Unfortunately, almost perfect .... only almost.

Then I noticed after heavy use of countless HTC devices and Iphone 3 and 4 often that a large and heavy smartphone is not always practical, I wanted again something compact, especially for the way to browse still a HTC Flyer and a IPad to available. So should also satisfy a smartphone in the size of the Xperia ray for quick email between.

I spare myself here the specifications, which can be found in sufficient places on the Internet.

I was done after unpacking and commissioning of size, weight and the really great display. In his shirt pocket I always had the feeling to have forgotten my phone, so easily affects the Xperia ray compared to my last HTC device, the Sensation.

Configuration, acquisition and data of my apps are so thanks to Android and Google no real problem, therefore the phone was ready for use in a short time and put into service.

The reception was able to convince. At places where the HTC Sensation had Empfangsrobleme, I could with the Xperia ray still calling. However, there were a few days already incidents that led me to a closer observation. For calls I could not understand the comparison. The connection was, but I heard only ticked words with unusual strong background noises, my opponent could not hear me. Once interrupt connection and call again fixed the problem. However, this phenomenon was repeated at irregular intervals, which already sucks and is apparently due to the phone. There was also at locations at which the reception was excellent. I have not tried to limit the problem and disable 3G because I buy no such device and then turn off 3G. Must function in all possible settings call, otherwise I do not need a phone ...

Once I was on the road again and had the connection problem, there was still an increase. Full reception, everything seemed perfect, only the phone knew nothing about it. When trying to connect about 1 minute appeared long "connection is established" and then the phone went back to standby mode. Multiple attempts failed, until a reboot could remedy.

As the time had come to me ray again be separated from the Xperia. Too bad, because the exterior of the Xperia ray is convincing already. The built-in technology is contemporary and perfectly adequate. Last but not least there is the smartphone at a reasonable low price.

Finally, a word about the battery purchase time: despite the larger battery the phone was regularly submitted to the "gas station", two full days were thus not in it again. And there were no days with excessive use but rather moderate use (10 minutes phone, email synchronization with Exchange in the office every 15 minutes, from time to time which are looking for on the Internet) and at the end of the day shows the Xperiay ray 30% charge on. That's not enough ore for the night and the morning of the next day, so daily recharging required. It creates the HTC Sensation loose for two days at the same use.

Conclusion: good approach, it is lacking in details that are hopefully solved with a software update as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there are a few ambiguities in this regard. Already when ordering, there was the Internet owners whose device via OTA (on-the-air = Online Update) could load a newer version. My unit also answers after 3 weeks still "to work with the latest firmware available" ...

There are still three stars because I think that SE here with Software Updates still some can cause.

Perhaps there is to eliminate the teething a second chance .... I'll watch the market.