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(More customer reviews)Targeted simultaneously at several of the competition phones, this one packs in enough to make you like it over several others in its category. I have been using the phone over the last couple of months, and have been deliberately taken my time to post this review but still I haven't found too many glitches. Previous to this one I was using an i-Mate SP3i; another smart phone, which wasn't really one. Well, SE W950i is a smart phone and it lives up to it.
A Very Simple and Neat UI is what is strikes you first. The Screen is crisp and reponds well. The Stylus that accompanies it may take a while getting used to, more-so if you are used to longer styluses but once you get used to it, it's pretty comfortable. There are three parallel ways to use the phone - the three way Scroll Wheel (which I personally LOVE and find the best), a touch screen and the keyboard. The Handwriting recognition may take some time getting used to, but once you are through it works well. Dedicated buttons for all your walkman features are also an add on to simplify life. The instrument itself is not bulky at all; weighs decent and measures much thinner than the positively Obese Nokia N-Series offerings.
The OS manages multi tasking much better than Windows Mobile, since it kills the LRU process (sometimes even all the processes, sadly) when overloaded, but prevents itself from crashing. Although I must say that once this one hangs (pretty rare; i've faced it twice in 3 months), even the power button wouldn't turn it off; you'll have to disconnect and reconnect the battery. Task Switching is way smoother than Windows Mobile and even the previous Symbian Releases. This is notable specially when receiving a call while listening to music. The call engages and disengages very smoothly.
Music; the prime reason for me loving this phone. The response times of the internal memory are decent and the playback is phenomenal. The earphones that ship with it are way better than those that ship with an iPod. Thoughtfulness of their design team is clear when you see the charger which allows you to connect the headset even while charging - at the same port. The headphones have a standard audio jack which means you can use any headset with it, but unlike the other phones with Audio Jacks, this one has it on the Handsfree set, instead of the phone - use your headset and still answer call with the same one by using your handsfree mic. The Walkman remote could've used a few more functions (like a radio button and press-forward on the Next button) but it is functional and handy. The Music Player itself is not only good in L&F, it also performs well. Beware though; it won't play any distorted MP3s. (Those songs you ripped off your scratched Disc, which your PC plays with slight 'klik-klik'? Yeah, they are no good on this phone.) The Video Quality is about the same as the iPod. While one can never fit his entire collection onto the 4GB (I can't even on an 80 GB iPod), nevertheless you CAN fit your active library into 4GB and it's fairly easy to sync as need be. (If you can't wait for the 8GB w960i)
At this price tag, most people are looking for a do-it-all phone, which unfortunately this one isn't, cause it lacks a camera. Understandably, while Nokia has chosen to go the integrate-all-devices-into-a-phone way; SE is going a way I understand more - user profile specific phones. So this one here is targeted at the user who is looking for a rich music phone with Business capabilities to add to it. Please note that this isn't a business phone with a music capabilities like the offerings of O2, HP, Palm etc. However, the phone by no means compromises on the features provided. It integrates well with all possible applications you use for your work; Outlook (even 2007) can be easily configured too; Word Processing Applications can be added. If one accepts that he ain't possibly going to make his Cellphone a replacement for his Laptop and Broadband connectivity; you wouldn't really miss Wi-Fi. For all your on the fly work, this one suits just fine. Quite a few useful applications pre-configured with your phone Like RSS Reader and Play Now, come into handy use.
With all of the above, one expects Battery life to pretty much disappoint; here's where SE show their true power. I've personally used the Phone to play 14 hours of music (with All Phone features turned on); Read a few RSS feeds, made about an hour of calls and still not run out of battery! The battery charges very fast and gives you atleast a day's worth of playback and phone usage (even if you are always doing one of the two). Forget about running out of power. Period.
Set your priorities right - If Music tops them, this phone is for you; If it doesn't, look elsewhere.
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Ultra-slim and ultra-stylish the W950i is the latest addition to Sony Ericsson's family of Walkman phones. The W950i comes loaded with 4 GB of onboard storage complete with a color touchscreen for simple navigation through music genres, playlists, individual songs or music albums, and other applications. With lots of capability for fun and powerful applications, the W950i is ready for you to unleash its full potential for business, leisure, and daily convenience.
Other key W950i features include the latest version of the Symbian UIQ software platform, support for high-speed 3G (UMTS) Internet access, secure push email, and more. In short, the W950i has everything you need to keep in touch with friends and colleagues in every way, every day--with a lot of fun thrown into the mix.
DesignThe W950i is a candy bar phone on steroids. The slim form factor makes the W950i easy to carry, hold, and use. The touchscreen and jog dial navigation make using the W950i easy and intuitive, while a large, 240 x 320 screen that supports 262,000 colors is excellent for watching video, viewing images, and reading email and other messages. Meanwhile, an easy to use backlit keypad as well as dedicated function keys reside just below this screen. The phone's touchscreen navigation is intuitive, allowing you to tap any function icon on the W950i desktop to open an application.
The W950i features 4 GB of internal memory, and you can augment this with removable Memory Stick Micro media. The phone also features connectivity via USB (USB mass storage is supported), a Sony Ericsson "fast-port" for high-speed data transfers and power charging, and infrared. Bluetooth is also built-in, enabling wireless communication with other wireless devices, such as headsets, laptops, and PDAs.
Calling Features Because the W950i is a Symbian smartphone, it features solid integration of phone, contacts, and calendar applications, making it very easy to bring your office with you wherever you roam. The phone supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as musical ringers in MP3 or AAC format. For times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear.
Messaging, Internet, and ToolsThe W950i is a 3G data-enabled device, so you know it's going to pack a lot of great Internet and messaging features. In addition to MMS and SMS messaging, push email is supported. You can take advantage of the QWERTY keyboard for messaging, or use the device's integrated handwriting recognition to write your email and SMS messages. With a carrier data plan, you can easily connect to the Internet and browse the Web with the included Opera browser. You can also use the W950i as a modem to provide an Internet connection to your laptop or PDA via Bluetooth or USB.
When it comes to important tools, the Symbian operating system has you covered. Easily edit documents you receive as attachments to emails, or that you have stored on memory card. Other useful tools include an alarm clock, a stopwatch, task and notes applications, a sound recorder, and a file manager. As mentioned, fully-functional contacts and calendar applications are included, and they can be easily synchronized with other devices and services.
Entertainment Sony Ericsson Walkman phones bring the ease of digital music players to your mobile device. Alongside all the usual advanced phone features, you can also download, stream, store, and play back music on your W950i. The in-phone media player supports video and audio playback--supported audio formats include MP3 and AAC. There's even an application, Music DJ, that allows you to compose your own musical ringtones. Mega Bass sound enhancement makes your low notes really thump, while support for stereo Bluetooth headsets means you can jam out to tunes wirelessly.
Feel like listening to the radio? Just plug in your headphones and activate the built-in FM radio. With the W950i, you can see which station you're tuned into and what song is playing. And don't forget gaming! The W950i supports Java-based games, as well as sophisticated 3D games that make the W950i great to have along when you need to turn downtime into fun time.
The W950i also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
Vital StatisticsThe Sony Ericsson W950i weighs 4 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.1 x .6 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 340 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS and 2100 MHz UMTS frequencies. Note that 2100 Mhz UMTS service is not offered by any U.S. carrier. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
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