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Sony Ericsson F500i Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Media Player
Video Recording
Java™ Games
QuickShare™
12 Mbytes Memory

Design
80%
Usability
78%
Features
81%

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Sony Ericsson F500i Review

The Sony Ericsson F500i comes in a fresh looking digital silver coloured casing with blue paneled edges & blue buttons, which makes the phone looks very fashionable & fun. The F500i looks very similar to the Sony Ericsson K500i, but the F500i is sold exclusively through Vodaphone. The Sony Ericsson F500i is a great mid range phone with loads of good quality features that really gives the user value for money.

The F500i has a 128 x 160 pixel screen that can display 65k colours which is great for playing games. The built in digital camera is very user friendly which allows the user to take video clips that can be saved then viewed on the phone or sent to family & friends. Additionally the user can easily get online & download video clips.

Sony Ericsson F500i Mobile Phone Front View
Sony Ericsson F500i Mobile Phone Back View
Sony Ericsson F500i Mobile Phone Angle View

The Sony Ericsson F500i offers the user the option of sending text messages (SMS) & multimedia messages (MMS). The multimedia messaging service allows the user to send a message which includes pictures, sound, text & video clips.

Sony Ericsson have their own QuickShare™ feature which makes it very simple for the user to take a picture or video clip & to share it with whoever they desire. Keeping in contact with friends & family could not be easier with this simple to use technology.

The F500i has many features which include a MP3 audio player which allows the user to listen to their favourite music & the built in MusicDJ™ feature allows the user to create their own ringtones.

The F500i is a good phone with some great entertainment features which the user will enjoy.


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Sony Ericsson F500i Specifications & Features

Screen
65k TFT Colour Screen (128 x 160 Pixels)

Imaging
VGA Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Video Clip
Video Recording
Video Streaming
Picture Phonebook
Wallpaper Animation
Picture Wallpaper & Screensaver
Themes Display
Viewfinder Display
MPEG4 Video

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
MMS Video
Email
Instant Messaging
QuickShare™
Predictive Text
SMS Long

Sound
Sound Recorder
Polyphonic Sound (40 Voices)
Media Player
Melody Composer
MIDI (MusicDJ™)
MP3 Audio

Entertainment
Downloadable Games
Embedded Games
Java™ Games
Organiser
Calendar
Contacts
PIM Sync
Alarm Clock
Business Card Exchange
Calculator
Code Memo
Conference Calls
Phone Book
Stopwatch
Timer
File Manager

Connectivity
GPRS
Infra Red
USB Support
High-Speed Data
Synchronisation PC

Network
Tri Band Technology (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
Modem
WAP 1.2.1
WAP 2.0 XHTML
WTLS

Memory & Talk Time
12 Mbytes Memory
7 Hours Talk Time
300 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
88 g
102 x 46 x 14 mm



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Reviewer: Anon - UK
Date: 26th Feb 2008

Compared to today's phones its absolute rubbish. I got this one for the same price I got my k610im two years ago, mine broke, let's just say its sensitive to washing machines, opps.

Design
65%
Usability
35%
Features
45%

Reviewer: Me - UK
Date: 16th Nov 2007

Good phone but the swizzle stick has started to break & it is a better investment to buy a new phone than to keep getting it repaired. When it broke the first time got sent off to be fixed but then it broke again a few weeks later.

Like the phone but the swizzle stick problem needs to be sorted!

Design
95%
Usability
65%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Haleema - Birmingham, UK
Date: 30th Oct 2007

Well what can I say I really love the phone but I can't seem to send pictures even though it has infra-red. So please could you do something about it, thank you.

Design
65%
Usability
65%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Haleema - Birmingham, UK
Date: 4th Sep 2007

Well what can I say, I really like this phone, it's easy to use, especially with the txting. I just can't seem to put the phone down, f500i is the best phone to use but the thing is it isn't got Bluetooth but never mind because it has infra-red. The only thing that I do get concerned about it is the battery. I have to charge ma phone twice a day : (

Design
85%
Usability
85%
Features
85%

Reviewer: John - Mullingar, Ireland
Date: 7th Sep 2006

I have a problem. I have a computer but no internet or USB cable. My phone memory is full of photos & videos. I can't get the phone to transfer the photos/videos to my computer which is a recent purchase. Has anyone any inexpensive ideas. I priced a USB cable 70-80 euros is a bit dear for a bit of wire. Brill phone great memory great video except for at night. Great fun phone. Best phone I ever had. But would like to free up my memory so I can take more hilarious pictures/videos. Thanks.

Design
85%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Gav - Dublin, Ireland
Date:
31st Mar 2006

i've had the F500i for more than a year now & its great. i told all mates to buy one.It looks great, its esay to use,The camera is really fun,And there is more than enough memory. i would give it 10/10 BUY ONE!!!!!!! you be glad you did...

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Lee - Bradford, UK
Date:
19th Feb 2006

Loving my Sony Ericsson F500i, I managed to get 35 quid worth of call free with it & I feel it is really a great price for what it offers. I am loving the camera & video extras, what fun I am having with my mobile. I am sneaking great video of some top totty in the pub. My mates love the video on it, or should I say they love the totty on the video I play to them...!

Design
80%
Usability
80%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Jane Gosney - Kendal, UK
Date:
18th Feb 2006

Had the N3200 & I am totally over the moon with the F500i, what a lots of gadgets packed into such a charming little phone. It really looks brilliant & is very easy to use, even for me, & that is saying something. Got a great deal from Virgin & can not fault this amazing little phone for value for money.

Design
90%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Saj - LONDON, UK
Date:
10th Feb 2006

Battery is very disappointing, sort it out sony, you need to do more than design sweet looking mobiles.

Design
80%
Usability
60%
Features
55%

Reviewer: Heidi Barron - Redhill, UK
Date:
8th Feb 2006

What fun. A really great mobile phone. The MP3 is quite something, I was totally shocked at the great quality I am getting out of it. I can save 4-6 MP3 tracks at a time which is plenty for a phone. The camera is pretty good, it even comes with a lens cover, very flash. I feel very special with this fab phone with me at all times. Really enjoying it & no complaints at all, had it for over a month.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Rusty - UK
Date:
26th Jan 2006

Crazy fone, get loadsa stuff for a small price. Get it if you need a fun fone for a small £'s...

Design
90%
Usability
85%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Andy Savage - Bexhill, UK
Date:
25th Jan 2006

Feel this phone is better than the Sony K700i which is a pricey phone, apart from the screen quality & the lack of a radio. The K500i is a truly amazing phone & priced in a very sensible range. The features give the phone a real quality to it & hats off to Sony they can be very proud of this one. I am now sticking with Sony after being a very loyal Nokia man for far too long, getting old now. Love your navigation Sony, really simple to use.

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Jez - UK
Date:
24th Jan 2006

Video camera works like a true camcorder. What a great quality it gives. Love the phone to bits.

Design
85%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Nick Peterson - Aldermaston, UK
Date:
9th Jan 2006

F500i is highly disappointing, compared to the previous mobiles I have used (Nokia, Siemens). It has a plastic feel to it which makes it feels very cheap & nasty. The video produces a really poor quality picture. This phone has been a total let down for me. I will be going to read some of the reviews on Motorola to see what people are saying about their middle of the market priced phones. Like the idea of this site it will help me with my next purchase.

Design
30%
Usability
30%
Features
30%

Reviewer: Megan Williams - UK
Date:
8th Jan 2006

Went to upgrade from my Sony T6010 & was very happy with the price of the F500i & all the bits that came included. It is a fab phone, looks cool, MP3 is brill, text, photo text & videoing is all good fun. Even my Dad has been having a go at filming the dog do tricks. My Dad thinks it is time to change from his Nokia 3310, about time dont you think. I will push him towards this phone as it is very easy to use even for Dad.

Design
80%
Usability
80%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Amy Clack - Romsey, UK
Date:
5th Jan 2006

My F500i is my new best friend, I cant put the phone down, it is such good fun. I love the video messaging my mates, & love the music player, it works well good.

Design
85%
Usability
85%
Features
85%

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