Sony Ericsson W810i

Like other Walkman phones, the Sony Ericsson W810i is packed with features that will appeal to multimedia mavens, but we'll get the basics out of the way first. The phone book holds an impressive 1,000 contacts with room in each entry for five phone numbers; work title and company name; a birth date; additional notes; and e-mail, Web, work, and home addresses. You can save 250 more names to the SIM card. You can assign contacts to a caller group and pair them with a picture or one of 23 polyphonic (40-chord) ring tones for caller ID purposes. A vibrate mode, conference calling, voice dialing, and a speakerphone (usable only after you make a call) round out the calling options. Organizer features include an alarm clock, a calendar, a task list, a notepad, a calculator, a timer, a stopwatch, and a code memo for storing passwords and other secure information.

Business users shouldn't be disappointed with the W810's offerings. Inside, you'll find full Bluetooth for headsets and data transfers, an infrared port, text and multimedia messaging, e-mail support, USB cable support for data transfers, and PC syncing for contacts and other files. In addition to sending files or connecting to a headset, you can use the Bluetooth feature as a remote control to connect with another Bluetooth devices.

The W810i also plays host to several other features, among which we find a first-class 2 Megapixel camera with autofocus as well as a browser out of Japan's Access. Unfortunately, the latter is of the rather mediocre kind as its ability to adapt full web pages to the small screen falls short on the account of excessive scrolling, failing to exploit the newfound EDGE support which enables higher-speed data transfers.

Picking up where the W800i left off, the Sony Ericsson W810i offers improved music navigation in tandem with the same excellent music management capabilities and decent amount of bundled memory as its predecessor. Out-of-box audio quality is on par with the high standards we've come to except from the handset maker, while we’re slightly disappointed by the lack of stereo Bluetooth audio. These niggles aside, the W810i makes for a stellar music phone with side servings of a 2-megapixel camera and EDGE.

Features

Camera ( 2megapixel)

Auto focus 
The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the focus area in the center of the screen/viewfinder. 
Camera 
Built-in digital camera for in-phone photography, imaging and messaging. 
Digital zoom (4x) 
A function that digitally crops and magnifies the center of an image to make the subject appear nearer or further away 
Photo light 
For a better picture when lighting is poor use Photo light. 
Video recording 
A function that lets you record motion video with your phone

Music

Media player 
A feature that plays music and video in various formats.

Mega Bass™  
A function which improves the sound of your mobile music.

MusicDJ™ 
A multifaceted music tool for creating polyphonic ringtones.

PlayNow™ 
A function which lets you download ringtones in just three clicks.

Supports music tones 
Music by original artists available in various digital audio formats.

Internet

WAP: 
Wireless Application Protocol: gives you mobile access to the Internet. 
Web browser 
Lets you surf the Web, read the news and check your email.

 
 
Entertainment

3D games 
The three-dimensional look enhances the gaming experience.

Java 
Open standard for games, applications and other content.

Radio 
Built-in FM radio with search function.

Video streaming 
Transfers real time video feeds from the Internet to your phone. 
Video viewing 
Watch movies on your phone.

Connectivity

Bluetooth™ technology 
Wireless connectivity between devices. Range - up to 10 meters

EDGE 
Boosts Internet speed and increases data capacity of your phone.

Fast port 
A system connector for chargers, portable handsfree, cables or other accessories.

GPRS 
General Packet Radio Services: a mobile data transfer service.

Infrared 
A wireless connector for your phone, laptop or other devices.

Modem 
Lets you dial up and log in to your Internet service provider to access the Web.

Synchronization PC 
Technology that lets you manage phone content on your PC.

USB mass storage 
Enables your phone memory to act like an external drive when connected to your computer. 
USB support 
A feature which lets you connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable.

Messaging

Email 
A function which lets you send and receive email anywhere.

Picture messaging (MMS) 
A mobile service which enables you to send messages from your phone with text, digital images, audio and video to other phones and email addresses.  
Predictive text input 
Completes a word you’re writing based on previously used text.

Sound recorder 
No pen or paper? Quickly record a voice memo and listen to it later.

Text messaging (SMS) 
A mobile service which enables you to send messages from your phone with text, icons and sounds to other phones.

VideoDJ™ 
A video sequence creator designed for quick and easy use. 

Communication

Conference calls 
A feature that enables up to four people to join in a conversation. 
Polyphonic ringtones 
Plays several voices or instruments simultaneously, for a richer ringtone.

Speakerphone 
A feature which activates the loudspeaker for hands-free calls. 
Vibrating alert 
A function which makes the phone vibrate to alert you of an incoming call.

Design

Navigation key 
Navigate menus and select items with one finger. Intuitive and easy. 
Picture wallpaper 
Use an image as the background of your phone screen.

Wallpaper animation 
Animated wallpaper – moving background pictures in standby, your display wallpaper gives off a pleasing graphic pattern with smooth movement and color blending.

Organizer 

Alarm clock 
A feature that sets the phone alarm signal to ring at an appointed time. 
Business card exchange 
Swap cards the modern way - phone to phone. 
Calculator 
Add, subtract, multiply and divide - on your phone.

Calendar 
Organize your appointments.

File manager 
Organize the content in your phone, just like in your computer.

Flight mode  
Disables radio transmissions so you can use your phone in hospitals and planes.

Notes

Phone book 
Store and manage contact information for friends, family and colleagues in your phone.

Stopwatch 
A function for measuring time.

Tasks

Timer 
Set yourself a deadline - the alarm rings after the countdown