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As one astute tipster’s pointed out, the XPERIA X1a is at this time available for pre-order on the bes. Buy site. at this time that the phone’s really, finally, almost in this place are you totally psyched? Or have you been too busy playing with your G1 to notice? Like we saw last week, the phone will retail for $799.99 in its unlocked form, and there’s no word yet on pricing with a plan. Order at this time and they claim you’ll receive the phone as soon as November 28th. So… what are you waiting for?

[Thanks, Ian]

Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X1a available for pre-order at bes. Buy originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Handsets, Sony Ericsson, Windows Mobile

If you’ve read through our thorough review of Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X1, by at this time you’re probably chomping at any number of bits to get your hands on the device. Well, thanks to the FCC, you can rest easier knowing you’re one step closer to actually touching, holding, and hugging the phone (the US-destined X1a, that is). Amongst other things, the documents seem to disclose — we’ll stop short of saying confirm — that a black version will be in play when it arrives in the States, though we feel that page 46 of the 114 page test report was more revealing in many ways. Don’t believe us? Hit the read link and take a look for yourself.

Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X1a prodded by the FCC originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Handsets, Sony Ericsson, Windows Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA

At long last, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 has a firm Dat. for its launch into the topsy-turvy US market. Those who’ve been holding off time and again in anticipation of this WinMo 6.1 powerhouse can finally pat their persons on the back, as those unverified information of the handset slipping into next year were greatly exaggerated. In fact, SE’s Makeitself a very big favor by getting this gem into the market place prior to the holiday season, and better still, on Black Friday proper. You heard right — while most folks are frantically scouring B&M floors for door buster deals, those with copious quantities of disposable income can waltz on over to a Sony Electronics outlet or any of its authorized retailers on November 28th and pick one up. Wondering if this marvel is worth $799.99? Check out our review for a little insight, and peek the full release just after the break. Oh, and before you ask, there’s no word yet on a subsidized version for any US carrier.

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 makes Dat. with US: Black Friday for $799.99 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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