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Sign up to try the Xperia X handset worth £450 and share feedback NOW CLOSED

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AnnMumsnet · 22/06/2016 14:15

We have been asked by the team at Sony to find 10 UK MNers to put their latest hero smartphone, the Xperia X through its paces! We’re looking for MNers who have an interest in photography, getting out and about with nature, animals or sports and who would be willing to share their photos on the feedback thread.

Below are some details about the new handset

Key features:
• Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Xperia X’s object tracking technology, helps your subject stay in focus, even when moving, to minimise blurry photos
• Super-fast camera which goes from standby to capture in less than 0.6 seconds
• Low-light sensors for round-the-clock sharpness
• 2.5D curved glass edges
• Refined user interface to make it more intuitive than ever
• A range of four colours – Graphite black, White, Lime Gold or Rose Gold
• Smart Battery Management that brings you up to two days battery life

Specifications:
• 23 MP camera with Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
• 13 MP front camera for low-light selfies
• 5” Full HD display with curved glass
• Up to 2 days battery life
• Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 650, 64-bit Hexa-core processor

RRP: £459.99 SIM free from the Sony Xperia store Also via:

Vodafone - £30 upfront - £32 per month - 6GB Data
Carphone Warehouse - Free handset - £31 per month - 1GB data
EE - £9.99 upfront - £35.99 per month - 1GB data
Three - £99 upfront - £13 per month (T&Cs) - 500MB data
O2 - Free handset - £36 per month - 2GB data

If you're selected, you'd be sent Xperia X to try. As long as you share feedback as required you will be able to keep the handset. You will need to pay for and take responsibility for any calls, texts or data used. Note – the Xperia X takes a Nano SIM card which is the smallest size – we can help with SIM issues/ queries.

As part of the briefing for this, all MNers will need take part in a 30-minute briefing session via Google Hangout with a Sony representative. During the hangout a Sony representative will show you how to set up your device and give you a short demo highlighting the key camera features which we’d like you to review, specifically Smart Capture technology and Predictive Hybrid Autofocus. You will need to have a google+ account to do this.

We will be asking MNers to share their feedback on the handsets at least three times. The first feedback area will focus on first impressions, the second on sharing some photos from the camera – ideally what Sony are calling an “X Moment” – “is a split second in time that means something to you that’s here and then gone. It could be a baby’s first steps, achieving a personal goal, a sporting achievement, your dog’s whimsical expression, or just a random flash of happiness and hilarity. It’s a moment that you’d love to capture perfectly that’s all too missable if you, or your phone isn’t up to the job” and finally your overall review of the handset having used it for a couple of weeks.

Ideally MN testers will also tweet their photos from the handset – but this isn’t a requirement to take part (using the #WhatsYourX hashtag).

If you’d like to take part, please add your details here and we will be in touch with those selected soon.

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

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CraftyPenguin · 22/06/2016 14:30

Filled the form out :)

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QuestionableMouse · 22/06/2016 14:37

I've applied. Love the sound of the camera. I have a very quick black kitten and I'm struggling to get any good photos of her.

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glenthebattleostrich · 22/06/2016 14:52

The phone would be amazing for work for me (childminder).

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happy13 · 22/06/2016 15:42

Would love to test this,I always use my phone to take photos with,it is easier than taking a seperate camera outSmile

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Beautymama · 22/06/2016 17:52

Applied 😊 Would love to be part of this project, The camera sounds amazing.. It would be perfect for our families photo project over the summer holidays when the school stops this Friday! We will be travelling over Scotland and the focus on the Sony Xperia sound brilliant along with the camera. I have everything crossed lol! Good luck everyone!! ☺️

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truckingirl · 23/06/2016 13:42

Brilliant would love to put this through its paces applied x

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mave · 23/06/2016 19:13

Fab! Filled form!

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Crazybit · 23/06/2016 23:17

Applied, would love to take part in this. Not least to finally have a phone that works and is better than my 16 year olds! Grin

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carz1985 · 24/06/2016 15:39

Iv applied love Sony Ericsson Xperia phones and need a new one. so would be good to try this as looks a great phone as Iv been looking at them as wanted get new one on next month or too.

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frowner · 25/06/2016 16:16

Have applied, my old moto g has awful picture quality and would be great to sample a new product.

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lollylaus · 25/06/2016 21:06

Just on the lookout for a new phone and would very much love to give this a try, camera quality is a huge deal for me when choosing a new phone.

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dataandspot · 25/06/2016 21:24

Applied!

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TheHobbitMum · 28/06/2016 12:04

What a great opportunity! Have filled in my details :)

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ItsAllGoodMan · 28/06/2016 12:25

I've filled the form in too. This would be amazing!!

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gleegeek · 28/06/2016 12:41

Oh yes please! Smile

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Placeinthesun · 28/06/2016 12:41

Oooh. Have signed up. Would love to try this as the camera is the most important thing in a phone for me and I loathe the camera on my Galaxy s7 edge, it's meant to be great but I think the colours are odd and photos look unreal. When do we find out if we are lucky enough to have been selected (crossing my fingers til then)?

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Deckthehallswithjammydodgers · 28/06/2016 12:42

Ive filled the form out would love to give this a try as my current iPhone picture quality is rubbish. I am looking to upgrade my phone within the next few months anyway so this would be perfect ! Fingers crossed.

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AliciaMayEmory · 28/06/2016 13:00

Done! Smile

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OhNoNotMyBaby · 28/06/2016 13:47

Done. I have benign essential tremor so find it difficult to get good photos - I'm hoping the predictive autofocus will help me with that. I'm outside a lot and see so many things I'd just love to be able to snap and send.

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SillyMoomin · 28/06/2016 14:24

oh gracious, yes yes yes please! I always want to try a different phone other than my iPhone because the camera is so rubbish!!, but never have the guts to make the actual leap, I'd love to trial this please Smile

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LostMyBaubles · 28/06/2016 17:59

Would love to try this!!
Trying to get a pic of all3 boys (5,2and 1) is almost impossible! !
Theres also pesky squirrel that keeps trying to sneak into my house! Hes too quick to take a photo of him!

And last but not least. Im a make up artist and I use my phone a lot of pictures to post on social media so I need high qualitypics that can be ttaken at night too!
Fx

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hormental · 28/06/2016 18:56

ooh this looks fun! Love a new gadget!

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littlemouse15 · 28/06/2016 19:43

my little boy stood up for the first time today and all we had to hand was my partners awful 5mp phone camera, I could even get a photo as the little boy metioned has broke my phone camera! I immidiately thought about this post when shouting my partner for his phone lol

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BBQsAreSooooOverrated · 28/06/2016 20:17

Done. Sounds really good.

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Natsai1 · 28/06/2016 20:54

Wow, this would be a great opportunity to be part off. Love taking photos. Good luck everyone

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