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How Good Is The sonyericsson v630i? Find Out...

by Eric Bernatchez
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sonyericsson v630i

The sonyericsson v630i

This technical sonyericsson v630i review is computer-generated with this phone's specifications, it doesn't constitute a live hands-on review. It takes an in-depth look at its strong and weak points so that you make an informed decision.

The Good:

  1. Weight: The Sony Ericsson v630i has a smaller than average weight, which is usually perceived as a plus. (score: 12/20)
  2. Technology: The Sony Ericsson v630i works with global frequencies of the GSM standard which is convenient if you travel overseas frequently. (Note that additional roaming charges 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 350 hours. It is very good! (score: 20/20)
  5. Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot Memory Stick Micro, a useful way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  6. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  7. Streaming TV: Streaming Video or TV. Streaming TV, provided your carrier offers it, allows you to watch real live TV on your cell phone. It involves additional fees but can help kill time in queues, doctor waiting rooms or many other situations. (score: 5/5)
  8. 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)
  9. Stereo Bluetooth: It supports stereo Bluetooth (A2DP). Perfect to listen to music, or | just to be more completely immersed in a conversation. (score: 5/5)
  10. Camera: It features an above average camera: 2-megapixel (score: 10/10)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Phone Book: It can only store phone book entries. If you have many business contact or friends, this may not be enough for you. (Find phones with more phone book entries) (score: 4/20)

Overall Score: 110


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the sonyericsson v630i:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Since manufacturers do not always list technical specifications in full, some features may be missing. For that reason, the program that computed that analysis may yield akward results. If so, let me know by email.

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