Sony Ericsson W880i - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If you like your mobile phones thin and light, then the W880i Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson is definitely going to catch your eye. It is a mere 9.4mm thick and it weighs an incredible 71g. ...

Verdict: The W880i certainly looks appealing, and if a super-thin phone is what you need then it may appeal. But taken all round it is more average than leading light. Anyone with a penchant for fast texting should try before they buy.

Review summary: The latest Walkman phone is sleek. It squeezes in a music player and a 2-megapixel camera, but is it too thin?

Pros: Slim, head-turning design, Slim, head-turning design, Great music quality, 3G functionality

Cons: Difficult keypad, Difficult keypad, Average camera

Verdict: The Sony Ericsson is a neat and small phone with plenty to offer, only let down by its keypad.

Review summary: Will the W880i be a threat to the ultra-slim line of handsets from Samsung?

Pros: Slim, great looking, High-res display, Fast user interface, Good battery life

Cons: Keys are too small, Display is small, No EDGE, No FM radio, Awkward port placement

Review summary: Slim Walkman with 3G, dual camera but without FM.

Verdict: Simply a stunning piece of industrial design, Sony Ericsson's latest entry into the Walkman range is one of the thinnest 3G mobile phones ever released. The W880i features a sleek, brushed steel face, a 2 megapixel camera, push e-mail support, and a ...

Review summary: 18 hours of calls and music Sample provided by: Multimedia shop, Vienna Sony Ericsson is the only real competitor to Nokia. Motorola can bring out a nice device now and again and Samsung is still in the fight, but Sony Ericsson remains the top ...

Verdict: This is a great music player and it has great battery life for a phone. The 2 Mega Pixel camera will be good enough for most, but you will certainly miss the flash. The big problem is the keypad as it is too small, the metal keys are very hard to ...