Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S

Unlocked smartphones don't get much love in the U.S. thanks to their unsubsidized up-front prices. But the Sony Xperia Arc S is still worth a look, particularly if you're fond of Sony's attention to detail and emphasis on multimedia playback. It's a fine music and video player, makes quick work of Android... More

Sony Ericsson hasn’t always made the best of its smartphones, and some models can be described as, frankly, disappointing. But the Xperia Arc S is a thin, light and powerful Android smartphone, although it’s let down by some build issues.

Evaluating mid-range phones is a tricky task; when you’re out at the extremes, whether it’s cheerfully cheap but awful phones, or powerhouses with premium prices, it’s easy to hit some simple conclusions. The middle ground is harder; there’s usually a compromise between price, features and build.... More