Sony Ericsson K550i - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Upgrade to better functionality and get an EDGE with Sony's newest Cybershot series phone. Will this cause K750i's reign to end?

Pros: Large Screen, A2DP Support, Light & Slim, EDGE, FM, 2MP with autofocus.

Cons: Poor 2 MP Camera, Misguiding CyberShot branding, Memory Card slot under battery cover (not under battery), Clustered menu keys.

Review summary: If you're both a frequent i-mode user and a casual snapshooter, the Sony Ericsson K550im would be the phone for you.

Pros: Slim and trendy design; i-mode feature; 2-megapixel camera with autofocus; FM radio; supports A2DP.

Cons: Tinny numeric keys and recessed volume buttons; changing memory cards requires the removal of the battery cover; no 3G; relatively weak onboard speakers.

Review summary: Already a magic word in the world of mobile phones, the Cyber-shot brand, has now received a new member. The Sony Ericsson K550 is a feature-rich cameraphone with an enjoyable 2 megapixel camera, nice imaging applications, FM radio and a memory card slot.

Pros: 2 megapixel camera with auto focus Active lens cover M2 memory card slot (comes with a 512MB card) FM radio with RDS Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support Bluetooth support Multi-tasking Small size

Cons: Low resolution display Camera not as good as the Cyber-shot brand suggests Records video in ancient QCIF resolution only

Verdict: The Cyber-shot revolution has done only good to the Sony Ericsson sales. It proved rather successful and that is the reason why the manufacturer naturally releases a more affordable cameraphone to the masses. Sony Ericsson continue their long line of bar

Review summary: Generally speaking, model K550i packs photographic merits of the K750i, active lens cover, new memory expansion format M2, slim casing, compared to the predecessor, revamped design and also ability to run several third-party Java-applications simultaneous

Verdict: Despite the polyphony having 40 chords in the K550i, the handset does not provide a breakthrough in sounding of mp3 tunes compared to other Sony Ericsson branded phones. Volume-wise, performing on average level on this front, the K550i is pretty much akin

Review summary: Sony Ericsson is dialing up another winner with the announcement of two new second generation Cyber-shot camera phones, the K810i and K550i.