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Sony Ericsson W850 is the next Walkman phone, but this time it comes in the slider form factor. It boasts a large display with QVGA resolution, full 3G capabilities with video calls, a 2 megapixel camera and the latest Walkman 2.0 music player. It’s an expensive mobile to start with but hopes are that it’s got more than needed to become a bestseller.
- Mac D
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Right, i've had this phone and fought for this phone in my family (long story). the phone is good; very good. . . but i have two problmes which could have resulted from it being used too much(i think :P): they are:
1) the second photo key (you know the two keys on either side of the ear speaker and the camera; at the top corners of the phone when it's slided down and looked at straight; directly untop of the tft screen) doesn't work and i want to know how to fix it . . .
2) the camera, when video calling doesn't work . . . (i.e. it shows lines - pink likes and scratches of the actual image that's supposed to be displayed) how do i fix both/ either of the problems associated with the phone??
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- 2011-02-09 23:09
- pKaY
- replier
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> In reply to aspa @ 2010-05-25 10:31 from v3xZ - click to readi think the flex cable of the fone is damaged, we have the same problem, if you slide it down the LCD goes white. So i changed the flex cost me about P1000.00. and no its woring perfectly fine
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- 2010-08-16 10:17
- t7Xh
- sunil kumar
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can i get the battier of this phone model no-w850i please if u find it send message to me, my no is 8121116025 i need orginal one
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- 2010-06-16 17:24
- wdKp
- aspa
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why my w850 when slide up no light on LCD??
i think the slider magnet..yes or not??
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- 2010-05-25 10:29
- v3xZ
- KOSMICS
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the mobile has the problems, it shows the white display and not working
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- 2010-05-01 13:37
- w9Dy
- nv28
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can ny1 tell me how to activate slide to answer in this phone?I have to tryin ,but culdnt.I m not sure whether the w850i has dis fuction,so pls help me out if nyone knows.Thanks.
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- 2009-11-15 07:28
- P$IS
- ammik
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i've used the phone for more then a year. its very nice and never get bored with it. very user friendly. love the 3G and the mp3 is the great. texting using this phone i would say just average. its not as fast as nokia but u'll get used to it later. over all, i love this phone. i've used it for 1 1/2 year now.
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- 2008-12-21 07:35
- uC3I
- SNOW
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> In reply to bloody @ 2007-05-10 23:38 from 0kZQ - click to readExchangeable covers!!
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- 2008-11-05 12:26
- nCNI
- xcv
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Hey!
Where's the LIGHT function? i have the latest software and there's no such function arrrr
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- 2008-07-30 21:09
- mNA4
- Anonymous
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Hi...I have been using this set W850i for about one year to be very honest I have faced no problem what so ever till now. I bought this set for about 350 US$ but now its cost has gone down to 280 US$. Every phone has got some features or advantages and some disadvantages. The best part of W850i is that of its battery time is quite sufficient although I make and receive numbers of calls but even then this set W850i runs for about 2 to 3 days.W850i has got number of advantages like full 3G capabilities with video calls, high quality 2 mega pixel camera, 3G support with video calls, Great MP3 player and FM radio with RDS, excellent Multi-tasking support, Track ID music service, whereas its disadvantages includes no camera auto focus, records video in the inadequate QCIF (176 x 144 pixels) resolution only, average loudspeakers sound. Well to you folks I would recommend this set to buy as I am still using it and have no interests in changing this phone that soon.
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- 2008-07-11 10:32
- 2AYC
- kaka90
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hi billu...
i think i can help you solve your problem.....
hmm..firstly, go to your camera mode..
next, press setting button..
then,choose 'save to' option..
change to memory stick...
ok...that's all....
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- 2008-04-18 05:15
- ib4T
- dogcraze
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i amgoing to get my walkman slider this week and i just cant want to titi heard it is like the best phone in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- 2008-03-09 16:39
- k871
- Anonymous
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plerse any on help me which is better w850 or k810 or n73
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- 2008-01-24 20:20
- mJDR
- sam
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i decide to buy w850,w580,s500
any 1 can tell we which 1 is better ler?
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- 2008-01-06 05:31
- wHRv
- sans
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There is very little difference between the K800 and the W850 as said in the review. As for the Samsung D900, well it's a bit cheap, IMO, so I won't delve much into it.
Body Design
Body design-wise, I prefer W850 over K800. The slider keeps the buttons from getting damaged, but be tender with the navi-key as there are comments about the plate cracking. And mind you, the navi-key of W850 takes a little time getting used to. Whereas the joystick of K800 is easier to use, though easier to destroy. The black K810 is a fingerprint magnet, while the black W850 is matte and not. The white W850 is elegant and an eye-catcher, so dare to be different and get the white w850 in case you're getting a w850.
Camera
Don't expect much from W850's 2MP. SE decided to tag a high price on this one and yet strip the AF, while look at its predecessor W810... But mind you, W850's camera is good on its own. Nonetheless, K800/K810 wins here. Worlds of difference here and you just can't compare a 3.2MP camera with AF with a 2MP without AF.
Music Player
W850 ships in with good earphones and a 1GB Pro Duo card (commonly). While K800/K810 gives you mediocre earphones and a crappy 64MB card (in K800's case). While 1GB is hard to fill up, everyone needs a little extra space. Very little differences here, actually, W850 has a better interface, thanks to the Walkman player V2.0. Shall you choose to buy Walkman earphones for your K800/k810, the difference in sound output will be very minor. The lack of Mega Bass Equalizer doesn't actually hurt K800/K810.
Overall
Get a K800, and if you have extra cash, K810. Then spend on some memory card to buy either a 512MB card or anything higher and Walkman earphones. That way you have a music player and a cybershot phone.
But of course, you can choose to be maverick and stylish with W850, thing is, you'd miss on the Cybershot camera.
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- 2007-12-13 08:10
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- Bob Cork
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Hi,
I have been targeting this phone- the W850i for a while now.
I would like to know which phone is the best 1 and most recommended on design and features- Samsung D900i, Sony Ericsson K800i/K810i, Sony Ericsson W850i or Sony Ericsson W710i please.
Thanks!!!
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- 2007-11-17 01:49
- m5ab
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