Sony Ericsson S700i review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Mary Lojkine

Reviewed on: 8 May 2005

Tags: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson S700i, resolution, camera, MMS

We like:

Sharp, high-resolution colour screen; lens cover and photo light; good range of camera options; multimedia functions including MP3 playback

We don't like:

Bulky; made from slippery plastic; cumbersome swivel design that offers few benefits; no sign of life once the screen turns off; low volume

You might also need:

Memory Stick Duo cards for storing images and music; Bluetooth headset

CNET UK judgement:

Packing three different gadgets -- phone, camera and music player -- into one lump of plastic loses its appeal when you can't cram the device into your pocket. Despite the great screen, high-resolution camera and wide range of multimedia options, we couldn't fall in love with the lardy S700i

Full review:

The Sony Ericsson S700i has a split personality. From one side it looks like a P-series camera from Sony's Cyber-shot range, with a lens at one end, a modest handgrip at the other and a shutter button on the top. Turn it over, rotate it 90 degrees and it's a mobile phone, with short-cut buttons that are always visible and a keyboard that swivels away. It's hard to say which side is the 'front' and which the 'back', because it depends what you want to do. Continue Reading...