Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 deals

Choose the Xperia X8, AKA the Sony Ericsson Shakira, and you'll get great a host Google apps built-in, plus the chance to choose from thousands of great titles to download from the Android Market. It's also compact and supremely easy to use.

Want apps? The Xperia X8 has got you covered. Head to Google's Android Market online software store and you'll be able to choose from tens of thousands of fantastic titles.

These take in everything from fun games and diversions to practical business apps that can help you manage your time more effectively. Better still, many of the applications on offer are completely free of charge and to get you started, YouTube and Gmail are pre-installed.

Also onboard this terrific handset is a three megapixel camera that's terrific for capturing life's spontaneous moments. And it's just as adept at still images as it is at recording crystal clear video footage. Then once you're finished snapping, you can share your photos with friends via the great built-in Facebook app.

Another great thing about the Xperia X8 is that it features a customisable homescreen. This enables you to set up your handset just the way you want it, with all your most used and favourite tools and applications are right there where you want them.

Other features include a GPS support with Google Maps so that your phone effectively doubles as a satellite navigation device, push email for speedy and efficient messaging, a media player for enjoying music and movies on the move and an expansive 3-inch touchscreen that makes it supremely quick and easy to find the functions you need.