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Sony Ericsson S700i Triband GSM 900/1800/1900 1.3 mpixel Camera Phone Review (1)
Bluetooth 12 Oct 2004

SonyEricsson S700i

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If you are looking for a phone with quality integrated digital camera, S700i is definitely one of the options to be considered. Boosted with a 1.3 megapixel CCD camera, the S700i takes mobile imaging to the next level. S700i also offers a 2.3 inch 262K TFT screen as display. The images can also be stored into the external storage using Memory Stick Duo.

SE S700i uses a 180 deg swivel base design. Navigation can be made with or without the phone opened. The design is made such that is look like a camera outside but a phone inside. With a swivel motion, you have a full fledge phone.

The phone uses a icon based menu. It has a large screen display of 240 x 320 pixels for displaying information. It has a dimension of 107.5 x 49 x 24.5mm and weighs 137g. It has a talktime of 7 hrs and a standby time of 300 hrs. Ringtones supported format is MIDI and MP3. The phone also comes with a built in FM Tuner for receiving terrestrial FM radio stations broadcast and a mediaplayer for MP3 songs. You can transfer images/ringtones into the phone using the Memory DUO using a card reader (PC), infra red or bluetooth.

The speakerphone supports handsfree conversation. Video Recording is supported 3GP format. Java is also supported and you can install your favourite 3D games via Bluetooth, GPRS or IrDA.

Package box

Package includes phone, CDROM consisting of Adobe Starter Kit 2.0, Battery charger. Memory DUO and adaptor (for PC)

The Front. Dialing can be made with the phone closed by pressing the centre button to access the menu screen

On the side, we can see the volume control, camera button and the slot for Memory Stick Duo

The phone can be held in horizontal and used as a digital camera.

Infra Red port and Keypad Lock /  Flash light button. Slide this button to the right to turn on white LED (flash light).

Phone opened and swivel to 90 Degrees

Phone fully opened. It is taller than my A835

Keypad. Take note that the power button is not located on the exterior of the phone. You have to swivel the phone and press the button to power On the phone.

A 5 way navigation system with 4 other buttons. C for clear, U turn button for going to previous selection

Memory Stick Duo slot

Memory Stick Duo inserted into the phone with adaptor

 

The SIM, battery compartment of the phone

 

Specifications

Phone Type TriBand
Network Supporter GSM 900/1800/1900
Wireless Technology WAP, GPRS, Java, IrDA, MMS
LCD Display 240 x 320 pixels
Colour Yes / 262K Colour TFT
Form Factor Swivel
Dimensions 102 x 46 x 14  mm
Weight incl Battery 137g
Battery Power Rating 780mAh Lithium Ion
Max Talktime 7 hrs
Max Standby Time 300 hrs
Digital Camera / Video Max resolution 1280x960. Video 3GP
Ringtone 40 channels polyphonic MIDI, MP3
Other features FM Radio, MP3 player
Storage 32MB Built-in + 32M Memory Stick Duo supplied

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