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How Good Is The sonyericsson w710? Find Out...

by Eric Bernatchez
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sonyericsson w710

The sonyericsson w710

The following technical sonyericsson w710 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is in no way an actual hands-on review. It looks at its good and not-so-good sides so you can make an informed decision.

The Good:

  1. Technology: The Sony Ericsson w710 works with global frequencies of the GSM standard which is convenient if you travel overseas frequently. (Roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  2. Talk Time: 600 minutes of talk time. It is way above average! (score: 20/20)
  3. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 350 hours. It is excellent! (score: 20/20)
  4. Phone Book: It can store up to 850 phone book entries, which is quite good! (score: 20/20)
  5. Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot Memory Stick, a convenient way to store more pictures and music 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. 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)
  8. Camera: It features an above average camera: 2.0 megapixel (score: 10/10)

The Average:

  1. Weight: Weighing 3.56 ounces is very average. (score: 8/20)

Overall Score: 112


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the sonyericsson w710:
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 always list features in full, some information may be missing. For that reason, the program that generated that technical analysis may yield akward results. If so, shoot me an email and I'll fix it.

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