Sony Ericsson W 350 i - Expert Reviews

Pros: External controls, hold slider, simple, headphones are not too bad

Cons: No external memory expansion, no 3.5mm jack, cheap flap obstructs the keys

Verdict: Although the Walkman side of the W350 delivers a reasonable quality of sound, the mobile phone aspects of this device really disappoint

Review summary: If you miss the styling of flip phones, Sony Ericsson's W350i will give you that desired blast from the past. Clearly geared towards music playback, this retro, pseudo-candy bar handset sports dedicated Walkman buttons on its exterior and decent call perf

Pros: Easy to use; fairly decent sound quality; great keypad; easy to text; pretty good screen; FM radio

Cons: Slow file transfer rate; very poor audio format support; flimsy flip panel; can't navigate using Walkman buttons

Verdict: A really pleasant entry-level Walkman phone with easy-to-use features, good Walkman functionality and decent sound quality. But the poor audio format support is really annoying, it won't play any content with DRM and you have to use an adaptor in order to

Review summary: If the Apple iPod nano was a phone, this is how it would have looked like.

Pros:  Nice springy buttons; petite size; Bluetooth stereo; affordable price.

Cons:  Flimsy flap; memory card slot behind battery cover.

Verdict:  The W350i is an average Walkman phone, but its affordable price point is likely to be its most appealing feature.