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Review summary: A compact keyboard can't make up for the confusing interface.

Verdict: But this isn't the perfect pocketable smartphone. The main problem with the P1i is that the navigational controls are not well thought out, which makes its Symbian-based OS a real pain to get around. There are no pick-up and hang-up hardware keys, for ...

Review summary: The Sony Ericsson P1 is Sony Ericsson’s first smart phone in a smaller physical size than ever before. It’s approximately 25% smaller than its predecessor, the P990, and with a weight just below 125 grams, it’s also about 30 grams lighter. ...

Verdict: The obvious comparison to make, would be a P990 versus the P1. As said earlier on, the P1 is quite a lot smaller than the P990, and weighs a good 30 grams less as well. The keyboard feels much better to use (after some practising), and the format is ...

Review summary: The candybar design is reasonably attractive and slips in your pocket with the minimum of fuss.

Pros: Looks good ; BlackBerry Connect v4.0 software ; 3.2 megapixel camera ;

Cons: Not the most intuitive phone to use ; Only compatible with Memory Stick ;

Verdict: Then there's the pop-port type connector on the bottom of the phone which is used to charge the P1i, to attach a headset or to synchronise your phone with your laptop. You can only connect one cable at a time, so Sony Ericsson includes a docking ...

Review summary: We reviewed the 3G Sony Ericsson P1i handset for two reasons: a Sony-branded business phone is a rarity, and its the first Sony Ericsson phone to work with BlackBerry Connect.

Verdict: On the whole, then, the Sony Ericsson P1i is a so-so business handset. Connectivity is plenty fast enough thanks to the 3G provision and there are more than enough distractions, but we wouldn't honestly choose this phone over any number of solid ...