Sony Ericsson W810i review

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7.6

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February 14, 2009

Posted by: digireedoo

"Perfect for me"

What I like:

Bomb proof reliability, intuitive, great all round performance

What I don't like:

Camera lens needs a cover

Review:

I have owned and used a W810i for 3 years now, having been given a Samsung U600 at my last upgrade which wasn't even useful enough to be a paperweight. The W810i does everything I need, takes a 4Gb card for music and pics, surfs the web (albeit slowly) and has the simplest and most intuitive menu driven interface of any manufacturer - I have owned Nokias, Motorolas, the dreaded Samsung and even a Philips back in the day.

The Bluetooth is flawless, software fine, music quality good (I upgraded to the HPM-82 headphones with inline remote - cost £4 on ebay), Walkman functions great - no need for a separate mp3 player. Battery lasts a week with light mp3 use, 3 days with - and recharges in about 4 hours from flat.

Only real gripe is the camera - performance has degraded as the lens has gradually become damaged through lack of a cover. For a 2 megapixel unit though it does pretty well and the LEDs double as a torch and even an emergency beacon!

If you want a second hand phone - get one. If you want an ultra reliable, rugged and easy to use phone - get one. I am at upgrade time again and I am so stuck as to what to get this time, am dreaded poorer reliability and ease of use issues......