♪ Ring, Ring ♪ (Sony Ericsson K800i)

Member Name: rose1986

Product:	Sony Ericsson K800i
Date:	11/10/07 (802 review reads)
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Advantages: Stylish, Lots of features, Easy to use, Brilliant phone

Disadvantages: The shortcut button for the internet

This phone is brilliant. I have had it since December 2006 and don't plan on changing my phone any time soon! I have never experienced a problem with my phone so far… so fingers crossed! There are so many features available on the phone (as below) which means you will struggle to find another phone as good as this one. The camera built-in is just as good as any standard digital camera, and prevents you having to carry two items around with you all the time. The price is completely justified as there is so much supplied with the phone… so you won't get bored quick. I find the phone easy to use and the menu layout is not complicated. I also find it easy to text with and those with larger fingers may find it slightly difficult as the buttons are extremely close together. I do sometimes end up pressing the internet shortcut button which can be a pest, so i would recommend you keep your phone on keypad lock when you aren't using it.

The phone is easy to use and if you get stuck, you are supplied with an instruction manual. This will give you step-by-step instructions. I have this phone in Brown, which makes it slightly different from your usual Black / Silver or White phones. The phone is solid and will with stand a few drops! (Trust me, I have done this many times!) and is of a smooth texture.


SPECIFICATIONS

Size: 105 x 47 x 22mm
Weight: 115g
Colours Available: Velvet Black, Concrete Silver, Royal Silver (Special Edition) and Allure Brown
Screen: 240 x 320 pixel - Colour screen


FEATURES

Bluetooth
Cyber-shot Digital Camera
Fast Web
PlayNow
Games
MP3 Player
Radio


* EXTRAS *
Memory Card
Accessories


BLUETOOTH

So… What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a wireless technology widely used throughout the world on a daily basis. It allows computers, phones and other devices to communicate with each other within short distances (i.e. 10 metres). Bluetooth uses radio waves and the purpose of the design was that it was a secure and a cheap way of exchanging information from one device to another, without wires and cables. With this mobile, the Bluetooth feature can be used to send pictures on the phone, music etc.


CYBER-SHOT CAMERA

The phone comes with a built in 3.2 mega pixel digital camera. The features include a Xenon Flash, Auto Focus, Video Streaming, Video Clip, Picture Wallpaper, Best Pic, Image stabiliser & Video Stabiliser, Video Record, Wallpaper Animation, Digital Zoom, Picture Blogging and finally Red Eye Reduction. The camera is fantastic and has everything you need and want from a normal digital camera. The photos come out in fantastic quality so there is no need to carry about your digital camera, as well as your phone.


FAST WEB

Fast Web is Broadband on your phone. Fast data transfer speeds give you quick & easy access to a world of video calls, audio and video streaming, web surfing, multi media messaging and e-mail wherever you are.


PLAYNOW

PlayNow makes downloading music on your phone fast & easy. It is the easiest way to personalise your phone with an MP3 Ringtone. In just 3 clicks you can have a new ringtone on your phone, ready to play. However, PlayNow does depend on your location and network provider. Highlights - You can keep up to date with the latest hits and you can listen to the song before you purchase it.


GAMES

Depending on which version of phone you have will determine what games are already installed on your phone when you receive it. When I received mine, I already had Tennis, Foto Quest Fishing (You take snapshots of fish to gain points) and Mini Golf. You can download games from the internet on your phone. The price varies depending on the game and where you download it from. Prices vary between £1.50 and £5.00. The quality of games are exceptional although you can not send these games to other phones via Bluetooth or Message.


RADIO

You can tune into your local / national radio station via your phone. Once you plug in your ear phones which has the transmitter built in, you are ready to go! This is also free.


MP3 PLAYER

Once you have downloaded your favourite songs onto your phone, whether this is via PlayNow, another mobile phone or your computer, you are ready to create a playlist. You can pop all your favourite songs into a list and select repeat or loop as well.


STANDARD FEATURES

As with most phones, the phone also has a Phone Book, Text Messaging, Call List and a function to set your Alarm, Calendar etc.


MEMORY CARD

The phone has a built in memory of 64MB but you can purchase a memory stick separately which will hold 2GB. Prices vary depending on where you purchase this, usually varying from £20.00 - £30.00.


ACCESSORIES

There are different accessories available for this phone which are bought separately. These include a Bluetooth Media Centre, Portable Speakers, Bluetooth Headset, Desk Stand, Music Desk Stand, Car Holder, Car Speaker Phone, Camera Phone Kit and a Cigarette Lighter Adapter.


BATTERY

Battery life can vary depending on phone usage. On avarege you get 350 hours standby time and between 2 and 7 hours talk time. You can buy spare batteries and I would recommend you fully charge your battery before using your phone for the first time.


PRICE

Depends on where you buy the phone from. Prices vary from as little as £99.95 in the Carphone Warehouse.


CONTRACT / PAY AS YOU GO

The phone is available with most phone networks on pay as you go, as well as contract. Prices vary depending on the network you select.

Summary: Fantastic phone

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