Sony Ericsson Xperia active: Tough And Rugged, Yet Attractive

Sony Ericsson Xperia active is a tough mid-range Android smartphone designed for people with rugged lifestyle. Whether its mud-battered bike-rides, dusty trails or an accidental meeting with a puddle, Xperia active can handle any conditions in any weather. This also means this handset is able to withstand dropping the smartphone to the ground or accidentally sending it for a swim in the washing machine, thanks to its shock, water resistant and dust proof case. We were informed that Xperia active is capable to remain under three feet of water for up to half an hour, pretty impressive uh?

Another plus point for this smartphone would be the unique incorporation of wet finger tracking that enables users to scroll when their fingers is wet. Whether users are calling a taxi in the rain or calling a friend poolside, the touch screen is fully functioning even when their fingers is wet. The phone also acts like a personal trainer with preloaded with sports apps so you can plan, monitor and log your training so that you can reach your goals in a more objective manner. For those who enjoy activities like mountain biking or running, the the Xperia active allows users to set their ideal training route thanks to the built-in GPS, barometer and compass.

The 3″ LED-backlit LCD capacitive touchscreen with 320 x 480 resolution is not only scratch resistant, but also crisp and sharp thanks to the Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine. The 5 megapixel camera comes with 720p HD video recording functionality and includes features like auto-focus, LED flash, geo-tagging, image stabilisation, touch focus, face detection. The Timescape user interface is quite responsive thanks to the 1 GHz processor and 1GB internal memory. Xperia active comes in an orange or white bands with black back covers. Given the modest $400 price, its definitely very reasonable price for this tough nut.