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The sonyericsson w850

The following technical sonyericsson w850 review is based on an algorithm that takes a close look at a phone's specifications, it is in no way an actual hands-on review. It outlines its good and not-so-good sides to help you make a well-informed decision.

The Good:

  1. Technology: The Sony Ericsson w850 works with global frequencies of the GSM standard which is convenient for overseas travelers. (Roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  2. Talk Time: A talk time of 450 minutes. 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 1000 phone book entries, which is quite good! (score: 20/20)
  5. Memory Expansion Slot: It features a memory expansion slot Memory Stick Pro Duo, a useful 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: The Sony Ericsson w850 weighs 4.09 ounces , which is close to the average weight for today's phones. (score: 8/20)

Overall Score: 112


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the sonyericsson w850:
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 features in full, some details may be missing. Therefore, the program that generates these technical reviews may produce akward results. If you spot a mistake, email me to let me know.

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