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How Good Is The sonyericsson w700? Find Out...

by Eric Bernatchez
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The sonyericsson w700

This technical sonyericsson w700 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not based on a live hands-on review. It pinpoints its good and not-as-good features so you can make a sound decision.

The Good:

  1. Weight: The Sony Ericsson w700 has a smaller than average weight, which is usually perceived as a plus. (score: 12/20)
  2. Technology: The Sony Ericsson w700 is compatible with global frequencies of the GSM standard , a convenient feature if you travel overseas frequently. (Roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  3. Talk Time: A talk time of 540 minutes. It is very good! (score: 20/20)
  4. Stand-by Time: 400 hours of stand-by time. It is very good! (score: 20/20)
  5. Phone Book: It can store up to 500 phone book entries, which is quite good! (score: 20/20)
  6. Memory Expansion Slot: It has a memory expansion slot Memory Stick Pro Duo, a convenient way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  7. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  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. Camera: It has an above average camera: 2.0 megapixel (score: 10/10)

Overall Score: 116


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the sonyericsson w700:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Given the fact that manufacturers do not necessarily list technical specifications in full, some features may be missing. For that reason, the program that computed that analysis may produce akward results. If you spot a mistake, let me know by email.

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