21 December 2007 By: Cosmin Vasile, Communications News Editor
Sony Ericsson W960i Review
The best Walkman smartphone
Sony Ericsson, one of the most important handsets manufacturers, is also one of the fewest that managed to educate its fans and teach them how to choose their future mobile phones. From this point of view, things are much easier for the
Only a smart marketing politic can sell 'incomplete' products like those branded Sony Ericsson. So, what should you expect when buying a Walkman series handset? Well, there's one thing that you can be sure of – it will blow your ears. It should be branded as "Most wanted" for music freaks, because of the multimedia features that it offers. On the under hand, those that are that are looking for devices that can take
Even if it had all the features specific to a
Announced in June 2007, Sony Ericsson W960i has been made available on the market in late November 2007. The smartphone can be acquired for no less than USD 600$, but the price may rise to almost USD 800$, depending on the location. Both prices place it in the same range as Sony Ericsson's P1i smartphone, which made me believe that W960i could be the fortunate replacement for the less successful P1i.
Design
Usually, Walkman series handsets impress through their innovative designs and futuristic keypad layouts. The standard block design that Sony Ericsson W960i features strengthens the idea that the target of the smartphone is wider than its name (Walkman) may suggest.
The standard look that doesn't impress too much may be perfect for a businessman. I'm not saying that it looks dull or ugly, on the contrary, I'm pretty sure that it will attract both sides through its appealing look and rather stylish form.
The bar handset measures 109 x 55 mm and weighs around 119 grams (battery included). These numbers are not too much for a smartphone, even if it lacks full QWERTY keyboard. Instead, Sony Ericsson W960i features a standard keypad, which might seem a little bit crowded. Keys are wide but there's no space in between them, which might cause a 'lag' when texting messages. Otherwise there's nothing bad about it, as the compound used for
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