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Sony Ericsson W705 review

Can the latest midrange Walkman deliver the goods?

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-03-10March 10th 2009

Price at launch £270.00
Colour Black/Silver
Connectivity USB 2.0
Dimensions 48 x 95 x 14.3
Features Shake control / SensME / Walk mate / Java Games / 3D Games
Weight (g) 98
3G Yes
Audio Recording Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Built-In Camera Yes
Camera Resolution 3.2
Colour Screen Yes
Digital Zoom 3
Display Technology TFT LCD
E-mail Client Yes
EDGE Yes
GPRS Yes
HSDPA Yes
Handset Only Price 270
Handsfree Speakerphone Yes
Installed ROM (Mb) 120
Internet Browser Yes
Java Yes
MMS Yes
Main Display Details 320 x 240 TFT
Memory (GB) 4
Memory Card Compatibility Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Memory Card Included Yes
Mobile Phone Frequencies 3G/GSM850/GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900
Phone Form Factor Slide
Quoted Standby Time 350
Quoted Talk Time (hrs) 4
SAR Level 1.01
SMS Yes
Vibrating Alert Yes
Video Capture Yes
WAP 2.0 Yes
WiFi Yes

Product Summary

W705

Sony Ericsson W705

Price at launch

£270.00

For

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Walkman music player

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3.2 megapixel camera

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3G

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Wi-Fi

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3G HSDPA

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Shake control

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FM radio

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Slim design

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Aluminium casing

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Good quality earphones

Against

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No GPS

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Back cover feels cheap and plasticky

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No 3.5mm headphone socket on bodywork

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Limited camera

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