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Sony Ericsson Z780i 3G Phone Overview

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Key Features
3G HSDPA Technology
Email with Exchange ActiveSync®
Internal 2.2 Inch 262k TFT Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)
350 Hours GSM Standby
2 Megapixel Camera with 2.5 x Digital Zoom
TrackID™ Music Recognition

Design

50%

Usability

47%

Features

35%

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

Sony Ericsson Z780i 3G Phone Review

The Sony Ericsson Z780i is an attractive 3G clamshell opening mobile phone which focused on providing the user with high quality Internet, Web & connectivity features. The handset is compact & the clamshell opening system is easy to open in a single hand. The Z780i comes with an external monochrome screen which allows the user to view vital information without opening the handset. The external appearance of the Sony Ericsson Z780i is smooth & sleek which comes in two colour options which include an amethyst silver colour or a grand onyx coloured casing. The Z780i comes with a clear & bright internal screen which displays up to 262k colour on a 2.2 Inch TFT screen as it located on the inside of the flip open section of the casing. The keypad is located on the base of the handset & can be access when the user opens the clamshell casing. The keypad is etched into the surface of the phone for a smooth finish & each key is well spaced & individually stands out due to a coloured design around each key. The Sony Ericsson Z780i is a member of the Sony Ericsson Z range which includes the Sony Ericsson Z710i & the Sony Ericsson Z750i.

The overall size of the casing is compact & has a sturdy feel to it which measures 95mm tall by 48mm wide by 17mm deep when in its closed position & its total weight including the battery is 96 grams. The Sony Ericsson Z780i 3G phone comes with an aGPS system which is an assisted global positioning system & allows the user to view maps & get directions on their handset. The built in 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to use a 3G video calling feature, enjoy high speed Internet & messaging services on the Z780i. This compact clamshell phone comes with Bluetooth® wireless technology & a USB port which allows the user to connect to other devices using a wired or wireless connection. The user can connect the phone to their PC, laptop, PDA, other mobile phones or printer to exchange data & files. The Z780i works on a quad band network which covers four GSM networks & UMTS which allows the user to enjoy worldwide roaming with their new stylish phone. The phone comes with 35 megabytes of built in memory & with a memory card slot which allows the user to add a memory card to suit their storage needs. A rechargeable battery which comes with the phone allows the user to enjoy up to 350 hours of standby battery time. The user can enjoy up to 4.5 hours of UMTS talk time or 9.5 hours of GSM talk time from a fully charged battery.

Sony Ericsson Z780i 3G Mobile Phone Front View

Sony Ericsson Z780i 3G Mobile Phone Back View

Sony Ericsson Z780i 3G Mobile Phone Side View

The user can play all their favourite tunes on the built in media player which supports popular music formats & comes with Bluetooth™ stereo A2DP support for a wireless music experience. The user can control their music using the navigation key & enjoy the many music features this phone has to offer which includes a TrackID™ music recognition feature, a PlayNow™ quick music download feature & a MegaBass™ bass frequency feature. An integrated FM radio complete with RDS supports provides the user with another form of music entertainment which allows the user to tune into their preferred radio station on their mobile phone. The Sony Ericsson Z780i comes with video capabilities which include video recording, video playback & streaming features which allows the user to enjoy high colour & clear video footage on the move. The built in camera is a 2 megapixel camera complete with digital zoom & photo editing features. The user can store their photos or share them with others via a picture blog or a multimedia message.

The mobile email service supports POP3 & IMAP email accounts which allows the user to access their webmail on their new Sony Ericsson Z780i. The phone supports Exchange ActiveSync® which will set up email automatically & synchronise the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®. The user can communicate with friends & family using the instant messaging service which works like the instant messaging service on a PC but this is truly mobile & allows the user to send a message to other that are online at the same time as the user. The SMS text message service supports predictive text & allows the user to send, receive, delete & store text input messages on the Sony Ericsson Z780i. A MMS multimedia message can contain a photo or a video clip complete with text & sound which can be shared between compatible MMS users. The MMS service is a fun way to communicate with others & provides a quick & easy way to send & receive photos or video clips. The user can surf the World Wide Web on the built in Access NetFront™ Web browser which supports Web feeds for up to the minute news from your favourite Web sites.

Sony Ericsson Z780i Specifications & Features

Screen
Internal 2.2 Inch 262k TFT Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)
External Mono Screen

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
2.5 x Digital Zoom
Photo Fix
Picture Blogging
Video Record
Video Player
Video Clip
Video Streaming
Video Calling
Picture Wallpaper
Wallpaper Animation

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

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

Entertainment
Java™ Games
3D Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Calendar
Notes
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Flight Mode
Speakerphone
Vibrating Alert

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth®
USB
aGPS

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

Internet
Access NetFront™ Web Browser
Web Feeds

Memory & Talk Time
35 Mbytes Memory plus Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) Support
9.5 Hours GSM Talk Time
350 Hours GSM Standby

Weight & Size
96 g
95 x 48 x 17 mm

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Reviewer: Khanjar - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date: 28th May 2008

It's not bad, the camera is not so great.

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

65%

Reviewer: Dominic Roberts - Blackpool, UK
Date: 25th May 2008

BORING PHONE, I DO NOT recommend IT.

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