Sony Ericsson K550 - user opinions and reviews

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chandru:

-K750 is already the best selling SE of it's history and in mobiles also. the phone is already 2 years since launched and rated as the best 2mp camera phone. though the sad thing is that all mobiles got aged and the K750 is already old. so SE decided to make a K750 with a redefined style and morew features. if you are an avid fan of 3D games, this is good news: the phone has faster 3D gaming because of the new platform where it can also multitask as smartphones do. you can simply turn on RDS radio and play a 3D java game with an email/messenger java application and send SMS at once unlike the just turning on music player/radio then play a java game only but can't SMS at once feature with K750. isn't that an innovation?

well K750 is still very good in the sense of multimedia capabilities but if you like to be updated not only with style but features also, then this K550 is for you. think twice and wise. you won't regret if if you choose any of the two which suits you better. goodluck!

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  • 2007-03-26 03:46
  • whBf
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Hi friends,

Am using K550 for d last one week, and can safely say its a real VFM. Has excellent speaker phone, very user friendly ops, simple pc downloading of music n pics thro d USB cable.

D camera is average with a good editing facility and also an average battery.

For a 40+ bizman, its user friendliness is commendable, and can be used by all cross sections of age and profession..

I'll strongly recommned the phone for its price, looks, comfort and use!!

Cheers!!

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  • 2007-03-25 18:15
  • NaKu
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Hi guys,
I am also planning to buy either k750i or k550i, but i dont know which one is better since except cybershot all other things are same. please suggest me to buy which one.....

bye

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  • 2007-03-25 16:06
  • 2SP%
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Thx for ur opinion SeF.

So i believe i can trust u. That sounds logical. So there's nothing i can do in this regards . Am i right?

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  • 2007-03-25 14:59
  • PWYH
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Hey people, can't you see the pictures of the fone? Especially this one of the back side... There are two LED's, like on the K750, not xenon flash like on the K800

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  • 2007-03-25 11:58
  • ps@k
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At last a proper replacement for the K750i. Basically very similar to the great K750i, but much improve navigation buttons. Some people are asking about the flash, as far as I'm aware, in order to be called a 'Cybershot' it has to have a proper flash, not just a torch light like on the K750i. Looks like a very good phone, tempted to get either this or the W610i on my upgrade. Only a 2pm camera, but if the 2mp autofocus cam on the K750i was anything to go by, they'll be fantastic quality!!

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  • 2007-03-25 11:50
  • S35r
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it is really a cool phone by looks. i wanna buy this fone but i need to clarify its camera and sound quality through its loudspeaker and headphones. please do mail abt this as fast as possible.

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  • 2007-03-25 09:39
  • i8wE
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hi...i am thinking whether to go for da k550 of da k750 since they both have the same features...but k550 cost more than k750...n do the keypad of k550 give trouble??its very thin n small...overall i like the both phones but i don't noe which phone shud i go for...pls help me n tell me da answer as soon as possible...thx

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  • 2007-03-25 08:06
  • wceG
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Gagandeep Singh:

note this is a non-os phone so the virus has no way of copying itself nor destroying the files inside the system. simply because it is powered by java and unlike OS phones it is not open software one. you can install applications on the phone but it does not affect system settings unlike the OS one.

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  • 2007-03-25 05:53
  • whB9
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Hi Ria,

The box includes the installation CD , USB cable , headsets, Charger n a 64 mb card n of course the Phone itself ;).

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  • 2007-03-25 05:08
  • PTC5
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Gagandeep Singh:

hey boy this isn't a symbian nor windows so the viruses for java platform are impossible have you heard of someone who got virus in his non-os phone?. but regarding on the secutrity of the internet browser better use opera mini than the pre installed netfront 3...

Hi SeF

So u are sure that it wont get effected by viruses , actually i never used Sony ericsson , so thats y i am concerned. I know abt Nokia as i always used Nokia before.
Let me know more abt it.
thx

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  • 2007-03-25 05:04
  • PTC5
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the k550 does NOT have a 2" screen, it's 1.9" i think, but it is 176x220 which is average

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  • 2007-03-24 23:29
  • Ih0V
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Is it possible to switch between FM stations via earphone's button like in NOKIA.

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  • 2007-03-24 17:24
  • 2S$k
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They're both very similar specs wise. The K550 does use the more expensive memory card, but:
-It has a better media player which can sort by artists etc.
-Can multitask up to three applications at once (compared to only one on the K750).
-Larger screen (2").
-K550 has no joystick.
-K550 lens cover won't open in pocket as often.

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  • 2007-03-24 12:32
  • 2CJA
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am really crazy about this fone but am in deliama cos some says good n some says bad.so can anyone tell me how's this fone? camera ..voice...mp3 player ...usb cable is included inside the packaged?

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  • 2007-03-24 08:26
  • vG6B
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@ Gagandeep

Hi dear i am just thinking to buy this phone can u plz let me know that what does package box includes.

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  • 2007-03-24 07:03
  • vG6B
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Ugly phone... The speaker distorts a lot, mike does not work all the time... Battery drained by the end of the day (that includes BT usage for handsfree in the car).
I would never go for it again.

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  • 2007-03-23 20:59
  • m4h7
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i am thinking of buying the k750 or the k550 but i dont know if the k550 supports a 2 gig memory card does anyone know.......

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  • 2007-03-23 17:16
  • kaJq
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Gagandeep Singh:

hey boy this isn't a symbian nor windows so the viruses for java platform are impossible have you heard of someone who got virus in his non-os phone?. but regarding on the secutrity of the internet browser better use opera mini than the pre installed netfront 3...

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  • 2007-03-23 09:13
  • whB1
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K550is camera is a big flop !!! I dono whthr am the only one facing this issue.Wen compared to K750i or W700i or the VGA model K300 the cameras picture quality...i mean while takin pics an orangish or a darker image is captured.I tried all the settings and its the same. :(
This can be checked just by previewing in camera in the above mentioned models.
I am wondering whthr this is wat Cybershot is offering.Something worse than any camera !!!!
Does any of u hav such an issue or is this the prob with my phone ???

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  • 2007-03-23 07:07
  • jy3Z
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