The Sony Xperia Go is durable to the core and can ‘handle everything life dishes out’
At first glance Sony’s new Xperia Go handset looks svelte, sleek – and delicate. But as we spent some time with the Android handset we realized that it might just be one of the most durable smartphones in the market right now. Damage by dust and water seem to be a thing of the past with Sony’s new smartphone – at least in KYMs first experience.
Sony has built the Xperia Go to fit any pocket with ease. With a width of 9.8mm, it holds a 3.5-inch display in a slim body. The edges of the phone are curved and smooth, without a jagged feel. Bravia technology on the handset’s display ensures that one doesn’t have to squint to view it in sunlight. Buttons on the device are conveniently placed with home, back and menu below the screen, power on top and volume on the right.
The back casing of the Xperia Go however is rough and reminds one of cardboard and sandpaper. As the result, the phone isn’t one you can grip easily and comfortably. Typing on the small handset might be a concern for people with big fingers as well.
Sony’s latest offering is powered by 1 GHz processor and Android’s 2.3 Gingerbread operating system which we assumed would slow it down a bit. But as we found, after a short initial lag, moving from one homescreen to the next and loading apps is actually quite smooth and seamless on the device.
Though Gingerbread is a bit outdated compared to ICS and Jelly Bean, the Xperia Go works well with it, especially for the most basic smartphone functions like listening to music, running internet searches, emailing, calling and texting. The TimeScape UI, though not the most gorgeous out there, helps one to keep track of one’s social networks conveniently all at one place too.
This rough and tough (read durable) handset may well be the right choice for those looking for a small, sturdy and functional Android smartphone.
Source From http://www.knowyourmobile.in
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