Sony Ericsson W300 / Z530

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Excelent Phone Reception!

Nov 7, 2006 by adv4500

I used a cell phone for what it is...a PHONE - to be able to call and to be able to receive calls, and second for its other nice to have gadgets. As a phone, w300 EXCELS in every respect – reception...reception... reception...slick and stylish design, not too big to put in a pocket, or to take it with you jogging.

Pros:
- RF: Voice Quality – NO distortions
- RF: Ability to hold onto the weakest signal
- Battery Life.
- Call Volume
- Ring Volume
- Speaker Phone Volume
- Radio
- Walkman
- USB – can transfer pictures and mp3’s.
- Build quality (I’ve dropped this phone at list 7 times on the concrete and is still in one piece and working!)

Cons:
- Screen resolution – could be better
- Weird phone dial pad (child fingers needed for dialing)
- Games…Get real SONY…Neopets!?
- Sony’s proprietary headset/USB/Recharger plugs.
- Camera Resolution
- Contacts/Address Book (seen better)
- No ability to install applications through the USB cable
- Lack of accessories (even a plastic swivel holder would be nice)
- Only Cingular carries this kind of phone. It's a shame my carrier (T-Mobile) does not offer Sony-Ericssons!

I gave it a 4.5 rating because of Sony’s proprietary connectors and the keypad arrangement, otherwise I would buy a Sony phone again.