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The Walkman and Cyber-Shot series brought huge success to the Sony Ericsson brand. Because other cell-phones like K790 or K800 had a price tag which not everyone could afford, the Sony Ericsson Company has created a new model of mobile phone which is designated for those people which are not willing to pay a lot of money on a cell phone.

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The Sony Ericsson K550i is a cell phone for the mid-level class which combines modern design and features with the best camera modules on the market.

If we talk about design, here is nothing new on this model. The Sony Ericsson K550i has a resistant plastic case which is available in Pearl White or Jet Black colors. At 102 x 46 x 14 mm in dimension and only 85 grams in weight, this is the smallest and lightest cell phone of the Cyber-Shot Series. The sleek keypad layout is similar with older Cyber-Shot models.

The keys are a bit small but you will get a positive feedback when you press them.  Also, on the right and left sides you will see the volume rocker, camera shutter and the Play button. But there is still a small difference. The universal port which allows you to charge, attach a hands-free or connect this phone to a PC was placed on the left side.



The Sony Ericsson k550i has a 2.0 Megapixels camera which takes photos at a maximum resolution of 1632 x 1224 pixels. With features like Auto focus, an active lens cover and LED photo light you will be capable to take the best possible photos each time. If you want to record some clips, you will be disappointed. It can record clips until the memory runs out but at a maximum resolution of 176 x 144 pixels.

Like the older models, Sony Ericsson K550i has a TFT LCD display which supports 262k colors. Even if this display measures only 1.9 inch with a native resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, the images are clear with a higher contrast. In terms of communication, this model has EDGE Class 10 and GPRS technology, Bluetooth, Infrared and USB synchronization. The Sony Ericsson K550i is a quad-band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) network compatible mobile phone.  Powered by an ARM9 family processor, this phone is very fast and you will not see lag in any application.

This handset comes with only 60 MB of internal memory but you can expand it to a maximum of 2GB with a Memory Stick Micro (M2) card. The card slot is positioned under battery, which is not pretty comfortable but the good thing is that you can’t accidentally lose the card. The multimedia features are similar to older models including a media player, TrackID, FM radio with RDS and the indispensable basic applications (calculator, alarm clock, calendar, stopwatch or timer).



The external speaker is very loud and produces clear sound. The volume is high enough but if you want more, you can attach the hands-free which comes with the cell phone. This headset cannot be compared with a Walkman earphone but you will get almost similar sound with a lower bass. The Li-Po 950 mAh battery keeps this phone up for 7 hours of conversation and 350 hours in standby mode. But for only $260, this cell phone is proven to be a great deal.

Every day, a new mobile phone model appears on the market. To keep up with this, the Sony Ericsson Company decided to launch a new mobile phone model every 2 months. The new Sony Ericsson S500i is designed for those people who want to have a new and modern cell phone without paying a lot of money for it.

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The sliding case made of resistant plastic is a surprise from Sony Ericsson because, as we know, they prefer to use a solid case with a nice aspect.  This handset looks stylish and elegant and it’s available in 2 different colors: “Spring Yellow” and “Mysterious Green”. Even if the colors make it seem like the Sony Ericsson S500i is more of a women phone, I can assure you it goes just fine with the men. Because it costs only $325 you should not expect this phone to be very powerful with a lot of multimedia features.

The case has polished finishes and the slider is a little bit curved on the bottom of the phone. Even if the slider mechanism is a little too rigid, this is will prevent your phone from accidentally opening in your pocket. With 99 x 47 x 14 mm in dimensions and 94 grams in weight this cell phone is classified to be a slim and light handset. The rocker volume is the only external button placed on the left side. The Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot is placed on the top and the universal port which allows you to attach earphones, connect to a PC and recharge the phone is placed on the right side.

The keypad is very small so if you are a hard writer we recommend you choose another model. The 5-way navigation key, the “back”, “Delete” buttons, the dedicated buttons for My Shortcuts and Internet browser are hard to use but after 1-2 days you will get used to them.



The Sony Ericsson S500i has a TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels which supports 262k colors.  The images are perfectly visible, no matter what theme you choose, even in the sunlight.

The 2.0 Megapixel camera has no digital zoom and flash. Even without these you will obtain truly amazing pictures with a good contrast at a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. Because this is a cheaper camera, you can record clips only with a maximum resolution of 176 x 144 pixels at a speed of 15 fps until memory runs out. Even if this cell phone lacks an external speaker, the in-call speaker produces a clear and loud sound.  Like the other Sony Ericsson models, the Sony Ericsson S500i has the same menu. The amazing themes which are pre-installed in this handset will make this phone a fashionable handset.



As we said, because this cell phone is very cheap, you won’t have many communication technologies available. Even if this mobile phone lacks 3G technology, you have other communication options like: Bluetooth, EDGE, Email support and USB 2.0. The Sony Ericsson S500i is a quad-band network compatible cell-phone powered by an ARM9 family processor. The 930mAh Li-Po battery keeps this phone up for 9 hours of conversation and 370 hours in standby mode. This is a great aspect for a cell phone with such a low price as this one.



The Sony Ericsson brand is recognized by its mobile phones which combine a beautiful design with a lot of performance. The Sony Ericsson K660i is a cell phone with a superb combination of web-friendly design and the most usual features.

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The design makes the phone look like a candy-bar with a pleasant combination of colors like black with purple or lime with white. The chrome edges and glossy plastic surfaces, even if they attract many fingerprints and grease, they do make this phone look more attractive.

The Sony Ericsson K660i has only 95g in weight and 104 x 47 x 15 mm dimensions. The case is made of resistant plastic with rounded corners so it feels pretty comfortable in your hands. The 2 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels supports 256k colors. Even if this display is not that good you will be satisfied by the quality of pictures. The numberpad has round keys, very responsive, with generous space between them so you can easily press or write with them. Very similar with the K810i, this phone has a D-pad, two softkeys, plus the call and end buttons. With these keys and the typical Activity Menu button you can easily navigate main menu or surf the internet. The D-pad, even if it offers you a better control, it’s more of a disadvantage for this kind of mobile phone because in time it will break and you need to replace it.

Because this is a phone for medium class, you will not beneficiate the latest technology. The Sony Ericsson K660i is a HSDPA / GMS (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) mobile phone. Also, it has only a few connectivity features. The GPRS, HSCSD, EDGE and 3G features plus the Bluetooth and the USB port will be enough to help you stay in touch with your friends. Like other mobile phones this one also has many features like SMS, EMS, MMS, EMAIL, WAP 2.0, RSS feeds, Java MIDP 2.0, FM Radio with RDS plus the basic applications like alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, organizer, picture editor and calculator.

The Sony Ericsson K660i has a 2.0 Megapixel camera which takes photos at a maximum 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution which is enough for this kind of cell phone. The camera can also record clips but with a poor quality. An important feature of this phone is the secondary VGA camera which allows you to make video-calls. The internal memory has only 32 MB of free space which is modest for music mobile, but if you want it can be extended to a maximum 2 GB with a Memory Stick Micro memory card.



Because this mobile is a non-Walkman branded model, it is pretty good for listening to music. The music player interface is similar to the Walkman interface which includes an equalizer with special settings for BoostBass, loop and shuffle features. The external speakers produce a clear and loud sound but if you attach the supplied earphones you will get a louder sound with enough bass like the Walkman models. The 6-cell battery will keep this mobile phone up for 9 hours talk time and 330 hours in standby mode. This is pretty good for a mobile phone which doesn’t have many features. In conclusion, if you want a practical and attractive mobile phone, you can consider this model a good deal. Because it is a medium-class phone it costs only $230.

The Sony Ericsson mobile phones are the most popular mobile phones in the entire world. The Sony Ericsson officials were able to compress a lot of technology into a small and useful mobile phone. The Sony Ericsson w760a is a phone which offers satisfactory performance and technology into a small, slim and attractive case. This model of Sony Ericsson has a slider design with curved edges.

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The textured material and the shiny metal used on this case offers elegance and durability. For this mobile phone you can choose between black, fancy black, intense red and rocky silver colors but we recommend choosing the black model because scratches are not that visible.

The Sony Ericsson w760a has 3.5 ounces weight because it is a small mobile phone. With 4.1 inches tall, 1.9 inches wide and 0.6 inch deep you will not realize that you have it in your pocket. The buttons are very simple, spacious and tactile. The Sony Ericsson designers have decided to drop the joystick because this kind of button presents problems if you overload it and if you break it, you need to change it.

You have multiple buttons on the left and right side of the phone which offer you instant access to your favorite music and pictures and allow you to adjust the volume of the ringing tone and many more. The Sony Ericsson w760a keypad buttons are hidden because it is a slide phone but this is a good thing because you don’t need to press them every time you want to use your phone to make a call or listen to music.



But let’s talk about the technology that this mobile phone offers you. It has a 2.25 inch display which support 262,144 hues is a reasonable screen for such a small phone. The 3.2 megapixels camera takes quality pictures at a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The Memory Micro slot offers you the possibility to store your favorite music, photos, even to record clips until your free memory ran out. This phone has an accelerometer, a motion sensor and supports 3 UMPTS/HSDPA bands.

The Bluetooth connection, PC sync, e-mail support, a file manager and the USB mass storage offers you permanent contact with your friends. Also, you have many other applications such as a vibrate mode, a timer, an alarm clock, text and multimedia messaging, a calendar, a calculator and a stopwatch. This phone comes with 3 Java Demo Games but you can download others from the internet.

But the most important aspect when you talk about a Walkman phone is the function of playing music. The Radio FM, MP3 player and the polyphonic music sound great when you listen with Walkman phone. The equalizer stereo widening, playlists, loop and shuffle modes help you get the best sound quality. The “shake control” offer you a simple and funny control of changing melodies.



The Sony Ericsson w760a comes with a USB cable, a CD with the phone drivers, a Memory Micro card with a total capacity of 1 GB and a set of headphones which offers you a good quality and bass when you listen to music. The battery is very durable because it will keep your mobile running for 3 hours of conversations and 16.6 days in the standby mode. However, this phone is a great one but there is only two things missing: the flash and the self-portrait mirror. These two are essential when you want to take photos into a dark place. But at the price of $129 this phone is a very good deal for you.

Sony Ericsson Elm is part of the sony ericsson cell phones.Use of organic components in mobile industry is not a new concept, but so far these gadgets do not really have stand out with quality and performance. However, Sony Ericsson has proposed to draw attention to the supply of organic products range GreenHeart and presented two new models: Hazel and Elm. Sony Ericsson Elm is built mainly from recycled plastic, and use of substances harmful to the environment was limited, while packaging the product in an environmentally friendly package.
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Really positive side is that Elm looks great and offers a wide range of functions. The most important of these include:
Display of 2.2 inches that displays 256,000 colors at a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels
Memory: 280 MB integrated plus microSD card up to 16GB
Proprietary graphical user interface based on Flash technology
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS receiver with A-GPS, GPRS, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
5 MB camera with autofocus
Li-Pol Battery 1000 mAh
Dimensions: 110 × 45x14 mm, weight: 90 g.

Available in the colors Metal Black and Pearly Rose, Elm received an attractive design, despite the use of organic components. The casing is made from a shiny plastic which is disadvantage to retain fingerprints, while the back cover is made of aluminum. Viewed from the rear, Elm has a gently curved design, but this does not adversely affect the use of the phone. The display of 2.2 inches has a good quality image, especially given the wide part of the phone. Key block design keeps the usual sony ericsson cell phones design, which more or less reminds us of the first phones of the E series from Nokia. Alphanumeric keys are made of rubber that looks like plastic.

For Elm, Sony Ericsson has chosen to use the classic graphic interface used in most models of the class, so-called Flash UI. However, the benefit of an important update for Elm phone, is relying on the growing popularity of social networking. Thus, you can access through a single click of Facebook accounts, Twitter or MySpace, because each has a particular icon in the menu.

Perhaps the 5 MP is already a standard for a wide variety of phones, but the camera offered by Elm has some major advantages to compete in terms of additional facilities that they offer. In addition to autofocus, there is face detection, detection and camera activation when smiling, rotate the photo and, not least, the possibility to obtain geographical coordinates of the location where the picture was made through the GPS receiver. In addition, macro mode lets you take pictures from a distance of only 10 cm. Regarding videos, they are recorded at 30 fps at VGA resolution.

Sony Ericsson Elm is more than just an environmentally phone. Its true targets are users who, in addition to the positive attitude towards the environment will benefit fully from the features multimedia integration with social networks to communicate easily and quickly with friends, but also a competitive camera.