What is it: 3G handset disguised in a slim, sleek shell
What we think: Neat hardware design and with a particularly good camera, but woefully short on memory for a modern handset
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 September 2005
Tags: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson K608i, edge, aluminium, LED
We like:
Tidy design; nice camera; fun video and image editing; high-quality radio with RDS
We don't like:
Short of internal memory; small screen
You might also need:
Bluetooth headset
CNET UK judgement:
It may be easy to use and it incorporates some nice multimedia features, particularly where the 1.3-megapixel camera is concerned, but with just 33MB of memory and no way to add more, Sony Ericsson has given the K608i a built-in disadvantage
Full review:
Sony Ericsson's K608i looks like a small GSM handset, but it isn't; it's a small 3G handset, complete with front and back cameras, a very solid design, low-key good looks and something of an identity crisis on the naming front. Continue Reading...
Sony Ericsson K608i History
7 Oct 2005 in Reviews
There are phones that do everything… and phones that fit in your pocket. If you don't want to replace your tight jeans with baggy skateboarder pants, and all you need is a basic handset that makes calls, sends texts and captures low-res snapshots, take a look at these small and/or slim phones...
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