Typical price: £270
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What is it: Walkman music phone with 4GB expandable memory
What we think: A foxy music phone with great sound, but it suffers from a lack of a standard headphone jack
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Reviewed on: 17 March 2009
Tags: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson W705 Walkman, wireless headphones, podcasts, user interface
We like:
Design is just the right side of bling; great sound quality; speedy Wi-Fi and HSPA connectivity; podcast support; FM radio
We don't like:
Proprietary headphone jack; teeny-tiny Walkman button; dull, confusing music transfer software
CNET UK judgement:
The Sony Ericsson W705 Walkman takes a good swing at replacing our MP3 players with its great sound reproduction, dedicated music-player keys, heaps of features and classy looks. But it's missing a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and its music transfer software gives us a nosebleed, so we may wait for the W995 -- if it ever comes
Full review:
We thought mixing gold and silver was as tacky as the Argos jewellery counter, but the Sony Ericsson W705 Walkman makes it look good. With a brushed-metal front and a stylish, squarish design, it's just bling enough... without looking like it's trying too hard. Continue Reading...
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