Sunday, January 18, 2009

Nokia 5310


THE BASIC PHONE
  • Along with the phone & charger headset is provided in the box.
  • The design of the phone is Fabulous.
  • The build quality of the phone is Sturdy and is Prone to scratches.
  • The keypad and joystick/controller of the phone are comfortable to use.
  • The display is vibrant and colourful and is easily viewable in direct sunlight.
  • The network reception is good
  • Voice clarity and loudness is good
  • Ringtones are not loud enough to hear in a noisy environment.
  • Loudspeaker (speakerphone) is not loud enough for voice calls.
  • Vibration strength of the phone is average
  • The battery lasts half days with heavy usage and at max one and half days with light usage.
  • I would rate the battery as bad
Overall I would give the basic phone 8 /10
MENU
  • The menu speed and navigation is Fast
  • The menu system is user-friendly and takes little of time to get accustomed to.
  • Overall I would rate the menu system as good
  • While messaging I do not experience a small time lag when typing fast.
  • The phonebook of this device is advanced
  • The phonebook allows multiple entries of same data fields. (e.g. 3 office numbers,2 home numbers, etc)
  • Overall I would rate the phonebook as good
  • The phone has 3 built in games which are entertaining to play.
Overall I would give the menu system 6 /10
OTHER FEATURES
Memory Slot
  • The phone has a microSD card slot.
  • I have used a 2 GB card without any problems.
Smartphone
  • This phone uses non-smartphone OS
  • The OS (Operating System) of the phone is stable and rarely hangs.
Camera
  • The phone has a 2 Megapixel camera.
  • The quality of the pictures clicked is average
  • This phone supports video recording and can record for . unlimited time
  • Overall I would rate the camera (when compared to a stand-alone music player) as good
Music Player
  • Music played on the phone sounds good
  • The music played on the earphones is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Songs played on the loudspeaker is not loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Overall I would rate the Music Player as good
FM Radio
  • The FM Radio reception and clarity is good
Connectivity
  • This phone has Bluetooth, USB, PTT,
  • The mobile browser displays regular internet sites passably
  • The email client is passably to setup and performs passably . Attachments cant be viewed on the phone
  • Synchronization of data with PC is easy and accurate
On the basis of features I would give the phone (when compared to other phones in similar price range) 7 /10
Comments
Comments: Good looking phone. I can advice this phone to ppl who like sleek phones.
CONCLUSION
Value for money: I paid Rs 8900 for this phone and I think it is value for money considering other phones in this price range.
Advantages: Slim than all other phones of any company Smooth flow of Menu
Disadvantages: Poor battery,in heavy usage it lasts for only half day. Gets restarted automatically when music is ON Camera takes time to save pictures Sound output is very low, cant hear in noisy environment
Overall rating: 6 out of 10

Sony-Ericsson K550i



THE BASIC PHONE
  • Along with the phone & charger headset is provided in the box.
  • The design of the phone is Ordinary.
  • The build quality of the phone is Average and is Prone to scratches.
  • The keypad and joystick/controller of the phone are uncomfortable to use.
  • The display is vibrant and colourful and is not easil viewable in direct sunlight.
  • The network reception is good
  • Voice clarity and loudness is good
  • Ringtones are loud enough to hear in a noisy environment.
  • Loudspeaker (speakerphone) is loud enough for voice calls.
  • Vibration strength of the phone is good
  • The battery lasts 1 days with heavy usage and 2 days with light usage.
  • I would rate the battery as good
Overall I would give the basic phone 7 /10
MENU
  • The menu speed and navigation is Fast
  • The menu system is user-friendly and takes little of time to get accustomed to.
  • Overall I would rate the menu system as good
  • While messaging I experience a small time lag when typing fast.
  • The phonebook of this device is advanced
  • The phonebook allows multiple entries of same data fields. (e.g. 3 office numbers,2 home numbers, etc)
  • Overall I would rate the phonebook as good
  • The phone has 1 built in games which are boring to play.
Overall I would give the menu system 7 /10
OTHER FEATURES
Memory Slot
  • The phone has a microSD card slot.
  • I have used a 1 MB card without any problems.
Smartphone
  • This phone uses non-smartphone OS
  • The OS (Operating System) of the phone is stable and sometimes hangs.
Camera
  • The phone has a 2 Megapixel camera.
  • The quality of the pictures clicked is good
  • This phone supports video recording and can record for N/A minutes
  • Overall I would rate the camera (when compared to a stand-alone music player) as good
Music Player
  • Music played on the phone sounds good
  • The music played on the earphones is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Songs played on the loudspeaker is not loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Overall I would rate the Music Player as good
FM Radio
  • The FM Radio reception and clarity is good
Connectivity
  • This phone has IR, Bluetooth, USB, GPRS,
  • The mobile browser displays regular internet sites passably
  • The email client is N/A to setup and performs N/A . Attachments cant be viewed on the phone
  • Synchronization of data with PC is tolerable
On the basis of features I would give the phone (when compared to other phones in similar price range) 7 /10
Comments
Comments: No comments added
CONCLUSION
Value for money: I paid Rs 8500 for this phone and I think it is value for money considering other phones in this price range.
Advantages: Picture clarity, Music Player
Disadvantages: Keypad, panel
Overall rating: 7 out of 10

Sony-Ericsson W300i



THE BASIC PHONE
  • Along with the phone & charger Ear phone is provided in the box.
  • The design of the phone is Fabulous.
  • The build quality of the phone is Sturdy and is Is Not Prone to scratches.
  • The keypad and joystick/controller of the phone are comfortable to use.
  • The display is vibrant and colourful and is easily viewable in direct sunlight.
  • The network reception is good
  • Voice clarity and loudness is good
  • Ringtones are loud enough to hear in a noisy environment.
  • Loudspeaker (speakerphone) is loud enough for voice calls.
  • Vibration strength of the phone is good
  • The battery lasts 4 days with heavy usage and 8 days with light usage.
  • I would rate the battery as good
Overall I would give the basic phone 10 /10
MENU
  • The menu speed and navigation is Fast
  • The menu system is user-friendly and takes little of time to get accustomed to.
  • Overall I would rate the menu system as good
  • While messaging I do not experience a small time lag when typing fast.
  • The phonebook of this device is advanced
  • The phonebook allows multiple entries of same data fields. (e.g. 3 office numbers,2 home numbers, etc)
  • Overall I would rate the phonebook as good
  • The phone has 4 built in games which are average to play.
Overall I would give the menu system 9 /10
OTHER FEATURES
Memory Slot
  • The phone has a MS Duo card slot.
  • I have used a 256 MB card without any problems.
Smartphone
  • This phone uses non-smartphone OS
  • The OS (Operating System) of the phone is stable and rarely hangs.
Camera
  • The phone has a 1.3 Megapixel camera.
  • The quality of the pictures clicked is average
  • This phone supports video recording and can record for N/A unlimited time
  • Overall I would rate the camera (when compared to a stand-alone music player) as good
Music Player
  • Music played on the phone sounds good
  • The music played on the earphones is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Songs played on the loudspeaker is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Overall I would rate the Music Player as good
FM Radio
  • The FM Radio reception and clarity is good
Connectivity
  • This phone has IR, Bluetooth, USB, GPRS, EDGE,
  • The mobile browser displays regular internet sites superbly
  • The email client is superbly to setup and performs superbly . Attachments can be viewed on the phone
  • Synchronization of data with PC is easy and accurate
On the basis of features I would give the phone (when compared to other phones in similar price range) 10 /10
Comments
Comments: BEST
CONCLUSION
Value for money: I paid Rs 6180 for this phone and I think it is value for money considering other phones in this price range.
Advantages: GOOd multimedia phone
Disadvantages: SMALL SCREEN


Sony-Ericsson W200i



THE BASIC PHONE
  • Along with the phone & charger data cable&128mb card is provided in the box.
  • The design of the phone is Fabulous.
  • The build quality of the phone is Sturdy and is Prone to scratches.
  • The keypad and joystick/controller of the phone are tolerable and could be better.
  • The display is average and is easily viewable in direct sunlight.
  • The network reception is average
  • Voice clarity and loudness is good
  • Ringtones are loud enough to hear in a noisy environment.
  • Loudspeaker (speakerphone) is loud enough for voice calls.
  • Vibration strength of the phone is good
  • The battery lasts 2 days with heavy usage and 4 days with light usage.
  • I would rate the battery as good
Overall I would give the basic phone 9 /10
MENU
  • The menu speed and navigation is Fast
  • The menu system is user-friendly and takes little of time to get accustomed to.
  • Overall I would rate the menu system as good
  • While messaging I experience a small time lag when typing fast.
  • The phonebook of this device is advanced
  • The phonebook allows multiple entries of same data fields. (e.g. 3 office numbers,2 home numbers, etc)
  • Overall I would rate the phonebook as good
  • The phone has Java built in games which are average to play.
Overall I would give the menu system 9 /10
OTHER FEATURES
Memory Slot
  • The phone has a microSD card slot.
  • I have used a 128 MB card without any problems.
Smartphone
  • This phone uses non-smartphone OS
  • The OS (Operating System) of the phone is stable and rarely hangs.
Camera
  • The phone has a VGA Megapixel camera.
  • The quality of the pictures clicked is average
  • This phone supports video recording and can record for Unlimited minutes
  • Overall I would rate the camera (when compared to a stand-alone music player) as average
Music Player
  • Music played on the phone sounds good
  • The music played on the earphones is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Songs played on the loudspeaker is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Overall I would rate the Music Player as good
FM Radio
  • The FM Radio reception and clarity is good
Connectivity
  • This phone has IR, USB,
  • The mobile browser displays regular internet sites passably
  • The email client is passably to setup and performs passably . Attachments cant be viewed on the phone
  • Synchronization of data with PC is easy and accurate
On the basis of features I would give the phone (when compared to other phones in similar price range) 10 /10
Comments
Comments: I Plan to buy a better mobile in the range of below 6000.This is a gud mobile compared to similar price range. I strongly suggest for this hand set, Because I check all the things .........
CONCLUSION
Value for money: I paid Rs 4450 for this phone and I think it is value for money considering other phones in this price range.
Advantages: All the features are very good, Similar to this price range we wont get the better mobile , you can by this mobile closing your eyes.
Disadvantages: the main dis-advantage is no BLUE TOOTH,Joy stick is pretty uncomfortable.camera is average.
Overall rating: 9.5 out of 10


Sony-Ericsson w850i















THE BASIC PHONE

* Along with the phone & charger cd and usb is provided in the box.
* The design of the phone is Ordinary.
* The build quality of the phone is Sturdy and is


Prone to scratches.
* The keypad and joystick/controller of the phone are comfortable to use.
* The display is dim and unimpressive and is not easil viewable in direct sunlight.
* The network reception is good
* Voice clarity and loudness is good
* Ringtones are loud enough to hear in a noisy environment.
* Loudspeaker (speakerphone) is loud enough for voice calls.
* Vibration strength of the phone is good
* The battery lasts 1/2 days with heavy usage and 3/4 days with light usage.
* I would rate the battery as good

Overall I would give the basic phone 7 /10
MENU

* The menu speed and navigation is Fast
* The menu system is user-friendly and takes little of time to get accustomed to.
* Overall I would rate the menu system as good
* While messaging I experience a small time lag when typing fast.
* The phonebook of this device is basic
* The phonebook allows multiple entries of same data fields. (e.g. 3 office numbers,2 home numbers, etc)
* Overall I would rate the phonebook as good
* The phone has nice built in games which are average to play.

Overall I would give the menu system 6 /10
OTHER FEATURES
Memory Slot

* The phone has a card slot.
* I have used a card without any problems.

Smartphone

* This phone uses
* The OS (Operating System) of the phone is and hangs.

Camera

* The phone has a Megapixel camera.
* The quality of the pictures clicked is
* This phone video recording and can record for
* Overall I would rate the camera (when compared to a stand-alone music player) as

Music Player

* Music played on the phone sounds
* The music played on the earphones is for noisy environments.
* Songs played on the loudspeaker is for noisy environments.
* Overall I would rate the Music Player as

FM Radio

* The FM Radio reception and clarity is

Connectivity

* This phone has
* The mobile browser displays regular internet sites
* The email client is to setup and performs . Attachments be viewed on the phone
* Synchronization of data with PC is

Mobile Info




Sony-Ericsson W660i





THE BASIC PHONE
  • Along with the phone & charger CD is provided in the box.
  • The design of the phone is Fabulous.
  • The build quality of the phone is Average and is Prone to scratches.
  • The keypad and joystick/controller of the phone are comfortable to use.
  • The display is vibrant and colourful and is easily viewable in direct sunlight.
  • The network reception is good
  • Voice clarity and loudness is good
  • Ringtones are loud enough to hear in a noisy environment.
  • Loudspeaker (speakerphone) is loud enough for voice calls.
  • Vibration strength of the phone is good
  • The battery lasts 1.5 days with heavy usage and 3 days with light usage.
  • I would rate the battery as good
Overall I would give the basic phone 9 /10
MENU
  • The menu speed and navigation is Fast
  • The menu system is user-friendly and takes little of time to get accustomed to.
  • Overall I would rate the menu system as good
  • While messaging I do not experience a small time lag when typing fast.
  • The phonebook of this device is advanced
  • The phonebook allows multiple entries of same data fields. (e.g. 3 office numbers,2 home numbers, etc)
  • Overall I would rate the phonebook as good
  • The phone has 2 built in games which are average to play.
Overall I would give the menu system 9 /10
OTHER FEATURES
Memory Slot
  • The phone has a MS Micro card slot.
  • I have used a 1 MB card without any problems.
Smartphone
  • This phone uses non-smartphone OS
  • The OS (Operating System) of the phone is stable and rarely hangs.
Camera
  • The phone has a 2 Megapixel camera.
  • The quality of the pictures clicked is good
  • This phone supports video recording and can record for N/A unlimited time
  • Overall I would rate the camera (when compared to a stand-alone music player) as good
Music Player
  • Music played on the phone sounds good
  • The music played on the earphones is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Songs played on the loudspeaker is loud enough for noisy environments.
  • Overall I would rate the Music Player as good
FM Radio
  • The FM Radio reception and clarity is good
Connectivity
  • This phone has Bluetooth, USB, GPRS,
  • The mobile browser displays regular internet sites superbly
  • The email client is superbly to setup and performs superbly . Attachments cant be viewed on the phone
  • Synchronization of data with PC is easy and accurate
On the basis of features I would give the phone (when compared to other phones in similar price range) 9 /10
Comments
Comments: Very good phone
CONCLUSION

Value for money: I paid Rs 9130 for this phone and I think it is value for money considering other phones in this price range.
Advantages: camera, sound
Disadvantages: no flash
Overall rating: 9.4 out of 10