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excellent brand
• Reviewed by:
Nihaad ali
• Reviewed on: 10/07/2009
Since Sony Ericsson first introduced its Walkman cell phone line last year, music-friendly phones have had mixed success in the United States. Though they're lauded by users and critics alike, including us, U.S. carriers, haven't clamored to include the handsets in their lineups. Sure, Cingular offers the W600i, but that's the exception rather than the rule. Sony Ericsson no doubt has taken notice of this discrepancy, which may be a reason behind the Sony Ericsson W300i. While previous Walkman phones were packed with the most expensive features, the W300i aims to be a low-end Walkman phone. Though you still get Bluetooth, a VGA camera, and the full range of Walkman music compatibility, the overall effect is a step down from models like the Sony Ericsson W810i. We weren't crazy about some design elements, but call quality was good, and we applaud Sony Ericsson for bringing mobile music to the masses. No carrier was set at the time of this review, so the GSM handset will run you $32.
So far, Sony Ericsson has stuck to swivel and candy bar designs for its Walkman phones, so we were glad to see the company roll out a flip phone in the series. From the outside it's quite attractive; our version came in black, but you can get it in white as well. It doesn't bear much of a resemblance to the company's few other flip phones; we like the clean lines, the looped antenna, and the textured covering on the bottom of the front flap. The phone is relatively compact at 3.5 by 1.8 by 1.0 inches, so it's easily placed in most pockets. It's also quite light for its size at 3.3 ounces, but the trade-off is that the overall construction feels somewhat flimsy. We didn't have any problems when using the phone, but it felt almost too light in our hands.
In the center of the front flap is the postage stamp-size external display. Though monochrome, it's quite bright and displays the usual information, including the date, time, battery life, signal strength, and caller ID (where available). You can't change the backlighting time, but a quick flick of the volume rocker will activate the display for inspection. Above the screen is the VGA camera lens and a self-portrait mirror (but no flash), while the speaker is on the top of the rear face. The aforementioned volume control is on the left spine along with a control for activating the music player and playing and pausing music. The infrared port is on the right spine, while the connection port for the charger, the wired headset, and the USB cable is on the bottom of the handset. One design flaw of the new Walkman phone connection port is that you can't connect two cables at once.
Inside the phone you'll find the 1.75-inch (128x160) internal display. Sony Ericsson always does a good job with its displays, and the W300i is no exception. Bright and vivid, it displays all 262,144 colors beautifully and is perfect for viewing photos and videos, playing games, and scrolling through the user-friendly menus. You can change the brightness but not the font size or backlighting time.
On the other hand, Sony Ericsson doesn't have a great track record with navigation controls and keypad buttons. Though it made positive strides with the W810i, the W300i shows a return to bad habits. The five-way toggle is big and doubles as a shortcut to four user-defined functions, but it's flush with the surface of the phone and thus takes some getting used to. The flat soft keysLire l'avis complet...
A Great Phone for the Price
This phone is inexpensive, but not cheap. It has a number of really good features for it's price point. In fact, you may be hard pressed to find a phone with better features at this price.
At the most basic level, this phone offers really good call quality. In addition, it features all the basic address book and other application features you would expect from a modern cell phone.
Where this phone really shines is in it's ability to function as a full fledged MP3 player. The W300i will allow you to store a large number of songs on it, and is even expandable via Memory Stick Micro media.
The only negative aspect about this phone really, is it's interface. Some people may not like how the buttons are placed and feel. Though for most of us, that wont be an issue. All in all, this is really a great phone.Lire l'avis complet...
Excellente
The phone is relatively small, light, and convenient to carry. It has the feuture that allows user to connect bluetooth device for talking but not for listening streaming music. Expandable memory makes it easy to restore more songs, data, pics, etc. that can be retrieve for use. It has only one time and one recurrent alarm, unlike W580i that has 5. Round shape keys are relatively easy to press.Lire l'avis complet...
If you know what you like...
When I originally bought the Sony Ericsson W300i Walkman, I bought a re-furbished phone with a new contract, so it cost me nothing. For one year, it was a good phone. Then, the screen died. I looked all over to find a replacement phone that would not cost more than switching cell phones and plans again. Most retail prices were upwards of $200-$300 -- to replace a phone I got for free! So a friend of mine told me about putting the phone chip into a Go Phone and it would work fine. For $50, I tried it. It was not the same. Phone quality was very poor, features were not accessed the same way. It seemed like every button I pushed on the Go phone took me to the internet -- something which DID NOT interest me. I knew this phone and I were not going to survive a year until the end of my contract. So I went to eBay -- why I didn't think of it before, I don't know -- I typed in my phone type, the Sony Ericsson W300i Walkman -- and found a buy-it-now option for $50. I received a Cingular phone, instead of my original ATT, so there were some minor adjustments, but a vast improvement over my broken phone and the Go Phone. I learned a lot from this experience -- the next time my phone dies, I will replace it via eBay!Lire l'avis complet...
I am just a Sony Ericsson kind of guy
This brand of phone is the only I have known but I do like it very much. The mp3 feature is nice and the ability to put songs as ringtones saves me a lot of money compared to buying the ring tones separately from the songs on itunes. I had the phone first before I purchased it on ebay but it is a nice phone. My previous one had a screen malfunction and I was unable to use it, according to some these phones are prone to error but it is a great phone. All in all, while it lasts, it's a great phone.Lire l'avis complet...
Sony a bullet-proof product!
I bought a phone identical to this from a relative, and loved it so much I bought the exact same one for my spouse! This phone is extremely rugged...although I have dropped it a hundred times, with scratches, dents, scuffs, it keeps on trucking! The only thing that has gone wrong with this phone is a small rubber cover over the microphone came off the first week, but doesn't seem to have affected it's performance in any way. I like the fact I can use a 2g memory card in this phone and plug in usb direct to access information, music, etc. It has many fun features, and although there are better and newer products out there, I have yet to find a more durable platform than this.Lire l'avis complet...
Feels good in your hand
Other than pictures and sounds that Sony notoriously brands into their phones that can't be removed, we love Sony cell phones. This little phone, like our other Sony phones, are reliable, durable and get pretty dang good reception. The software is easy to manuever and the sound is really good on Sony phones. The screen time-out is not adjustable on this phone, but it's the only failing I can find with this phone.Lire l'avis complet...
phone arrived in very good condition very pleased
bought it because husband had one before and liked it, he only has one arm and the phone was easy for him to use...the old one quit working and they quit selling them so sent him some ericcson phone he couldnt use well with one hand.Lire l'avis complet...
Sony Ericsson W300i Walkman
This is the best phone i've ever had!
My original was dropped too many times at work and the speaker phone didn't work
well any more So thats why i bought another.
However it was locked to cingular network - easy to unlock just call your service provider and ask for network unlock code.
I upgraded to a 4G mem stick. (load the mp3's)
good camera
ease of use
bluetooth,infrared commLire l'avis complet...
Best phone I ever ownee
I loved this phone. It's small but it packs a great punch for the price. I got a refrub from AT&T when it was free. I like it so much I am looking to purchase a backup when it goes out. Features: Camera (pics are decent), radio (great reception) mp3 capable (although I have an iPod so I don't use) different ring tones for different callers, long battery life in my experience. Personalized message can be recorded onto the phone and used as ringer! I am becoming an avid texter and I use my phone hard. I've had it for about one year now with no issue (hope I am not jinxing myself here) It has some dings on it but it keeps on ringing! I would highly recommend for those who like moderate bells and whistle on their phones with not alot of complication or money spent. Hope my review was helpful.Lire l'avis complet...