Sony Ericsson S500 - user opinions and reviews

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Design
8.3
Features
7.8
Performance
7.9
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well sef how can you rate this phone for its performance if you havent used it yet .... you say you are rating it just because it is S.E and is reliable , that somehow makes you a fanboy too and maybe a fanatic too .... and i dont want to sound rude just my opinion

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  • 2007-05-24 20:50
  • w476
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Are you sure it has walkman player?
in official website doesn't say that!

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  • 2007-05-24 14:50
  • Pf1V
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the only problem for me is the Video capabilities...i m tired of SE qcif videos...
it s time for an qvga at least model...

does anybody knows the video analysis of the SS500i?

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  • 2007-05-24 13:00
  • nM7R
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Yes. I think theres a group of SE haters that constantly vote 0/0/0 to any of SE phone.
I suprised that only in 4 hr P1, S500, T650 score has dropped sharply.

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  • 2007-05-24 11:59
  • M@T2
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Yes it really is ridiculous to see how many people complain about the 3G issue. If you want a 3G phone buy another one. I really like this phone and I'm gonna buy it since it's the first slider that impresed me :).
I don't need a mini office and this phone is not meant to be one. I have always had SE phones and have never been disappointed. They really make good phones.

So this is definately my next phone and I hope it will be available soon :)

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  • 2007-05-24 11:17
  • SrQT
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It ridiculous to see again again the same 3G issue.
The fact is even in this century not every country has the 3G infrastructure/support. If that is not clear to you, get some knowledge.
Not everyone needs 3G, not everyone wants to pay for something that they wont or hardly use and drain the battery.
There are many 3G models to choose from. and there will be more coming up, so have patience. Cheers!

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  • 2007-05-24 09:48
  • PxqT
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in this century no 3G, what kind is this? Too bad

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  • 2007-05-24 09:31
  • wr4x
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JohnOrion:

to be honest, phone ratings here in GSMArena is very unreliable, this site is infested with haters, bashers and fanatics from different brands in which they always vote down the phone they hated even though they don't even used and tested it to ensure it deserves what they give. anyway i'll give this phone 9 in design, 8 in features and 9 in performance because it always deserves it as being a reliable SE.

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  • 2007-05-24 06:00
  • whBe
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Why are people giving this so low scores? Compared to Samsung U600, S500 is better-looking, sturdier and has a better keypad (and no touch keys to cause irritation). It does have 2MP camera, but are you honestly giving a fashion phone low scores because it doesn't have a digital-camera-like cam. BTW, U600's 3.2MP camera is very sluggish, so S500 should be faster.

I hope no-one here is giving this low scores because it isn't 3G. Again, not eveyone needs it and this is a fashion phone (3G not manditory). U600 doesn't have 3G and no-one is blaming it for this. Yes, Samsung has U700 but then again SE does have 3G mobiles as well. If you want 3G, buy a 3G-mobile and don't trash the mobiles that don't have 3G.

This will be my next mobile. I've been looking for a high-quality stylish mobile for months now and have spend hours upon hours reading everything there is to read about these things. S500 is definately the only slider I'm excited about. The only thing I'm worried about is how "plasticy" S500 is, but as it is reasonably thick at 14mm (and not ridiculous like Samsung's 10-12mm), I'm sure it's sturdy.

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  • 2007-05-24 02:44
  • Suxd
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Actually, in some countries it's Q2 (in Finland it will hit the shelves within six weeks).

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  • 2007-05-23 13:48
  • Suxd
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this phone is q3
so i'm guessing it'll come out in september or so... third quarter of the year

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  • 2007-05-23 06:48
  • QDkU
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nice fone BUT

2mp camera & no 3g!!!!

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  • 2007-05-22 23:31
  • mx0e
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I am using S700 like almost 3 years. and i am really satisfied with it. though memory card is 128 mb fixed! but the other functions are still unique. no doubt that s700i is an ultimate gaming machine to. and i believe that the new s series is also ready to prove its name. because i also believe that S mean style. looking forward for s800i. can anyone give me some information about it?

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  • 2007-05-22 21:06
  • PxpL
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its a beautiful set to be seen.although i havent used it as its not available yet but really want to use it.but my request is that plzz also give the details of the prices of the mobiles in all currency rate with the handset.ill b greatful for considering my request.BYE

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  • 2007-05-22 18:31
  • PSdA
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stylish bt no 3G :(

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  • 2007-05-21 16:31
  • ib6T
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I believe this is what you are talking about. Its already out for auction.

http://www.slashphone.com/84/7258.html

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  • 2007-05-21 13:45
  • PxqT
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There is a 3G version of this phone: it's the W850.

But a slimmer version with a larger screen is coming out soon called Shinobu: http://www.esato.com/board/vie...topic=133292

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  • 2007-05-21 12:33
  • U2TE
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"By the way, it's funny that no-one in the Samsung U600 thread is saying that "Man, U600 sucks because it doesn't have 3G". I wonder why that is.."-------------------

No one is saying U600 sucks coz there is U700 coming up, which is 3G.

I'm sure there will be 3G vesion of S500. As long as there is no announcement some people will talk as if every phone must be 3G.

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  • 2007-05-21 06:54
  • PxqT
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adding autofocus module on the camera will add more on it's beauty inside, just like how i fancy T650. i just hope autofocus will make more on the mid and high end SE phones later on coz i'm a fan of SE camera quality and just like what i have said, S-series were meant as camera-centric phones with stylish design.

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  • 2007-05-21 04:20
  • whBd
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i really like the look of this handset, its a shame tht its onli a 2mega pixel cam otha wise it would just be great....... i like the colours and evrything..

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  • 2007-05-20 16:38
  • iIR0
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