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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

SPB was chosen to create user interface panel for Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1.

As part of the strategic partnership between Sony Ericsson and SPB Software, SPB has put forth a top-notch, SPB Mobile Shell-based solution that compliments the X1 in both style and speed. Taking advantage of the smartphone's unique panel technology, impressive hardware and dynamic wide VGA touchscreen, this custom version of SPB Mobile Shell is optimized for the new Xperia, and comes with all X1 devices as a free download.

SPB Mobile Shell is an application that improves the innate Windows Mobile user interface, making it more direct, logical, and slick. The first version of software came out in February 2007 and quickly gained recognition among end-users and media. SPB Mobile Shell fulfills the highest requirements of in-ROM software, paying a great deal of respect to criteria such as ROM, RAM, performance, battery life, and stability. Customized and improved menus of Windows Mobile devices are achieved without any damage to built-in system features or other third-party software.

The Xperia panels are an innovative approach to personalization with 3D acceleration, the panels are visually appealing for consumers, and at the same time present new opportunities for the developer community.

Screenshots

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 application menu

	Downloads & Links
Corporate Press Release Download More SPB Mobile Shell for Xperia X1 Screenshots Download SPB Mobile Shell panel for Xperia X1 Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 webpage SPB Mobile Shell webpage

Quotes

"We are very happy to be working with Spb, one of the most respected Microsoft Windows Mobile software developers in the market. The addition of Spb to our panel ecosystem gives Xperia X1 users the opportunity to customize their handsets with an already established interface for the Windows mobile environment, alongside enjoying the eight other active desktops through the unique Xperia Panel user interface."

Mats Ekstrandm, VP and Head of Convergence Unit, Sony Ericsson

Reviews

PC Advisors
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review

"The best screen we've seen during the test is available for free download and is an adaptation of the SPB Mobile Shell; it simply shows everything the regular Windows interface does, but beefs up the size to facilitate use of your index finger instead of the stylus."