Sony Ericsson W710 - user opinions and reviews
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7.8
- Features
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7.8
- Performance
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7.9
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- Smarmie
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Had this phone for exactly 2 years. 1,5 weeks after the official warranty ended, the phone started to malfunction - half the keys didn't work. Brought it to the service and got an answer that there's a problem with the motherboard of the phone and it's beyond repairs. The phone basically works, but some number keys and Back key don't work, which makes the use of the phone more than uncomfortable. Try to enter your SIM-cards PIN-code when numbers 1 and 7 don't work and your PIN-code has both numbers. Don't wanto to walk around with a phone with an unlocked SIM-card either.
During the time when I had the phone, it was in warranty repairs for several times for two reasons: the phone switched itself off when it was flapped together and in the second year of usage, the rubber part peeled off. Eventually both problems were solved. I put a small piece of paper between the battery and phone to fix it in one position. After that the switching off problem didn't occur anymore. Before I thought of that solution, they updated the phone's software several times in the warranty service. Without any result.
The rubber part was replaced in warranty service and the replacement seems a lot harder and more durable. Using the buttons on the rubber part is also more comfortable, because it doesn't need to be pushed as hard as before.
My conclusion after using it for two years - great phone but with serious flaws. I really enjoyied the Walkman function (you won't find any better music player in any other phone than SE's W-series) and the menus-functions. But I'm really dissappointed in SE because of this phone failure.
By the way, the phone still looks as good as new - no scratches, no paint worn off etc. Hasn't fallen down or anything. Neither has it been exposed to water or moisture of any ways. So I really don't see my fault in the failure of the motherboard.
Don't know if I dare to buy another SonyEricsson phone anymore, since this one was quite expensive and I was hoping it will last for years...
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- 2009-07-02 10:56
- M}GW
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- Branka
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> In reply to R @ 2009-05-26 15:42 from mfpfHi I have just the same problem. Rubber band is getting loose. My phone is 26m old (guarantee is out). Did your "glue attempt" help? I guess I have to do the same.
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- 2009-06-12 13:40
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- michaeljroberts
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2009-05-15 18:02 from nGVCYou can buy the service manual on ebay:
This gives intructions for taking the phone apart.
Copy and paste the following into your address bar:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sony-Eri...3A1|294%3A50
You can also buy replacement covers (fascias):
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_...er&_osacat=0
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- 2009-06-11 16:34
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> In reply to CLOUD @ 2009-04-27 18:41 from fvSaI have 710i and yes I had to glue the rubber on the front side back on. I have had if for 2 years, or so.
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- 2009-05-26 15:42
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- Anonymous
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i want to put a new front cover on my w710 phone but i really have no idea how to take it off. there doesnt seem to be any obvious way. does anyone have any advice?
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- 2009-05-15 18:02
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- Elin
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I've had this mobile for over 2 years now and my rubber is still on, it must be very diffrent from phone to phone (given a thought of how I take care of it ;o)) Left it outside in the grass for two weeks (in rain) and it still work! Love way you can change songs without even open the phone.
Amazing phone!!!
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- 2009-05-09 19:37
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- Zed
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> In reply to CLOUD @ 2009-04-27 18:41 from fvSaNo. the motion sensor is actually a step counter.
There is an app in the phone to count steps or km of jogging.
You attach the phone to your arm with a velcro band included.
Mine still has the rubber, no problem. since 2 years.
The only problem, I had to go under warranty, the phone would turn off any time just by small impacts, like closing the lid.
They replaced the unit and was fine since then.
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- 2009-05-06 05:09
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- CLOUD
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some says the rubber gets off quickly and some says it never , HELP! and i didn't get what u mean by the motion sensor , is it the same motion sensor in the w380 ? i can shut off a call by moving my hand over it ? please reply please please
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- 2009-04-27 18:41
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- john
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i wanna buy this phone but iam not sure about the camera i heard that its fake and its only a vga camera not 2 mp so iam really not sure could someone tell me abbout that
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- 2009-04-17 19:01
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- Top Shotter
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i'm planning 2 buy this phone or the w610 which 1's better?...i like the flip design but 610 has more features...
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- 2009-04-14 17:35
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- rapter
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> In reply to Briar Rose @ 2009-02-11 17:58 from U3Aythat auto-off is a problem in the desingn of this phone. the reason is that when you open the flap , the shock removes the battery from it's possition.So paste a piece of paper or somthing on the under part of the battery cover.this is the only solution.
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- 2009-03-26 18:10
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- leigh
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i love this phone sooo much!! i really want to have one.. it looks good and its specs are highly reasonable.. SE is the best!! love it!! ^_^
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- 2009-03-24 01:23
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- Anonymous
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this is te best phne ever no problems and dose not break when droped iv had it for 2 years and mow im going to buy the f480
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- 2009-03-18 12:51
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- quetzalzin
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how memory esternal support this phone, because i want to put a 8gb memory, but idont now if this phone support it.
thanks for your answer.
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- 2009-03-16 00:57
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- Briar Rose
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I've been using this HP for 2 years and i just love it especially the Walkman function. Unfortunately when i purchased it initially, i had some problem with the phone keep hanging and auto-off. So i sent to ICU after 6 months, diagnosed faulty manufaturing battery. I guess i got the default set. Lucky they change it for free and no more problems eversince. But dont buy from One U (upstairs or downstairs and its chain company, because the sales person gave me fake SE headset! And until today i'm still wondering what else i got short-changed...traumatic) Sad story aside, a year later, the rubber side began to peel off. So replace the front housing for RM88 and then i bought a soft white rubbery protective casing for my phone to prolong the expensive housing. Overall i like the phone and it's sufficient for me
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- 2009-02-11 17:58
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- tOxiC
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i am, gona hv this fone real soon.....i like its look..hope it turns out well
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- 2009-01-31 16:46
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- Tony
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W710 is the best phone but my only problem is the battery life time. I changed it, but the life time is the same (1DAY)someone can help me? if i flash my phone this problem will be resolved? Thanks guys
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- 2009-01-27 15:08
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- Naduha
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i have been using W710 for the past two years, and i have dropped it twice in to the pool, yet it still works, the only problem i ve faced was that the gray rubber lining that covers the phone peels off too quickly, mine got peeled of 3 months after i bought it.
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- 2009-01-19 11:24
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