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Sony Ericsson W830i Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Bluetooth® Technology
EDGE Technology
2 Megapixel Camera with 4 x Zoom & Light
262k TFT Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
Walkman® Music Player
FM Radio RDS

Design
84%
Usability
78%
Features
80%

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Sony Ericsson W830i Review

The elegant Sony Ericsson W830i is a Walkman® music phone which comes with a slide opening mechanism. The W830i is a compact mobile phone, a Walkman® music player & a digital camera, all in one perfect package. The phone comes with a start up kit which includes a Sony Ericsson stereo headset, USB cable for connectivity, music management software for easy music transfer from CD via PC to the Sony Ericsson W830i & a 512 Mbyte PRO Duo™ memory stick which will store approximately 500 songs. The handset weighs 116 grams which gives the Walkman® music phone a solid feel but the handset is compact in size with measurements of 98 x 47 x 21 mm. The phone comes with a high quality 2 Inch TFT screen which provides a screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels & up to 262k clear colours. The screen can be viewed when the handset is in the slide open or slide closed position. The W830i comes with easy to access music controls & camera controls depending what feature the user wishes to use. The W830i is a member of the W range designed by Sony Ericsson which includes other music orientated phones including the Sony Ericsson W850i & Sony Ericsson W710i.

The Walkman® music player feature comes with easy to use music controls & complete with original album art which provides a fun & real feel when searching for music. The music player can play all popular music formats & the phone supports popular ringtones which include MP3, AAC & polyphonic ringtones with forty voices. The Walkman® music player has a direct link to an online music store which allows the user to search for the music they desire, then when chosen the user can download the music onto the Sony Ericsson W830i. The W830i comes with a built in FM radio with easy to use search function. The FM radio with RDS provides the user with digital text information which is sent from the radio station & displayed on the 2 Inch colour screen for the user to view. The user can use the TrackID™ feature for music recognition which is easy to use. The user can be listening to the built in FM radio & when they hear a song they like all they need to do is to record a few seconds of the song then use TrackID™ to send the song clip for music recognition. The TrackID™ will take a few seconds to provide the user with the name of the song, the artist & the name of the album. The phone comes with a fun sampler tool known as MusicDJ™ which allows the user to create their own polyphonic ringtone using different instrument sounds & music styles. The user can download music, games, images & video using the PlayNow™ service with three simple clicks. The Sony Ericsson W830i comes with a Mega Bass™ feature which is a music feature that enhances bass frequencies for a better quality sound experience.

Sony Ericsson W830i Mobile Phone Open Angle View
Sony Ericsson W830i Holding Image
Sony Ericsson W830i Mobile Phone with Headphones

The Bluetooth® technology provides the user with a wirefree connection between compatible Bluetooth® devices allowing the user to enjoy the freedom from cabled connectivity. The phone comes with EDGE which provides the user with fast speed data transfers & downloads. The user can use the USB cable provided in the start up kit to gain a cabled connection between devices with a USB port. The user can experience a high speed Internet experience on their Sony Ericsson W830i to enjoy mobile video, email messaging & Internet connectivity. The user can browse the Internet using the Internet Browser or gain the latest news directly to their mobile handset via the RSS feeds. The W830i comes with tri band network technology which allows the user to use their phone in the majority of countries & the handset will switch between the networks automatically.

The integrated 2 megapixel camera comes with a photo light & 4 x zoom. The user can capture, edit, store & share their photos on the W830i. The phone comes with easy to locate camera keys & controls which makes using the camera feature simple for the user & it feels like the user is using a digital camera. The user can record & play video footage on their phone which gives the user a full colour motion recording which can be stored, edited & shared with others. The user can create their own video masterpiece using the VideoDJ™ feature which allows the user to combine an assortment of their video clips to make their finished masterpiece. The Sony Ericsson W830i comes with 3D games with light effects which provides the user with a high quality gaming experience. The user can play the preloaded Java™ games or download more games onto their phone.

The mobile phone comes with efficient organiser features which include an advanced phone book, lunar calendar, contact details, calculator, alarm clock & tasks. The push email feature allows the user to receive emails straight onto their mobile phone. The W830i comes with an easy to use email service which works like the users home or office email account. The phone comes with SMS text messaging with a long text input option & MMS multimedia messaging service which allows the user to share their video clips & photos with other MMS compatible contacts. The user can use their mobile phone in flight mode when in a restricted area including on an airplane or in a hospital as the user can only access certain features when in flight mode which will not interfere with the airplane controls or hospital equipment. The user can create & take part in a conference call which works like a meeting style conversation over the phone. The conference call can have up to six contacts per call & all of the contacts can take part in the conversation on one call. The speakerphone feature allows the user to take a call over the W830i's loud speakers & the users voice can be picked up by the built in mini microphone which allows the user to have a handsfree call using the speakerphone.


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Sony Ericsson W830i Specifications & Features

Screen
262k TFT Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Photo Light
Macromedia Flash Lite™
SVG Tiny 1.1
Video Clip
Video Record
Video Streaming
Video Call
VideoDJ™
Viewfinder Display
Picture Wallpaper
Wallpaper Animation

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
SMS Long
Email
Push Email
Predictive Text
Sound Recorder

Sound
Walkman® Music Player
Media Player
FM Radio
FM Radio RDS
Polyphonic Ringtones
Polyphonic Sound (40 Voice)
Music Tones (MP3 & AAC)
MusicDJ™
PlayNow™
TrackID™
Mega Bass™
Melody Composer

Entertainment
3D Games
Java™ Games
Light Effects
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
Organiser
Phone Book
Lunar Calendar
Contacts
File Manager
PIM Sync
Calculator
Alarm Clock
Stopwatch
Timer
Tasks
Notes
Style Up™ Covers
Flight Mode
Conference Calls
Handsfree Speakerphone
Chinese Input Methods

Connectivity
Bluetooth®
EDGE
Fast Port
GPRS
Infra Red
Synchronisation PC
USB

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

Internet
Access NetFront™ Web Browser
Modem
RSS Feeds

Memory & Talk Time
16 Mbytes Memory Plus 512 Mbytes Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Talk Time: 7 Hours
Standby: 350 Hours

Weight & Size
116 g
98 x 47 x 21 mm



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Reviewer: D3 - Indonesia
Date: 6th May 2008

I Think this is a Good Phone, This Highest Quality Phone I Like.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ravi - India
Date: 17th Apr 2008

Best Phone Ever.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Gator - Calofornia, US
Date: 4th Apr 2008

This is the best phone ever.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Aaron - Birmingham, UK
Date: 23rd Feb 2008

Can someone tell me where to get this phone from in the UK I can't find it & they say its been discontinued I really want this phone can someone help me where to get it from which shop.

Design
90%
Usability
80%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Dennis - Bangalore, India
Date: 16th Feb 2008

Awesome design, music performance matchless no other phone can beat Sony when it comes to sound effect, I am proud to have this phone & I will never change the phone unless it's damaged. So what are you waiting for go & grab it.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Rachel - Bhutan
Date: 12th Feb 2008

I love this phone, but there is no autofocus on this phone so the pictures aren't too good but oh well!

Design
90%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Maran Thavaratnam - Chennai, India
Date: 5th Feb 2008

I've been using this phone for almost a year now. Till now I've not been facing any problems. Camera is not that good up to the mark but the music is awesome man, I can tell you that. Overall it's a sleek phone. I love it! Sony Ericsson makes the best phones man.

I might get Samsung g600 soon but might wait till this gets more naked. Hope this helps =).

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Sunil - Pune, India
Date: 3rd Feb 2008

I want to purchase this model which company has stop it, if there any place in India where can I contact.

Design
80%
Usability
90%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Anirban Maity - Kolkata, India
Date: 28th Jan 2008

Hi! I am using this phone about 2 months. I think this phone's features are too good to use. It is ROCK, cool & sleek.

DESIGN is VERY SUPER, BEAUTIFUL, NO NEGATIVE ATTRACTION IN IT.

CAMERA is GOOD BUT NOT EXCELLENT. FLASH IS VERY USEFUL.

NEGATIVE POINT, NO AUTOFOCUS, ZOOM IS VERY VEY POOR. MEGAPIXEL IS TOO LOW FOR ITS PRICE.

SOUND, sound QUALITY IS HIFI. LOUDNESS & QUALITY IS GREATER THAN ALL Nokia PHONES. MEGABASS NOT COMPARABLE. EQUALIZER IS SMASHER. IT IS TOO LOUD WHEN PLAYING VIDEO. NO NEGATIVE POINTS.

PICTURE, BETTER THAN OTHER Nokia 16 MILLION COLOUR. RESOLUTION IS EXCELLENT & SUPERB. VIDEO QUALITY IS ROCKING. NO NEGATIVE POINTS.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Geno - Depok City, Indonesia
Date: 21st Jan 2008

Special Thank to Sony Ericsson since appearing W830i. Very wild in music. I love this phone because it's music, it's a good music phone.

Design
95%
Usability
85%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Shaguftha Tabassum - Bangalore, India
Date: 16th Jan 2008

GOOD PHONE.

Design
90%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Giri - India, India
Date: 15th Jan 2008

I just bought this phone. It is very good but compare to W810i, its design only differ remaining are same. Can anybody tell how can I find out my product is originally. Except 7 & 8 digit validation.

One more thing my phone colour is not so black but in the pack they wrote as precious black. Reply if your phone colour is like as my phone or.

I saw that the package was printed in china & catalogue too. I am confused is it original or not.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Stepfree - Trivandrum, India
Date: 7th Jan 2008

Spec says flashlite is pre-installed, how to open swf files? Download setup from where? How to install the latest supporting version of FL into w830i?

Design
90%
Usability
90%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Optimus Prime - Chasara, Bangladesh
Date: 2nd Jan 2008

Camera 2MP but in megapixel mode has no ZOOM. Video Player is very slow, when any video file 5MB+. Voice is very clear in loud speaker. Bluetooth range is not so high. Browsing is fast (EDGE). Music quality is Too High.

I LIKE THIS W830i PHONE.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Lewi - UK
Date: 13th Dec 2007

The W830i is a class act, great phone.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Gaurav - Faridabad, India
Date: 7th Dec 2007

SIMPLY the BEST. IT'S A ROCKING PHONE.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Karthick - India
Date: 4th Dec 2007

I like this w830i very much. I thank to Sony Ericsson, & I also wish them to introduce many models like this.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Hendra - Balikpapan, Indonesia
Date: 29th Nov 2007

Because w830i is better features than the w880i, w300i, w200i, w800i, w810i & w550i.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Dani - Bogor, Korea
Date: 22nd Nov 2007

This is a BEST, PERFECT, PHONE! I love this phone! FOREVER!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Taufiq - Medan, Indonesia
Date: 14th Nov 2007

In my opinion this phone is very beautiful & cool, but its camera is bad because there is no autofocus.

Design
85%
Usability
95%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Kenzy M - UK
Date: 22nd Oct 2007

I Havent Got This Phone but I Might Be Getting It For My Christmas. I Had A Shot Of Them & They Are Easy To Use x.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Michelle - Indonesia
Date: 10th Oct 2007

OK Cool Phone.

Design
90%
Usability
80%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Andy - Bandung, Indonesia
Date: 10th Oct 2007

No autofocus, camera is very poor, screen is dark, but the music is the best of the best.

Design
100%
Usability
60%
Features
70%

Reviewer: Deepak - Raipur, India
Date: 4th Oct 2007

Very N-Series, features unbeatable, thanks to my wife for selecting this phone.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Manish - Rajkot, India
Date: 29th Sep 2007

BEST MUSIC PHONE.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Srini - Chennai, India
Date: 10th Sep 2007

Amazing. Really cool one. Clarity (both visual & audio) is beyond comparison with any of the other phone in its class. Much better than all the other Nokia N-Series phones.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Udhaya - Bangalore, India
Date: 3rd Sep 2007

Hi, I just now purchased this cool new phone & I am amazed to have this. Some features lacked compared to Sony's traditional mobiles: Auto Focus, it should have been provided & Audio sounds. Otherwise, this is one of the coolest phones I have had. I don't like Nokia phones.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Capt Jonathan Benjamin - Gwalior, India
Date: 28th Aug 2007

A really good phone. Pretty flexible too with some downloaded JAVA apps, it's really powerful!

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Prem - Chennai, India
Date: 28th Aug 2007

I have totally confused which mobile I should buy whether it is the W830i or W850i?

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Vijayasarathy - Chennai, India
Date: 27th Aug 2007

I was just browsing thru' all d comments & features of this phone as well. It's an amazing phone, got a sleek look. I wonder the price here in CHENNAI is still at the great heights around 17.5K (Hope! It must come down soon, before I cud buy at least) :)

Design
90%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Santos Khaidem - India
Date: 27th Aug 2007

Its a nice phone!

Design
80%
Usability
75%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Amrit - Punjab, India
Date: 26th Aug 2007

THIS IS A cool PHONE & I LIKE IT.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Sridhar - Bangalore, India
Date: 16th Aug 2007

I have been using this phone for 2 months. Really, it's an amazing phone. I wanted to buy a phone with all the multimedia features-music, camera, Bluetooth, etc etc. I had done a research in the mobile market for almost 6 months, just for buying one.

I think I m really happy with what I had decided. The phone is amazing.

Design
90%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Satheesh - India
Date: 25th Jul 2007

It is an excellent mobile but some features are not added.

Design
85%
Usability
100%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Manoj - Coimbatore, India
Date: 20th Jul 2007

Good & advisable phone but my request to every user & buyers is to handle the arrow keys carefully as it cracks easily.

Design
90%
Usability
70%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Louisa - Manchester, UK
Date: 18th Jul 2007

I think this phone is great, it's simple to use has great features & looks great. Although I usually prefer flip phones, this is the best phone I've had & can't fault it.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Backiaraj - Mumbai, India
Date: 17th Jul 2007

Minus:
- No ringtones in headset (Unlike Nokia), big minus
- Low volume
- Lack of autofocus
- No camera shutter

Plus:
- Good music
- Good features
- Stylish & contemporary

Design
90%
Usability
85%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Rohan - Saharanpur,u.p., India
Date: 15th Jul 2007

This mobile is truly awesome. This comes from a previous Nokia aficionado. It is very easy to use. Ultimate sound quality, in the headphones, crisp photos. In all it is a piece of art in itself!

Sure some features are deficient. But it isn't a perfect world!

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Sathish J - Chennai, India
Date: 12th Jul 2007

I bought this mobile a month before, I am really proud to have w830i & the music, video, and picture everything looks great in this model. I am really happy to have such a fine one. If any of you have an idea of buying a good Sony mobile just go & get w830i! Wow it's Quality!

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: A - Delhi, India
Date: 8th Jul 2007

Rox big time!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Regu - Kanyakumari, India
Date: 28th Jun 2007

Hi, this is nice mobile to use, this is fully loaded except video calling. It is looking very cute.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Rahul Haldunia - New Delhi, India
Date: 26th Jun 2007

I have used 25 mobile phones till date but I was not satisfied. Some had good features but no looks & some had good looks but no features. Then I got the w830i & I am really happy after buying this phone. Go with it guyz & galz.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Anon - Bangalore, India
Date: 21st Jun 2007

I feel this is not a good phone, except it's music features.

Design
90%
Usability
50%
Features
50%

Reviewer: Rajeev Chadha - Delhi, India
Date: 16th Jun 2007

I suggest everyone buys it. It's a nice phone with very good features.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Raj - Chennai, India
Date: 11th Jun 2007

Its an amazing mobile! Worth buying it.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ruth - UK
Date: 25th May 2007

Could someone please tell me about how much this phone costs? I am very attracted to it.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Harish - Banlore, India
Date: 12th May 2007

Great phone, go get it.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Sujit They - Delhi, India
Date: 7th May 2007

I purchased this phone last week. Simply it's a fantastic phone overall.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Prabhu - Chennai, India
Date: 6th May 2007

Great phone, a must buy.

Design
85%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Balkishore - Chennai, India
Date: 4th May 2007

This phone really is BAD! Pls don't buy it.

Design
35%
Usability
15%
Features
60%

Reviewer: Anom - Bangalore, India
Date: 25th Apr 2007

I was gifted this mobile on Valentines Day :) & I don't have words to explain how special it is to me. This is the BEST gift one can ever present!

I love the W830i. Thank you very much my Sweetheart.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Lance - Philippines
Date: 23rd Apr 2007

Up to 8GB memory, dude.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Balaji - Bangalore, India
Date: 23rd Apr 2007

Its good to use but some more features to be added.

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Siddharth Sheth - Chennai, India
Date: 21st Apr 2007

Excellent Phone. For some of you who don't know the difference between w830i & 850i. W850i is 3G compatible & W830i is not. That's the only difference. Its rocks big time!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Bahaish Kapoor - Mumbai, India
Date: 20th Apr 2007

I spent days. No, weeks contemplating which phone to buy. I finally made a choice, & it was right. The w830i is an amazing piece of technology.

Pros: looks great, feel right & is just about the best damn phone out there in that price range.

Cons: Just wish the cam was 3.2 MP.

Design
85%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Srinivas - Bangalore, India
Date: 17th Apr 2007

Simply the sleekest phone in the market. It s as good as a Smartphone. Usability & design are the best ever by Sony Ericsson. This phone will definitely drag attention of people around you.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Kirtan - Kolkata, India
Date: 3rd Apr 2007

Hey could anyone tell me what is the expandable memory capacity of W830i, can I expand it up to 2 GB?

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Yogesh Shah - Ahmedabad, India
Date: 31st Mar 2007

Since last one month I m using this phone & I found that the phone is simply superb. We can get everything in one phone. It is simple the best phone around.

Design
90%
Usability
100%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Scud - Mumbai, India
Date: 31st Mar 2007

A PROUD OWNER OF Sony W830I, AWESOME PHONE WITH AWESOME SOUND WITH AWESOME STILL PICTURE.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Arunagire - Tn, India
Date: 28th Mar 2007

The phone is fine. Lack of zoom is major demerit. Remaining features are excellent.

Design
90%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Venkat - Bangalore, India
Date: 26th Mar 2007

Yes, it's good with some less features & usability.

Design
90%
Usability
65%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Jyodagr8 - India
Date: 23rd Mar 2007

Camera:
+ flash is gud, clarity is fine, a 2MP cam
- Lack of Zoom.

In VGA mode also, the max zoom for still shots is just 2.5 x. Even the w 700i I had was a 4x zoomer.

Display: + Simply Superb, a 240x320 resolution delivering an unbeatable crystal clear & sharp, high definitely
- None for now

Sound: + the sound 'clarity & Quality' is outstanding.
Unbeatable an the best in its class, Megabass rox! & the fantopia earbuds gives a pleasurable music output.
- well, though it's a w-series phone. , the speaker lags 'loudness'.
The volume is comparatively too low with the older models. Could have been a 2 or 3 speaker sys like 550i for better surround.

Other Features
+ A good intuitive interface, a fast browser (great), Better Walkman software. 2.0, FAST PROCESSOR! , cool slier,
'The HOTTEST & the STYLISH PHONE EVER. Thanks TO the DANCING Orange LED's. DESIGN - the BEST'
- Cost seems to b a bitter part. , comparing it with the older ones, the features aren't much altered. So, the cost seems a bit high. Here in India (TN, Chennai) the price as of now is around Rs.17.5K, Camera zoom & the volume has to be increased & nothing else.

Note: 'If the camera zoom level & the volume is bit increased. This phone will be the best phone ever for its price. & Eye catching, hot design. Wow. The Orange LED's & the BLACK panel surely does the magic!

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Sreeshanth - Trivandrum, India
Date: 21st Mar 2007

The MOBILE IS FINE, BUT MAKE IT 3G.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Charanyan Iyengar - Pune, India
Date: 13th Mar 2007

Recently bought a new Sony Ericsson W830i. The look of the phone is simply superb. Excellent features & great sound quality. Slider phone looks ultra cool. The slide & Walkman combo really rocks! A drawback would be absence of Digizoom in Megapixel mode.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Dhrubojyoti Das Deb - Kolkata, India
Date: 10th Mar 2007

Don't know whether some people really know or not the exact utility of the three words given here to vote. The phone is good, specially the sound, video & sound mixing capabilities. It runs a little low on supported video format types. Camera is OK, but should have extended zooming outside the VGA mode. Must improve upon the video resolution. Features sober yet attractive. Overall out of 10 I would give it 9. Worth it really.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Udayanen - Bangalore, India
Date: 6th Mar 2007

Can anyone tell me, how the battery performance for the W830i?

Design
100%
Usability
85%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Rahul - India
Date: 1st Mar 2007

Just bought one! It's great

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Mohan Patil - Mumbai, India
Date: 25th Feb 2007

Believe me guys this is the only phone, I saw it & after that I now believe in LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ryan - Barbados
Date: 23rd Feb 2007

I really like it a would really love to get one because it a great phone to have. But I want one now I would like to know if you all ship down this side?

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Nav - India
Date: 18th Feb 2007

Its a great phone. I just got my hands on this phone a while back, now here I am on giving this piece of advice to all of you mobile freaks. THIS PHONE'S GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED. I wonder when Sony Ericsson has done so much, why they couldn't install an AF camera. that the reason I rate this phone 95 when it comes to features. For this is the only drawback on this phone. Well screen quality is too good, & the 2' screen displays crystal clear images. Design is superb & some what different from 'normal mobile phones'. Well looks like a black ipod, Guys this phone gives much clear music than all those rubbish music edition phones from Nokia. Camera though not an AF camera, the clarity is too good. Can do away with feature as the music sounds good. More over it comes bundled with a pro duo 1GB card!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Sony Ericsson Boy - India
Date: 16th Feb 2007

I love this phone it is the best phone for style and music but the only bad part is that it does not have autofocus which the earlier models like w810i had but overall it is the best phone in the market now.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Mr. Walker - India
Date: 16th Feb 2007

1. Sound quality is far better than Nokia's co called Music Edition phones. Even my existing iPod Nano (I gave it away to a cousin, since I don't need it no more).

2. Mega Bass TRULY rocks.

3. Miss'd an extra camera from 850i, but then come to think of it, do you really need it (apart from 'talking luxury')?

4. Very easy to use.

5. Miss Bluetooth Stereo, but I can live without that.

CONCLUSION: One of the best music phones I have come across.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Meave - Mc Alroy, Bahamas
Date: 10th Feb 2007

A completely rubbish phone don't BUY IT!

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
5%

Reviewer: Gaurav Kanwar - Delhi, India
Date: 10th Feb 2007

I love Sony Ericsson w830i & I love its features to.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Denny - Chennai, India
Date: 9th Feb 2007

Hi can any body tell me the cost of W830i?

Design
100%
Usability
5%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Vikram Kadam - Mumbai, India
Date: 8th Feb 2007

THE W830I PHONE IS THE BEST, WHEN YOU PLAY SONGS IT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE WAKING IN HEAVEN.

Design
100%
Usability
60%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Love - India
Date: 7th Feb 2007

I just love the W830i.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Gerald - India
Date: 24th Jan 2007

Its a cool phone with a beautiful design, fantastic features & of course usability, bet any Nokia phone can not beat this one, must say Nokia N-Series is bad.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Dean Kent - UK
Date: 18th Jan 2007

Can anybody tell me how the light works on the top of the phone?

Design
100%
Usability
80%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Dan - Central Coast, Australia
Date: 11th Jan 2007

The w830 & the w850 are the same phone, just that the w830 uses EDGE & the w850 uses 3G.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Michael Rincon - Caracas, Venezuela
Date: 4th Jan 2007

Fantastic phone, the W830i is the best buy on the market.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Vinoth - Chennai, India
Date: 27th Dec 2006

All Sony Ericsson W Series Mobiles are good only. W830i features are same as W810i & the big difference is W810i is a bar model whereas W830i is a slide model & hence it has a bigger display. W830i is more or less same as W850i in all design & features except one feature i.e. W850i has one more camera above the display which will be used for video calls which is missing in W830i. As from my point of view all W800 series mobiles are good enough to use.

Design
90%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Sharad Gandhi - Thailand
Date: 26th Dec 2006

This phone is perfect, it roxs. I can't go a day without using it 4 at least 6 hrs. Whoever wants a Sony Ericsson should look at this rockin phone, they would love it as soon as they see it. It rox compared to the motorazr V3x which I bought but gave to my friend, I think all Motorola phones are rubbish.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Zombie - Rijeka, Croatia
Date: 17th Dec 2006

What's the difference between w830i & w850i?

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Durr - Pakistan
Date: 15th Dec 2006

I browsed through the Ericsson phones before buying the w850i, which is OK, except it's a bit bulky & the slides pathetic. Is the w830i better?

Design
50%
Usability
50%
Features
50%

Reviewer: Marie - Singapore
Date: 9th Dec 2006

I find this phone really good. But if anyone care to answer my question, it would really help! Can anyone tell me the difference between the Sony Ericsson W830i & the Sony Ericsson W850i? I've seen pictures for both, & read most of it for almost most of them. But is the only change the features? if so, which features are better?

Thank you to all that answer.

Design
80%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Don - South California, US
Date: 26th Nov 2006

Oh yeah baby it looks awesome but it's not symbian that I wanted!

Design
70%
Usability
90%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Anom - Israel
Date: 23rd Nov 2006

The Sony Ericsson W830i is ok, with good features.

Design
80%
Usability
80%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Yash Shrivastav - India
Date: 17th Nov 2006

Is this phone available in India. If some knows please tell.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Sreenivas - Vizag, India
Date: 15th Nov 2006

Its a sleek phone, I just love it.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Stumpy - Belfast, UK
Date: 4th Nov 2006

Is this not the W850i? It's an awesome phone anyways!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ben - UK
Date: 4th Nov 2006

It was wicked man

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Clare - UK
Date: 29th Oct 2006

Cool, cool, cool phone... fantastic quality...

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Steve D - Reading, UK
Date: 29th Oct 2006

The W830i is an excellent music mobile phone.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Regina Flangie - Andorra
Date: 24th Oct 2006

The w830i phone that I purchased is super rubbish!

Design
5%
Usability
20%
Features
5%

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