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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.

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 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.

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.

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.