Sony Ericsson C905 review
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The incredible Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber shot is the mobile phone of 2008 for picture perfection. This amazing handset comes in a choice of three colour casings which include, Night Black, Ice Silver and a very stunning Copper Gold so the user can really match their personality to the colour of their Sony Ericsson C905. Photography is truly at the heart of the C905, so for the budding photographer in you, you can really let loose and experiment with this marvellous phone. The C905 comes from the C range of phones by Sony Ericsson, other members include the Sony Ericsson C702i and the Sony Ericsson C902i. The handset comprises a large 2.4 inch QVGA TFT screen displaying up to 262K with 240 x 320 pixel resolutions making for clear and colourful viewing. The handset has a slide design mechanism and weighs 136g giving a real strong and sturdy feel and it measures 104mm x 49mm x 18mm in size. On a single full charge the user can expect up to a huge 9 hours of GSM talk time and up to 380 hours of GSM stand by time.
Sony Ericsson C905 Review – Camera
The main focus of the Sony Ericsson C905 is its incredible 8.1 mega-pixel camera feature. The Cyber-shot technology allows the user to take photos in as good quality as a digital camera. Now always having a camera permanently at hand it should be used. Even if it is to capture a day trip or even a random act of craziness, just use it. Using this camera feature will be a real joy even if you are not the next up and coming photographer.
The C905 has many a feature elements for the built-in integrated camera function. The features consist of Auto-focus which will focus in on the centre subject of the screen allowing the user to capture exactly what they want. The camera comes with a 16x digital zoom which allows the user to really get up close to their chosen subject and capture a fantastic snap. The Anti-blur technology will provide the user with a clear cut photo every time. Even with the slightest hand movement or shake of the camera the anti-blur facility will kick in and make for the perfect picture. The Xenon flash will really throw some light into those dull and dimly lit environments and take a clear and bright snap shot. The user can share all their images that they capture with friends and family by using the Picture blogging technology. Once an image has been taken the user can send it straight to their image blog then it can be shared instantly. Other technologies and features that come equipped with the very remarkable 8.1 mega-pixel camera include, Red-eye reduction, Photo-fix, BestPic™ and Picture wallpapers.
The fabulous Sony Ericsson C905 also comes with great video recording capabilities. The user can not only capture still images but can record moving video footage. The video recorder comes with an array of features in its own right also, they include, a video light, video stabilizing, video calling, video streaming and the video play back feature. All of these features and functions make for fantastic entertainment as well as memorabilia for those personal family moments.
Sony Ericsson C905 –Music & Media Player
The Sony Ericsson C905 features a fantastic built-in music/media player providing the user with a great mobile music entertainment system. The player supports popular music formats and features a built-in FM stereo with RDS allowing the user to listen to their favourite radio stations and DJ’s with visual information also. The Bluetooth® stereo A2DP makes for excellent listening and the user has so much technology to play around with to really make the most of their mobile music entertainment system. Other features include; TrackID, PlayNow™ and album art. The user can also personalise and customise their Sony Ericsson C905 with their ring-tone and the C905 offers a selection of polyphonic ring-tones and MP3 & AAC music tones. The user can download more tunes by using the PlayNow™ feature and have new tunes in a matter of seconds. The C905 has 160 mega-bytes of built in internal memory with the support for a Memory Stick Micro M2 which will provide more storage space for all the users music files and downloads.
Sony Ericsson C905 Review – Internet & Connectivity
The 3G HSDPA technology of the Sony Ericsson C905 provides the user with high speed internet connectivity and 3G video calling. The user can gain access to the internet with an Access NetFront internet browser providing a mobile internet so the user can keep up to date with all the latest news and information. The user can enjoy speedy data transfer rates with the EDGE technology when transferring files between other compatible devices. Connecting to other compatible devices is a simple process with the Bluetooth® and USB technologies providing the user with a selection of other technical equipment to use. The C905 works on a Quad-band network and covers GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS 2100 allowing the user to make the most of the world wide roaming facilities. The C905 comes with a built in GPS navigation system which provides Google maps and provides the user with directions for any journey they wish to take.
Sony Ericsson C905 Review – Messaging & Applications
The C905 has all the usual messaging services that we have become accustomed to these days such as SMS, MMS (multi-media messaging) and emailing. But now with the additions of other services which include Exchange ActiveSync, Predictive texting, instant messaging and a sound recorder. The user can really benefit from these new services especially the emailing function as it has file attachment technologies, so keeping on top of the work load even while away from the office will never be a problem.
The Sony Ericsson comes equipped with embedded Java™ and 3D games providing the user with amusement and entertainment for those long and dull journeys keeping boredom at bay. The user does have the option to download more games if they so wish suiting more to their own individual gaming taste. Please do check before doing so as there maybe a cost involved for that particular service.
The user can really benefit and enjoy the embedded application tools of the Sony Ericsson C905. some of the applications available are; a Timer, Tasks, Alarm Clock, Notes and a calendar to name just a few. For a full detail listing of the applications please check out the specifications details list below.
Sony Ericsson C905 Review – Summary
The Sony Ericsson C905 is one hot piece of equipment to hit the market to date. We at Mobilefonereviews.co.uk are loving the C905. The 8.1 mega-pixel is sublime, you really couldn’t ask for anymore from a mobile phone camera. The music entertainment is fantastic and all the internet technologies are marvellous. This phone really is a work of art. It looks stunning and provides a stunning service. The new owner of the Sony Ericsson C905 will look cool with elegance and feel like they really have high class status. Excellent Sony!
Sony Ericsson C905 specification
- 8.1 Mega-pixel Cyber-Shot™ camera, autofocus, 16 x Digital zoom & Xenon Flash
- Red eye reduction Photo fix, Image stabiliser, picture blogging & Bestcpic™
- Video Recorder & Video player with Video light
- Video Stabiliser, Video streaming & Video Clip
- Video calling
- Picture Wallpapers
- 2.4 inch QVGA TFT display with 262k colours & 320 x 240 pixels
- Music player with Album art, TrackID™ & PlayNow™
- Bluetooth® A2DP Stereo
- Built in RDS FM Radio
- Polyphonic, MP3 & AAC ringtones
- Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Instant messaging & Exchange ActiveSync®
- Predictive text Messaging
- Voice recorder
- Java™ games & 3D Games
- Personal organiser with Phonebook, Calendar, Calculator, Notes, Alarm clock, Stop watch, Timer & Tasks
- Vibrating Alert
- Built In Speakerphone
- Built in A GPS Navigator
- 160 Megabytes of memory with Memory stick Micro™ support
- 3G HSDPA Bluetooth®, A GPS & USB Connectivity
- EDGE Technology
- Quad band 1900, 1800, 900, 850 GSM & UMTS 2100 Networks
- Access NetFront™ web browser
- GSM Talk time 9 hrs
- 3G Talktime 4 hrs
- GSM Standby 380 hrs
- 3G Standby 360 hrs
- Size 18 x 49 x 104mm
- Weight 136 grams
Sony Ericsson C905 consumer reviews
Read what other thought of the Sony Ericsson C905. Why not add you own Sony Ericsson C905 review by clicking the Add your Review tab above.Reviewed by Si from Glasgow, UK on Friday, June 19, 2009
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I WANT ONE!! 
I used to have a K800i, which i loved. After 4 years of hard labour tho it was beginning to struggle. keys not responding etc, but it owed me nothing. if i could have got another K800, i would have, but they're no longer available. which i am now glad about!
after a bit of research i got the c905 for a steal on vodafone, and i'm delighted. the camera is awesome, definitely better than my current digital camera (it is now consigned to the bottom of the drawer). in low light it's a vast improvement on the (already reasonable) K800, the flash is way more powerful. the 8MP is great for printing, and the focus is very sharp on most of the pics i've taken so far. the rest of the phone does what you need - media player means i don't carry my ipod about, wifi is useful; GPS very quick and so far accurate. despite what a few people have said i find the battery life very good - i had the phone at a wedding at the weekend and took approx 80 photos with flash, and the battery still lasted another day and a half. no arguments there. all-in-all an excellent phone. i made the right choice...
the only annoying things are minor - no shortcut 'play' button for the media player (there was one on the k800, so why not here?) and sony's ridiculous charger/usb/headphone connector really should be got rid of - ugly and bulky. but for this phone i'll put up with these irritations...
Reviewed by Andrew Chong from yangon, Myanmar on Friday, May 08, 2009
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Don't buy it 
Very poor hard ware, I sent it to singapore for repair two time. first month earpiece out of order and down arrow key stuck. now down arrow key stuck again and microphone problem.
Reviewed by glenn gavan from lancashire, UK on Saturday, November 22, 2008
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I WANT ONE!! just upgraded from k810i which never let me down took c905 to berlin for a few days and took some mint piccys with it im no pro but im impressed
Reviewed by Paul Armstrong from Leicestershire, UK on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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Don't buy it this has to be the worst phone ever, having had the nokia 95 and to this there is nothing on it, nothing to go wow, feels like your back to te basci phones 7-8 years go but with a camera. the camera doesnt take very good pics, the nokia n95's 5mp took better quality pictures. battery life while on phone is about an hour, i've had phone changed 3 times and all still crap
Reviewed by Lo from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Thursday, October 30, 2008
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I WANT ONE!! Can't wait it to launch here.
Reviewed by Devansh from moscow, Russian Federation on Friday, October 17, 2008
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I WANT ONE!! Really cool sony!!!!! i need one but its gonna come to russia by 24th oct
Reviewed by Raj from London, UK on Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Okay, but seen betterHi everyone,
I'm stumped whether to get the Sony Ericsson C905 or the Samsung Innov8?!?!? both sound brilliant but i'v had a nokia N95 v1 for the last 18months and i need something a bit less chunky to carry around but i still want all the great apps n cool quirks plus the brilliant 8 MP camera wont hurt...also are there any better phones comin in the near future which mite be worth waiting for?
help...
:)
Reviewed by Danni from London, UK on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
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I WANT ONE!! Im getting the SE C905 just for the camera. Ive you ask me it smashes all the other high MP camera mobiles just hitting the market because it has a xenon flash.
Keep thinking about the nokia n96 but think its gotta be the c905 for me:-)
Reviewed by Jayne from Dunstable, UK on Sunday, August 17, 2008
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I WANT ONE!! Hurry up Sony im waiting for the release of the Sony Ericsson C905. I have heard the rave about this phone and the camera technology it features, am looking forward to seeing what is it capable of.
Come on Sony Ericsson!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by Kyle from Lowerstoft, UK on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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I WANT ONE!! Is really looking forward to the release of the Sony Ericsson C905 mobile phone as the camera sounds awesome, how would u top an 8.1 meg camera. Am hoping it lives up to the high expectations and the hype it is receiving. As a big fan of Sony Ericsson mobile phones and an owner of the C902 which at the moment i didnt think you could top, roll on the release of the C905!!
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