Testseek.co.uk have collected 65 expert reviews of the Sony Ericsson W980i and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Ericsson W980i.
August 2008
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The editors liked
8GB internal memory
3.2megapixel camera
Touch sensitive MP3 buttons
HSDPA
Compact
Pocket-friendly design. Healthy 8GB dose of internal memory. User-friendly Walkman player. New look audio equaliser options. Rapid HSDPA download speeds ...
8GB memory
Terrific music features
High quality Walkman music player
8GB onboard memory
Touch sensitive external Walkman buttons
Good quality earphones supplied
Built in FM transmitter
HSDPA high-speed 3G connectivity
Stylish design
3.2-megapixel camera
Google Maps
Solid build ...
There’s a decent amount of storage for music
And controlling it is nice and simple
Simple to use
Sensible menu and button layout
Good spec
The music-phone market is more competitive than an American Little Miss beauty pageant
So it's going to need something special to stand out. The W980i has a few things
Starting with its compact clamshell which belies the fact it can stomach 2
000 MP...
Sounds great
External Walkman controls
Great screen
Headphones better than average
Decent sound quality
Solid design and build
Excellent screens
Microsoft Exchange support
Push email
HSDPA data
Decent music format support
FM transmitter integrated
The editors didn't like
No external memory slot
No 3.5mm headphone jack
Cheap build quality
Mirrored design still divides. 3.2MP camera is woefully basic and ergonomically challenging. No integrated 3.5mm headphone. Lack of memory card slot to expand memory beyond 8GB...
No card slot
Awful lens position
No Wi-Fi
No expandable memory
Camera performance is average
With no autofocus or flash
Poor positioning of camera
No built-in GPS
Average screen doesnt reflect large body size
Video capture quality limited
Motion sensor doesnt work with all f...
The phone feels cheap in the hand
And the outer screen and internal speakers lack quality
Audio and video playback are bettered
The W980i's fingerprint-loving mirrored finish and overly plastic shell doesn't scream high-end
While the lack of integrated 3.5mm headphone jack is annoying. The built-in FM transmitter is a good idea
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Overall the W980 from Sony Ericsson is a decent addition to the Walkman range with a number of features and functions it is a great phone for music lovers. Despite this there is little to set it apart from its competition and indeed the other Walkman p...
Abstract: The main drawback of this phone is its lack of memory expansion options. Its size wont appeal to everyone, but it is a perfectly competent music player. Sony Ericsson - W980 price Buy Sony Ericsson W980 securely online at a bargain price £399.99 inc....
There’s a decent amount of storage for music, and controlling it is nice and simple
The phone feels cheap in the hand, and the outer screen and internal speakers lack quality
When you first get the W980 in your hand, the plastic will make you wonder if it will last long enough to play all the music you’re able to save on its 8GB of internal storage. You’ll worry less when you see how well it works as an ordinary ph...
The music-phone market is more competitive than an American Little Miss beauty pageant, so it's going to need something special to stand out. The W980i has a few things, starting with its compact clamshell which belies the fact it can stomach 2,000 MP...
The W980i's fingerprint-loving mirrored finish and overly plastic shell doesn't scream high-end, while the lack of integrated 3.5mm headphone jack is annoying. The built-in FM transmitter is a good idea, but when we streamed tunes to a car stereo...
The best Walkman phone we've ever clapped eyes on. Or should that be ears? Either way, the sonic brilliance coupled with a superb screen and stunning battery outweighs its dodgy design. Sony Ericsson W980i is tagged with Sony Ericsson, MP3 player, cla...
High quality Walkman music player, 8GB onboard memory, Touch sensitive external Walkman buttons, Good quality earphones supplied, Built in FM transmitter, HSDPA high-speed 3G connectivity, Stylish design, 3.2-megapixel camera, Google Maps, Solid build ...
No Wi-Fi, No expandable memory, Camera performance is average, with no autofocus or flash, Poor positioning of camera, No built-in GPS, Average screen doesnt reflect large body size, Video capture quality limited, Motion sensor doesnt work with all f...
It lacks some top-end functionality, such as Wi-Fi and GPS, and its camera is a reasonable but ordinary shooter. Expandable memory would also have been desirable. For a non-smartphone device, though, the W980 does have a pretty decent set of features ...
