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Sony Ericsson W850 review: A Walkman with a slide

06 November 2006 | Read the review | Post your comment

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.

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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
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I want a white 1 and were can i buy 1

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2008-05-29 10:12
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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
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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
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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
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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

Anonymous
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Im looking at either the LG shine or the Sony Ericson w850i. Which phone is better and why?

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2007-11-16 19:32
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arash
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I see a bad sound quality of w850 and w880 and the other walkman 2 phones
in display w810 is so better than w850 and w850 has not a good and bright display

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2007-11-01 12:54
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Tom sawyer
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Oh i thought that never i'll fall in love with another cell phone than NOKIA. This one take my breath i'll go to buy it tomorrow.

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2007-08-31 22:39
m4Xk

Anonymous
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this is an outstanding fone........the best ive ever had.

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2007-08-14 13:20
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jen
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Some1 plz tell me which 1 is the best n y? k800,w850 or w880

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2007-08-10 00:27
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Bilal Ahmed
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S.E W850 has best camera as compared to others mobile phones having 2mp camera available in the market.

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2007-08-09 17:30
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I think this phone is legend.. I've had it for a week and ive had no problems so far. The camera isn't great but i'm more into the music. That's what makes it soooo good. I think Sony have done really well and it's gunna be hard choosing a new phone.