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22nd March 2008
Sexiest phone eva!!
This is the sexiest phone eva !
i love the green with the black and the light system on the side. Ive got this phone and its soooooo good it holds so many songs . If your reading this you really should get it !! xx
12th July 2007
I Like It!
So another phone from the Sony Ericsson stable If you are familiar with all the recent phones from them you will feel right at home straight away All the usual features are there A slide design similar in size to the Samsung U600 but a little fatter I have to say it does feel a little more comfortable in the hand because of this I assume the keypad is similar to the W880 which received some complaints I have to say that I haven t had any problems on that score As for the aesthetics well it is a matter of taste and I find the black face and curved edges to be rather appealing There are some novel features on the phone that to be fair have been seen on other manufactures phones but again not unappealing The only real niggle is the 2 megapixel camera which has no light of flash but if I wanted to take serious photos I wouldn t rely on a camera phone even the Nokia N95. There is no 3G but where I live there is no 3G provision from any network so that is not a problem Overall a competent phone and
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Description
Inspired by nature, the Sony Ericsson S500i.
Slide the Sony Ericsson S500i to reveal materials and patterns inspired by nature. The Slim S500i keeps you in harmony with the world around you. Let desktop and menu themes change with the season; or as day turns into night. See hidden illumination appear when a call comes in. The S500i - its full of surprises.
Share your life in pictures
Enjoy life - and share it. Snap a picture with the S500i 2 mega-pixel camera and sent to your blog in an instant.
Integrated camera
Built in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with the in-phone imaging and messaging features.
Light Effects
Personalise with unique light effects, and see your phone come alive every time a call comes in.
Capture the Action:
Capture video clips instantly, ideal for those unexpected movements that happen when you're out there enjoying life.

Features:
- 2 mega-pixel camera
- Bluetooth 2.0 and Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
- Media player (MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+), music tones, and PlayNow
- Access NetFront Web Browser and RSS feeds
- Speakerphone and sound recorder
- Alarm clock, calculator, calendar, flight mode, notes, phone book, stopwatch, tasks, and timer
- Modem and synchronization
- USB mass storage, USB support
- Phone memory: Up to 12 MB
- Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Specification:
| System: |
Quad-Band: GSM 850, 900, 1800 & 1900 |
| Size: |
99mm x 47mm x 14mm |
| Weight: |
94g |
| Standby time: |
Up to 370 hours |
| Talk Time: |
Up to 9 hours |
| Display: |
240 x 320 pixel,
TFT LCD
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Editors' rating
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7.9/10
Very Good |
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| What’s It For? |
A stylish slider with quirky mood lights |
| Who’s It For? |
Users who want a stylish handset that doesn't skimp on features |
| We like |
Great range of features; good music player; stylish looks |
| We don’t like |
Small keypad; iffy headphones |
| Accessories |
Sony Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory card. |
| CNET.co.uk judgement |
This handset has bags of personality thanks to its ever-changing themes and quirky mood lights. It also boasts some seriously useful features, including support for RSS newsfeeds and a good music player. Put simply, there's a lot here that we like |
| This handset is covered by a full 24 month manufacturer's warranty. |
This SIM free handset is unlocked and compatible with any 2G/GSM network. Please note this handset is not compatible with 3G networks and services.
Product images are for illustrative purposes only, specific colour variants cannot be guaranteed unless otherwise specifically stated on the page. |
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