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Sony Ericsson J300i Overview

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Key Features
65k Colour STN Screen (128 x 128 Pixels)
Video Clip & Streaming
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Media Player
78 grams

Design

72%

Usability

63%

Features

70%

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

Sony Ericsson J300i Review

The Sony Ericsson J300i is a slim & stylish mobile phone that comes in a choice of colours which include sensitive white, midnight grey & plucky pink. The handset comes in a simple & beautiful design & with matching straps to make carrying the J300i easier. The J300i weighs only 78 grams in total & its overall size is 99.1 x 42.6 x 18.2 mm which is a slim, neat & light mobile phone. The phone comes with 12 Mbytes of built in memory which the user can use to save their music, phone book details & messages. The J300i is a member of the J range designed by Sony Ericsson which includes the Sony Ericsson J210i, Sony Ericsson J220i, Sony Ericsson J230i & the Sony Ericsson J100i. All of the J range are attractive & popular mobile phones that come with no opening mechanisms & each phone comes with its own individual list of features which compliments each & every phone.

The phone comes with a colourful STN screen which provides 65k colours & a screen resolution of 128 x 128 pixels. The screen is perfect for displaying all the users selected picture wallpapers, screen savers, themed displays, colourful menu icons, wallpaper animations, video clips & messages. The J300i comes with a video clips & video streaming feature which allows the user to download video clips regarding news, sport, music & entertainment clips.

Sony Ericsson J300i Mobile Phone Front View

Sony Ericsson J300i Mobile Phone Back View

Sony Ericsson J300i Mobile Phone Angle View

The Sony Ericsson J300i comes with a built in media player which the user can activate by simply pressing the media player icon on the main menu of the phone. The user can select either the music or video option in the media player & then scroll down to what they wish to listen to or play. The music tones come in MP3 or AAC formats & the music is by the original musical artist or bands. The user can download MP3 & AAC by using the highly user friendly PlayNow™ feature or by transferring the music from the users personal computer using a USB cable. The PlayNow™ feature allows the user to download games & music easily by pressing the button once to access a list of the top games & top music then with the next click the user can select their choice & download it with ease. The MusicDJ™ feature allows the user to create their own ringtone with the help of the beats, instruments & bass of the MusicDJ™ feature.

The user can experience fantastic gaming on the Sony Ericsson J300i which includes the popular Rayman™ 3 game & the user can download more Java™ games of the users personal gaming choice. The 3D graphics bring depth & a real feel to the gaming experience which can be much fun.

The phone comes with a text messaging service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS). enhanced messaging service (EMS), email & instant messaging. The MMS messaging allows the user to add pictures or colourful animations with text & sound. The MMS messaging is a quick & easy method of messaging which can be sent to any MMS compatible device. The use can send several pages worth of MMS message which will be played in sequence. The user can use the instant messaging service to have an online text conversation with other contacts that are online at the same time as the user. The email service offers the user a standard email client so that the user can frequently check their email with ease.

The J300i comes with useful & easy to use organiser features which include a calendar, file manager, PIM sync, alarm clock, timer, code memo, business card exchange, calculator, stopwatch & tasks. The Sony Ericsson J300i comes with a conference call feature which allows the user to take part in a conference call with more the one contact at a time. The phone comes with a handsfree speaker phone which allows the user to have a conversation over the speakers therefore the user will not need to hold the phone to carry out a call.

The user can connect to other device with the use of a USB cable which allows the user to transfer music & images from their personal computer to the Sony Ericsson J300i which is a quick & easy way to connect & transfer data. The phone comes with a dual band network coverage which covers a GSM 900 & GSM 1800 network & will switch between the two bands automatically.

Sony Ericsson J300i Specifications & Features

Screen
65k Colour STN Screen (128 x 128 Pixels)

Imaging
Video Clip
Video Streaming
Picture Phonebook
Picture Wallpaper
Wallpaper Animation
Screensaver
Themed Display

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
Long SMS
MMS Video
Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text Input
Sound Recorder

Sound
Media Player
Music Tones (MP3 & AAC)
Polyphonic Ringtones (40 Voice)
MusicDJ™
PlayNow™
Voice Mail
Voice Control

Entertainment
Rayman™ 3 Game
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
Java™ Games
3D Graphic Games

Organiser
Calendar
Contacts
File Manager
PIM Sync
Alarm Clock
Business Card Exchange
Calculator
Code Memo
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Conference Calls
Handfree Speakerphone
Vibrating Alert
Style Up™ Covers

Connectivity
GPRS
RS232
USB

Network
Dual Band Technology (GSM 900 & 1800)

Internet
Modem
WAP
XHTML

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

Weight & Size
78 g
99.1 x 42.6 x 18.2 mm

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Reviewer: Eco - Jakarta, Indonesia
Date: 12th Sep 2008

Clear sound on every calls, I need to record some conversation when in a meeting & Sony Ericsson J300i has a long time to record voice recordings. Simply style, I just like it.

Design

80%

Usability

90%

Features

75%

Reviewer: Sathya - Chennai, India
Date: 16th Feb 2008

A useless mobile phone.

Design

35%

Usability

20%

Features

Reviewer: Milind - India
Date: 4th Dec 2007

It is a very fine phone

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Anon - Bandung, Indonesia
Date: 4th Sep 2007

I think Sony Ericsson have to maximum memory for inbox & other text that we should store.

Design

80%

Usability

75%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Mrree - Basingstoke, UK
Date: 23rd May 2007

Toggle button on mine packed in, as most do.

I am an Engineer & opened the phone, squirted some contact cleaner into the switch/button & it worked again for about 3 weeks then started acting up again.

I would NOT buy this phone (or ANY Sony phone with a toggle button!).

Design

65%

Usability

Features

80%

Reviewer: Pat - Reading, UK
Date: 31st Jan 2007

The Sony Ericsson J300i is the best phone I have ever owned. Had no problems at all.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Timothy - Lagos, Nigeria
Date: 4th Dec 2006

In fact, this phone is fantastic. The features & OK, this phone is the best for an average person in terms of having money. J300i is the best buy.

Design

95%

Usability

80%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Russel - Albania
Date: 20th Nov 2006

THIS PHONE IS COMPLETELY & UTERLY USELESS I HATE IT TRUST ME & don't TRUST THAT! I WARN YOU!

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Reviewer: Musyani Sinkala - Lusaka, Zambia
Date: 25th Jun 2006

This little phone is basic but great! I love it especially the conversation recording capability. However, the flaw with the phone is that for me after 4 months of use, the joystick does not work anymore therefore incapacitating the phone. As you would expect, the joystick is a busy stick & we would expect it to be made very sturdy. Any thoughts on how I can get my joystick to work, or can anyone recommend another phone with similar features like the J300i?

Design

95%

Usability

75%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Stacie Collsworth - Liverpool, UK
Date: 15th Apr 2006

Like the simplicity of this phone. I have not got this phone but would like it in the bright plucky pink colour. My favourite colour is pink but not the baby pinks more of a shocking pink girl myself. The phone doesn't have a camera but to be fair I don't use the camera I have on my current phone so it is a waste of time having a camera. I need my next phone to send the odd text or MMS message & need it to be a reliable phone for making & receiving calls. Simple needs for a simple girl & the J300i sounds like it would do the trick. I will get it & return with a full review.

Design

90%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

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