Sony Ericsson W810i - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Despite offering only minor improvements over its W800i predecessor, the Sony Ericsson W810i is still one of the better non-3G handsets out there with its nice blend of multimedia features, handy design and ease of use.

Pros: 2-megapixel with autofocus; compact and stylish; good music playback and image quality; improved directional pad; bundled headset with 3.5mm audio jack.

Cons: No lens cover; lacks 3G; does not support Bluetooth stereo headsets; quirky music transfer software; same port for charging and handsfree.

Review summary: A sturdy phone, top-notch cam, and well-equipped MP3 player make this Sony Eric a smart choice

Pros: Compact and sexy. User-friendly with dedicated music controls on the side and 512MB memory stick bundled.

Cons: Disc2Phone PC software is agonisingly slow. You'll need an adaptor if you want to upgrade the cans as well.

Review summary: Sony calls on its Walkman roots to create this impressive cell phone/music player hybrid.

Pros: Works very well as a music player, Includes a 2-megapixel camera

Cons: Can be uncomfortable to use as a phone

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: A minor update to the W800i, this phone boasts a wealth of features and an intuitive interface.

Verdict: Elsewhere, the phone is now Quad band and EDGE is supported. We found it lasted five days under middling usage before needing to be recharged. Fans of the legendary T610 will warm to this phone as a great-looking, great-functioning update. Itâ€

Review summary: After looking at the superb K800i, Sandra wonders if SonyEricsson can do it again with the W810i.

Verdict: The W810i is billed as a music fan's handset and its 512MB MemoryStick Duo card and easy file copy facility is a good start. The dedicated music buttons help too, but its battery life and playback quality fall short of what dedicated players provide. In t