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This handset scores in every category: it is feature rich, has great looks, is comfortable, and does everything it does well. Its styling has a distinctly sporty flavour, and its features and functions support this. It’s one of the sexiest mobile phones currently on the market.
Sony Ericsson has long been quite adventurous and prepared to experiment with the styling of their handsets, and here we see, in my opinion, one of their finest efforts to date (and this considering that they’ve had some very appealing-looking models in the past!).
It is a slider model, a form factor that offers the advantage of being compact when closed, and yet spacious when in use.
This particular model is very slim and elegant and takes up very little room. It’s pleasantly light, but doesn’t feel flimsy. Speaking of which, not only does it not feel flimsy, it is actually quite rugged. The slide action is firm and positive, and is spring-loaded to assure that it stays closed when not in use, and doesn’t collapse while in use.
The keypad is comfortably large, which is a result of the slider form factor. The overall external finish is matte black (except the screen itself, of course), which is less prone to scratches and finger prints than is a glossy finish. With its coloured stripe (yellow on the unit we reviewed), the overall effect is quite sporty.
The operating system is the same as that used by Sony Ericsson in all its current handsets, and it is characterised by fairly large fonts and icons, vibrant colours and plentiful animations. Overall, it’s very user friendly. As is true of all Sony Ericsson Walkman phones, this one allows the use of animated wallpapers (the background that so many people mistakenly call the “screensaver”).
A long-running feature of Sony Ericsson phones is the fact that they feature some of the finest integrated cameras. This is because they are Sony Cybershot digital cameras adapted for mobile phone use.
In terms of resolution, the W760i’s camera is fairly standard at 3.2 megapixels, but the image quality is superb. Furthermore, the Cybershot cameras are renowned for their performance in low-light conditions, and this one is no exception.
Another lifestyle-orientated focus of the Walkman line is its music-playback support and media handling in general. The playback functions are easily accessible and intuitive to use. The W760i ships with high-quality earphones, and other stereo headsets can be connected.
Of course, Bluetooth headsets can also be used. The W760i features support for GPS powered, location-based services. These include Google Maps, regular navigation, and a couple of extras such as the Tracker application. This application’s name is a bit misleading, as it is actually an athletic fitness manager that can calculate your speed, the distance that you run or cycle, and such, along with energy consumption and other fitness-orientated stats.
A final note: In my previous experiences with recent Sony Ericsson phones, I have been somewhat disappointed with the units’ battery life. This, happily, has not been the case with the W760i: its battery has performed well, easily lasting over a week in standby mode, and doing well enough when handling conversations and messages. Using the GPS, naturally, depletes the battery quicker, as does listening to music.
Sony Ericsson has long been quite adventurous and prepared to experiment with the styling of their handsets, and here we see, in my opinion, one of their finest efforts to date (and this considering that they’ve had some very appealing-looking models in the past!).
It is a slider model, a form factor that offers the advantage of being compact when closed, and yet spacious when in use.
This particular model is very slim and elegant and takes up very little room. It’s pleasantly light, but doesn’t feel flimsy. Speaking of which, not only does it not feel flimsy, it is actually quite rugged. The slide action is firm and positive, and is spring-loaded to assure that it stays closed when not in use, and doesn’t collapse while in use.
The keypad is comfortably large, which is a result of the slider form factor. The overall external finish is matte black (except the screen itself, of course), which is less prone to scratches and finger prints than is a glossy finish. With its coloured stripe (yellow on the unit we reviewed), the overall effect is quite sporty.
The operating system is the same as that used by Sony Ericsson in all its current handsets, and it is characterised by fairly large fonts and icons, vibrant colours and plentiful animations. Overall, it’s very user friendly. As is true of all Sony Ericsson Walkman phones, this one allows the use of animated wallpapers (the background that so many people mistakenly call the “screensaver”).
A long-running feature of Sony Ericsson phones is the fact that they feature some of the finest integrated cameras. This is because they are Sony Cybershot digital cameras adapted for mobile phone use.
In terms of resolution, the W760i’s camera is fairly standard at 3.2 megapixels, but the image quality is superb. Furthermore, the Cybershot cameras are renowned for their performance in low-light conditions, and this one is no exception.
Another lifestyle-orientated focus of the Walkman line is its music-playback support and media handling in general. The playback functions are easily accessible and intuitive to use. The W760i ships with high-quality earphones, and other stereo headsets can be connected.
Of course, Bluetooth headsets can also be used. The W760i features support for GPS powered, location-based services. These include Google Maps, regular navigation, and a couple of extras such as the Tracker application. This application’s name is a bit misleading, as it is actually an athletic fitness manager that can calculate your speed, the distance that you run or cycle, and such, along with energy consumption and other fitness-orientated stats.
A final note: In my previous experiences with recent Sony Ericsson phones, I have been somewhat disappointed with the units’ battery life. This, happily, has not been the case with the W760i: its battery has performed well, easily lasting over a week in standby mode, and doing well enough when handling conversations and messages. Using the GPS, naturally, depletes the battery quicker, as does listening to music.