What is it: Walkman phone with 8GB of onboard memory
What we think: When it comes to music, the W960i knows what it's doing, but we're not sure about everything else
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 February 2008
Tags: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson W960i, songs, touchscreen, Wi-Fi
We like:
Walkman player; Wi-Fi; 3G; memory
We don't like:
Too many input options; interface isn't finger-friendly enough
CNET UK judgement:
The Sony Ericsson W960i is very close to being a fantastic phone. Audio quality from the music player is excellent and on paper it has some great features. Unfortunately, when you're using it, it just doesn't feel as good as it could be
Full review:
Millions of people now see their mobile phones as serious music players, all thanks to Sony Ericsson. But the popularity contest heated up when Apple crashed the Walkman brand's party with the iPhone. Will the latest Sony Ericsson W960i be a wet blanket for Apple's musical handset? We took it out on the town for some reviewing jollity. Continue Reading...
Sony Ericsson W960i History
15 Feb 2008 in Digital Living
Gear Envy: Sony Ericsson W960i
All the cool kids have music phones and they can thank Sony Ericsson for them. With a certain Apple handset on the scene, does this latest Walkman phone impress enough to win the popularity contest?
23 Nov 2007 in Reviews
If you're being weighed down by the excess baggage in your pockets, you should consider amalgamating your mobile phone and MP3 player and looking at the variety of Walkman phones on offer from Sony Ericsson
15 Jun 2007 in Crave
Sony Ericsson announces the K850i, W960i and much more
Behold the (deep breath) Sony Ericsson K850i, W960i, W910i, K530i, K320i, Z250i, MDS-65, HGE-100, HBH-DS200, HPM-83, HPM-90, MBW-150 and MMR-70
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