Typical price: £135
What is it: Small clamshell phone with exchangeable covers and cool flashing lights
What we think: An interesting little phone with a few surprising features but an annoying aerial
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 March 2006
Tags: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson Z520i, VGA, cutting edge, expansion slot
We like:
Flashing blue lights; speakerphone; Bluetooth and infrared
We don't like:
Loop aerial; shutter button always on
CNET UK judgement:
The quad-band Z520i offers Bluetooth, infrared and some other interesting features. However, the loop aerial is unnecessary and 16MB internal memory just isn't enough. It also mysteriously takes pictures when it's in your pocket. That said, it is a good phone for the price and we like the easy-to-use interface and speakerphone
Full review:
The Sony Ericsson Z520i is a mid-range clamshell mobile phone, with interchangeable covers and flashing blue lights to alert you of a call or message. It's marketed as the ultimate customisable phone -- you can change the covers on the outside and tweak a variety of internal features, such as the wallpaper or flashing lights. Continue Reading...
Sony Ericsson Z520i History
12 May 2006 in Reviews
Clamshell phones have always been popular among mobile phone enthusiasts. One company at the forefront of this particular form factor is Motorola, who wowed people with the StarTac in the late 90s and continue to do so with the Razr V3
Latest user reviews
August 14, 2006
Posted by: Joseph Stalin
"Sony Ericisson rules"
April 24, 2006
Posted by: Louise Wakefield
"Not bad"
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