Compare Prices : Sony Ericsson W995 - Expert Reviews

Verdict: First off, there is no doubt that it is a music-minded handset. Build on the A200, it won't be an exciting proposition for geeks, but will suite ordinary users who spend a lot of time on the phone. The youth will find the W995's price tag exorbitant, ...

Review summary: The evolution of the cell-phone camera takes yet another leap forward with the Sony Ericsson W995a. Along with a Walkman-branded digital music player, the W995a includes an 8.1 MP camera,...

Pros: 8.1 MP camera ; speedy Web access and full email access ; external access and controls for camera and music ; stereo speakers

Cons: Expensive ; disappointing photos ; anachronistic Ericsson connecting jack ; below-average talk time

Review summary: The latest from the Walkman series

Pros: Large screen, good battery life, 3.5mm jack, Wi-Fi, 8MP autofocus, multi-tasking, radio, audio quality, 8GB card, GPS navigation

Cons: Memory card slot under battery cover

Verdict: Characters are not case sensitive

Review summary: Walkman phones? Only good for music, aren't they? Not this one. The Sony Ericsson W995 also packs in an 8.1 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and 16GB of storage inside. Is this the first Walkman phone to have smartphones on the run?

Pros: Fantastic media skills, lust-worthy design

Cons: Battery drain and dumbphone OS

Verdict: The best Walkman phone yet, albeit with a few remaining flaws

Review summary: We see very few high-end Sony Ericsson phones offered by U.S. cell phone carriers. A pity really because there is still a large fan base here who love their Sony Ericsson Walkman and high-end camera phones. Luckily you can buy the latest Walkman ...

Pros: Great music features and loud stereo speakers. Good call quality

Cons: 8.1-megapixel camera doesn't make it a killer camera phone. Price isn't competitive

Verdict: Sony Ericsson Walkman phone fans have enough to be excited about with the W995a: it has an excellent music playback experience thanks to the easy-to-use UI and the new Walkman Player software. The dedicated hardware music controls, very nice sounding ...