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How Good Is The sonyericsson K310? Find Out...

by Eric Bernatchez
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sonyericsson K310

The sonyericsson K310

The following technical sonyericsson K310 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not an actual hands-on review. It takes an in-depth look at its pros and cons to help you make a sound decision.

The Good:

  1. Weight: The Sony Ericsson K310 has a smaller than average weight, which is usually perceived as an advantadge. (score: 12/20)
  2. Technology: The Sony Ericsson K310 works with worldwide frequencies of the GSM standard which is convenient for overseas travelers. (Note that additional roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  3. Talk Time: A talk time of 420 minutes. It is excellent! (score: 20/20)
  4. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 360 hours. It is very good! (score: 20/20)
  5. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is generally the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it usually allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
  6. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  7. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Camera: The VGA built-in camera is minimal. Useful, but you won't make artwork with it. (score: 3/10)

Overall Score: 103


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the sonyericsson K310:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Because manufacturers do not always detail technical specifications in full, some information may be missing. Thus, the program that computed that analysis may yield absurd results. If this happens, shoot me an email and I'll fix it.

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