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Sony Ericsson W880i

CameraPhonesPlaza — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:57:11 +0000

Sony Ericsson launched a new Walkman mobile phone: the Sony Ericsson W880i. This mobile phone is the result of a perfect combination between a Walkman phone with a very practical and useful cell phone. In the standard package, besides the cell phone and the battery, you will also get a 1GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, a USB cable, a Walkman headset, a charger plus a Software CD and some manuals.

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The design of the Sony Ericsson W880i is nice. It comes with a “candy-bar” case made of resistant plastic with a high quality assembly. With 103 x 46.5 x 9.5 mm in dimensions and 71 grams in weight, the Sony Ericsson W880i is certainly the slimmest and lightest Walkman cell phone. The case is available in two colors: Steel Silver and Flame Black, each of them making this cell phone look quite manly and rugged.

On the front side you will find a TFT display, a secondary camera for video calls, a numerical pad and the classic navigation buttons (including two soft keys, a Clear key, a Back key, a shortcut key, a browser button and a D-Pad key). On the sides you will find a Fast Port (allows you to charge the phone, connect it to a PC via USB and attach headphones), a Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot, a Walkman dedicated button, a camera shutter and two volume keys (which can be used to zoom in shooting mode).

As we said, the Sony Ericsson W880i comes with a 1.8 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The images are very clear and, because this display supports 262K colors, they have a great quality of colors. For taking photos, the Sony Ericsson W880i comes with a 2 Megapixel camera capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels and record QCIF clips at a speed of 15 fps. Even if in our days, this kind of camera is an outdated feature, for a mobile phone like W880i it’s excellent. It can take photos at a good quality even if it lacks autofocus and LED Flash. Anyway, a Walkman mobile phone is not recognized by its camera or its display. A Walkman cell phone is recognized by its music capacity. We all know that there is no other mobile phone with a better sound quality than a Walkman phone. The external speaker is loud and produces clear sounds. If you want some bass boost, simply attach the headphones and you will be amazed. For storing your favorite songs or other files, the Sony Ericsson W880i has 16 MB of internal memory which thanks to the Memory Stick Micro slot, can be extended up to 4 GB.

For connectivity, the Sony Ericsson W880i is a Tri-Band (GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900) device and it supports 3G, GPRS and EDGE connections. For other kind of connectivity options, this cell phone is armed with Bluetooth, USB and M2 card slot. Maybe one of the most important aspects for a Walkman mobile phone is the battery life. The Sony Ericsson W880i comes with a standard Li-Pol 950 mAh battery which manages to keep it on for up to 6 hours and 30 minutes of conversation, 20 hours of playback and 425 hours in standby mode.

Sony Ericsson W910i

CameraPhonesPlaza — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:28:16 +0000

I do not know what happened with the Sony Ericsson designers, but all their phones look almost similar. The Sony Ericsson W910i is not an exception, but promises to make a great impression with its rich functionalities.

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In the standard package, you will find the phone, a charger, a headset, a USB cable, a Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, a card reader, a software CD and some useful manuals. Anyway, let’s talk about the phone. The Sony Ericsson W910i comes with a sliding case made of quality materials. Having 99 x 50 x 12.5 mm in dimensions and 86 grams in weight this cell phone looks very solid, but you will see that it is very slim and light, so you will feel comfortable using it. The front side is occupied by a huge 2.4 inch display and several navigation control buttons. These buttons include two soft keys, the Call and End buttons, a Clear button, a shortcut key, an OK key and a 4-way button. Above the display, just like the old models, this cell phone has two dedicated keys for opening the Gallery and for viewing the last photo taken. Between these two keys, you can see a secondary video-camera and the speaker. On the sides you will find a volume rocker, a card slot, a camera shutter and a Fast Port (this port helps you charge the phone, connect via USB, attach headphones or other accessories).

If you slide up the phone you will see the numerical pad. This numerical pad is great. Having large keys, very well delimited and with enough space between them, it is great for writing messages or other texts. The keys are flat offering a positive feedback and you will not have problems using it night because they are illuminated. As we said, the Sony Ericsson W910i comes with a huge 2.4 inch display. This display has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and supports 256 K colors. The images are clear with good quality of colors, and the display remains visible even under direct sunlight.

Because the Sony Ericsson designers wanted to create a slim mobile phone, for keeping low dimensions, the Sony Ericsson W910i comes equipped with a 2 Megapixels camera. This camera is capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels and record QVGA clips at a speed of 15 fps. Being a mediocre camera for such a great phone, it can be a negative aspect for it.

For connectivity, the Sony Ericsson W910i comes with Bluetooth, USB and 3G. Being a Quad-Band device, it supports GPRS, GSM and EDGE networks. Anyway, even if doesn’t have the best high-end connectivity features like Wi-Fi or GPS, this mobile phone is capable of keeping you in touch with your friends anytime. The internal memory is low with only 40 MB. But thanks to the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot, you can extend it up to 4 GB. Being a Walkman Series model, the Sony Ericsson W910i has an excellent quality of sound. You will love listening to music with this phone because it uses the same Walkman interface like older models and has many customizable sound settings. The battery… could be a problem. It manages to keep up this cell phone for almost 4 hours of conversation and up to 350 hours in standby mode. In conclusion, the Sony Ericsson W910i is a mobile phone designated for those people who love listening to music. If you are looking for a smartphone, we recommend you choose another model.

Sony Ericsson Phone

CameraPhonesPlaza — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:23:37 +0000

Several years ago, Sony Ericsson has presented to the whole world a concept of Walkman mobile phone that is focused on playing multimedia content with a quality compared to a dedicated device. The implementation of Walkman technology on a smartphone led to the launching of Sony Ericsson W950i, a model that has enjoyed a huge success being the top of the Walkman range.

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This Sony Ericsson phone makes a great impression even at the first look. For a smartphone, it has great dimensions. The case measures 106 x 54 x 15 mm in dimensions and 112 grams in weight. With these dimensions, it feels great in your pocket and very comfortable in your hands.

The front side of this phone is occupied by a huge 2.6 inch touch sensitive display and an innovative numerical pad. Because we are talking about a Walkman phone, we have to mention something about the multimedia buttons. On the front side, between display and the numerical pad, this Sony Ericsson phone has three dedicated buttons which, once pressed, will open the phone’s music player and show you the last song you have listened to. On the sides it has a volume rocker, a Play/Pause Multimedia key, a Back key and a Scrolling Key. On the top side you will find the Power On/off button and a Stylus Pen slot while on the bottom part you will find a universal port which allows you to charge the phone, attach headphones or connect it via USB.

This Sony Ericsson phone comes with a lot of features. It is equipped with a 2.6 inch TFT touch sensitive display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. It has proven to be excellent for watching videos or simply viewing photos. It offers great quality of colors with a great contrast and brightness. To make this cell phone more easy to use, the Sony Ericsson designers equipped it with touch sensitive feature which gives you more freedom in the menu. If you want to be more precise, you can use the integrated Stylus pen which is made of special plastic so you don’t need to worry about scratching the display. For those who love photography, this model can be a bad choice because it lacks camera. But why you need a camera when you have such a powerful smartphone?

In connectivity terms, the Sony Ericsson W950i looks ready to meet all your needs. Being a Quad-Band device it supports GSM, EDGE GPRS and 3G networks. Other connectivity options are Bluetooth, Infrared and USB. Even if lacks Wi-Fi and GPS, with all these connectivity features it has proven to be excellent for people who want to surf on the internet all the day. The connections are very stabile and thanks to the 32-bit Philips Nexperia PNX4008 208 MHz processor you won’t notice any lag or other malfunctions. The internal memory of 4 GB should be enough for you to store all your files. For a good battery life, this Sony Ericsson phone comes with a standard Li-Ion battery which is capable of keeping it on for almost 8 hours of conversations and up to 340 hours in standby mode. Anyway, even if it doesn’t come with the most powerful features on the market, the Sony Ericsson W950i was one of the best smartphones at the time when it was launched. So, if you are looking for a multimedia smartphone, this model can be a good choice for you.

C905 Sony Ericsson

CameraPhonesPlaza — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:05:31 +0000

The first GSM phone with an 8 megapixel camera was finally launched: C905 Sony Ericsson. C905 undoubtedly tries to give you all that you want. Despite the phone’s large design, it is very attractive.

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As expected from a new and improved model, the Sony Ericsson C905 looks good. This mobile phone comes in three colors: black, silver and gold. Having a slider case made of combination between resistant plastic and metal, it measures 104 x 49 x 18 mm in dimensions and 136 grams in weight. As we said, even if this cell phone looks big, after several days of usage you will get used with it.

On the front side, the C905 Sony Ericsson has a 2.4 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels which supports 256K colors. The good news is that direct light does not affect it as strongly as in does the case of older models. The display is made of heat-treated glass and being very durable it can resists against scratches. The display, even if it’s used on some older models, it produces high-quality pictures with a great balance between contrast and brightness.

Below the display a D-pad is placed composed by 8 buttons. The first two are for Media menu and Contacts, below them, the Calling keys (Call and End), a shortcut button, a Clear key and a 4-way navigation button. Above the display you will find two shortcut keys for Photo’s menu or useful to change the shooting modes when you are in camera mode, a speaker and a secondary camera for video-calls. On the sides this phone has a universal slot for attaching headphones, connecting to a PC or charging the phone, a double volume button and some camera dedicated keys. When you slide up the mobile phone you will discover a standard numerical pad. This numerical pad has large and flat keys, very responsive when they are pressed.

On the back side the most attractive feature of this mobile phone is placed: the 8 Megapixel Camera. It can take photos at a maximum resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and record clips at a speed of 30 fps. With a lot of features like Xenon flash, autofocus, self-portrait mirror, face and smile detection, smart contrast, image stabilization and geo-tagging you will be able to take photos with a quality that you have only dreamt about. This powerful camera is covered by a slider cover so you don’t need to be worried about scratching it.

For connectivity, we can say that the C905 Sony Ericsson is a Quad-Band GSM phone with GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA support. For other connectivity options it has Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, TV-out, GPS and an integrated Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot. This card slot will help you to extend the internal memory, which has only 160 MB, up to 16 GB. The external speaker is another great aspect. With a loud volume, it produces clear sounds so you will be amazed by its musical function. The standard Li-Po 930 mAh battery is capable of keeping this mobile up for 9 hours of conversations and up to 380 hours in standby mode. Anyway, even if this cell phone is not the first handset which comes with such a lot of high-end features, it is very popular because it is the first device that comes with an 8 Megapixel camera. With a price of $309, is clear why it is so loved by people.

Sony Ericsson W580i

CameraPhonesPlaza — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:01:59 +0000

Finally, Sony Ericsson W580i has arrived for us to test. It is a phone with music skills, with a fine slide building, lighting effects and a pedometer, to fill your every day music and sports needs. The phone is equipped with a photo / video 2 Megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, FM radio and a brilliant design. Read the following and this Sony Ericsson W580i is very likely to become your next phone.
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Like most Walkman models, W580i has been developed from a non-musical phone, the Sony Ericsson S500. In terms of design, Sony Ericsson W580i follows the latest trends. It has 99 x 47 x 14 mm in dimensions and 94 grams in weight. The phone’s case is dominated by rounded edges and circular forms, with an aspect which makes this phone very appreciated by young people.

The case is available in three colors: white, black and gray. Being a slide phone, the numeric pad is hidden when you keep the phone closed. Because that, the W580i has an almost perfect rectangular form. A slight curve at the top, just below the display, gives a pleasant sensation to the touch. If you slide up the phone, you will be surprised to see that this cell phone, even if it is very slim, has a very responsive and easy to use numerical pad. The keys are large and even if are very flat, you will receive a great positive feedback when you press them.

On the front side, this mobile phone comes with a 2 inch TFT display, two soft keys and a 4-way button for menu navigation, a Back and a Clear key plus a dedicated Walkman key and a shortcut button. The phone’s sides contain some interesting details.

On the left side a volume rocker is placed. On the top side you will find a Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot, which is an unusual location for this slot. On the right side you will spot the universal port which allows you to charge the phone, attach headphones or connect the phone to a PC.

The Sony Ericsson W580i comes with a 2 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The image quality is more than satisfactory, with a nice color saturation, which can be adjusted from the settings in the phone menu, depending on your preferences. Due to the reduced size of the display, the pixels are not visible, so you will receive a very clear picture on the screen.

Visibility, even in sunlight, is excellent. For taking photos or recording clips, this mobile phone comes with an integrated 2 Megapixel camera, which can take photos at a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels and record clips at a maximum resolution of 176 x 144 pixels. Even if this camera lacks a flash and autofocus, you will be able to take good pictures every time.

For connectivity, the Sony Ericsson W580i, being a tri-band device, comes equipped with GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and USB. Being part of Walkman series, this cell phone is not recognized as being a very powerful mobile phone with a lot of high-end technology features. The strongest point of this cell phone is the music feature. Like all Walkman models, the Sony Ericsson W580i has an excellent music player and a perfect sound quality.

The external speaker is very loud but if you want to listen to music with more bass, you need to attach the dedicated headphones. The standard Li-Pol 930 mAh battery is capable of keeping this mobile phone up for 9 hours of conversations and up to 370 hours in standby mode. Anyway, the Sony Ericsson W580i is not a very spectacular cell phone. It was made for enlarging the Walkman series and it is a mobile phone dedicated especially for young people. With a price of $185, this cell phone is another attractive and very affordable Walkman phone.

Sony Ericsson Satio

CameraPhonesPlaza — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:31:32 +0000

The Sony Ericsson Satio was one of the most awaited phones of 2009. This Symbian smart phone with large touch screen manages to impress both by design, as well as by the features. The 12 megapixel camera is one of the best ones ever seen on a cell phone. Despite these enviable performances, the Sony Ericsson Satio failed to become very popular. Many other phones with similar features appeared and Sony Ericsson is not yet known for smart phones.

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In terms of size, the phone fits very well into the normal smart phone category. It has 112 x 55 x 13 mm in dimensions and a total weight of 126 grams. To maintain a normal weight for Satio, the manufacturer has chosen a resistant and high-quality plastic which is available in three colors (black, silver and Bordeaux) and it makes this phone very solid and very attractive.

The front side is dominated by a large 3.5 inch touch screen. Above it, there is an ambient light sensor, a secondary camera for video calls and of course, the loudspeaker. Under the screen we have only three keys: Call and End keys, and Menu button. For such a large touch screen the Sony Ericsson Satio could not lack a proximity sensor. On the left side you will find a button for locking the display, a universal port (for attaching headphones, charger and connect to a PC via USB) and a microSD card slot.

On the right side you will find five buttons: two buttons for volume and zoom, a camera shutter, a button for opening the gallery and a key which helps you switch the camera shooting modes. The power button is placed on the top and on the bottom part the Sony Ericsson Satio has a speaker.

On the back of the phone you’ll find an impressive 12 Megapixel camera which has a Xenon Flash and a LED Flash. The two small holes around the camera are designed for sensors that measures and adjusts image brightness during photo capturing or video recording. This camera is capable of taking pictures at a maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels and recording videos at a VGA resolution with a speed of 30 fps. The Sony Ericsson Satio has a 3.5 inch touch screen with a native resolution of 360 x 640 pixels. Supporting 16 million colors, this display makes the Satio an excellent smart phone. It offers superior image quality with a great contrast and brightness for a TFT display.

When it comes to connectivity, the Sony Ericsson Satio is equipped with GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSUPA features for data transfer and many other high-end features like Wi-Fi, DLNA Bluetooth, TV-out, USB 2.0 and GPS. Sony Ericsson’s web browser supports Flash and JavaScript Satio.

Powered by a powerful ARM Cortex A8 600 MHz, PowerVR SGX graphics processor and 256 MB of RAM memory, the Sony Ericsson Satio is capable of loading the pages quickly. The large screen is suitable for Internet use. I noticed however a problem when scrolling pages in the browser, running is not uniform. The browser can open multiple pages at once. He did well even with web pages that contain more flash applications.

To be a part of the top-smart phone category, the Sony Ericsson Satio comes with a standard Li-Pol 1000 mAh battery capable of keeping this cell phone on for up to 4 hours and 50 minutes of conversations (3G mode) and up to 340 hours in standby mode. Even if these values are a bit low, considering that this phone is equipped only with high-end technology and having a price of $479, this phone is one of the best in the entire world.

Refurbished Sony Ericsson Cell Phone

CameraPhonesPlaza — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:12:49 +0000

In our days a mobile phone has become a necessity for all the people in the world. With these ingenious devices you can stay in touch with other people through making calls, sending SMS, emails or simply surfing on the internet. Anyway, even if these accessories are a necessity, they can sometimes have spicy prices which not everyone can afford. If you want to buy a cheap mobile phone, we are going to give you some examples of refurbished Sony Ericsson cell phones.

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For example, surfing on the internet, you can find a Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 mobile phone. This phone is one of the best cell phones on the market because it has a lot of performance and uses high-end technologies. With a 3.0 inch touch screen, a full QWERTY keyboard, 512 MB of free space (which can be extended up to 8 GB with a microSD card), a 3.15 Megapixels camera and a secondary camera which allows you to make video calls, this cell phone is anything you need.

It also has many connectivity features like Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Bluetooth 2.0, miniUSB and GPS. With a powerful processor and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional interface, this cell phone will allow you to work even when you are on the move and enjoy your favorite entertainment applications without any problems. At an official dealer it costs $670 but if you will choice to buy a refurbished one, you can find it for a price of $399.

If you love taking pictures with your cell phone, we recommend you another model of refurbished Sony Ericsson cell phones. The Sony Ericsson W995 mobile phone is an excellent combination between design, features and portability. The most attractive aspect of his phone is that it comes with an integrated 8.1 Megapixel camera so you will be able to take the best pictures ever seen.

Equipped with a 2.6 inch TFT display, a secondary camera for video calls and 118 MB of free space, this phone is part of the best cell phones in the entire world. Like other high-end handsets, it comes with a lot of connectivity features. It has GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, 3.5 mm jack, Radio FM with RDS and GPS. Being one of the first cell phones ever equipped with an 8 Megapixel camera, a refurbished model costs $445.

For those who are looking for a slim and practical cell phone, without having a lot of technology features, the refurbished Sony Ericsson W350i is a good deal. With only 104 x 43 x 10.5 mm in dimensions and 80 grams in weight, this cell phone comes with enough features to make you proud of it. It is equipped with a 1.9 inch TFT display, an integrated 1.3 Megapixel camera and 14 MB of free space (expandable up to 4 GB with a Memory Stick Micro card). For connectivity, it has only basic features (GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and USB).

But the most appreciated aspect is that this cell phone is part of Walkman range, so you will have an excellent experience when you listen to music. For an entry-level phone like Sony Ericsson W350i you will need to pay only $89 if you choice to buy a refurbished one. Anyway, on the internet you can find many other models of refurbished Sony Ericsson cell phones, so it will not be a problem for you choosing a cell phone which will satisfy your needs.

Sony Ericsson Cybershot

CameraPhonesPlaza — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:08:01 +0000

Sony Ericsson CyberShot cell phones are recognized as the best camera cell phones having one of the most powerful and high-end technology cameras in the entire world. Having a lot of models with an integrated 3.2 Megapixels CyberShot camera, Sony Ericsson thought that it is time for a change. So, they created the first handset which comes with an integrated 8 Megapixel CyberShot camera.

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The C905 Sony Ericsson CyberShot cell phone has a cage made of resistant plastic with rounded edges. Being painted in matte black, it is also very pleasant to the touch. Having 104 x 49 x 18 mm in dimensions and 136 grams in weight, it is not one of the slimmest and lightest cell phones around, but it is very similar to the Nokia N81. The front panel is the latest trend which Sony Ericsson launched. Above the display you will find two shortcut keys (one allows you to open the image gallery and the other to see the last photos that you took).

The keypad is also very pleasant to use. The keys are flat, large with enough space between them offering a great touch orientation and tactility, so you will feel comfortable writing on it. On the left side you will find only the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot and a Fast port which allows you to charge the mobile phone or connect it to a PC. On the right, it has a camera shutter, a volume rocker and two camera function keys (the first one switches between camera and camcorder and the second opens the last photo that you taken).

The 2.4 inches TFT display has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and it supports 256K colors. The Sony Ericsson C905 is capable of offering you the best quality pictures with a great combination between contrast and brightness. For a maximum of quality, the Sony Ericsson C905 has an Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate which will change automatically the image between normal to landscape mode.

Let’s talk about the most important aspect: the 8 Megapixels camera. As we said, the Sony Ericsson C905 is the first cell phone which features an integrated 8 Megapixels CyberShot camera. It is capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and recording clips at a speed of 30 fps. Being the best camera, it has also many technology features like autofocus, face and smile detection, xenon flash, smart contrast, image stabilization, video light, video microphone, digital stabilization and geo-tagging.

The Sony Ericsson C905 is a Quad-Band (GSM / EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100) device with UMTS and HSDPA support. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 2.0, USB, GPS, Wi-Fi, TV-out and a Memory Stick Micro card slot. The internal memory has only 160 MB but you can extend it to a maximum of 8 GB with a M2 card. The music player and the external speaker will allow you to listen to music at good volume levels and great quality. There is also a FM Radio with RDS but it works only with headphones attached.

The 930 mAh BST-38 Li-Po battery is capable of keeping this Sony Ericsson CyberShot cell phone on for 4 hours on conversation (3G) and up to 360 hours in standby mode (3G). With such a lot of technology and features, the Sony Ericsson C905 can be an excellent choice for you. With a price of $399, it may not be affordable for everyone, but if you want a high-end cell phone we recommend you buy it.

Sony Ericsson Z500a

CameraPhonesPlaza — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:54:07 +0000

The Sony Ericsson Z500a is another cell phone with great aspect, a lot of features and a low price, made by Sony Ericsson. Being an entry-level camera phone, it has many features but most of them are classic for a mobile phone in our days.The Sony Ericsson Z500a has a resistant plastic case with an attractive design. In standard, it comes painted in blue and silver but the phone cover can be replaced by another of a different color.

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Having 93 x 49 x 24 mm in dimensions and 110 grams in weight, it is certainly a light and slim phone and it feels great in your hands or pocket. On the front side you will see an external display (which supports 4096 colors) and above it, a camera. On the left and right side you will find the camera shutter, two volume buttons and a charger port (which can be used for attaching headphones or connect the phone to a PC with a USB cable).

If you open the phone, you will find a 1.8 inch display with a native resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. Even if this display supports 65K colors, it is still one of the cheapest displays which Sony Ericsson has ever used. The images have good quality but you will not see vibrant colors like on the other similar cell phones. And probably the most negative aspect is that this phone doesn’t have a TFT display, so if you are under direct sunlight, there is a pretty good chance you won’t be able to read anything on the screen.

For menu navigation, the Sony Ericsson Z500a has a 5-way controller (including an OK button), two soft buttons, a Back and a Clear key. With these, you can easily navigate in the menu even if you have large hands. The keypad is also very nice. With large keys and enough space between them, a positive feedback and an attractive silver finish you will feel very comfortable typing on this cell phone’s keys.

The Sony Ericsson Z500a has a 0.3 Megapixel camera (VGA) which can take photos at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. This is another negative aspect because almost all cell phones, in our days, have at least a 1.3 Megapixels camera. Lacking a flash or light assist, this camera is recommended to be used only in good light conditions. The external speaker is pretty ok. It produces clear sounds with loud volume levels. If you want to listen to music, this cell phone supports MP3, polyphonic and MIDI formats. But with only 6 MB of free space, it certainly will not replace your MP3 player. Lacking a card slot, you will be able to keep only several photos and maybe, a song.

Being an entry-level mobile phone, the Sony Ericsson Z500a lacks maybe one of the most important features: Bluetooth. Without that and even an infrared port, you can transfer files from this cell phone only with a USB cable or via email. The LI-Ion battery is capable of keeping this cell phone up for 6 hours of conversation and 260 hours in standby mode. Anyway, for a price of $70 you could say it makes a good average phone for people that are on a budget.

Sony Ericsson K700i

CameraPhonesPlaza — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:32:22 +0000

Enjoying the huge success with the Sony Ericsson T610 and T630, the Sony Ericsson Company has released The Sony Ericsson K700i, a cell phone which has some similar features like its predecessors but with some improved aspects.

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The Sony Ericsson K700i has a modern look with a case made of combination between silver, black and brushed shades. With a case made of resistant plastic this handset has only 99 x 46.5 x 19.5 mm in dimensions and 90 grams in weight. The case has rounded edges and precisely connected. This means that the phone is slim and light so it will fit perfectly into any pocket. On the sides you will find the camera shutter, volume rocker and a button designated to put you online with an Internet browser.

Under the display, the Sony Ericsson K700i has two soft keys, a cancel and back key and a navigation joystick. The keys are large, transparent and easy to press so you can easily write some SMS or emails. These keys, made of resistant plastic, feel very solid. The navigation joystick can be a huge problem for you because these kinds of buttons will easily get damaged. After an intense usage, this button will start presenting some malfunctions and to solve this problem you need to change it with another navigation joystick. On the bottom part, you will find the charger connector and data port.

The Sony Ericsson K700i has a 1.78 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. Even if this display supports only 65K colors, you will receive clear images with a great balance between contrast and brightness. Having a glossy surface, this display is not really useful in a light room or under direct sunlight, but if you turn it in the right angle the image will be sufficiently visible for you to read some texts.

On the rear side of this phone, you will find the cheapest camera which Sony Ericsson has used so far. The VGA camera with only 640 x 480 pixels resolution is capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels. Even if this camera has some features like LED flash and self-portrait mirror, the images are not very clear. This is a negative aspect for a top-class mobile phone like the Sony Ericsson K700i. The video-recording feature of this camera is more than disappointing. It can take clips with a maximum resolution of 176 x 144 pixels.

Being a top-class mobile, The Sony Ericsson K700i is a Tri-Band (GSM 900 / 1800/ 1900) device with some common features like GPRS, USB, Bluetooth and Infrared. Even if this phone has few connectivity options, you will be satisfied by it because it supports many mobile networks. The internal memory is incapable of meeting even the most common of needs, as there is only 41 MB of free space. Supporting audio formats like MP3 or WMA, you will need more than 41 MB of free space for your favorite music and pictures. This cell phone lacks a card slot so you are stuck with the internal memory.

The external speaker produces loud and clear sound with enough balance between bass and treble. The integrated FM radio works only with the headphones which are used like as an antenna. The FM radio is pretty basic so you can’t save your favorite radio stations only with a frequency number. It can’t be minimized so you can’t use the cell phone for anything else when you are listening to the radio. The Li-Po battery will keep this cell phone on for about 7 hours of conversations and up to 360 hours in standby mode.Even if this phone doesn’t have many features like other models, it is one of the best cell phones of the 1990s. In our days, the Sony Ericsson K700i has a price of $110, a price which everybody is willing to pay for a good mobile.