X10 MID Review – Win CE MID People are Actually Talking About

By Nicole Scott
11 Jul, 2010 12:38 pm

Windows CE doesn’t play well with other applications and has a terrible UI so that the X10 has done a pretty decent job of skinning the original UI is a definite step in the right direction. The other head turning features include 1080p video play back and a price tag of under $180!

The good folk at Mobilitysite got there hands on a review unit and were impressed by the build quality, from the video I’ve seen worse but i’ve definitely seen better. One thing to note is that X10 limits the user to just 18 apps like GPS, Music, IE, File manger etc, this isn’t a WinCE limitation so we’d be curious to find out why they have capped it. Want to check it out for your self? Here is their hands on video and below that a quick pros and cons list.

Here is the quick run down on the pros and cons, if you want the full and detailed review please visit Mobilitysite.com

Pros:

Price – only $179.99 including international airmail shipping
Hardware: screen is bright & responsive to touch
stylish
Works well as a car GPS
Plays music and video stored on MicroSDHC (TransFlash) memory card
Built-in Internet Explorer works as expected (requires a stylus)

Major Cons:

Significantly limited Windows CE 6.0 OS implementation
No way to do a full hard reset to factory configuration
No way to install 3rd party applications
No built-in eBook reader

Minor Cons:

The initial GPS “lock-in” can take a long time
No portrait mode.
The unit does not charge by the USB connection
The power supply tip is the same size as the earbud plug, making it too easy to incorrectly plug in the correct device.
No manual is included but one is available for download
The downloadable manual refers to a “Battery charge LED” that does not exist
No microphone for Skype (if it could be installed)
No longer comes with webcam
no included mini-HDMI cable