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Sony Ericsson Z525a Cell Phone

Sony Ericsson Z525a

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The Z525a was introduced to replace the popular Z500.  The upgraded Z525a is smaller and lighter, and made advancements to the main display.  Key new features include Push-to-Talk, Bluetooth, and very unique animated lights around the keypad.  .

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z525a cell phone

Overall Rating:
3.7 out of 5
By: jodi osborn on Tuesday, February 26, 2008
From: belton, MO (United States)
Experience: 18 Months
Pros: It is durable and have had no problems with it.

Cons: I wish I could use the alarm for different dates and times. You can only use it for one alarm at a time

Summary: We have 5 different cell phones, bought at the same time, it is the only one that I have not had any problems with

5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

Sony ericsson z525

Overall Rating:
3.8 out of 5
By: Michael Davis on Monday, January 15, 2007
From: altoona, PA (United States)
Experience: 3 Months
Pros: Display is clear and easy to read. Compact style.

Cons: Does not pick up signal as well as the Motorola I had. Sound and volume not quite as good. Cannot reprogram 2 buttons at top that Motorola could.

Summary: Will satisfy most users.

29 out of 71 people found this review helpful

Sorry, my phone isn't working

Overall Rating:
2.2 out of 5
By: mike jackson on Thursday, October 19, 2006
From: jackson, MS (United States)
Experience: 11 Months
Pros: It's small

Cons: camera button in wrong place, drops a lot of calls, freezes during calls. feels cheap

Summary: This phone has a nice look but it's not dependable at all. I'm waiting on my contract to end so that I can upgrage to a better phone, please take my advice and don't buy this phone, if your carrier tries to give it to you, just say no.

26 out of 61 people found this review helpful

sony ericsson

Overall Rating:
5 out of 5
By: R walker on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
From: GREENVILLE, KY (United States)
Experience: 3 Months
Pros: Good camera phone,bright display, good menu structure

Cons: Didn't come with a data cable

Summary: This phone works great, takes good pictures and is really awesome I love it. I need now to purchase the data cable and transfer the pictures to the computer. Good price too, came with a rebate so I didnt have to spend much money on it

28 out of 55 people found this review helpful

Decent Features, Quiet

Overall Rating:
3.7 out of 5
By: Nick McCormick on Sunday, September 24, 2006
From: Roseville, MI (United States)
Experience: 4 Weeks
Pros: Many features on an inexpensive phone, small footprint, interchangeable faceplates

Cons: Quiet speakers, battery issues

Summary: The Z525a is a feature packed phone that gets the job done, quietly. You will have to strugle to hear inside of a crowded area. The reception is mediocre, but works okay most of the time.

21 out of 53 people found this review helpful
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