Typical price: £370
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What is it: Walkman phone with 3G connectivity and 4GB of on-board memory
What we think: This is one of the best music-playing phones we've reviewed so far, but it's seriously let down by its keypad
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 January 2007
Tags: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson W950i, video player, emails, messaging
We like:
Large colour touchscreen; 4GB of on-board memory; 3G connectivity; stereo Bluetooth
We don't like:
Flat keypad; lack of built-in 3.5mm headphone jack; lack of camera
CNET UK judgement:
The W950i is one of Sony Ericsson's best Walkman phones so far. If you want a music phone that can hold up to 1,000 songs and gives you access to a plethora of services then the W950i is definitely worth a look. Unfortunately, it's really let down by its keypad -- you should test it out before you commit to buying
Full review:
Announced way back in February 2006, Sony Ericsson's W950i was hailed as the ultimate music phone. With an iPod-rivalling 4GB of memory, a large colour touchscreen and 3G connectivity, it seemed like the ideal mobile to replace many of the gadgets you carry around. Continue Reading...
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Sony Ericsson W950i History
22 Jan 2007 in Crave
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January 18, 2008
Posted by: zvlakapara
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November 28, 2007
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"Does what it says on the box"
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