Sony Ericsson W205

Sony Ericsson W205 review

Release Date:  Q3 2009
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The Sony Ericsson W205 is a very stylish mobile phone with a slide design mechanism which is neat and compact and very user friendly. This attractive handset is a great mid range mobile phone that comes with quality music and communications features and functions. The SE W205 comprises a 1.8 inch TFT screen displaying up to 65k colours with screen resolutions of 128 x 160 pixels. These are not the best resolutions we have seen on recent mobile phones but lets not forget this is a mid range device. When it comes to the user memory on the W205 mobile phone it is a very poor 5 mega-bytes there is an M2 memory support for up to 2 gigabytes. By increasing the memory it allows the user more storage space for al music files, downloads, videos and photo's. Users can expect up to a massive 9 hours of talk time on their W205 handset with up to 425 hours of stand-by time. For those who enjoy listening to music on their SE W205 can enjoy a huge 13.5 hours of music play-back time with a full charge up of the battery, but this will all depend on the usage of the mobile phone.

Sony Ericsson W205 Review – Music Entertainment

As the SE W205 is a mid range handset it will be very appealing to the younger generation as the younger consumers really do like their music features on their mobile phones. Users can really enjoy the built-in Walkman player on the W205 with a fantastic quality of sound making it a fantastic mobile music gadget as well as the practical uses of a mobile phone. An FM Radio with RDS technology is featured as well as the TrackID™ technology enabling the user to make the most of their music. The TrackID™ feature enables the user to find out all information of the song such as the name of the album and artist that sings the track within moments. There is a selection of built-in MP3 and ACC ring-tones enabling the user to change the sound of their handset as often as they please.

Sony Ericsson W205 – Camera & Imaging

With the SE W205 being a mid range mobile phone it does only sport a 1.3 mega-pixel camera function. It’s not the best spec of a camera feature but still it does the job it is there to do providing users the pleasure of being able to take snap shots on their stylish mobile phone. A 2.2 x digital zoom is present on this handset with a selection of imaging menus and a screen viewfinder.

Users can also enjoy the benefits of being able to record their own video footage on their W205 mobile phone. Once the user has recorded their footage they watch it back instantly on the 1.8 inch TFT display screen. A selection of picture wallpapers are available as well as wallpaper animations for the user to create different looks for their handset.

Sony Ericsson W205 – Internet & Connectivity

Connecting to the internet is quick and easy via the built-in WAP 2.0 XHTML and Web Browser Opera web browsing technologies. The EDGE technology is present on the W205 providing speedy transfers and a great quality of service. This fabulously styled mid range handset operates on a dual-band network which covers GSM – 900/1800. Users can connect to other compatible devices via the Bluetooth® and USB connectors which are provided with the W205 handset. Even though this particular feature is not of the highest quality spec users can still enjoy surfing the net whilst on the move.

Sony Ericsson W205 – Messaging Services

The messaging services available on the SE W205 are basic and include SMS and MMS (multi-media messaging) along with the predictive text in-put technology enabling the user to type texts in much quicker time.

Sony Ericsson W205 – Gaming & Applications

There are a selection of Java™ and Downloadable games not only for the youngsters to enjoy but those who like to play as a past time. We would like to say that when downloading any games please check before doing so as there maybe a small cost involved for this particular service.

A range off application tools are featured on the SE W205 to lend a helping hand for various situations. Some of the tools present include an Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Tasks, Timer and Notes. All of the applications available are a great source of help to the user as and when the require them.

Sony Ericsson W205 Review – Summary

We at mobilefonereviews.co.uk think the SE W205 is basic mid range mobile phone but offers the great qualities of all mod cons of today. This handset would suit the younger consumers as there are some entertainment features plus the practical use of a mobile phone of being able to stay contactable. On the other hand this handset will suit any user of any age that is looking for simplicity and practicality, no fuss no complicatedness, just a mobile phone with some up to date technologies. Also there is the added bonus that the SE W205 looks very stylish and upbeat.