Sony Xperia advance on sale unlocked in the U.S.

The Xperia Advance (known elsewhere in the world as the rugged Xperia Go) is now available to Americans through online retailers like Newegg for a scant $249.99. Beyond being pretty dang tough, here's what you can expect spec-wise.
- 3.5-inch 480 x 320 display
- 1 GHz dual-core processor, 512 MB of RAM
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (Jelly Bean is on the way)
- 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and 720p video recording
- IP67 dust and water resistant ("the highest level of dust and water resistance available on Any Android smartphone" as of October 29)
- UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
- DLNA and USB host connectivity
So, entry-level, but a decent, affordable unlocked phone with a fair bit of ruggedness to boot. Good enough for any of you, or does it make more sense to sign on to a contract for something higher-end? Is the IP67 rating an attraction at all? Anyone in the UK pick up the European version? What do you think?
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