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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
Abstract: The W890i is Sony Ericsson's current flagship Walkman handset. With 8GB of memory built in it is designed to meet the needs of the mobile music fan who doesn't want to carry a separate player but who does want plenty of music at their disposal. It is a t...
Abstract: The W980i’s reception quality was never an issue, nor was its ring tone volume – it got through in most situations. The vibro alert is a tad above average strength-wise. The W980 has already arrived and retails for around 420 Euro. It’s not a music-mi...
While there are one or two aspects of the Sony Ericsson W980 that we found a little tricksy – primarily the fact that when you've been grooving along to the latest top tunes and unplug the earphones from the phone, it continues to blare out the songs ...
Abstract: When we talk about music phone, W series from Sony Ericsson must be at the top ten chart if it is not the best one. Cool design with a complete features and new technology is SE’s perfect weapon to serve customers, especially young generation for such ...
Abstract: At a first glance, the Sony Ericsson W890i looked like another elegant Walkman music phone, but when we picked it up, we were surprised how well it was designed. Although the phone appeared a bit edgy and icy (we tried out the silver model), in the ...
Slim design, 8GB of built-in storage, great Walkman player, FM transmitter.
No real headphone jack, touch sensitive buttons arent our favorite. NillSlightMODERATEPalpableExtreme
Sony Ericssons new W980 has everything we like about a Walkman phone, including the excellent Walkman player, a nice slim design and a rich, colorful interface. We werent crazy about the touch sensitive buttons on the front, but in our hands-on tim...
Excellent sound quality when listening to music with earpieces, Convenient control in closed position, 8 GB internal memory, FM transmitter
Unsatisfactory sound quality while talking, Inconvenient to handle and carry in a pocket, The camera is not up to the mark, There is no memory card slot
Our first experience with W980 impressed us in an unexpected way maybe because most of the time we used headphones while listening to the music. The next day revealed the naked truth. The Walkman is a high class phone but it somehow does not match up w...
The Sony Ericsson W980 has some very appealing features:8GB of memory ,Comes with Portable Handsfree HPM-77 headphones ,FM radio and a built-in FM transmitter ,HSPDA , Bluetooth 2.0 ,3.2 megapixel camera ,Sony Ericsson software applications (such as th...
There are some cons to this music-focused phone:Screen is small and flimsy ,Hard to find buttons (collection of rounded indents instead of buttons) ,Minimalist look that does not appeal to everyone ,Lack of a 3.5 mm socket ,Clear bar at the bottom ligh...
The Sony Ericsson W980 is one of the better Walkman phones currently on the market. It has a number of excellent features that allow it to stand out from other phones of its kind. It is money well spent if you would like to enjoy listening to your favo...
Excellent music player and bundled headphones, 8GB internal storage, Secondary display and external music controls, HSDPA
Awkward keypad design, Not Sony Ericssons most attractive handset, No 3.5mm headphone port on phone
Most of our complaints about the W980 are purely cosmetic. Looks aside, this latest Walkman works well as both a phone and a dedicated music player, with a substantial 8GB of storage being the icing on the cake. ...
