The impressive Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 range features several impressive phones. Among them is the XPERIA X10 mini pro. With essentially the same specs as the XPERIA X10 mini, the mini pro sees the addition of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. This adds appeal for those who prefer the use of a physical keyboard rather than a touchscreen keyboard for efficient text input.

The 2.55-inch TFT capacitive touch screen has the ability to display up to 16 million colors in 240x 320 pixels, offering an unrivaled level of on-screen image display quality. An accelerometer sensor is incorporated that allows the screen to rotate depending on the orientation of the phone, therefore the screen can be viewed both vertically and horizontally. As mentioned, a full QWERTY keyboard slides out from behind the screen and offers an efficient method of entering text.

Everyday functionality is certainly impressive inside the XPERIA X10 mini pro thanks in no small part to a long list of features ranging from a versatile media player to Google and YouTube integration. Several pre-installed games and a stereo FM radio player are also included to keep users entertained. A document viewer and voice memo recorder provide impressive productivity features ideal for business users.

The phone has a five mega pixel camera that works with a pixel resolution of 2560x 1920 pixels. This equates to high-quality still images with great levels of detail and clarity. Autofocus and an LED flash are provided, making the task of taking great photos a breeze, even in low-light conditions. VGA quality video can be recorded using the camera and this is at a rate of 30 frames per second. And the video light is included, so quality footage can be achieved even in low-light conditions.

A micro SD slot provides enough storage for data such as media files thanks to a pre-installed 2GB memory card. This card can be removed and replaced with a larger memory card of up to 16GB, should more storage be required. This provides ample storage space for music collections, video clips, and photos, etc.

To stay connected to cellular networks, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini pro uses class 10 versions of EDGE and GPRS. Internet access is provided by HSDPA (along with HSUPA) in areas covered by 3G. A faster Internet connection can be achieved thanks to Wi-Fi technology that detects the signals provided by wireless Internet routers, allowing users to browse the web at broadband speeds. Bluetooth and micro USB connections are also provided which allow the phone to connect to other devices so that a number of tasks can be performed.

A speakerphone and 3.5mm audio jack provide effective hands-free options. Users are alerted to incoming text messages and voice calls through a combination of vibration and ringtone with the option to use MP3 files as ringtones. This allows for customization of the phone so that users can listen to any song they like when the phone rings.

With the renowned Android operating system running a host of impressive features, it’s easy to see the appeal of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini pro, while the keyboard ticks the boxes for those who may not be the biggest fans of touchscreen technology.