A week ago saw the release of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 being released in the US. Since the product page went live, when describing the screen, not only did it give the screen size of the device but, also listed it as being a multi touch screen. We’ve previously posted about various people saying it had multi touch and others saying it didn’t until the Sony Ericsson blog officially stated it didn’t.

With the Sony Style page listing it as being multi touch, a lot of people started questioning whether the X10 did actually have multi touch, or if just the US model had multi touch and whether, this was a genuine error on Sony’s part, of if they were misleading customers. After a week of being on sale, the page has finally been adjusted and no longer lists multi touch. Quite a few blogs on the internet sent emails to them regarding the wording on the specs. We don’t know if any received a reply but, Sony obviously took notice.

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The multi touch feature on the Xperia X10, or lack there of has been extensively discussed across the web, from blogs to forums. For a while there was a lot of confusion as to whether Sony Ericsson’s first Android handset, the Xperia X10, featured the multi touch function, which is present in the majority of competing handsets. Sony Ericsson finally confirmed that the Xperia X10, would not get the multi touch feature in a future software, whether an Android update, or a Sony Ericsson update for the phone, as the handset does not have the capable hardware to support multi touch.

In light of this, it seems that Sony US is misleading customers purchasing the Xperia X10. For many, the lack of multi touch has been a major let down and has also put off potential buyers, from purchasing the handset and have took their business to another phone manufacturer. Upon the Sony Style website, in the description of the X10, there’s a section for various features of the handset. In the section where the 4 inch touch screen is being praised, it lists the Xperia X10 has having a 4 inch multi touch screen.

XperiaX10.net have been watching the page since it went live last week and as of yet, the error has not been corrected. They have also contacted Sony but, have received no response yet. Based on what we’ve heard before, it seems likely that this is a typing error on Sony’s part but, it’s sure to leave many owners and potential owners, whether the Xperia X10 will in fact get multi touch, despite previous claims. We’ll keep you updated on whether Sony correct this error or provide an explanation.

Sony Ericsson’s first Android powered handset, the Xperia X10 has finally been released in America, after months of it being out in Europe, Canada and elsewhere around the world. Unfortunately, Sony Ericsson haven’t updated the Android firmware on it yet, so it’ll be interesting to see how many consumers actually purchase the handset.

If Android 1.6, with 2.1 promised for late Q3 doesn’t put you off, here’s the details of where you can get the X10 and for how much. Firstly the handset is available on AT&T, so naturally you can purchase it directly from AT&T. The handset will cost you $149.99 up front, along with tying into a 2 year contract. It appears that you will also need to pay an activation fee for the handset. For $349.99 you can purchase the handset without taking a contract out.

Alternatively, you can grab the Xperia X10 from Sony themselves at Sony Style. On the Sony Style website, there is a $70 rebate, making the handset available for $129.99 up front. A better deal than with AT&T direct. This will also tie you into a two year contract with AT&T. The $70 instant rebate is valid until September 19th. Along with grabbing the handset for a lower price, Sony Style are also offering free activation, for both existing and new customers. This offer ends 31st August. If that wasn’t enough to make you place your order for the X10 with Sony Style, they are also throwing in an 8GB microSD card for free. This normally retails for $45. There is also free shipping.

Sony Ericsson have teamed up with Sony Style to offer 10 people the chance to blog for Sony. To enter, you need to tell them in 200 words or less, why you should be the Sony Style X10 Blogger, by entering here. You’ll need to be a US citizen over 18. Ten finalists will then be selected after the deadline of May 7th 2010. Each of the 10 finalists will not only win the Android powered Xperia X10 but, also a Sony PSP GO with FIFA 2010. Then 10 days later, each of the finalists will blog for 10 days, where a winner will be chosen. The grand winner, will receive more Sony goodies, a Sony Reader Pocket Edition and an α330 DSLR Camera but, not only that, the winner will get an assignment, to cover the FIFA 2010 World Cup semi finals and finals game in South Africa. Which means, Sony will be sending you (and a friend) to South Africa to see the games.

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The much delayed Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 has finally shown up on the SonyStyle US website with a Coming soon notice. Over on the website, it’s listed as the X2a, for the American market. Hopefully this is a sign that the handset will eventually be released and soon. However, with the delays, Windows 6.5 may soon be outdated. Windows Mobile 6.6 is rumoured to be released next month and Windows Mobile 7 next year.

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