Another Sony Ericsson phone that promises much, but fails to deliver in practice. A superslim slide phone with the outstandingly good Walkman 3.0 music player, the W910i also offers an FM radio, a 2 megapixel camera, memory expandable to 4 Gbytes, 3G with HSDPA (super fast 3G) and the cool “shake control”. However, many users have reported that their phone freezes or shuts down – we have deducted two stars for this reason.
Best buy: *Free* with half-price line rental from Mobiles.co.uk (White Gold). New W910i Gaming version exclusively from the Carphone Warehouse (includes motion-based games such as Tomb Raider: Underworld, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, SimCity Metropolis, and EA SPORTS FIFA MANAGER 08.)

Review: October 2007. Updated March 2009.

We’re getting fed up of writing good reviews of Sony Ericsson phones, only to be deluged by a flood of user reviews telling us that their phones simply don’t work. What good is a phone that’s outstanding when it works, but has such poor quality control in its manufacturer that many users receive a dud? The big problem with the W910i is freezing and switching off. Read the user reviews below to appreciate just how common this fault is. If this phone actually worked, it would be fantastic, but if it doesn’t it’s an expensive lump of plastic. Do you want to take the risk?

The Sony Ericsson W910i is a superslim slide phone, measuring just 12.5mm thick (slimmer than the Samsung D900.) It’s a lovely looking phone with a tapered bottom edge and a superslim profile. The W910i wears its Walkman credentials on its sleeve, with music controls featured prominently when the slide is closed. Fortunately SE have given the W910i am easy-to-use circular navigational key, not the dreaded joystick that appears on some of their models. The screen is large, bright and high resolution (240 x 320 pixels) and the menus are clear and simple to navigate. The slide opens smoothly to reveal the full keypad below. Sony Ericsson have got a funny thing going on with keypads at the moment. With each new phone we find a new style of keypad, some with tiny “designer” buttons, others with larger, more conventional ones. The W910i has larger, flatter keys than most, but it still isn’t as easy to use as many rival phones. It’s high time that SE got their act together with the keypad issue. Anyway, the W910i doesn’t have the fastest keypad for texting, but it’s not the worst.

The W910i incorporates Sony Ericsson’s new “Shake Control” that lets you change to a new random track by giving the phone a flick. The motion sensor also lets you flip between portrait and landscape viewing of photos. Fun, but not life changing.

So, this is a music phone first and foremost, and it ticks all the boxes. Audio quality is excellent as usual, with SE’s MegaBass feature to enhance bass frequencies. You can plug in a conventional stereo headset or use a Bluetooth stereo headset if you prefer. The Walkman music player 3.0 is very easy to use, with controls on the front of the phone, and is a fully-featured digital music player. You can create and manage playlists, shuffle songs, equalise, etc, etc. The supplied software lets you transfer music from PC to phone, and rip music from CD’s. Storage is limited to 35 Mbytes, so you’ll want to add a memory card – the W910i supports cards up to 4 Gbytes. In addition there’s an FM radio equipped with RDS.

The camera is rated at a middle-of-the-road 2 megapixels and lacks autofocus, putting it well behind the flagship K850i. But this is a Walkman phone, not a Cyber-Shot, so you pay your money and make your choice. The full phone specs are listed below, but we’ll just point out that this is a 3G phone with HSDPA (high speed 3G) and video calling.

The Walkman range is looking quite crowded at the moment, but what makes this one stand out for us is (1) the lightweight superslim design, (2) the outstandingly good Walkman 3.0 music player, and (3) the HSDPA 3G connection for fast music downloads and video calling. If you want a better camera, choose the Sony Ericsson K850i Cyber-Shot phone; if you’re not interested in 3G you might prefer the Sony Ericsson W610i; and if the superslim design of the W910i doesn’t do it for you, then take a look at the good old W850i. But a final word of warning: many people have experienced faults with their W910i. If you’re lucky, or have good phone insurance, then you’ll be happy with your W910i. But if you’re not one of the lucky ones, this could be an expensive mistake. Sony Ericsson had better wake up soon or they’re going to lose market share in a big way!

source: mobile-phones-uk.org.uk

We called Sony Ericsson K810 the rebirth of the Cyber-shot. We’re now looking at a great leap forward in developing the company’s cameraphone lineup in the face of the glamorous Sony Ericsson K850. It brings a bunch of novelties in design, navigation and functionality. The quality 5 megapixel camera enhanced with camerawise hardware buttons, along with the brand new Media Center application, make the Sony Ericsson K850 a landmark product in the company portfolio.

Key features

* 5 MP autofocus camera with automatic lens cap and three dedicated hardware keys
* Tri-band HSDPA (3.6 Mb), EDGE.
* New Media Center, smart search, Manage Messages application
* Monolith body with digicam-like battery cover
* Brand new three soft keys
* Innovative D-pad layout
* Dedicated call and end keys
* Large crystal-clear 2.2″ display
* Memory card slot with dual card support and hot swap functionality
* FM radio with RDS
* Bluetooth (with A2DP)
* Multi-tasking support.

source: gsmarena.com

People in focus
If you have people in your photo, activate Face detection. Your C902 will automatically find and focus on a face.

In the dark
Don’t let poor lighting stop you. For still pictures, the photo flash automatically fires when needed. The flash can be used in BestPic™ mode and for videos too.

Share your life
We take pictures to share them. With your C902 you get your own personal blog. Post your pictures – or videos! – in seconds, for all to see.

source: sonyericsson.com

The Sony Ericsson w995 is a highly advanced mobile phone that has been released in the market with unique features. This fabulous model comes with a enlarge 2.6 inches of TFT colour display that supports bright 256 thousands colours along with the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. As per the demand of the memory storage, this fantastic gadget has been fully equipped with 118 mega byte of internal memory, so that the users can save huge amount of data and files. This perfect device also includes a memory stick micro (M2) card, that would facilitate you to expand the external memory of the model up to 8 giga byte. In order, to gain full satisfaction of the people, this terrific mobile phone also comes blessed with ultimate 8.1 mega-pixels of camera which would help its users to capture the best moments without any hassles. Moreover, this amazing device has a powered built in standard battery which has the potential to support up to 370 hours of standby time and 9 hours of talk time in one start. At last, it can be said this is a high-end widget, that can catch the fancy of the modern users at great ease.

Key Features
Weight  : 113 g
Talktime : Up to 9 h
Standby  : Up to 370 h
Colour Display  : TFT, 256K colors
Ringtones  : Polyphonic, MP3
Camera  : 8.1 MP
MP3  : Yes
Bluetooth  : Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared  :
GPRS  : Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
Video Recording  : Yes
3G  : HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps

source: mobilerainbow.co.uk

It’s still a concept product and the name will change, but when it ships in the latter half of the year, it’ll be the phone to watch out for. Enter the Idou, a high-end 12-megapixel touchscreen handset that will deliver Sony Ericsson’s “Entertainment Unlimited” a vision that it has been working toward since the start of the joint venture in 2001.

Details about the product are rather scant at the moment, but we do know the Idou will pack a Xenon flash module, a full touch-enabled media menu, 16:9 widescreen display, and run the Symbian Foundation operating system.

When it launches, users can expect a unified Walkman, Cyber-shot and Java gaming experience with the ability to share media across multiple devices, from handsets to computers, to home A/V systems. The concept isn’t terribly new as Nokia as been toying around similar ideas with Ovi, an integrated gateway for a multitude of its services. Apple, on the other hand, has also built an ecosystem around the iPhone with the App Store. Other companies like RIM and Palm are catching up as well.

How Sony Ericsson is going to deliver its vision remains a mystery for now, but head of global marketing and vice president of the company Lennard Hoornik is upbeat about it. In a press release statement, he said: “Everything that we have done to date has brought us to this point–we created the music phone category in 2005 selling over 100 million Walkman phones and we are now ready to unveil the next chapter in the evolution of the company–Entertainment Unlimited–giving consumers unlimited opportunities to share their entertainment experiences.”

source: asia.cnet.com

Touch to go
Choose how you want to use your phone. Make a call, listen to a song, visit a Web site. Use the key control – or just touch the screen with your finger to make it happen.

Quality pictures
The 5 megapixel camera lets you take print-quality photos. Set your picture’s focus area by touching the screen. Take your photo, then share – blog it.

Quick Notes
What you can do with pen and paper, you can do with your G900. Press the Notes key and use the stylus to write in your own handwriting. Quick and easy, no keyboard needed.

source: sonyericsson.com

The aspects of excellence resides in many forms in many wonderful devices which have been invented by mankind. For the need to communicate, the mobile phone is one such device and the widget made by Sony Ericsson known as the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 has many aspects of excellence in its fantastic features. This device is a 3G enabled one and therefore, the technology of HSDPA enhance the performance of the process of information partaking. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 uses further the enhancements in terms of storage due to a huge memory ability of 400 MB. The performance is also enhanced to the level of absolute enlightenment due to the presence of a Qualcomm processor. There is also no problem for typing email messages due to the presence of a QWERTY keyboard and the innovative feature of an optical trackpad enhances the features of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1. The mobile device is therefore one of the best which is being made available to the public by the company Sony Ericsson.

Key Features

Weight  : 145 g
Talktime :
Standby  :
Colour Display  : TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
Ringtones  : Polyphonic, MP3
Camera  : 3.15
MP3  : Yes
Bluetooth  : Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared  : No
GPRS  : Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
Video Recording  : Yes
3G  : HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps

source: directphoneshop.co.uk

Sony Ericsson were the first people to bring out a camera phone in the UK, so it seems only fitting they bring out the BEST camera phone (and we mean EVER) in the UK, the Sony Ericsson C905. Why is it so good? It’s the first mobile phone in the UK to have EIGHT megapixels. It is quite simply the most powerful and amazing camera we’ve ever seen on a mobile phone!

Camera Dominance

Way back, nearly at the turn of the millennium, Sony Ericsson changed the mobile world by making a camera add-on for their mobile phones (which were then just ‘Ericsson’). Little did anyone know it, but that one addition would later become one of the most important things people seek in a mobile phone.

And so, Sony Ericsson first brought the camera phone to the UK. It seems only right, then, that they’ve now brought a phone over to the UK that will change the rules of the game. It’s the wonderful Sony Ericsson C905, and at a mind-blowing EIGHT megapixels, it’s the best camera phone that’s ever reached our shores!

EIGHT Megapixels

Read that again. 8 megapixels. EIGHT. There are simply no other mobile phones in the UK that can match the sheer magnificence and raw power of the camera on the Sony Ericsson C905. On pure image resolution alone, it would be powerful enough to knock every one of its rivals for six. But, of course, it doesn’t just stop at the number of pixels on-screen.

You see, what we have here is the latest entry into the ever-growing range of Cyber-Shot mobile phones, camera phones that have inherited the technology and sheer power of their ‘digital-camera-big-brothers-and-sisters’. So, on the Sony Ericsson C905, you get a proper xenon flash, image stabiliser, autofocus, face detection (for perfect portraits) and ultra-low light modes. It is, quite simply, the most advanced camera phone yet to be announced in the UK.

Feature-PACKED

Even with a camera that good, the Sony Ericsson C905 isn’t a mobile phone that likes to sit back on its haunches. So you get a frighteningly long list of other powerhouse features. First on the list is GPS, which you can actually use in conjunction with the camera, to geo-tag your photos, and instantly save them with the location of whatever it was you were photographing.

You may well recognise the media player in this beauty, as it’s carried over from other recent Sony Ericsson masterpieces. Which means it’s, frankly, jaw-dropping, and you’ll have to search far and wide to find a media player better than this. Add in HSDPA internet access, and you get one of the most powerful multimedia mobile phones ever made, with the Sony Ericsson C905.

World First

Finally comes a first for the Cyber-Shot series, as the Sony Ericsson C905 is the first one to include WiFi… but not just any WiFi, as it comes with what’s known as DLNA. You may not know what it means, but it’s set to become THE next big thing, as it’s a way to transfer digital content, through WiFi, to devices like PCs, consumer electronics devices, mobile phones and even things like digital picture frames.

source: mobileshop.com

Be one click away from recording life’s special moments – all it takes is a sharp eye and a click on the dedicated video camera key.

London – April 7, 2009 – Record videos in an instant on the Sony Ericsson S312. From spotting a celebrity on the street, to your friend’s dancing in a club, the S312 allows you to capture these moments in two quick and easy steps.

Want to highlight the moment with a picture instead? The two megapixel camera can be used horizontally and with the help of the illuminated imaging shortcuts on the keypad you can change the settings and get the shot you want quicker. Not quite what you were after? Use the integrated Photo fix function to get the best picture quality in one step – picture taking has never been this easy!

“Capture life’s spontaneous moments the easy way with the S312 and its instant video recording.” said Quentin Cordier, Marketing business manager at Sony Ericsson. “The S312 also allows you to get organised and keep track of your hectic lifestyle by ensuring that you never miss another birthday or appointment again – store all you important dates, add reminders – then sit back and relax.”

Sharing your pictures with friends is easier than ever before. Showcase them on the S312’s two inch screen or forward to another mobile phone via Bluetooth™. Share your pictures on the web with just a few clicks using picture blogging. Whatever the occasion post photos straight from the phone with just a few clicks – and don’t forget to send the web address to others to check out your photography skills.

Take the hassle out of capturing daily moments:

* Dedicated video camera key – just one click away from recording your best moments
* Two megapixel camera – can be used horizontally to take picture perfect stills
* Illuminated imaging shortcuts – take great shots with ease
* Photo fix – enhance the picture quality and share with family and friends
* Picture blogging – upload your images to the web with just a few clicks
* Get organised – calendar, alarm and 1000 contact phone book

Want the perfect accessory to match the S312? Try the new Sony Ericsson Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 – an easy to use headset with rich sound. The stylish handsfree features one-touch call handling, handy volume control and an ultra discreet reversible clip-on which will match any outfit. Just clip it onto your clothing and wear its wired ear piece around your neck – and off you go. You’ll never notice this innovative Bluetooth™ handsfree – until you take or make a call.

Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300

* One touch call handling
* Ultra discreet reversible clip-on
* Handy volume control
* Smart wearing solution – perfect if you wear glasses
* Talk and stand-by time 10h/250h

The S312 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/900/1800 and will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Dawn Blue and Honey Silver. The Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 will be available on selected markets from Q3 2009.

The Sony Ericsson S312 at a glance

Camera

* 2.0 megapixel camera
* Up to 2.5x digital zoom
* Dedicated video camera key
* Illuminated camera shortcuts
* Photo fix
* Picture blogging
* Video recording
* Photo light
* Video light
* PictBridge printing

Music

* Media player
* Equaliser
* Stereo widening
* PlayNow™
* TrackID™
* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
* Music tones (MP3/AAC)

Web

* Openwave™

Communication

* Speakerphone
* Polyphonic ringtones
* Vibrating alert

Messaging

* Email
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Predictive text input
* Sound recorder
* Text messaging (SMS)

Design

* Picture wallpaper
* Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

* 3D Games
* Java
* FM radio with RDS
* Video viewing

Organizer

* Alarm clock
* Calculator
* Calendar
* Phone book
* Stopwatch
* Tasks
* Timer

Connectivity

* Bluetooth™ technology
* Modem
* USB mass storage
* USB support

Accessories

In-Box:

* S312
* Battery
* Battery Charger
* User book

Facts and Figures

* Size: 100 x 46 x 12.5 mm
* Weight: 80 grams

* Colours:
* Dawn Blue
* Honey Silver

* Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
* Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
* Size: 2.0 inches

* Phone memory: Up to 15MB
* Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

* Talk time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 8 hrs
* Standby time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 400 hrs

Availability and versions
Networks
S312:

* GSM/GPRS/EDGE/900/1800
* Available in selected markets from Q2 2009.

The Sony Ericsson Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 at a glance

Design

Colours:

* Stellar Silver
* Argentum Black
* Materials: Plastic
* Size: 48.5×18.0×18.5mm
* Weight: 20g

Technology

* Talk/Standby time: 10/250h
* Bluetooth™ version: 2.0+EDR
* Bluetooth™ range: 10m
* Bluetooth™ simple pairing: yes

source: sonyericsson.com

Small but roomy
Fashioned as a small portable music player – but with lots of room on the

inside. Your W350i stores 470* songs on the memory card (included in phone kit).

Get the song facts
Hear a song you want to know more about? Use TrackID™ and get the facts to your W350i in seconds.

Keeps you entertained
Tune in the FM radio to your favourite station. Or try a solo – the W350i comes pre-loaded with Guitar Legend™, a mobile game for rock’n'roll buffs.

source: sonyericsson.com