Sony Ericsson W380 - user opinions and reviews

Sony Ericsson

Great phone...just in the good looking aspect. Clearly is a low-med phone.
A friend has one and it has a problem: random shutdowns. And no firmware for her carrier is available.
Anyone else with in the same situation?

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  • 2008-04-12 18:12
  • Q}xx
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1) In response to the concern for the '3.5mm phone jack' it does have it. Only thing is it's on the actual (interchangeable) headpone cord which has been a normal feature since walkman phones by SE were made. (I think).

2) according to a thorough review that I read....... http://blog.se-nse.net/reviews...w380-review/ ..........It doesn't seem to have any of the fitness/shake control features.

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  • 2008-04-11 12:46
  • q}SH
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Like this phone very much. Just one flaw.
Why don't they put a 3,5 jack in it. I mean, it's a WALKMAN phone. I would by this, but i'm gonna go with the 5310 instead just because of that. otherwise i would have bought it.

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  • 2008-04-09 11:12
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dude the resolution of this phone is good bec. it has 256k colors eventhough it is only 1.3 mega pixels and I suggest you try it out before complaining.

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  • 2008-04-09 09:13
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i wish somebody post if it has got shake control or fitness aplications like w580 or its just to silent the ringing,

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  • 2008-04-09 06:36
  • PuB0
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Anybody dare to comment on the following two questions? They're essential to me, but don't ever get answered for any phone in any review.

1.) Is there a notification for missed calls / messages, e.g. blinking LED, message on external display *without* having to press a key or flip it open?

2.) What's the quality and loudness of the earpiece like in everyday situations? My current Philips has such a low volume it's almost impossible to make a call when you're out on the street. My ancient Samsung E700 and Siemens S25 (anyone remember these?) were much better in that respect.

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  • 2008-04-08 01:11
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Is the camera on this phone ok?? i know its 1.3 but is it good for a 1.3 or bad

also the screen has a low resolution how does it look?

is it easy to flip open and text

is it slow??

one last question can it have all the normal SE themes even the ones when you just have the icons move across the screen one by one??

so many questions because iv never bought a low end phone b4 i just need to know for sure im not gona want to return it after a month lol

plz someone who has the phone let me know will be appreciated
;]

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  • 2008-04-07 01:09
  • 0FHm
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Buttons are awful, feal cheap and you have to apply a bit of pressure to press them.. making you feel like you'll break it.

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  • 2008-04-06 09:26
  • mphm
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Is there a place for cell phone tanglies????
How loud is it if its not "that loud?"
overall...good?

Yes top right corner for attaching things.

Not that Loud means in a busy shopping mall or a busy main road it's difficult to hear it ring and even to hear your caller speak.

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  • 2008-04-06 09:25
  • mphm
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love the phone! but 2 fatal flaws! 1st is outside display in strong daylight is impossible to see, 2nd is keypad lights are not strong enough so characters on edge of keys especially right hand side are hard to view. still keeping mines though!! the camera for a 1.3 mp is very good, nicely styled, good specs all round, but sony please do check out those problems! 8 out of 10, should have been a strong 9!

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  • 2008-04-05 21:46
  • MSRn
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Is there a place for cell phone tanglies????
How loud is it if its not "that loud?"
overall...good?

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  • 2008-04-04 20:42
  • QP6N
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I got that phone yesterday, its beautiful :)

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  • 2008-04-04 14:00
  • p74s
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What a unique phone. I bought two - one for myself and the missus. The phone isn't as loud as I'd like but the 1.3mp camera is QUALITY! It beats most sub £100 handsets easily. Very good design with all the trimmings of SE walkamn software also inc the Sims 2 Game!

The phone is well built bar 2 flaws, the back panel is flimsy and you have to take it off to get at the memory card and the oled outside display isn't clear when out doors.

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  • 2008-04-03 19:05
  • mphm
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can anyone tell what is the color of the keypad if we go for the orange-black casing (not blue-black)? i havent found any pic that shows the keypad for it

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  • 2008-04-02 09:24
  • PGhS
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hi, transferred videos via bluetooth, but they have gone into music files on the phone, can anyone help me, on how to move/play them or save them to video files....

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  • 2008-04-01 12:49
  • MIaF
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Video with QVGA resolution. Is it so important? It's hard to identify who is on the video with this resolution.

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  • 2008-03-31 21:18
  • mrdQ
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i got this phone, and honestly i like it alot. If u guys are gonna bitch about video recording or all that other stuff, then get a camcorder. IT IS A PHONE, its purpose to make calls, and having a mp3 player on it is a big plus. but thats all a phone should really have. plus it looks attractive too. If u guys complain about how slow its moving, or how stuff isnt animated, then get a computer not a phone. It has good battery life, a very very good mp3 player. And u know what the camera isnt even that bad, its pretty good for a 1.3. But if that is a problem for you people. then u dont want a phone. get a camera

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  • 2008-03-31 00:41
  • kxNB
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i got w380 yesterday....this hw it is

PROS
good looks
very nice screen
awesome sound wen u listen to music
v.nice music controls

CONS
no video recording but it plays them
speaker volume is a bit low

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  • 2008-03-28 08:26
  • vGfd
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Nice phone from se, im waiting for argos to sell it for 59.99 then id buy it lol

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  • 2008-03-28 01:00
  • M@Ti
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na it does not have it!! i asked before buy 2weeks ago in hk

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  • 2008-03-28 00:50
  • myNm
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