month, in a week and in a day for both your WiFi and 3G connections. Although you are not charged for data used on a WiFi connection, it can still be useful to see how much data is used when browsing. 

Perhaps the most useful feature of the App is the data alert feature. You can set an alert so that the app notifies you when a certain amount of data has been used. For example, if your monthly data allowance is 500mb, set the alert for this figure and NetCounter will then notify you once the 500mb has been reached.

NetCounter is available for free from the Android Marketplace. Click here to view the next Android Device to be released, the HTC Legend.

Thanks to Kate Russel’s BBC Webscape from BBC Click.

Matt from www.tracyandmatt.co.uk is famous for his unboxing videos and he too has now put together an unboxing video.  So if you haven’t seen an unboxing or want a different take on the unboxing, then take a look, it is twenty minutes long – so you may want to get comfortable.

• Android 2.1 operating system with HTC Sense interface
• 600MHz processor
• 3.2 inch AMOLED display
• 3G/HSDPA
• Optical trackball
• 7 customisable home screen
• HTC Friend Stream
• GPS
• Proximity and ambient light sensors

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HTC Desire – Shipping: 07/04/2010

• Google Android 2.1 with HTC Sense interface
• 1GHz Processor
• 3.7 inch AMOLED display
• HSDPA wireless connectivity
• WiFi 802.11b/g
• Internal GPS antenna
• Optical, clickable trackball
• Less than 12mm thick and 135g in weight
• 3.5mm audio jack
• MicroSDHC memory card slot
• HTC Friend Stream

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 HTC HD mini – Shipping: 07/04/2010

• Premium quality product made of the best materials
• 3G/HSDPA connectivity for complete wireless connection
• Straight talk technology
• 3.2 inch display
• Bluetooth and WiFi
• 5 megapixel camera with auto focus for capturing a great photo
• Automatic pocket mode
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