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Sony Ericsson W580i Carbon Grey in-depth review - Introduction and Design

IntroductionMy wife has used a Samsung T809 ever since we signed a service contract a year and a half ago and she got one for free (after rebate, of course).  She really liked the phone's sleek slider profile, big, bold display, and overall cool factor.  Mind you, she's not a geek in any sense of the word - she's got style and so did her T809. But the T809 broke a few months ago and she'd been using one of my extras until the Sony Ericsson w580i arrived at our place.  Lots...

Sony Ericsson W580i Carbon Grey in-depth review - Features

FeaturesSony Ericsson packed nearly all the features of its high-end k790/800 handsets into the w580i, making it a very versatile device for entertainment and communications purposes.  The 580’s interface, Web browser, RSS reader, email cilent, and file manager will all feel very familiar to users of these devices, but as a Walkman-branded device, the 580 also gets SE’s latest music player software.  As such, this is really a feature-packed “non-smartphone.” The w580i also...

Sony Ericsson W580i Carbon Grey in-depth review - Display & Audio

DisplayThough only 2” in size, the w580i’s display is big, bold, and bright - unless it’s in direct sunlight.  Capable of QVGA (320 x 240) resolution at 262,000 colors, the 580’s screen generally looks very good - all the more so because the phone’s user interface is such a pleasure to work with.  While confusing menus and hidden features are common complaints in the world of mobile phones, SE’s UI is refined and mature - both intuitive to use and easy on the eyes. Icons,...

Sony Ericsson W580i Carbon Grey in-depth review - Messaging, Internet & Connectivity

MessagingFor a consumer phone that doesn’t have a QWERTY board, the w580i’s messaging features are fairly robust.  The phone supports SMS and MMS messaging and POP/IMAP email via pre-installed software.  Messaging setup is fairly easy, and text, MMS, and Email messages are stored in separate mailboxes. The phone’s camera software makes it easy to take a photo and include it in an MMS or Email message, and video clips may also be attached to messages.  As always, I really...

Sony Ericsson W580i Carbon Grey in-depth review - Conclusion

ConclusionSony Ericsson continues to make some of my favorite music and cameraphones, and the w580i brings a sense of style to their US market offerings.  This Walkman line handset offers one of the most complete out-of-the-box music phone experiences available this side of top of the line handsets costing hundreds of dollars more.  Between the refined user interface, included music adapter and stereo earphones, and 512 MB memory card, the w580i is ready to be loaded up with tunes...

Hands-On: Motorola Q9m, SE w580i, Helio Fin

Hands-On: Motorola Q9m, SE w580i, Helio Fin I've got a handful of new handsets soon to be given the full review treatment.  To tide you over, some thoughts on a few notable new mobile phones recently delivered by the mail carrier: Motorola Q9m (Verizon)I remember seeing the new Q back at CTIA when I sat next to a Moto executive at some panel discussion or another.  I was kind of impressed back then, but in the six months hence I've had the chance to try a bunch of...