What is it: Thin but solid Walkman phone with HSDPA
What we think: Thank you, Sony Ericsson -- this is how you make a phone
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 March 2008
Tags: sony ericsson, stereo, bluetooth, pair
We like:
Thin design; relatively large screen; HSDPA; excellent music player
We don't like:
Lack of flash on the camera; no Wi-Fi
Also known as:
Sony Ericsson W890
CNET UK judgement:
Sony Ericsson's last attempt at making a thin Walkman phone had us yearning for something more refined, and this is it. The Sony Ericsson W890i combines a slim and solid design with useful features and the all important Walkman functionality
Sony Ericsson W890i History
1 Aug 2008 in Reviews
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20 Mar 2008 in Digital Living
Gear Envy: Sony Ericsson W890i
We're ready to say that the W890i is the best Walkman phone yet. With a tough, slim design and solid performance, will you be singing its praises too?
13 Mar 2008 in Crave
Sony Ericsson W890i: Hands-on with the lean Walkman phone
If the Sony Ericsson W880i's keypad left you numb in your thumb, the W890i is the answer to all your metacarpal problems
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
7 Nov 2007 in Crave
Sony Ericsson unveils the W890i, K660i and W380i
Perhaps in response to the imminent arrival of the iPhone, Sony Ericsson unveiled three phones last night -- the W890i, K660i and W380i
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