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basina20

Aug 9, 2005, 1:28 AM
Some of you guys say that the Sony Ericsson Z500 phone has a really bad battery life probably because of the video and stuff. What if I don't use the video stuff that much will I still need to charge it all the time? I'm a teenager and shopping for my first phone and this phone looks like one that I want. My friend has it and says that you can't change the cover yet people on this site say you can and there are a bunch of covers on-line. Please tell me what you guys think before I decided on a phone. I was also looking at a Motorola V220 except it's not a very colorful phone and has less features then the Sony Ericsson Z500.
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maverick22

Aug 9, 2005, 9:57 AM
The battery life DOES suck on the phone, and like you, I don't use the camera/video at all.I don't know how much you're gonna be talking on it, but I have to charge mine up every other night. Every other phone I've had I've just had to charge it like every three nights.

You CAN take the front and back covers off.

I'm not a big fan of Motorola. Who's your phone service with? If it's Cingular, I would wait until the Nokia 6101 comes out (probably in about a week), go to a store, and compare the two.
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basina20

Aug 9, 2005, 10:44 AM
Well the service is Cellular One. We don't have much to chose from up here in Wisconsin. Well thanks for your input. I really want this phone and wish the battery life didn't suck!!!
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EmEd913

Aug 9, 2005, 10:07 AM
I LOVE this phone. I am a 20 yr. old girl who talks on it constantly and I don't have any battery problems. The ringtones are clear, the covers you can interchange are cute, and I just got rid of a motorola...get this phone! 😁
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basina20

Aug 9, 2005, 10:46 AM
EmEd913,
You say you talk on it constantly. What is your service provider? Cause a lot of people have been saying it sux so I don't know if I should get it or not.
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EmEd913

Aug 9, 2005, 11:20 AM
My service is through Cingular. What are the reasons people give for saying it sucks?
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basina20

Aug 9, 2005, 11:22 AM
People say it sucks because it's so big, it's battery life sucks because of the video and pictures and stuff, something about the speaker phone. I didn't even know it had speaker phone because the website I was looking at says it doesn't have speaker phone and doesn't say anything about the changable covers. That's why I'm getting so confused!!!
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mg101153

Aug 9, 2005, 11:30 AM
well the phone being big isnt a problem for me, actualy its one of the reasons i'm going to get this phone. since its big all the buttons are easy to push in a comfertable hand position.
here's a site that has nearly all the accesories that you can buy for this phone.

http://www.daydeal.com/Sony_Ericsson_Sony_Ericsson_Z ... »
If you want accurate info on this phone here's the place you need to go.

http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=us&lc=en&ver= ... »
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basina20

Aug 9, 2005, 12:15 PM
Does this phone have ringtones already on it when you get it because I've seen things online that don't say anything about ringtones.
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EmEd913

Aug 9, 2005, 2:51 PM
Yes it comes with ringtones.
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Websquad

Aug 9, 2005, 2:54 PM
It comes with a bunch of prepackaged ring tones, and you can download your own. I'm 65 and I am sure our music preferences are different, but you ought to be able to get something that pleases you.

Also, I have mine set up so that when my wife calls, her photo pops us (on the outside, even before I open the phone to answer). If either son calls, their photo pops up. Same for daughters-in-law and grandkids. IMHO, a great feature.
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kels3216

Aug 10, 2005, 9:03 PM
hey if u wanna hear the preloaded ringtones go to http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=us&lc= en&ver=4000&template=pp1_loader&php=php1_1013 8&zone=pp&lm=pp1&pid=10138
and look at the left colum and click on the link that says try the phone u can try it out and just go to the menu and there u will find (and have the option to listen to) ringtones trying the phone either on the website or at a wireless store (if they let you) is a good idea to do before getting a phone to see if u like it and if works to your liking
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mg101153

Aug 15, 2005, 2:16 PM
this phones ringtones arent great at all to me, most are annoying. i'm buying a usb cable today so i can download all the mp3 ringtones i made.
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EmEd913

Aug 9, 2005, 11:32 AM
Well if you use the video or camera for an hour straight, then yes, your battery will drain. It has a speakerphone and despite some of the things I have read, speakerphone volume is really good. The ringtones are super loud and clear. I have only had the phone for 3 days and I can honestly say it's one of the best phones I've ever had. The size really isn't bad. Everyone I've shown it to says they like the fact that it's bigger. 😎
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