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(More customer reviews)The W880i is one of the thinnest phones you can buy. It is also very stylish with a brush metal and rubberized plastic casing; very handsome indeed! The W880i is not a one trick pony however. It has many nice features that make it a solid mid class cellular phone.
The Walkman branding is not just for show, this phone features an excellent media player with great sound quality. It can even play properly formatted movies though the screen is small.
The phone is a tri band GSM 900/1800/1900, UMTS 2100. It is fully functional on all T-mobile networks but might have problems on the AT&T networks that are using 850 MHz. Additionally, the phone lacks EDGE and North American 3G compatibility. The only data functionality that works in North America will be GPRS which is very slow compared to 3G and slow compared with EDGE.
All in all, the w880i is a solid performer with a handsome and classy design. Check out the upgraed w890i which has a bigger screen, FM radio, updated walkman player and supports EDGE networks.
Pros:
Excellent Design
Small size
Great media player with excellent audio and bass
Cons:
Smallish Screen
Slow data (GPRS only and no EDGE)
Mediocre 2 mega pixel camera with no camera light
No FM radio
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The Sony Ericsson W800 and W810 were huge hits. Now, here comes another sequel, this time thinner and better than ever, the W880i. All the same great Walkman features are here, along with robust phone functions, but now you get a super-slim 0.40-inch form factor encased in stainless steel, Walkman 2.0 software, support for up to 900 music tracks, and 3G UMTS capability. Other features include a 2.0-megapixel camera with 2.5x digital zoom, an M2 Memory Stick card slot, Bluetooth, push email, an Access NetFront Web browser, a speakerphone, Macromedia Flash Lite 2.0 for interactive user experiences with video, audio, and graphics, and more. Simply put, this baby's loaded.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.
Design The W880i follows a long tradition of beautifully designed and crafted phones from Sony Ericsson. The same candy-bar style that graced the W800 is here, as is the horizontally-oriented camera unit on the back of the phone, allowing you to hold the phone just as you would a camera when you're taking pictures. The W880i's screen sports 240 x 320 pixel resolution with support for over 262,000 colors. Quick access buttons below the screen make it easy to control the phone's Walkman music features, while a five-way center button controls most of the phone's menus and features. The W880i contains 16 MB of embedded memory, but as mentioned, an M2 Memory Stick slot is provided, giving you storage capacities of 2 GB and beyond. USB and Bluetooth data connectivity is provided, and the phone supports USB mass storage so you can simply plug the phone into your computer and drag and drop files into the phone's memory using the included Disc2Phone PC application.
Calling Features The W880i's phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received, and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your contacts as easy as saying their names, while the built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Polyphonic ringtones are included and you can also use MP3 and AAC music files as ringtones. A cool application called Music DJ even lets you mix your own ringtones. Meanwhile, picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. For those times you want to keep things discreet, there's a vibrate ringer mode. And because the W880i is Bluetooth-enabled, you can use a variety of headsets and handsfree kits for total wireless freedom when you're on the go.
And because the W880i is 3G enabled, you can use it as a video phone. During a video call, you can see a live video stream of the person you're talking to and they can see you. The third generation of mobile networks brings the convenience of broadband Internet to your mobile phone. Fast data transfer speeds--up to 384 kbps--give you quick and easy access to a new world of video calls, audio and video streaming, Web surfing, multimedia messaging, and email wherever you go.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools If you're looking for a mobile productivity partner, the W880i has you covered. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound via MMS messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging possibilities. The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols, while the included Access NetFront Web browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. Push email is also supported, allowing you to have instant email on your mobile phone, just like on your home computer. Messages are sent directly to your phone as soon as they arrive. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
The W880i also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the W880i, as it supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the high speed 3G UMTS data protocol. When used with your carrier data plan and the phone's Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the W880i, including a voice memo recorder, a to-do list, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, which lets you synchronize your PC-based calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your W880i.
As mentioned before, because the W880i is 3G enabled, giving you a whole new world of media possibilities. Your 3G phone has an "always on" Internet connection with high-speed data transfer. This gives you a fuller mobile Internet experience, making it practical to access large files or use complex remote services, no matter where you are. On 3G networks, the W880i can double as a media player for streaming movie trailers, the latest sports news, music videos, and more. Choose the news and entertainment you want, and have it delivered straight to your mobile phone.
Imaging and Entertainment The W880i is a Walkman phone, and that means it offers a great mobile music experience. Load up your favorite songs in MP3 or AAC format on a memory card and listen to your heart's content. The user-friendly Walkman 2.0 music player application also includes a "Music Mode" that shuts down the phone functions so you can listen on an airplane or anytime you don't want to accept calls. Meanwhile, Digital Mega Bass and stereo widening combine to enhance your listening experience.
And don't forget about that powerful 2.0-megapixel camera with 2.5x digital zoom. Finally, you can get consistently great shots that rival the quality of a dedicated digital camera. The camera can capture video, too. Dedicated camera controls on the side of the unit will make you forget you're holding a phone in your hand. There's even an included application called Video DJ that allows you to edit video footage right on your phone. Make it look great with advanced editing options before uploading footage to your blog.
And what about gaming? This phone is definitely geared for the mobile fun fanatic, as it supports widescreen and 3D games. The W880i comes preloaded with several games and more are downloadable from Sony Ericsson.
Vital Statistics The Sony Ericsson W880i weighs 2.50 ounces and measures 4.0 x 1.80 x 0.40 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 425 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS and 2100 UMTS frequencies. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.
