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Buy or wait? Advice please

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mike_11

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Hi All,

I'm looking into getting a new mobile phone and was thinking of the X10 mini pro. Besides the "normal" phone features I intend to surf the web, check webmail (POP/IMAP) and install some apps like a PDF document viewer.

Sony-Ericsson have stated the phone won't be upgraded beyond Android 2.1.

So my question is: given that the phones won't go beyond Android 2.1 how does it affect:
- the number of apps I can install? can I install almost everything from the apps store?
- the web surfing: is the browser tightly coupled to the OS or can I just install newer versions whenever they come out? having good flash support would be nice.

Lastly, given my intended (and rather basic) use of the phone is it worth waiting for the newer model or should I buy now since I won't really benefit from a newer OS?.

TIA.
 
I have am x8 which is very similar just slightly larger and no hard keyboard. I have thirty plus apps on it and find it a good phone without too many frills but perfect for texting, bit of browsing, Facebook and Twitter. The only difference on the mini is that the screen resolution / size prevents some apps being available.
 
I haven't downloaded it but there is an official skype app. It says you need release 2.2 for the sams. galaxy but I don't know about this phone.
 
There will be no 2.3 upgrade for mini, mini pro, or X8

Will you upgrade the XperiaTM X10 mini, mini pro and XperiaTM X8 to 2.3?

No, we have no such plans. We have had to prioritize our resources and have therefore focused on delivering the upgrade to XperiaTM X10.
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gladson1976 said:
Instead of the Xperia X10 Mini Pro you could go for the Xperia Mini Pro which comes with a 1Ghz processor, 512 MB RAM, 400MB storage and Android v2.3 (Gingerbread).

The only problem with this is it is not yet released. It is expected to be released in 2011, Q3

Xperia Mini Pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro - Full phone specifications

Comparison between the two
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro vs. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro - GSMArena.com
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It should be available during next month in Croatia, so I suppose it will be also available worldwide. :)

I hope I will have enough money till then, so I can buy it. :(
 
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