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How Good Is The sonyericsson Z550? Find Out...

by Eric Bernatchez
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sonyericsson Z550

The sonyericsson Z550

The following technical sonyericsson Z550 review is based on a computer algorithm, it is not a live hands-on review. It identifies its best and weakest sides to help you make a good decision.

The Good:

  1. Weight: The Sony Ericsson Z550 has a smaller than average weight, which is usually perceived as an advantadge. (score: 12/20)
  2. Technology: The Sony Ericsson Z550 works with worldwide GSM frequencies , a convenient feature if you travel overseas frequently. (Note that additional roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  3. Talk Time: 330 minutes of talking time. It is very good! (score: 20/20)
  4. Stand-by Time: 320 hours of stand-by time. It is excellent! (score: 20/20)
  5. Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot Memory Stick, 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 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 Average:

  1. Camera: 1.3 megapixel camera included in this phone is considered a fairly good camera. (score: 7/10)

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: 97


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the sonyericsson Z550:
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 details may be missing. Thus, the script that computed that analysis may produce absurd results. If so, let me know by email.

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