According to Sony Ericsson’s product launch table, the Xperia X1 phone will not see sunshine until February 10th 2009. Notice that the date given in European format was actually October 2, 2009. To guilty is the software, specifically Windows Mobile 6.1 (or perhaps SE's implementation of it), which appeared to be actively destroying the display units Sony has on display at IFA.

Out of the three devices, one had some green status lights, one didn't work at all, and one turned on briefly, only to crash hard and never return again.

X1 could be a strong contender to give competition to the iPhone and have potential to capture some of its market share, but only if Sony Ericsson made it well in time before iPhone goes 3G.