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Sony Ericsson Jalou Overview

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Key Features
Fashionable Flip Phone
Dual Screens with Internal Screen Mirror Feature
Walk Mate
3G HSDPA Technology
Music Player
TrackID™ Music Recognition
3.2 Megapixel Camera with 3.2 x Digital Zoom
Video Player & Video Streaming
7 Hours GSM Talk Time
Instant Messaging
YouTube™ Compatible Internet

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

98%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our Sony Ericsson Jalou Review

The Sony Ericsson Jalou is an amazing looking 3G phone which comes with a stylish flip opening casing complete with a diamond styled design. This stylish handset is available in three stunning colours which include an onyx black coloured casing, aquamarine blue coloured casing & a deep amethyst coloured handset. The Jalou is also available in a designer styled Dolce & Gabbana limited edition casing, which includes a twenty four carat gold plated finish which will suit those fashion conscious mobile phone users. This handset has dual screen due to its flip open design which allows the user to view information externally when the handset is in its flip closed position. The external screen is neatly hidden in the diamond styled & edged casing which provides a mono display on the 1.3 Inch screen. Its internal screen is larger in size & provides a high quality viewing display for all the phones features. This screen is 2 Inches in size when measured diagonally & displays up to 262 thousand colours for the user to enjoy on a high resolution screen. The internal screen has a mirror feature which allows the user to turn their screen into a mirror which allows the user to check their appearance when needed. The Sony Ericsson Jalou has a zodiac theme feature which allows the user to view their star sign when their phone is on a standby screen. The Sony Ericsson Jalou is a compact & lightweight phone which is perfect for casing when not in use which weighs only eighty four grams including the fitted battery. Its overall dimensions are 1.82cm deep by 4.5cm wide by 7.3cm tall in its flip closed position which will fit beautifully in the users hand when in use. The Jalou has one hundred megabytes of internal memory & supports a memory card slot allowing the user to add a memory card to suit their storage needs.

This 3G phone works over a GSM quad band network & a 3G HSDPA 2100 network which provides the user with high speed network coverage. Its fitted battery is a rechargeable battery which when fully charged allows the user to enjoy seven hours of GSM talk time or up to four & a half hours of 3G talk time. When the Jalou is on not in use the user can enjoy up to 350 hours of GSM standby battery time. The Sony Ericsson Jalou is a 3G HSDPA handset which allows the use to enjoy high speed connectivity & a fast Internet experience on their new phone. The user can connect to other compatible devices using either a USB cable to connect the two devices or a Bluetooth® wireless connection between two compatible devices which are up to ten metres apart. The Jalou supports EDGE technology & GPRS which provides fast data transfer rates when the user is transfer data between devices.

The user can enjoy a built in camera feature which supports still picture capturing, video recording & the user can talk part in a 3G video call using the main camera which is a 3.2 megapixel camera. This camera comes complete with a built in digital zoom & supports useful features such as picture blogging, picture geo tagging & a photo fix feature. The Jalou supports a video calling feature which allows the user to enjoy a 3G video call with other compatible users & a fully charged battery can provide up to two hours of video calling time for the user to enjoy a face to face chat with friends. The Jalou's video capabilities include video recording complete with a video light & the user can playback or stream video footage on their stylish handset.

The user can select either a normal phone mode or a flight mode when using their handset which means the user can access a selection of features whilst in flight mode which allows the user to access & use their handset when in mobile phone restricted areas such as on a plane or in a hospital. A built in vibration alert allows the user to be advised when a new call comes in or when a message is delivered to the Jalou but a subtle vibration of the handset. The user can enjoy taking a call over the phones speakers which provides a hands free call experience for the user. The user may wish to communicate with friends & family via a messaging service & the Sony Ericsson Jalou supports a multimedia messaging feature, text messaging service, an instant messaging service & an email service, so therefore the user can choose the best possible service to suit their needs. The instant messaging service allows the user to enjoy an online chat with compatible instant messaging users which work like an instant messaging service the user would be familiar with on their computer, but this service is on their phone & mobile. An Access NetFront™ web browser is accessible via the main menu & supports web feeds & provides a YouTube™ compatible browsing experience.

The Sony Ericsson Jalou supports a fun & lively gaming experience which allows the user to enjoy motion games on their phone which will suit all those enthusiastic game players out there. A built in music player allows the user to download new music or transfer music onto their Jalou quickly & easily, providing a fun music feature to be enjoyed on the move. The user can use the TrackID™ music recognition feature to find out the name of a song they like the sound off or download new ringtones quickly using the PlayNow™ download feature. The Sony Ericsson Jalou provides its user with an entertainment featured phone complete with a stunning looking casing. The more fitness focused users can enjoy the walk mate feature which is a built in step counter & the user can use the integrated BMI counter to keep an eye to their health.

Sony Ericsson Jalou Specifications & Features

Screen
Internal Screen 2 Inch 262k TFT Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
External Screen 1.3 Inch Mono Screen (128 x 36 Pixels)

Imaging
3.2 Megapixel Camera
3.2 x Digital Zoom
Photo Fix
Geo Tagging
Picture Blogging
Photo Feeds
Video Clip
Video Record
Video Light
Video Blogging
Video Player
Video Streaming
Video Calling
Picture Wallpaper
Wallpaper Animation

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Exchange ActiveSync®
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text Input
Sound Recorder

Sound
Music Player
Bluetooth® Stereo A2DP
TrackID™
PlayNow™
MegaBass™
FM Radio RDS
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Music Tones

Entertainment
Java™ Games
3D Games
Motion Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calculator
Calendar
Tasks
Notes
Alarm Clock
Timer
Stopwatch
Flight Mode
Vibration Alert
Speakerphone
Auto Rotate
Mirror Screen
Walk Mate
Step Counter
BMI Calculator
Google Maps™

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth®
USB
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 2100

Internet
Access NetFront™
Web Feeds
YouTube™

Memory & Talk Time
100 Mbytes Memory plus Memory Stick MicroSD™ Support
7 Hours GSM Talk Time
4.5 Hours 3G Talk Time
350 Hours GSM Standby
250 Hours 3G Standby
2 Hours Video Calling Time

Weight & Size
84 g
73 x 45 x 18.2 mm

Your Sony Ericsson Jalou Reviews

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Reviewer: Sophie - UK
Date: 28th Oct 2010

I got this phone about a year ago & it still works. But it has it's days where it turns itself off lots & whenever I get a text message it takes about a million years to open & I can never ever find it in my bag when it's going off because it is so small. The battery life is quite rubbish it only lasts a day when you use it properly. It is a good phone if you don't want it to do much or be very big. The mirror doesn't really reflect much either.

Design

70%

Usability

60%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Claire - Worcester, UK
Date: 25th Apr 2010

Love everything about this phone. Just updated the software on it. Keypad is okay. Much better than some of the Sony phones out there. Got conversations, which is fab.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Chicky - UK
Date: 22nd Feb 2010

I was looking for a small handset, reasonably priced & ideally in a funky colour. So the Jalou immediately jumped out at me. The purple (deep amethyst) colour is lovely & this phone is definitely designed for women! I am used to Sony Ericsson so the features were all familiar to me. The downside of this phone for me is the buttons. They are tiny diamond shape flat keys, which are very close together as the phone is so small. It is very difficult to text without pressing the wrong keys & the phone not understanding the word. I have pretty small hands so imagine this could be a real problem for anyone with bigger hands! It would be better if the keys were raised slightly to distinguish them more. Other than that, I love the phone & it is ideal for keeping in a small handbag. The display on the front with the phone closed is funky. It would be great if there was a transparent protective cover to protect the purple covering, the surface shows up fingerprints & may be prone to scratching quite easily.

Overall I would recommend this phone.

Design

100%

Usability

85%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Claire - Kent, UK
Date: 11th Jan 2010

I received this phone as a Christmas present. It is a lovely looking phone, very easy to use, has all the features I require. The screen on the top is very useful as you do not have to open the phone to see who a message is from.

Top marks from me.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: J - UK
Date: 13th Dec 2009

I got this phone for my birthday. It's a really nice phone feels nice to use. Buttons take a little getting used to but when your used to them there fine. It's pretty much same as all Sony phones to use so it's really easy to use.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

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