We heard about it a lot of times that Xperia X10 family is getting the Android 2.1 treatment, but every time its just a wrong rumor or it's delayed, but now, it's finally coming. Well, it's very late, but something is better than nothing. Sony Ericsson has announced that they will officially bring the Android 2.1 to Xperia X10 family this Sunday. First region to receive the update is the Nordic region, followed by Europe. No words on when the US variants of Xperia X10 will get the update. So you will receive the update anytime if you live in the following region after Sunday. Android 2.2 is already out from a long time now, and now Google is even planning to launch the Android 2.3. I think Sony Ericsson is not planning to update the Xperia X10 family to the newer versions i.e Android 2.2, 2.3. Xperia X10 is a pretty good device, but that old Android built is like a dark black stain on it. I hope SE will keep updating their devices, which is very important, right folks? Well, check out what you are getting in Android 2.1 :

Xperia X10:

� HD video recording with continuous auto-focus for high quality videos
� Upgrade of the Android platform to Android 2.1
� New back up and restore application, with extended content back up
� 5 homescreens for apps, widgets, shortcuts and folders
� Social phonebook which automatically syncs contact pictures from Facebook and shows when your friends are online

Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro:

� Improved Bluetooth functionality with support for sending and receiving pictures, contacts and more
� New backup and restore application with extended content back up
� Automatic synchronization of your contact pictures between Facebook and your phone book
� Improved ways of handling pictures, audio, text and numbers in your messages
� Upgrade of the Android platform to Android platform 2.1

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We had the chance to compare the Apple iPad with the Samsung Galaxy Tab. While the iPad has a metallic body , the Galaxy Tab has a plastic one. We found it easier to grip and type on the Galaxy Tab but found the large display on the iPad more fun to use. The iPad is heavier at 730g ( WiFi+3G version ) compared to the Tab at 385g.The iPad has a 9.7 inch (1024x768px) LED Blacklit display with IPS technology while the Tab has a 7 inch ( 1024x600px) TFT Display.

Thickness � iPad� 13.4mm vs Galaxy Tab 11.98mm. The iPad appears thinner due to the tapering but its thicker than the Tab.

Width: iPad 189.7mm vs Tab 120.45mm

The Galaxy Tab is very portable indeed but Android 2.2 seems more like a phone UI rather than a tablet UI. What do you think ?

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We were at the Samsung Galaxy Tab India launch event earlier today and had a chance to play with the device for a little while . Hardware wise the Galaxy Tab seems pretty impressive. No rough edges or creaky sounds. In short solid piece of hardware. The size of the Galaxy Tab makes it very portable. No it still wont fit it in trouser pocket, may be a coat pocket. The screen is pretty responsive and Android 2.2 FroYo is pretty fast.The only bad thing about the device is it's Price � Rs.38000

Here are some pics of the device. Enjoy the pics while we work on a post about our take on the Galaxy Tab

Do you like the looks of the Galaxy Tab ?

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