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Reviewer: Gemma Barner - Exeter , UK
Date: 29th Jun 2009

I had this phone for 6 months & the flip has broken off. & it doesn't have a video camera like the review says & neither does it have 4 x zoom it only have 2.

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Reviewer: Brian Mcgrath - Rhondda, UK
Date: 9th Jun 2009

I bought the phone online through Carphone Warehouse as a Christmas present for my granddaughter. It has been used for less than six months & the badly designed flip has snapped off near the hinge. The plastic is so thin & flimsy!

The phone cost me £49.95, now Carphone Warehouse want me to pay £44.00 to repair it!

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Reviewer: Fredt - UK
Date: 6th Jun 2009

Four months after purchase, & despite very careful use, the flimsy plastic flap joint failed & they refuse to replace it under guarantee, asking for £29.31 to replace it.

Do not buy this phone, it will break.

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Reviewer: Chris Brown - UK
Date: 30th May 2009

I have had this phone for around about half a year & at first I loved it, as time went on I realised that all this phone really does is look the part. Don't get drawn in by the fancy looks because you will get bored of the flippy thing in about a week. For music this phone is great, mainly because you can play music so easily & the dedicated music control buttons are great, but the speaker is pretty quiet. However nowadays it is easy to play music on pretty much all phones, so nothing makes this phone special. As for the camera, well I didn't buy this phone for the camera but I at least expected to record videos! To zoom in you have to be on VGA which makes the picture look so bad that really there is no need taking it in the first place. One positive is the battery life which is excellent. If all you want your phone for is music & to look good & fit in your pocket then get this phone, however if your looking for a phone that covers quite a few bases do not get this phone! PS. My flippy thing is broken too!

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Reviewer: Jim Labu - Malaysia
Date: 18th May 2009

Got this phone for a few months now, no problems of any kind what so ever. Great looks, design & decent functions.

Best phone I've ever had!

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Reviewer: Nyasha - Durban, South Africa
Date: 11th May 2009

It's turned out to be quite horrible, I've had it for 5 months & it's fallen apart. It's not a flip phone anymore & the back button & a couple others have failed. & also the flimsy back cover has warped. The lack of video camera & measly 1.3 mpeg camera are a bit annoying too but in all fairness Sony isn't a bad company I had the 550i for close to 3 years without a problem. But this. This beast is something else.

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Reviewer: Ryan - UK
Date: 4th May 2009

Love it great little phone.

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Reviewer: Barry Mcleish - Glasgow, UK
Date: 3rd May 2009

It looks cool to children & adolescents & it is good for music & phone calls & texts but it is very poorly & cheaply built.

They are marketing it towards children, so it should be robust, but the hinge on the flip on the front is not strong & will break off easily, & Sony want between £22 & up to £45 to fix it.

This is robbery given that it is a design fault.

So many people have mentioned it that Sony must have designed this fault in, so they could make a profit out of upset children whose phone falls apart.

The people at Sony should be prosecuted for this.

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Reviewer: Anon - New Zealand
Date: 28th Apr 2009

No video like it says it has. I'd taken quite good care of the phone & that little flap thingy still broke off. Silver coming off buttons.

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Reviewer: Paul - Liverpool, UK
Date: 19th Mar 2009

A great phone, especially for the price you pay. The only bad things I have to say about this phone is that the flap seems rather flimsy, & that the camera can't record video. Other than that I couldn't really ask for more, I've dropped the phone on a concrete floor loads of times with no adverse effects, & my friend even dropped it in a sink full of water the other day, he left it on the radiator overnight & it was working fine the next day.

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Reviewer: Deena Pillay - London, UK
Date: 17th Mar 2009

It's a decent phone if comparing with its pricing. Enjoy the Walkman features & the ease of playing songs. Looks simple & tidy design.

Not a very strong phone & it will come apart with heavy usage. One of the best budget phones on the market.

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Reviewer: Hannah Jones - Manchester, UK
Date: 15th Mar 2009

I have had this phone for a while now, its alright, but I didn't mind about the rubbish camera, but wherever you go, video recording, Errr it actually doesn't.

- I have also had up to 2000 pictures on my phone & when it got to 2400 it finally said memory full :/.
- the key lock switch is really tricky & I often have to bite it just to slide it across & this annoys me.
- I have also broken some of the key lock switch off, just trying to slide it across.
- It is small, neat & compact for all people on the go, but sometimes, it doesn't switch on at first, & the screen suddenly goes blank :/.
- Alright phone, but next upgrade, slide, higher megapixel & larger memory for me (why) xx.

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Reviewer: Equitan - Rugby, UK
Date: 3rd Mar 2009

I love the look & feel of this flip phone, the music sounds pretty good & I can even live without predictive text (I'd forgotten how irritating the T9 system is!), but sadly my mobile will be up for sale on eBay almost at once because of one really stupid feature, there's a calendar & you can programme reminders & to alert you the phone gives one sad little whimper. This is useless, I want an alert that I can programme to YELL at me, & then squeak at regular intervals until I have paid it attention. But therein lies the rub, not only is there no repetitive squeak, but you can't customize the alert sound. Really. I have an email from Sony Ericsson confirming it. So sadly I shall have to give up this cute phone & lose money on the deal, but I am off back to Motorola where you can choose your own alert & have the thing holler at you if needs be & squeak annoyingly until you take notice of it.

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Reviewer: Sharon - Derbyshire, UK
Date: 2nd Mar 2009

I've had this phone since August last year & I have had no trouble with it whatsoever. I knew the camera only had 1.3 megapixel before I bought it, that didn't bother me, as I've got a decent camera. It was the Walkman I really wanted it for & I have no complains there, it's brilliant & small enough to fit in your pocket. The only improvement I would make, is that the wallpaper you choose shows on the front screen when the flap is closed instead of the Walkman screen. When people complain about the camera not being very good, I take it they don't read the specs before buying! There are plenty of other mobiles with higher pixels, buy one of those.

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Reviewer: Parag Pattani - Singapore
Date: 2nd Mar 2009

Since buying this phone in May 2008, I've received 2 replacements from Sony Ericsson. All instruments including the one I am using now have the same problem, the silver coating on the navigation key wears off. I have asked for a full refund. They are offering me a fourth replacement, no way. Additionally, the rubbery coating at the back has started peeling off & the phone freezes at times during conversation.

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Reviewer: D - UK
Date: 18th Feb 2009

It's a really nice looking phone, however my phone keeps freezing & I have only had it for 1 month. But other than that it is great. Camera not so good, nor is video recording, flap is flimsy so you have to be careful. Other than that it is a amazing phone & the music player is great.

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Reviewer: Sneha - India
Date: 12th Feb 2009

I am using this phone for around 3 months. It's very useful to listen to music.

My phone memory is not recognised by the media manager, so I can't download my picture present in phone memory to my system. Can anyone help me?

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Reviewer: Abdul Waqar - Islamabad, Pakistan
Date: 5th Feb 2009

Its a very nice mobile phone, simple & cute.

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Reviewer: B - UK
Date: 3rd Feb 2009

I LOVE THIS PHONE.

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Reviewer: Kate - Birmingham, UK
Date: 29th Jan 2009

The phone is really good & the design is fabulous. However, I've noticed that if the flap comes off, a little piece of metal falls out. Not noticing that this had fallen out, I carried on. The problem I have is that I can't find a replacement flap or little piece of metal. You need the little piece of metal as it is a sort of lever that changes the screen from the home screen to the Walkman screen. Without it, the Walkman seems pointless! I would like to know where I can get a replacement flap or little metal thing from so that my phone will work how it's supposed to. I would take it back to the shop where I got it from but they always seem to keep it for far too long & never repair it in time to when they say it will be ready.

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Reviewer: Adam Suhotoo - Leyton, UK
Date: 18th Jan 2009

I think it's a nice looking phone & the fact that its small & slim it can easily fit in to your pocket I like the features however the flip seems weak & might break. That's what I think.

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Reviewer: Charlie Anne - Wirral, UK
Date: 15th Jan 2009

I got this phone for my birthday in November & think it's great & easy to use. I've never had any problems with it. It holds a lot & I have over 100 hundred songs & maybe even more photos the cameras quite good for a 1.3 mp also. I only have a 512 mb memory card that came with the phone. I've dropped it millions of times since I have got it but have had no difficulties with it. I would recommend this phone to anyone as it has all the features you would need even the Internet which is great for when you're in a lesson or on a bus or train. I especially like the design & thing it has its own unique design it's clever & modern. It has great features & sound & an even greater memory.

Seriously what more could you ask for?

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Reviewer: Barry - Edinburgh, UK
Date: 15th Jan 2009

Excellent little phone, & yes I mean little. Very handy size, almost forget I have it.

Pretty aggravating that is allows you to assign a wallpaper which is then changed back to Walkman paper when you shut the flap. Apparently you can't change this.

Bad camera? No Video record? Well yeah, it's a Walkman, originally a company for MUSIC players.

Want a decent camera & a recorder? Wrong phone for you.

Want something efficient, slim & modern which plays music a treat? You know what comes next.

BUY IT :).

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Reviewer: Cam - UK
Date: 14th Jan 2009

This phone is rubbish, you can't make videos. & the camera is rubbish.

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Reviewer: Dave - Midlands, UK
Date: 14th Jan 2009

I have had two of these phones in the last 5 months & both have failed, the first within 5 weeks & the second within 5 months, literally just packed in for no reason. There is clearly a design fault with any phone that fails, literally won't fire up with such regularity. Looks are only skin deep, do not buy this, it's seriously flawed!

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Reviewer: Angus - UK
Date: 7th Jan 2009

It is a good phone with lots of features but some problems.

- the silver coating on the toggle keys are wearing down after only 2 weeks of use.
- It is sometimes difficult to avoid pressing 2 buttons at once (no my fingers are not fat).
- the lock switch is too stiff & cannot be operated without a fingernail.
- You can only switch the phone off when the wallpaper is displayed.
- Closing the flip does not bring you back to the wallpaper screen (this is only a problem when I want to switch the phone off. There should be a home button.)

My phone is not yet falling apart like some of the other reviews I have read but I am having some large problems that are not design faults.

- the external speaker has stopped working. I have not dropped my phone once, though my little brother has hit the phone through my pocket once or twice.
- I can't always play the music on the memory card, even if the file manager says there is one inserted

I need help if anybody knows how to fix these problems.

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Reviewer: Ellie - UK
Date: 4th Jan 2009

This Phone Is Perfect I love it, it's simple to you & it's kind of like a iPod. It's small & perfect shape you can take it out anywhere with you. I had this phone since October 2008 it's so good I never leave my house without it. I recommend this phone to everyone, so what if it doesn't have a video player, all you need a phone for is texting & phoning.

Ellie From United Kingdom.

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Reviewer: Daniella - UK
Date: 3rd Jan 2009

W350i is a excellent phone for me other people that I know had it & have said it's a brilliant phone & it has not broke I advise everyone out there to buy, its totally good & if you want to record get a camera that's what they are for.

I RATE IT 10 OUT OF 10 & EVERY ONE OUT THERE SAYING ITS NOT GOOD, THINK TWICE, I'M NOT SAYING ITS the BEST phone IN the WORLD BUT ITS NOT BAD, ALL I am SAYING IS GET IT IF you WANT, IF you WANT to RECORD GO GET A CAMERA.

Daniella.

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Reviewer: Hana - UK
Date: 30th Dec 2008

I had this phone last Friday & it's alright (: I don't really like the camera & it doesn't take videos but the design is fabulous.

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Reviewer: Sarah - London, UK
Date: 27th Dec 2008

I love this phone so much I had just bought it 3 days ago & I can't leave anywhere without it the design is perfect & I never use a video recorder anyway so who cares. It has great features & Internet not even a quarter of the phones have that. It is a perfect phone for me it's small & great the flip never comes off it is perfectly stabled I wouldn't sell this phone for 1000 pound it is awesome my advice is get this phone & ignore what the others say this phone is 10 out of 10 buy it, trust me you won't regret it is extremely useful & is the phone of my dreams.

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Reviewer: Merkz - London, UK
Date: 25th Dec 2008

It's a great phone, Got It In Black & A Purple Trim. Nice Phone Though!

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Reviewer: Dennis - UK
Date: 24th Dec 2008

I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone. A group of me & my friends bought this phone, 5 in total. Only one is left working. Mine was broken after 2 month! When I first bought the phone I thought it seemed an idea little phone perfect for all my needs. Then the first phone broke, the screen stopped working. Soon after the second & third went, the Walkman player flap snapped off. I thought I was very lucky that mine hadn't broken, soon to be proven wrong though. Just texting one day I noticed it had started to crack along the bottom of the flap. I was quick to return the phone to Carphone Warehouse about getting the phone fixed. They told me it would cost me £45 pound to be sent off to Sony. On one network the phone cost less than this. I was recently looking around the same Carphone Warehouse, when I saw the displayed w350i had the same problem. Shocking!

I am now back to using my LG phone, probably the best I've had. LG for the win!

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Reviewer: Adamo - Kent, UK
Date: 15th Dec 2008

I love this mobile. It is a great shape. It's slim, & small so it will fit in to anyone's pocket or bag. There are a lot of features on this phone much similar to all the other Sony Ericsson's. That's what makes it a great phone, Bluetooth, camera (1.3 mp), music maker & Walkman. It's all there. The only problem with it is that the mobile is to slim & a lot of people including myself are having trouble holding it. It slips out of your hand a lot. But don't be put off by this, it's a lovely little phone with great features. BUY IT! LEDGE!

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Reviewer: Mike Jones - UK
Date: 14th Dec 2008

Everyone seems to be complaining about the camera being rubbish & it has no video.

Well I say that phones are for phoning people & texting people.

If you want a good camera or video camcorder, go & buy one isn't it obvious?

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Reviewer: Garry - UK
Date: 4th Dec 2008

I bought this phone 1 month ago & this was my first Sony phone. The plastic is so fragile that even a 3 year old can break the flap into two, a cheap ruler would be stronger than the flap.

1 week after the purchase earphones started giving trouble & I gave it to Sony people for a replacement. They told me that I'll get it after a month (Nokia takes 5 to 7 days to replace a defective phone). I went after 45 days & they told me that it will take another week (I live in a good city & not a remote town).

Both Walkman logos came out within 10 days, the glue used was like chewing gum (maybe they ran out of glue so the person his chewing gum to stick it).

Yesterday I was talking on the phone & it slipped & fell down. The screen broke (I was sitting on bed & it fell from 2ft height but still screen broke). Used Nokia & Motorola phones before & they fell from much greater heights but screen never broke.

Sony phones are terrible. I learnt it by wasting my money but you can learn it for free.

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Reviewer: Maarten Geurts - Nunspeet, Netherlands
Date: 2nd Dec 2008

I have had this phone for a month & a half now, & it is already broken, my screen isn't working anymore, so. I am not really happy about it, love the design & stuff but.

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Reviewer: Memory - UK
Date: 1st Dec 2008

I love this phone, it is great for music.

Only problem is I dropped mine in water & don't know if it will work again.

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Reviewer: Saeed - Sheffield, UK
Date: 1st Dec 2008

It's a good phone for music, easy to carry & use but the one thing that let people down is that it doesn't have video camera & the camera 1.3 mega pixels is not good quality. So my advice is not to buy the phone because it doesn't have a video camera.

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Reviewer: Samantha - UK
Date: 26th Nov 2008

I have had this phone for 5 months now, I am having to take it back on Friday to get a new one because the flip is starting to crack do if I flip it down it is going to break off. The bit where it says Sony Ericsson at the top is peeling off which makes the phone the horrible. I am not happy that it has only lasted 5 months, I look after my phones & I am very annoyed this has happened.

I know a lot of other people who have this phone & have had the same problem as me & have had to take it back I just hope I will get a replacement because I cannot use it because I cannot flip the flip down so it is useless to me. I would advise people not get this phone because of these problems.

I really love the design & I just wish this didn't happen.

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Reviewer: Azzy - UK
Date: 24th Nov 2008

I think this phone iz AWESOME!

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Reviewer: Jimbob - Newcastle, UK
Date: 23rd Nov 2008

It looks mint with its flip the Walkman keys are just fabulous you pick up how to use the phone quite quickly I would say buy it no doubt about it!

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Reviewer: Adam - London, UK
Date: 23rd Nov 2008

GREAT PHONE! 9 out of 10.

I liked the w810i Walkman player better. Ultimately a bog standard but great cheap phone. Ideal for youngsters & temporary replacements.

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Reviewer: Liam - UK
Date: 18th Nov 2008

The usability is excellent though I do wish it had a video though you can't have everything. I recommend this mobile to people who don't use a video because it looks stylish, the usability is excellent & it is 9 out of ten.

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Reviewer: Rebecca - Nuneaton, UK
Date: 16th Nov 2008

This phone has a very unique design. I loved the design when I saw it. Although it can do things very well, it tends to lose items on the memory card. It has happened to me twice & I am very annoyed now. Recently I have taken it back for exchange for memory loss, but it has happened again. I really wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone who likes to take pictures & store them, storing music & anything else.

unfortunately) buying this phone, because it will go wrong.

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Reviewer: Amanda Taylor - West Midlands, UK
Date: 13th Nov 2008

I have had this phone given to me, which I had unblocked to another network but I can't get any music on to the memory card. I thought the card was faulty so I brought another card, any ideas? I have tried to format it on computer although the folders come up they won't let me drag anything in, has anyone else had this problem & do they know what to do. I had the same problem before it was unblocked.

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Reviewer: Dan - Brighton, UK
Date: 4th Nov 2008

I have this mobile just for three weeks & I can say this mobile is great. Sony Ericsson get to this phone everything what you need, good display, loud & clear sound quality, good camera, only one disadvantage of camera is absence of video recording, but ask yourself how many videos do you normally do? I can recommend this phone to everyone who likes style, design & high quality of phone. One more thing this phone is awesome with battery life, I have to charge every 10 days, & I am playing with this phone every day & send a lot messages & make a lot of calls.

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Reviewer: Hannah - UK
Date: 3rd Nov 2008

Well I never! Everyone is moaning about not having a video recorder but you just really have to deal with it. I am glad I got this phone because the one I had before (Sagem my401v) was really rubbish. They say it's a great phone & it's really good but its rubbish! I have got the purple & black one & it looks great. I am glad none of my friends have got it either because I want to be different really. I LOVE IT!

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Reviewer: Connor - Surrey, UK
Date: 23rd Oct 2008

I think this phone is a great phone. Is it a bit of a disapointment that it doesn't have a video camera but hey it's a music phone not a camera phone. That is why I would recommend this phone.

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Reviewer: Tom - UK
Date: 23rd Oct 2008

It is a very stylish phone & looks very good but it does not all the features & the flip can easily break. The camera is only 1.3 which is really rubbish. The thing that I didn't like about this phone the most was that when you shut the flap the music player comes on & you can't change it. You get bored of it fairly quickly.

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Reviewer: Emily Hills - UK
Date: 19th Oct 2008

This is a honest review of this phone I have had it for 2 months & the flip had snaped off & I don't suppose it will be fixed within my 1 year warrenty, no video camera & rubbish camera anyway. Although like all Sony Ericsson's its got good memory & good battery, its annoying that you choose a wall paper & when you shut the flap it goes not that I have a flap anymore so the phone is now useless. I wouldnt recommend this phone for its design faults but altogether it is a good phone with good memory & its light & small.

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Reviewer: Rebecca - Biringham, UK
Date: 14th Oct 2008

I am thinking of getting this phone for a Christmas gift & just wondering whether I should, I have heard some very good reviews & a few not so good ones. Quite disappointed about no video recorder & 1.3 camera.

It looks a very nice phone & looking forward to getting it if I am. Probably getting it from argos as it is easier I think. I am quite a clumsy person & as I put my phones in my top pocket of my jacket & worried it might fall out & break. Are they quite sturdy or can they break rather easily? Reply please.

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Reviewer: Deepak - Bangalore, India
Date: 6th Oct 2008

Its a great phone & I love the phone & it so sleek to use it.

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Reviewer: Elliot - UK
Date: 5th Oct 2008

Good phone, got it mainly for looks but it is quite good, easy to use, only 2 things I can think that is wrong with it is the lack of video camera & the fact that even the smallest fall will cause the back to fall off & the battery comes out.

Good phone overall would give it a 9 out of 10.

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Reviewer: Jonathan Pack - West Sussex, UK
Date: 5th Oct 2008

I've had this phone for about 3 months now & I really like it. It's so slim & tactile & doesn't feel like you've got a brick in your pocket. It's the coolest phone I've had & everyone seems to admire it!

I've had no problems with firmware or the flip & love the retro feel it has. I can easily exchange information with MS Outlook & move pictures & photo's to & from the phone using the software supplied, however you do need to install Sony's PC Suite & Media Manager to do this.

I love the Walkman side of things too, the Media Manager converts any song you transfer to MP3 without affecting the original, which is a relief!

As for the camera, well it's a phone! That being said the photos are surprisingly good & use it much more that I thought I would. I can live with the lack of video capture, just.

At a time where mobiles seem to be getting bigger to accommodate keyboards & touch screens etc, not to mention expensive contracts, this little Sony stands out. Synchronises with Outlook? No problem, Take decent photos? No problem, has half a gig of music? No problem.

Get one now!

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Reviewer: Dominic - Catford, UK
Date: 2nd Oct 2008

The best phone I have had in 2 years, good music actually fantastic music & everyhting about it is good.

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Reviewer: Harriet - UK
Date: 2nd Oct 2008

I love it. Great phone. Very retro which is the design it was ment to be.

So whoever said the phone looks old with the flap. Do you know what RETRO means?

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Reviewer: Keith Feeley - UK
Date: 30th Sep 2008

This phone is rubbish no way is it a 262k screen & the worst thing is it asks what wallpaper you want then when you shut the flap it's just the Walkman play screen don't get it it's not worth a pound.

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Reviewer: Kayleigh - Wiltshire, UK
Date: 27th Sep 2008

I Got This Phone After My LG Chocolate Breaking After Just 4 Months Of Use! & I've Been Using It For Over A Month & I am loving It! I love the Flip Down Bit & the Way It Goes To Walkman Even though I don't Use It Cos I Have An Ipod & I don't Really Use the Camera As I Have One, I got This Phone Purely Because It Looks Good!

It Could Have A Video Camera For Those Rare Moments When I don't Got My Camera On Me & One Of My Friends Falls Down the Stairs!

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Reviewer: Rebecca - UK
Date: 26th Sep 2008

Oops. Just noticed a few reviews down I typed, could afford an expensive phone, I meant I could NOT afford an expensive phone. LOL. Still loving it.

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Reviewer: Mandy - Australia
Date: 25th Sep 2008

Overall this phone is well worth £59 as the flip is cleverly manufactured to not break. If you are a silly like I am you are sure to love it as mine has been dropped millions of times & hasn't got a scratch or dent. The only downside is if you like to use the camera it isn't very good but that's what you get for buying a Walkman phone silly.

If you like taking videos to bad but that is the only thing it doesn't include that could be useful but oh well. BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!

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Reviewer: Tasha - UK
Date: 25th Sep 2008

I want this phone but well I never! It doesn't have a video recorder.

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Reviewer: Amy - Devon, UK
Date: 25th Sep 2008

I think it's a great phone. Everyone said that the camera is rubbish, but it's actually better than I expected it to be. & I had a cyber shot phone before.

The music sounds awesome & it's easy to find the music you want. Nice clear screen as well.

Only problem is the keypad, the up down left right bit (gone blank with name of it) has started coming loose & I keep catching my nail on it. Also it's not 3G & every time I accidently go on the Internet it costs me at least 50p.

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Reviewer: David James - Manchester, UK
Date: 24th Sep 2008

I don't like the flip especially when your talking on it, it looks really old.

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Reviewer: Rebecca - UK
Date: 24th Sep 2008

Got this phone the other day after having problems with my Nokia 6500 slider & could afford an expensive phone so got this for £60.

So far I am impressed. It's a stunning looking phone (I have the 1 with purple on it) it's so slim.

Features are good for the price, yes there's no video recorder but I have a camera that records videos so not a problem for me as videos on phones always look low quality anyway. Camera is only 1.3MP but doesn't actually take a bad picture. I was quite impressed considering its only 1.3MP & if I want top quality pictures I have my camera. Love all the Walkman features exactly what a Walkman phone is supposed to be about.

It's easy to use & a bargain for the price. Doesn't feel cheap & tacky & it's a typical Sony Ericsson which I like.

I would recommend this phone completely.

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Reviewer: Mohammed - Yemen
Date: 21st Sep 2008

The phone is nice, but there are some problems in the phones software.

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Reviewer: Jane - Hayfield, UK
Date: 16th Sep 2008

This phone should have video camera! The very thin plastic flip feature has snapped off & I am a very careful user. Rubbish materials used, shame as the overall look is fantastic. Very disappointed in you Sony. Don't buy it!

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Reviewer: Ethan - UK
Date: 10th Sep 2008

I have had this phone & I am loving it. The phone is great, but the only problem is that it should have a video recorder, it has a camera but it should also have a video camera (it is 1.3MP) Top phone!

Buy it, it is cheap as well.

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Reviewer: Joey - Bolton , UK
Date: 9th Sep 2008

This phone is a brilliant phone. It has easy access good graphics & brilliant sound quality. The only thing that the phone does not have is a video recorder but other than that it is one of the best phones I have ever used.

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Reviewer: Karmo - Estonia
Date: 8th Sep 2008

Can someone tell me is it possible to turn off vibration when I am using Walkman keys, flip closed? It's disturbing when everytime I press those buttons phone vibrates.

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Reviewer: John Billy - Manchester, UK
Date: 3rd Sep 2008

Very good phone I have the blue version, it is slim & very good the only disappointing feature is that you need to open the phone when you want to answer a call. Otherwise a really top phone.

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Reviewer: Gary - Basingstoke, UK
Date: 3rd Sep 2008

Looks nice but really useless to use & the Sony Ericsson backup is nonexistent. MP3 player will not work unless you have your own software to convert the files into a language the thing will understand.

It comes with its own file software which I played safe & used. IT DOES NOT WORK. Put a CD into the computer click to copy it to the phone, it sends it across in CDA format which the phone (MP3) cannot read!

Used lots of MP3 players before, all no problem. This one is useless. Phoned their support line & I am told software IS working because it put the file onto the phone! & they would not accept the software & promise that I could easy put a CD onto the phone was wrong.

I was advised to surf the net for a cda MP3 converter. I asked that they provide one from a trusted site as I would not be sure what I was getting along with the programme if I just downloaded one on line. They said they could not.

Useless phone & useless support. DO NOT BUY ONE PLEASE.

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Reviewer: Frank - Aberdeen, UK
Date: 1st Sep 2008

A very good phone, perfect for me!

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Reviewer: Katie - Wolverhampton, UK
Date: 29th Aug 2008

This is a good phone I think & definitely good value for the money. Very stylish. & it isn't easy to break as long as you look after it!

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Reviewer: Jake Shiner - US
Date: 29th Aug 2008

This phone is the best I have ever had. It's so easy to use & it looks really neat too! The audio quality is also excellent.

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Reviewer: Mel - UK
Date: 29th Aug 2008

I have had this phone for 3 months & I haven't had a problem with it the only thing I didn't like is that it doesn't have a video recorder on it.

Well it was all going OK with it until 3 days ago when I switched it off & now it won't turn back on I haven't dropped it, or got water on it as it is in perfect condition except for the fact it now just doesn't work, all I can say if after 3 month it does that how much worse can it get.

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Reviewer: Gemma - Reading, UK
Date: 28th Aug 2008

I think this phone is great, one of the best designs I have seen. LG have a phone that is extremely similar. But I still think this one is better, but I agree the fact it doesn't have a video recorder is annoying. Plus the camera quality isn't all that good but who can complain at that price.

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Reviewer: Maya - India
Date: 26th Aug 2008

It's a really nice phone. Something very different. I love this phone & about the flip. If you use it carefully nothing is going to happen. For sure. Great sound quality. Love you Sony!

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Reviewer: Adam Chapman - UK
Date: 24th Aug 2008

The best phone I have ever owned. Usually I break my phones within 2 weeks (Including RAZR V3, Sony Ericsson K700, Sony Ericsson W300i & Nokia 5300. I have had this for 3 months now & it hasn't got a scratch on it, people say the flap is flimsy, but it isn't, it is made from durable rubber, with an anti break system of the flap going back more than it's supposed to for shock resistance. I've had this dropped in Orange juice for over 10 seconds with it still on & working fine (apart from a bit sticky & leaking water), dropped down concrete steps, dropped on floors varies occasions & still has no scratches on at all!

Probably the best phone & most durable ever made. It looks sleek & Black & Violet are my colours which is even better for me. Only problem is that I would like to be able to move around without the flap open but I am sure I could flash my phone & have that removed anyway. Top class phone for just the £80 I spent on it. My friends have had other Sony Ericsson Walkman phones for around the same time as I've had my W350i (including the w810i etc.) & have all been majorly scuffed or been broken. If you are clumsy, buy this, if you aren't well off, buy this, if you like style, buy this.

Best phone in the world yet.

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Reviewer: Jasmin Evans - Plymouth, UK
Date: 22nd Aug 2008

This phone is the best phone I have ever had it has everything you need on it you can be on the Internet with a push of a button the only downfall on this phone is it has no video recorder other than that its perfect I would happily buy this phone over & over again I highly recommend it.

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Reviewer: Bagha - Balurghat, India
Date: 21st Aug 2008

Getting Mine This Week, the Blue One, Which Looks Fabulous, Would Like the White One Though But It Hasn't Been Released.

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Reviewer: James - UK
Date: 20th Aug 2008

Best phone in the world, everything I need! I haven't quite got it yet, since my Dads ordered it for me! & for my second phone, its not bad at all (considering my first phone was a rubbish Motorola V3).

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Reviewer: Ross - Penarth, UK
Date: 14th Aug 2008

It is the easiest phone to use I have ever owned, it has a great design on the front & the features on it are phenomenal.

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Reviewer: Memos - London, UK
Date: 13th Aug 2008

I LOVE THIS PHONE & ITS the MOBILE OF MY DREAMS.

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Reviewer: Mo - UK
Date: 12th Aug 2008

I bought this phone 2 weeks ago & so far it's proved little. My flip has broken because it is made of thing plasticy material plus has anyone figured out how to play the Walkman with the flip down, because the buttons on the outside are no9t really buttons. You can play music by just pressing the 2 on the keys etc.

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Reviewer: Nobo - UK
Date: 9th Aug 2008

Got this phone today & was worrying because of the people complaining about the flip & that it doesn't support. WMA but I have got to say this is one of the best phones on the market right now. Very easy to use like most Sony Ericsson phones & the music is great. The phone comes supplied with quality earphones, 512MB memory card & the PC suite which is very useful because it converts music files that don't work (WMA) into MP3 files. The camera isn't that great but the rest is amazing. Suits younger people best but still is great for older audiences as well. Overall this is a great phone & would recommend to all. Also this phone is very very cheap.

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Reviewer: Ali - Durham, UK
Date: 8th Aug 2008

Excellent little phone, was told there was a video on it but got it home & no video on it, apart from that you might have to download & that is no good, other than that am really satisfied.

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Reviewer: Matt - Tonbridge, UK
Date: 5th Aug 2008

I absolutely love this phone it is brilliant the looks are amazing but the keys are hard to see in the dark.

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Reviewer: Toby - Birmingham, France
Date: 4th Aug 2008

I don't yet have this phone but I am going on a long journey & need to know, how good is the battery life? & how good is sound quality?

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Reviewer: Mark - Liverpool, UK
Date: 3rd Aug 2008

I really love this phone, got it today & I am really astonished by how good it is.

Really cheap & stylish an all round good phone.

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Reviewer: Kaushik - India
Date: 2nd Aug 2008

I was expecting more from Sony Ericsson. It lacks some features. Now Sony Ericsson has become fully made in china.

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Reviewer: Russell Matthews - UK
Date: 30th Jul 2008

Great phone, easy to use & good value for money.

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Reviewer: Sean - Basingstoke, UK
Date: 28th Jul 2008

I currently have a Vodafone 810 which isn't anything special then I saw this the W350i is a work of art its design is great the colours are good. Also the sound is very clear I advise everyone to get this phone. Well done Sony Ericsson.

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Reviewer: Dave - Durham, UK
Date: 24th Jul 2008

Hi there, does anyone else suffer from noise interference when on a call, I can hear noise from both ends, especially if you're near anything electrical. Can't keep standing in the middle of the garden LOL. Can anyone suggest a cure or have this problem.

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Reviewer: Nathan English - Harleston, UK
Date: 19th Jul 2008

Good phone I thought It was an MP4 when I first saw it shame it doesn't have a video camera thats a letdown.

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Reviewer: Santhosh - Bangalore, India
Date: 19th Jul 2008

No video recorder, No manual setting equalizer option, flip & back cover are made up of very thin plastic material. Other than this all the option are very nice.

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Reviewer: Ali - London, UK
Date: 17th Jul 2008

This phone is the best because it looks like a MP4 player so you can trick people.

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Reviewer: Agung - Jakarta Cinere, Indonesia
Date: 12th Jul 2008

No video recorder, no remote control Bluetooth, easy to break material, not a cheap phone I think. It's 160USD. The D pad is easy to break in the center, the screen is very easy to scratch, the speaker phone not a good sound doesn't like Nokia 5310, & the flip easy to break. Bad material for Sony Ericsson. The earphone not from Walkman there is no logo w at the earphone. Very disappointing phone with bad material. Think twice before you buy & this phone not recommended.

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Reviewer: Priya - London, UK
Date: 9th Jul 2008

It was a really good phone to use.

It's not bad at all. The only problem I have is the different colours they provide & when it is dark you can't see the keypad. But overall its a fairly good phone.

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Reviewer: Hayley C - Newton Abbot, UK
Date: 9th Jul 2008

This is the first mobile review I have ever done so no doubt the (almost) glowing review I am about to give will jinx my phone & it'll break! This is a fantastic phone, especially for the price (varies from about £69.99 to £119.99 depending on network). It has lots of great features that you would expect from a Sony Ericsson, while not being over complex like some of the more expensive models (I think this is their downfall where software crashes etc are concerned).

Most importantly, it has the Walkman feature. This works really well & the sound are very good. The Walkman is very easy to use, especially with the controls on the flip (it can be controlled with the inside buttons too though). Transferring music is a doddle using the supplied software & data cable & transfer times are fairly good, though not the fastest you've ever seen.

As a phone, making & taking calls is easy & the clarity is good. Texting is also very easy.

Now, onto the controversial flip! It's not really flimsy like you would think but I can see how rough handling may cause it to break. It's also a bit annoying at times, especially when texting as it can get in the way a bit but overall I think this was a good, innovative idea on Sony Ericsson's part, especially with them putting the music controls on it.

So far I have found battery life to be very good, especially as I use the Walkman all the time.

Overall I am very pleased with this phone, it has so many good things about & so few negatives for such a wonderful price! (It's nice & light & small too! )

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Reviewer: Lucy - London, UK
Date: 8th Jul 2008

It's a really good phone, but everywhere it says it has video recorder, but there isn't which lets the phone down, apart from this it's a good phone, its really stylish & everyone seems to love it & it's not expensive either.

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Reviewer: Samantha Olden - Romsey, UK
Date: 8th Jul 2008

I have had this phone since Wednesday, & I think it's fantastic! I love the style & the flip down at the front. the only thing that could make it better is for it to have a video recorder.

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Reviewer: Parag Pattani - Singapore
Date: 8th Jul 2008

They gave me a replacement phone on 11th June. On 5th July, the same problems resurfaced, the silver coating on the navigation tool has started peeling off. It seems the vendor who supplied this part to Sony has had quality control issues. I don't know if you guys have experienced this, but here in Singapore, I believe there have been more than one such case.

The following was posted by me on 26th May. It flattered to deceive. Within 1 week of its purchase, the metal coating on the navigator key started breaking & peeling off, revealing an ugly black surface. I approached the service centre only to be told that since it is a new model, parts are not available. I asked for a replacement phone & they have agreed subject to stocks arriving. Just keeping my fingers crossed & hoping it does not recur.

The keypad is very poorly lit & difficult to read in dark. Otherwise, a very impressive phone in looks.

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Reviewer: Chris - Northampton, UK
Date: 7th Jul 2008

This phone is the most amazing phone ever.

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Reviewer: Vansh - India
Date: 7th Jul 2008

This is a awesome phone. I got it today & its design is really sleek. It has all the features & at an affordable price of RS 7000. This phone looks rich as if this phone costs RS 20000, so don't think, buy it.

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Reviewer: Matt - UK
Date: 25th Jun 2008

I may have only received this phone yesterday but I must say I think it is fantastic.

The design without doubt could be considered as a milestone for Sony Ericsson as their phones tend not to be the best looking phone sticking to a very solid non eye catching look.

But of course looks are not everything, many may say in terms of features it is very basic e.g. 1.3MP camera & no 3G but I personally could not care less. The camera for one is quite impressive, my last phone the Samsung D500 held a 1.3MP camera & in contrast to this phone make pictures on that look feeble. In fact I find the pictures this phone takes more than adequate to what anybody would need. I took a photo in low light woodland & after browsing through shoot mode & contrast setting the picture was as sharp as anything.

The audio on this phone is fine & lives up to those expectations of the Sony Ericsson Walkman phone range. But then remembering crucially that it is a mobile phone & not an MP3 player, which when it comes to this some people forget & getting that crystal clear sound yet compact phone is proving challenging.

Also on a brief note, the flip is not flimsy at all & in my eyes quite sturdy, & believe me I would not have bought something flimsy.

People must also remember that this phone retails from £69.95 therefore do not expect or compare it to a phone that costs £120, like many do.

If you want a budget but feature enriched phone, buy it now!

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Reviewer: Samantha - Somerset, UK
Date: 21st Jun 2008

I got the phone today, so far I am loving it. It is an awesome phone. NO WAY is the flip flimsy like people are saying very secure, everything seems good. If I have any problems I will write back. They should upgrade the phone & put a video recorder on because just a 1.3MP camera isn't the best but love the rest. I would recommend to all music & fashion lovers!

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Reviewer: Karthik - India
Date: 19th Jun 2008

Looks wise it is a great phone.

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Reviewer: Tzk - UK
Date: 18th Jun 2008

Great Phone! My cousin got It & the flip isn't Flimsy At All, Very Sturdy, Made With Good Quality Plastic & Solid phone.

I am Getting Mine This Week, the Blue One, Which Looks Fabulous, Would Like the White One Though But It Hasn't Been Released.

I Hope They Bring Out An Upgrade With Better Camera 2 or 3 mp & A Bigger Screen (Plus the Features On Such As Walkman 3 Player & Media Section On W910i or W760i etc) because I Think This Will Sell Well!

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Reviewer: Jasmin - Plymouth, UK
Date: 18th Jun 2008

This phone is amazing I got it yesterday & I love it, it has everything on it I love it!

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Reviewer: Sunilchaudhari - Mumbai, India
Date: 17th Jun 2008

I got a sense that this phone will be a precious phone for me. I am going to receive this phone soon. It will be a great opportunity for me to use this phone.

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Reviewer: Deadman - India
Date: 17th Jun 2008

A damn good looking phone with good features & usability. The best mobile phone at this price. Hip hip Sony.

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Reviewer: Lillian Truscott - Edinburugh, UK
Date: 15th Jun 2008

This is the best phone ever I love it, it's amazing whoever says its rubbish they are so wrong.

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Reviewer: Lance - France
Date: 14th Jun 2008

Great little phone, fantastic retro design. Features are adequate given the price bracket, usability is top thank to the flip design, & the great keypads both on & below the flip.

Regarding the absence of tab button, it is mitigated to some extent by the easy setup through settings, general tab of 4 shortcuts on the stand by screen. So basically pressing up could turn Bluetooth on & off, pressing down can be tagged to the alarm clock etc. By the way, the alarm goes off even if the phone is silent, turned off, or in flight mode.

Kudos to Sony Ericsson for such great value, hope it will help them grab some market share in the low budget segment.

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Reviewer: Jev - Plymouth, UK
Date: 13th Jun 2008

This phone is amazing I am getting it in a few days I can't wait!

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Reviewer: Ben - UK
Date: 13th Jun 2008

This phone looks absolutely amazing especially in the hypnotic black colour, I can't wait to buy one.

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Reviewer: Zat Heikal - Malaysia
Date: 12th Jun 2008

The phone looks nice & it's just what I need.

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Reviewer: Kn - Ireland
Date: 12th Jun 2008

Yes princess from Dublin you can it on O2 & its 129 Euro's.

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Reviewer: Ian - UK
Date: 10th Jun 2008

This phone is the best & you all should by it NOW!

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Reviewer: Laura - UK
Date: 9th Jun 2008

Haven't purchased yet, looked at it in shop today. It's beautiful although the cover is slightly flimsy.

anyone know what network provides this purple edition? In O2 they said that different networks provided different colours & I only want the purple one.

The only other way I can find of getting a purple one is by dishing out an extra £40 to £60 online to getting an unlocked phone.

Help anyone?

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Reviewer: Jess - UK
Date: 9th Jun 2008

Agree with Parag, the keypad is poorly lit. Other than that though the phone has everything I need & is easy to use. & so cheap!

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Reviewer: Dayle Avison - Alnwick, UK
Date: 8th Jun 2008

Amazing phone one of the nicest I have seen an had, just got it 2 days ago & with a bit of haggling managed to get it for £55.95 & a 2G memory card also with the help of a loyalty reward from O2. The phone so far so good, amazing looks easy to use some clever features the slight down side is as all the above have mentioned the camera it could have more megapixels but am sure that will arrive on newer models. My worry is the flip screen as it seems a tad flimsy not had no trouble & I am just worried that it may come lose, has anyone else had problems with this yet?

Amazing phone though.

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Reviewer: Muzzy - Birmingham, UK
Date: 8th Jun 2008

It's one of the best looking phones released by Sony Ericsson this year but not having a tab key is a major drawback (no shortcuts) but overall it is a good looking stylish phone!

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Reviewer: Jordan - UK
Date: 6th Jun 2008

It is priced at £70.

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Reviewer: Princess - Dublin, Ireland
Date: 5th Jun 2008

Does anyone know if & when this phone is available in Ireland & what the price might be.

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Reviewer: Chrissy - Essex, UK
Date: 4th Jun 2008

This phone looks good (design, features, usability).

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Reviewer: Parag - Singapore
Date: 26th May 2008

It flattered to deceive. Within 1 week of its purchase, the metal coating on the navigator key started breaking & peeling off, revealing an ugly black surface. I approached the service centre only to be told that since it is a new model, parts are not available. I asked for a replacement phone & they have agreed subject to stocks arriving. Just keeping my fingers crossed & hoping it does not recur.

The keypad is very poorly lit & difficult to read in dark. Otherwise, a very impressive phone in looks.

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Reviewer: Rupert - Newmarket, UK
Date: 19th May 2008

How much will it cost in £?

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Reviewer: Jake - London, UK
Date: 11th May 2008

Check the Sony Ericsson UK website! This phone has come out but I can't find it anywhere.

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Reviewer: Tejas Kulkarni - Mulund, India
Date: 6th Apr 2008

It is one of the coolest phone in the universe because even the aliens on mars will try to buy it.

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Reviewer: Samantha - Newcastle, UK
Date: 29th Mar 2008

I got a sense that this phone will be a precious phone for me. I am going to receive this phone soon. It will be a great opportunity for me to use this phone.

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Reviewer: Sarah - UK
Date: 23rd Mar 2008

I think it is a really good phone its got what you need I think that one way of improving this phone is to increase the megapixels of the camera it should be at least 2 megapixels not 1.3 megapixels.

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Reviewer: Kaka - Phnompenh, Cambodia
Date: 13th Feb 2008

When we can buy it, how long can we wait?

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Reviewer: Brian - Malaysia
Date: 29th Jan 2008

Best to buy if your under a budget.

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Reviewer: Jaz - UK
Date: 26th Jan 2008

Looks nice & unique design but the camera & screen will stop me getting it.

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Reviewer: Ahmed - UK
Date: 22nd Jan 2008

Is a very good phone.



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