Sony ericsson K800i - Expert Reviews

Review summary: At the end of February 2006, Sony Ericsson announced the K800i and K790i phones that would be the first handsets to carry the Cyber-shot brand in mobile phones. Both models come with an integrated 3.2 megapixel digital camera with autofocus, Xenon flash a

Pros: Great camera! Lovely screen and reasonably compact given the features inside. The multitasking, 64MB memory and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support put the K800i in the top tier of the feature phone pack. Nice browser, though not the best one, and a good RSS

Cons: We wish that the number keys were a big larger. The phone really need more RAM to run multiple applications. The lack of the 850 band and EDGE makes it a bad choice for Cingular users but a fine choice for those in Europe and Asia as well as T-Mobile US u

Verdict: Though not designed for the US market, the Sony Ericsson K800i is a viable solution in your world phone arsenal. If you travel overseas and you have T-Mobile service in the US, then this is a great phone with strong reception and an excellent digital came

Review summary: This is the kind of phone that makes its owners roll off features and praise at you. It's not perfect though.

Verdict: Other than the menu system being littered with internet shortcuts to Sony download services, it's solid phone that manages to do everything with minimal fuss. The tabbed options in the menu may take a little getting used to if you're accustomed to other b

Review summary: Sony Ericsson have come a long way in 3G compatible handsets. From the first Sony Ericsson 3G handsets with the same features as their 2G partners, 3G handsets from Sony Ericsson are now high-end handsets with the latest features and technology.

Award: Editor's Choice!

Pros: The Sony Ericsson K800i offers solid features, superior photo quality, and excellent performance in a sharp, eye-catching package.

Cons: The Sony Ericsson K800i's call volume was a tad low, and the navigation controls were squashed together. Also, menu navigation was somewhat sluggish.

Verdict: With an amazing selection of features and great performance, the Sony Ericsson K7800i joins the company's K790a as a superior camera phone.

Review summary: Just a few weeks ago we reviewed the very capable and very attractive Sony Ericsson K790a. A powerful and high-performing device, the K790a so wowed us that we gave it our Editors' Choice award. Yet despite our high satisfaction overall, the K790a missed

Pros: The Sony Ericsson K800i offers solid features, superior photo quality, and excellent performance in a sharp, eye-catching package.

Cons: The Sony Ericsson K800i's call volume was a tad low, and the navigation controls were squashed together. Also, menu navigation was somewhat sluggish.

Verdict: With an amazing selection of features and great performance, the Sony Ericsson K7800i joins the company's K790a as a superior camera phone.