Mobile Phones

Date: 11/12/2006
The Sony Ericsson K800i is a top of the range 3G camera phone. It is slightly on the heavy side weighing 115g although for a 3G phone this is not too bad. It is a candy bar design and comes in a black finish or in limited edition silver. It looks quite smart although some say that it is quite large and a bit brick like.
The phone comes equipped with one of the best cameras around at the moment with a whopping 3.2 megapixels and 16 x digital zoom. It has a xenon flash that emits a burst of high intensity light for shooting pictures in low light conditions. The auto-focus feature means the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the focus area in the centre of the screen rather then using a fixed focus point. It also comes with BestPic™ which is a feature that captures nine images in one second with one press of the camera; it captures four shots immediately before the camera key is pressed to complete the shot and four instantly after so you can choose the best picture. The image stabiliser function compensates for small movements of the hand helping to reduce blurry images.
The phone is capable of video recording which also has a stabiliser function to reduce blurriness in the recording. It has video editing software, VideoDJ, which enables you to mix sounds, video clips, pictures and text that you are then able to send as a message. Its second camera is used for video calling. The only gripe about the camera is that some people have found the camera cover to be a nuisance as it slides off easily.
The K800i also has an impressive display being amongst the highest quality in comparison with other top of the range phones. It has 262k colours and a resolution of 240 x 320. The screen is a large TFT display which means that it is visible even in bright sunshine.
The phone has a good media and music player supporting MP3 and AAC formats as well as an FM Radio with a stereo output through the headphones. The radio has a search function and RDS which gives you digital text feeds of information transmitted by radio stations. The K800i also has a direct link to the PlayNow™ so music can be downloaded straight to your phone. The phone supports a superb 72-voice polyphonic sound so 72 notes can be played simultaneously, it can also use MP3's as ringtones. The Melody composer/MIDI (MusicDJ�) is a feature that allows you to create your own ringtones by combining sample music from the drum, guitar, keyboard, bass and brass tools.
Memory is expandable with a Memory Stick Micro card giving you 1 GB as well as internal memory (64MB), to store your images, audio and video files on.
This phone has a good range of connectivity with Bluetooth, USB, infrared and Fast port. With Bluetooth and infrared you can connect wirelessly to another device of the same capabilities, and with USB you can connect to a PC via a cable. The Fast port connection is an advanced system connector for connecting a charger, portable handsfree, cable or other accessory.
With this being a 3G phone, the connection speeds to the internet are like broadband standards which is the fastest speed around for mobiles at the moment. UMTS is a technology that is capable of a 384 kbps data transfer.
Battery life is very good for a 3G phone with up to 350 hours of standby time.
It is run on a tri-band operating frequency which means that it will work in Europe and America but not Japan.
In conclusion, this is a great 3G phone with some very good features. The music player is good although it's not specifically a walkman phone so it isn't as impressive as the W900i, however the K800i compensates for the music player by having such a fantastic camera. It is an all round good quality phone and we would recommend it.

Features of the Sony Ericsson K800i include:

3G
Camera: 16x digital zoom, Auto focus, 3.2 megapixel
Video Camera: Video call, video clip, video record, video stabilizer, video streaming
Display: 262,144-colour TFT, 240x320 pixel
Music Player: Music tones (MP3/AAC), MusicDJ™, PlayNow™, FM radio RDS
Media Player
Java Games
Ringtones: Polyphonic ringtones
Connectivity: Bluetooth, Infrared, USB support, Fast port, USB mass storage
Memory: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support, Phone memory 64MB (Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration)
Messaging: Email, MMS (Multimedia messaging), Predictive text input, SMS long (Text messaging), Sound recorder
Internet: Modem, Access NetFront Web Browser, RSS feeds
Operating Frequency: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS
Size: 105 x 47 x 22 mm
Weight: 115 g

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Reviewed by david b. on 03/11/2011
I live half my life in the Uk and the other half in Germany..My ideal would be a twin sim. But I have had 2 800I'S for the last 4 years, Never gone wrong..Battery life still perfect. Everything good that has been said about this phone is true.. They just dont break down..I have a friend with one, He liked it so much he bought a second as a replacement when that time came, His has been used and abused for 5 years..he has just replaced the battery. Another collegue with a 800i recently purchased a Blackberry had it for about 3 months, sold it and gone back to his dear old 800i. Thanks sony ericsson for a truely remarkable product..I wonder if your latest offerings are as good..But sonething tells me I will be waiting a long time to find out...
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Reviewed by ranjit singh on 11/10/2011
Very good
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Reviewed by saheer on 03/09/2011
my k800 fone new softwear update but my 3g camera not working and memmery stick not working pls help me
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Reviewed by aisha on 27/08/2011
d phone is wonderful its d last phone i used i changed to another brand after missing that one but i fill like buying it again cos i do most of browsing, save d page and open it when ever i feel like impact its superb
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Reviewed by Nick GE on 12/08/2011
SE-respect!!i like java games in this phone:)
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Reviewed by wheng on 13/07/2011
nice phone good end so much pass?????????
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Reviewed by mamun on 19/06/2011
its a very classic cell.the picture quality is very fine .i like it!!!!!
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Reviewed by jsk on 19/05/2011
top phome
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Reviewed by michael on 18/05/2011
is a 9ice phone i ever bought most especially the 3.2mega pixel.....d disadvantage of sony Ericsson phone is there BATTERIES........is annoying nd make be feel like disposing it.huh
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Reviewed by marko on 26/04/2011
absolutely great phone.I got it for 4 years, and works without any problems.has an excellent camera,with xenon flash.simple menu,and a plenty of useful extras.All in all, a great phone.
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Reviewed by BOB on 27/03/2011
The k800i is a lovely, cheap phone which has all the needs for its price. The joystick can be a bit annoying at times, but i got used to it. There is only one problem, when i take pictures in bright places, the picture goes dark. For example, i took a picture of my (well lit)room with the tv on. The result on my phone was the room was pitch black and the tv could only be seen. Please tell me how to fix this problem.
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Reviewed by Coco on 19/03/2011
Best phone ever this is my 2nd one the first one got broken . I have gone back to this phone mainly because the camera is outstanding sure it only has 3.2 Mp but it has x16 autofocus most phones in 2011 can even match this. It is a heavy phone but i see this as a positive as you can feel it in your pocket I have Iphone for business use but its function are more internet based and a little to Hi tec for personal use, Even though the K800I is a 5 year old design it is still up there with the best modern phones of present. 5 star phone
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Reviewed by Makiwa on 25/02/2011
I was using this lovely phone but mine was a secondhand.i like everthing from camera.but now i want to buy a new one and i dont kno where 2buy it.
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Reviewed by K F on 03/02/2011
A simply outstanding phone from S.E. Well designed and seemingly carved from stone. Reliable, looks good, loads of features to keep you occupied. Had mine since August 2006, now its unlocked and still going strong! What a phone! If only they were all like this...
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Reviewed by matty on 28/01/2011
the k8ooi was the best phone ive ever had at taking pictures to print. had it for years and still havent bettered the camera. i hate the connector for the charger,headphones and computer for its intermittent connectivity,only way to improve or make it work is with a rubber band i have found. ive since moved on to a samsung jet but i love my sony k800i which i will keep. it took the best photos of my cats(russian blues) such a handy quality phone to have. cheers matthew s
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Reviewed by david anthony thompsontop ph on 25/01/2011
top phone one of best i have ever hhad
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Reviewed by peter on 19/01/2011
I have had this phone for 4 1/2 years now and it is still working amazingly well. Taking into account that it has been through mud, been stamped on and lost under coaches on many occasions then it is even more impressive. However, the camera has unfortunately stopped working because of 'background programs running.' The battery life is good but when it is low it gives of a tone which has got me into trouble before. The shutter on the camera often opens and unlocks the phone which can lead to problems like unwanted calls being made. I like the video calling but the internet is excruciatingly slow so I never use it. The SMS service is good, with good connection and the predictive text is one of the best. For the amount of time i have had it, a very good phone. But, many 'modern' smartphones surpass it in every way and make it look like an ancient brick
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Reviewed by coco on 16/01/2011
Outstanding phone well built and compact the Camera is its best feature x16 optical Zoom makes all the difference. Only gripe is the Phone will not sit flush when you lay on a flat surface (Camera housing) which you may do if Video calling. The Radio can only be used with the headphones plugged in i believe the headphones act as the Antenna, this is a bit disapointing. 8/10 for this phone
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Reviewed by Toralf on 14/01/2011
K800i must be one of the best phone ever made. I have had a k800i in 4 years now. Only two buttons that's not as good now so when i bought it.
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Reviewed by ibrar on 05/12/2010
excellent phone no problems
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Reviewed by Gavin on 28/11/2010
Had this phone from new on contract. Still working now on sim only. Has to be without doubt the best phone ever had. Superb camera. Excellant music player. Been dropped, got wet but still going strong. The applications are good with face warp still making people laugh. Finally though i think its time for a change as charging has become a problem due to poor socket connection (to be expected after all this time). Am sorry to see go and finding an improvement on this masterpiece is difficult.
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Reviewed by sam on 28/11/2010
had this phone for 3 years and used it non stop.has neaver had a single problem
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Reviewed by John Mujar on 12/11/2010
The k800i video recorder has very low quality. Very blurred. Also, when a M2 Memory Card is used, the Phone's Startup is extended up to 45 seconds. All else are great.
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Reviewed by stanno on 09/11/2010
Been using this for over 3 years and it's by far the best mobile I've tried. Unlike most smartphones it's 100% reliable and the battery life is amazing at up to 6 days standby. I use it as an MP3 player a lot (a but quiet but otherwise great) and the camera takes better pics than many newer phones with far higher specs. Must be the best �100 I've ever spent!
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Reviewed by Michael on 29-10-2010
All i wanted to say is that i have this phone for 3 years and i bearly schraczt so i would say its a good phone but the d pad is anyoing
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Reviewed by G on 26/09/2010
Got this phone quite a while ago as a present. While I probably wouldn't have chosen it if I had been given the choice, it's been a great phone. I didn't like the fact it was so big and brick like because I found it hard to fit into a little clutch bag or whatever and while I did want a camera it wasn't my biggest concern. For me, maybe not the best phone but for anyone else who wants a good phone with a great camera should consider this phone
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Reviewed by Alex on 20/09/2010
Mine just got into an unfortuante accident. It was sandwiched between the corner of a wall and my leg. Joystick was jammed and buttons fell off. Bit of dismantling and superglue and it works fine. It's nearly 4 years old and been used as a hammer, doorstop, projectile, used in all weathers, dropped, submerged, frozen, hot & humid environments, thrown, bent, kicked, abused and even set on fire. Durable to say the least. TIP: 2 blobs of blue tack stop the lens cover from sliding.
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Reviewed by anonymous on 18/08/2010
exellent phone
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Reviewed by Lucy on 29/07/2010
I have had this phone for 4 years now and up until now I have had no complaints with it (Its getting a bit old and the battery is not what it once was) Most people I know have complained about their phones after only a few months but I found that this phone was perfect. The camera is amazing, and is good enough quality to print out and display. All of the functions of the phone are easy enough to use, and the joystick means you dont have to keep clicking down buttons, makes for an easier transaction. Although this phone is quite old now, I think it is a trusty phone that will last you well as long as you dont care for looks as it wont win any beauty contests. However, available in black or silver, I think this rather cumbersome yet reliable phone would suit anyone who wants to take a good snap!
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Reviewed by andrew on 28/07/2010
nice phone
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Reviewed by coolasfcuk0 on 29/06/2010
Great phone!!!
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Reviewed by Allen Mayodong on 27/06/2010
at first I thought the sony ericcson k800i is seemingly the same as those cyber shot mobile phones with poor video quality, but i was mistaken with how the way i thought of the phone, I find the sony ericcson K800i very function it's being compact is more than enough for me only that no wi-fi. As a techer I find the phone very helpul in my instruction work, the crisp photos that it being produced i can readily used it in our college school paper
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Reviewed by ed on 27/06/2010
Suddenly my k800I which was my reserve phone has a fault.When I receive a call the speaker fails.No sound at all not even a hum or a buzz.If speaker/phone selected that works OK.Cant be mechanical fault with speaker because.Speaker bleeps when any key depressed,record and replay voice works perfectly,ringtones and music play perfectly.have tried master reset but no change.Any Ideas please??
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Reviewed by Sandun Wijesinghe on 02/06/2010
Overall, a very impressive phone! The image quality from the camera is fantastic, and mp3 playback through the provided headphones is impressive, though bass is predictably weak when using the inbuilt speaker. The menus are very clear and easy to navigate, and the screen is just beautiful - very bright and sharp. Some people have complained about the size of the phone, but it's quite easy to find the handset dimensions on the internet, or even go into a shop and look at one. I agree that the styling may be a little 'boxy' for some, but it's growing on me and I quite like the contrast of the angular face with the more gently curving sides. If you're surprised by the physical appearance when it arrives, you haven't done your research properly! As some people have noted, the software installation is a little cumbersome, as you have to rely on windows XP repeatedly 'detecting new hardware' and prompting you to install drivers - a good half a dozen times in all. However, once installed, it worked perfectly for me. The only real complaint I have is about battery life - as I type this it's at less than 5%, having only been charged 30hrs ago. In that time I've used it for perhaps 20mins in camera mode, 30mins in mp3 playback mode, and about 4hrs in phone mode (creating address book entries, text messages etc). As most other reviewers have praised the battery life, I expect that in my case this is just due to a faulty battery, or maybe there's some standby setting I haven't discovered yet.
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Reviewed by Jason Keeler on 15/05/2010
I have recently switched back to a K800i from a C902 as I believe that the most of the cybershots don't deserve their cybershot branding unless the cybershot cameras produce blurry and over exposed images, the k800i is the only exception it deserves the cybershot branding as it is the best camera I have ever used. although it doesn't feature Sony's latest walkman like media player it is still a very good and easy to use media player which reads M4U files. K800i is a bit bulky but well built the one I have is 4 years old and still going but needs a new battery.
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Reviewed by Anne Heyes on 10/05/2010
I've had this phone for 4 years now and replaced it last July with the W910i (that's a load of rubbish, believe me).Now back to the old one. Fab phone, camera. Can't praise it enough. Had a new battery, but all else is great. Would reccommend it 100%.
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Reviewed by Dani on 09/05/2010
The camera on this phone is quick and easy to get to and is grest quality and the flash is very usfull.The memory on the phone i good it also has a space for a memory card which its pretty cool.The sound on the phone is very high. Although with all the features i'd advice you to et a lock on it other wise hen you slip it in your pocket it rings people goes o the interet ... The games are etertaining.The phone is a very easy phone to use and easy to get use to so if your thinking of buying it i would!
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Reviewed by PRINCE on 28/04/2010
The phone is ok and it's enjoyable.
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Reviewed by Naguib on 22/04/2010
Decent phone with good functionality. Camera is good for daytime photos with adequate natural light. My flash stopped working after one year for no obvious reason; I did not use flash much anyway but this might be something for SE to look at.
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Reviewed by Unknown on 27/03/2010
This phone was give to me after years of handing downs. it had been dropped so many times and had also been dropped in the bath, but despite this it lasted from 2006 to this day. the camera is only 3.2 megapixels, but its still awesome. digital zoom is poor as it turns the picture grainy, but isn't really required on the large crystal clear screen. after 3 years the battery life greatly dropped to around 2 hours but replacement batteries are only cheap. it also came with a 2gb m2 memory card which was perfect for any music, videos and photos. the music player is clear and loud and dosent drain the battery it also allows you to listen to music whilst doing other tasks on the phone. the flash was excellent and had a very quick recharge time. all in all a perfect phone, until (like me) you lose it. :)
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Reviewed by Dan on 21/03/2010
Really good camera best phone ever used
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Reviewed by pamela on 19/03/2010
i had this phone for more than 4years until last year,(they say its beyond repairs)i dont wanna let go please help
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Reviewed by Luke on 26/02/2010
Cracking phone this! Only had mine for a couple of weeks now, bought it second hand from a shop called Cex entertainment exchange it manchester. Brilliant phone, the camera gives superb quality in almost any conditions i've found, really easy to use phone with simple menus & good used interface. Comes with a lot of features for a phone that's now a good few years old! Only downside I can think of is that the lens cover on the camera slides open when its in your pocket but otherwise great phone. Sony ericsson have once again proved themselves as making simple, easy to use well built phones. Its really quite a good looking phone as well for a chunkier model but hey.
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Reviewed by Graeme on 18/02/2010
Such a user-friendly and intuitive phone, and multi-tasks very well. Great camera, great for texting, good mp3 player and radio too.
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Reviewed by $$KING$$ on 16/02/2010
The sony ericsson k800i is beautifully made and the picture quality is immaculate.The reason why i'm writing this is because i have one myself and i had it for 4 years and i'm selling it! I just want to know HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH UNLOCKED?
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Reviewed by helen celen on 15/02/2010
i have had many many problems with this phone it cuts out when im using it.it freezes and i'm still trying to get it fixed.ive had it for 1 year and it was brand new as well! it is an awful phone!!!!!!!!!! DONT BUY IT.
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Reviewed by Manol Chalakov on 03/02/2010
I have this phone from 3 years and it runs perfectly.The photos are great with than Xenon flash.The only bad thing is that it's a little big for my pocket.But i lovet it!
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Reviewed by Plato Andrew - Nigeria on 15/01/2010
Great Phone. Never Seen a phone like this.
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Reviewed by glyn plested on 09/01/2010
excellent phone,had for 18 months plus still best phone i ever had does what it says .perfect i have had various phones only to be let down after a year but the sony ericssoon k800i is fantastic yes bulky but its power makes up for its size .yes big is beautiful lol
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Reviewed by Lily on 05/01/2010
this is the best fone eva i got it in july 2009 and i still have it
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Reviewed by boy on 11/12/2009
it's not good as i thought, i am trying to pdf viewer for it but i cant find it,camra is good but there r still little softwares in it ,now days we need pdf viewer ,internet explorer ,a better media player which can play formated files but in this k800i we cant find anything like this softwares in it.
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Reviewed by martin bourke on 09/12/2009
GREAT FOR PICS
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Reviewed by chloe on 07/12/2009
i had this phone when it first came out and i loved it... it is so durable its unreal... it had been washed 4 times in the washing machine ran over by a bus dropped from me bedroom windown in the attic and dropped in a spag bol i was making... the only reason i havnt got it now is because i chucked it in a bush to prove to my firends how good it was and lost it... if its still there now im pretty sure it would still work perfect... its been 2 years i miss it and want it back :(
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Reviewed by miscellaneous on 05/12/2009
im young and i love this phone. the camera is ace, and loud speakers. the battery life is quite good, but the only fault is the bulky build.
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Reviewed by Bekki on 03/12/2009
I brought the K800i, and have had it for two years, and have only had to send it in once. Although the camera is only 3.2 MP, it is very high quality, and takes very good photo's, some better i think then some of the new touch screen 5MP. i recomend this too all age groups. only problem is that you need a memory card, as the memories not brilliant.
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Reviewed by arian on 03/12/2009
that phone is vrely great
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Reviewed by tenicea on 29/11/2009
sonyericson is kool a you no who i am hannha motana
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Reviewed by Sarah.p on 29/11/2009
The most annoying phone Ive ever had. I had it for less than a year and literally was falling apart piece by piece. Camera good, call quality nearly average but the volume during the call plummets, your always having to have it on speaker to hear them. Amazingly awful low memory of all my phones Ive ever ad and Ive had many.
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Reviewed by Jonathan Ryall on 21/11/2009
After having this phone I would never go to any other brand. Sony ericsson have really done a good job with this phone. With a price tag of �150 in 2006, was alot of money but well worth it. At its time this was THE BEST phone on the market. I really enjoyed playing with the video editor; great application! the photos taken are of really high quality for a mobile camera and the memory on the 'M2' slot is more than enough. The phone is on the heavy side but the features and the immage quality really make up for it. Well done Sony Ericsson!
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Reviewed by kyauta yusuf on 16/11/2009
i give my life to sony erricsson k800i
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Reviewed by abdul on 01/11/2009
This fone is an aaaammmaaazzziiinnnggg fone. it has everything, good camera.
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Reviewed by jane on 27/10/2009
I was just going to upgrade - I have the phone since June 07 and I don't think I will now after reading the reviews. I had to update the software on the phone in Feb 09 but since then it's all been fine. I'll probably get more memory and hope to have it in year from now! Hate the throw away nature of mobile phones.
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Reviewed by YUSUF ABDULHAI on 23/10/2009
I REALY LIKE THIS PHONE. IVE HAD IT FOR A WEAK AND ITS BRILL.THE LAST PHONE I HAD WAS A SAMSUNG G600 BUT THE SONY ERICSSON IS WELL BETTER.IM HAPPY I CHOSE THIS PHONE. THANK YOU!
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Reviewed by Rajib on 14/10/2009
its awesome...!!! but internal memory have to be increase.... thinking....
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Reviewed by Sianlover on 09/10/2009
I've had my K800i for a couple of years now, and it's grown on me. It's battery life is excellent, and it has an abundance of features compared to my old Nokia. Even so, it's been a case of my gradually getting to use those various features. Some, such as the web browser, are not of much use to me - but may turn out handy one day. Others, such as the movie player, have already proven a delight. I was recently on a flight from Spain to London, and I passed it by watching "The Incredibles", which I had converted using Total Video Converter. I'd not have believed such a thing possible, but with a set of headphones plugged in, I very quickly forgot how small the phone's screen is, and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. As to the supposed vulnerability of the camera lens cover, the answer is to protect it! My K800i is invariably clipped to my belt in a little case called a "BODY GLOVE", bought on Ebay for the princely sum of about four pounds. Seriously, folks, if you own a decent phone, or a decent anything, it makes sense to look after it.
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Reviewed by Eugene on 23/09/2009
It is the best phone you can get.
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Reviewed by Mike on 18/09/2009
I've had this phone for 3 years now. As a phone, it is a very good model; it is fast, it never crashes, and it has one of the best signal receptions I've ever seen on a phone. As a camera, it's rubbish; the lens cover keeps sliding open in my pocket; this led to dust getting underneath the lens, which after 4 months was enough for all photos to be coming out hazy especially in sunlight. I took it to both a Sony Ericsson representative and a photographer, and both said it cannot be opened to be cleaned. Eventually I got a replacement, and the same happened after 4 months of getting it. Another issue is that the joystick gets damaged after about a year, and it doesn't work well anymore in all directions. Despite the above issues, I'm still reluctant to change it, because it has no problems as a phone, no crashes, a good battery life and a good size and weight for a 3G phone.
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Reviewed by Jazz on 06/09/2009
this phone is surprisingly very good. amazing camera/ mp3 player etc. reliable. really good features, clear graphics etc. a few downsides; it's a damn ugly phone! it has a bit of a clunky, heavy feeling, and the battery life is only any good if the screen is at its lowest brightness. the camera cover slides off easily, too. but apart from this i am really pleased i bought this phone! the camera and the other features definitely make up for the design faults. well done sony!! :) x
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Reviewed by Alen on 04/09/2009
best phone yet!!! i love every feature about it.. now they've got runout sales so you can get 1 for 200 dollars. great music memory and storage.. only a bit big but still good and hardy for what i use it for ...
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Reviewed by jackson on 29/08/2009
having tried a few different phones ie samsung d500 and d600 then f400 , lg viewty , motorola and nokia, i have to say this phone is one of the best out there .
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Reviewed by Star on 25/08/2009
Very good phone, absolutely worth the �75 or so I paid for it. Top notch colour screen and graphics, great camera just like my digital! Few cons, for instance quite bulky in design, not the most attractive on the market and music player, not quite as good as i had imagined it to be. Apart from that a wonderful phone and well worth it!
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Reviewed by Neil McLennan on 23/08/2009
This is a darn good phone, went through 4 years of abuse. Started with the wife, she upgraded, then I had it then number 1 son then number 2 son. Finally sold it on a boot fair, still working for �20! Takes great pics, easy to download stuff, and the joystick makes playing games etc very easy! Better than the lg viewty, and the last Nokia I had and the Samsug dh900. I like the way you can use anything for ring tones and text tones.
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Reviewed by Beren on 22/08/2009
This was my first phone and I loved it! Great Camera , Great sound , it does everything a good phone should. Good points= One of the best cameras, lasts for ages , large screan. Bad points= Shape , size and the lens cover is prone to opening. Its a really good phone and if your thinking about buying one , seroiusly , do!
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Reviewed by Becky on 21/08/2009
I've had this phone for 3 years now, And it is very good, there are some downsides, but i'll tell you the good things about it, When you drop it, it won't break or smash, i've dropped mine 8 whole times, and the last time i dropped it, i worried, because it had flew out of my pocket while i was running, and slided on the floor, but it was fine, only one scratch on it! And it's very easy to use, the camera is exelent! BUT there are downsides, the music player isn't very good, but it's not bad, and it freezes, shuts down etc. and it is heavy and buldgy...But yeah why not, get it?
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Reviewed by Ashley on 13/08/2009
Had this phone for more than a year now and it is really good! Never had to send it on for repair. The camera is brill! However, the speakers are quiet! :( Overall.. Great phone & would recommend it to anyone :)
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Reviewed by saranna on 11/08/2009
i've loved this phone from the minute i got it. never had any problems, i would recommend it to anyone although at this time there are many better phones on the market. itsa classic stylish phone, although its not the lightest or smallest of phones. to be quite honest it is a bit of a brick that is a pain to get out of tight jeans :/
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Reviewed by Rashid on 08/08/2009
Perfect phone, very reliable, I have since 1.5 year, great camera, good MP3 player, very solid, I cannot find a weakness for it. The only very small problem I have with is the connector for the charger/headphones which starts to be loosy sometimes. BUY IT.
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Reviewed by hannah on 06/08/2009
im 13 years old and ive had this phone for 3 YEARS, and i still do not have any problems with it. the screen and contrast are amazing although it is quite hard to see in sunlight. the speaker is very good and so are the earphones although they broke easily. the camera is AMAZING and so is the flash, people are saying there camera cover opens easily in their pocket but mine never has and mine is always in there. its an absaloutley amazing phone i love it and its probably sony ericcsons BEST PHONE!
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Reviewed by Manfred on 05/08/2009
Had a k800i a year ago and since then have been through that many different phones i've lost count! Where am i now...back with a trusty K800i of course! Even tried the Nokia 5800 touchscreen but still i came back to Sony. Ok these phones are 'old hat' now but in my opinion they are a still wicked cmaera phone. The picture quality is outstanding. Ok there were issues with the joystick wearing out on some models but hey it can be sorted. The k800i oozes quality, feels really well made. The phone itself is an absolute doddle to work, great for texting...even with big clumsy fingers like mine! If you've never owned one then i suggest you buy one, go on you won't be dissapointed i promise.
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Reviewed by Ee on 04/08/2009
Really great phone- well made, I drop it all the time and apart from a few scratches it still looks good and is working as well as ever. I've found the battery life to be really good. Have had this phone for over a year and I am still happy with it :)
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Reviewed by Lesley on 04/08/2009
love this mobile, really toying as to whether to change it though as the down side is the fact that you keep catching the slide for the camera on the back of the phone and also the internet button is right near the back/cancel button, the number of times i have hit it. Apart from that a superb basic phone with 3.2 mega pixels. brilliant.
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Reviewed by Abdi on 24/07/2009
this is the best best phone
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Reviewed by Nathan on 21/07/2009
Good while it worked. This was a great phone. The pictures it took were good quality, for me it wasn't too heavy or bulky, the music player was fine and i got on fine with the joystick. I was really unhappy to find that after two years of use it didn't turn on. I tried charging it, I tried buying a new battery, neither worked. All I got was the red light on the side flashing when I turned it on. I googled it, found a solution and that didn't work. Now I'm using this basicish Nokia and they don't compare!
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Reviewed by kate on 18/07/2009
Overall, a very impressive phone! The image quality from the camera is fantastic, and mp3 playback through the provided headphones is impressive, though bass is predictably weak when using the inbuilt speaker. The menus are very clear and easy to navigate, and the screen is just beautiful - very bright and sharp. Some people have complained about the size of the phone, but it's quite easy to find the handset dimensions on the internet, or even go into a shop and look at one. I agree that the styling may be a little 'boxy' for some, but it's growing on me and I quite like the contrast of the angular face with the more gently curving sides. If you're surprised by the physical appearance when it arrives, you haven't done your research properly! As some people have noted, the software installation is a little cumbersome, as you have to rely on windows XP repeatedly 'detecting new hardware' and prompting you to install drivers - a good half a dozen times in all. However, once installed, it worked perfectly for me. The only real complaint I have is about battery life - as I type this it's at less than 5%, having only been charged 30hrs ago. In that time I've used it for perhaps 20mins in camera mode, 30mins in mp3 playback mode, and about 4hrs in phone mode (creating address book entries, text messages etc). As most other reviewers have praised the battery life, I expect that in my case this is just due to a faulty battery, or maybe there's some standby setting I haven't discovered yet. I've always been a Nokia user, and have been daunted by the thought of changing phone brands, especially since Nokia is renowned for it's great user friendliness. However, after gettting the k800i, i dare say that Sony Ericsson has come a long way, and maybe even surpassed Nokia. In short, the features of the k800i: Good camera with real flash. Though the protruding lens cover is prone to sliding open in your pocket. Very large, clear, and bright screen. Nice user interface and menus. Easy to use. Good organiser (calendar, alarms, etc.) Nice bundled software (Facewarp, 3D games) What attracts me to phones are its features, and this phone has most of the features u could want. Cons: Battery life seems shorter than what is advertised. Don't know if it's the network (3), but signal drops off and on, sometimes goes to roaming. Would like a PDF viewer. Phone does not come bundled with an external memory card. Great phone, had it about a month and i love it. It is larger than my last phone which was the K750i but i don't care as the screen is so much better and the camera really is amazing! I've tried the 3G and its quite good, one of the best i've seen and working for a video conferencing company, i've seen a few! The only thing i would say is that the camera cover does slide off very easily exposing the camera a lot, but it's not a massive thing. Apart from that i love it and i'm really glad i went for another Sony Ericsson as an upgrade!! Had this phone for a week and took it back and exchanged for a Samsung D900. Reasons why - The phone is like a brick, the camera lens cover is pathetic even with keylock on if you have it in your pocket this opens it activates the camera causing your battery to wear down, the keypad is small and is a nightmare. To be fair the camera is superb hence the 2 stars. My advice take the D900 over the K800i anyday!! recieved this phone last saturday and i am still finding new things on it everyday , i have to say this phone is amazing in every way the features and options are unlimited theres so much you can do with it i couldn't be more happier with this phone brilliant!!!! well done sony ericsson you are the best!!! if this phone was alive i would marry it!!!This is an attractive, well balanced (ie nice to hold) phone. The screen is excellent, the camera good for a mobile although no match for a 3MP compact camera. Sound quality is amazing, calls are really clear. The supplied headphones are good although it would have been preferable if you could plug in your own. The software is vastly improved on previous Sony's. Integration and syncing with Outlook is spot on. I could at a pinch ditch my PDA and use this instead. The downside are simply the buttons are far too small. I don't have overlarge fingers but you almost need to use a stylus to operate some of them. Sony have retained the 'nipple' joystick control. It is very easy to select the wrong option when using it. Although the screen is very clear, it is difficult to see in bright sunlight - a problem I encountered with the T610 a few years ago. I've decided to return it and exchange it for a Samsung D900, which is probably the best phone available at the moment.Great phone, except only had it for a month and already joystick failing! a problem I had with my K750i had to send it back monthly to be fixed, seems things aren't going to change! Best phone by miles. Top quality camera (3.2 mp), top sound quality, well built.This phone is absolutely outstanding. I have had this phone for a week now and I am still finding little extra's that make this phone different from the rest, for example, there is two buttons next to the speaker at the top of the phone and the 3.2 MEGA PIXEL CAMERA has a cover, a flash and auto focus. But moving onto the overall performance of the phone, now I seem to notice that this phone is very quick for a 3G phone and it is very light weight aswell. But as an overall of the phone is has everything an 11 year - old like me needs!!
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Reviewed by naveed on 11/07/2009
i love it alot
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Reviewed by Everton on 09/07/2009
I've just bought a k800i to replace my ageing K810i,the latter serving me very well for 2 years,but heavy use has taken its toll.This phone just feels so much more meaty than the 810i and the screen seems sharper.The nokia N82 was my first choice,but this Sony Ericsson phone feels more solid,and I'm choosing build quality over features.However I bought it locked onto the 3 network,so I'll be getting it debranded and unlocked pronto!
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Reviewed by Suvash Paudel on 06/07/2009
Good Sound With high quality picture with High Resulation, 1Mb ram ,fast operation, no virus attack in operating system, extra application supported, 3.2 Mp camera witn flash,long Battery life, BUT -The other language like Nepali can not be install (How can i install it?) -It cant play mp4 video greather than 240*320 video size -It's headsets are too much week. -I can't record a Fm -It can;t play avi format From suvu_dig_bin@yahoo.com from Nepal
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Reviewed by Lesley on 28/06/2009
This was a very good phone. The camera and video are good and the memory is large. After a year though it is starting to wear out, little things going wrong.
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Reviewed by reviewer 1 on 27/06/2009
its a good phone all in all but the camera cover comes open in your pocket an starts the camera even if key lock is on and the quality of pictures seems to decrease over time
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Reviewed by ARAR on 26/06/2009
I have found the sony ericcson k800i phone to be an utterly useless ,user-unfriendly phone.
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Reviewed by muhammed ali on 23/06/2009
the best mobile phone , we ra=eally like it.
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Reviewed by bob on 18/06/2009
my mate has this phone and she's had it put in the wash,stamped on and she threw it out a window and it still hasn't broke! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by TOM on 16/06/2009
good fone brill i dropped it on the tarmac the battry got crumpled my mate gave me a battry that was for the same fone his went in the wash mine didn't the batry that went into the wash works fine well done sony ericsson on bulid quilty phone works fine bit batterd still works best fone ever had in my life amazing fone
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Reviewed by Becky Martin on 07/06/2009
I bought this phone in November 2007 on pay as you go, then upgraded to a contract. It is a fantastic phone. I don't use it much for listening to music on, and have never used the headphones, but the sound quality is great through loudspeaker. The camera is excellent for a phone of this price: my pictures are clear and have always come out very well on my computer as opposed to my Nokia N73 (which I've now got rid of), the call quality is really clear, the ring volume is very high. I love the fact that you can download themes for the K800i too. I've only had a software fault once after owning it for nearly two years. Texting on the K800i is also good: I would have preferred the space bar to be on the 0 key rather than the # key, like Nokia, though you soon get used to it. I'm not overly keen on the joystick, it's bulky, and the web browser is a little bit slow, but these are my only criticisms. It's very reliable, has never let me down. It's taken a battering though is still going strong. Battery life is also good, only have to charge it every other day. If you want a solid phone that can pretty much keep up with the best of them, I'd pick this. Outstanding phone!
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Reviewed by mohamed abubakar on 06/06/2009
hi i am using this k800 from few months its just awesome mobile with awesome camera me love taking pictures from this mob .its really worth buying .me love this mob .
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Reviewed by Phalkun, Cambodia on 05/06/2009
I've used this K800i almost 2 years.. It's easy to use with many features inside. I do love the camera so much, it's an excellent camera phone and internet also great. However the music sound isn't as loud as other music phones and it's sometimes restarted by itself. Nevertheless, I love this phone.
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Reviewed by reece on 04/06/2009
best phone ever, had it for 3 years and its still working fine !
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Reviewed by Zoe on 03/06/2009
Really good phone. Does everything you'd want a phone to do. Just a bit bulky and a little ugly. Still, its really good for everything really. Just doesn't have GPS. But that doesn't matter to me.
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Reviewed by Julie on 24/05/2009
I loved my K800i great pictures and easy to use and I prefer the Sony Ericsson range as a rule. But, I had to turn my phone off for 2 hours and then when I went to turn it back on it wouldn't no matter what. There was plenty of battery for it to come back on at the time. The battery was taken out and recharged fully in anther K800i so I know it then had a full battery but my phone still won't turn on. Sony Ericsson were contacted different attemps were tried and then I was told there was power failure to the hand set. Why I don't know. I know of a couple of other K800i users that have had similar trouble with the phone. So take heed and if it starts to act up or freeze go back to where you bought it and ask to get it to be checked out. 23.5.09
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Reviewed by Michael on 24/05/2009
Got this phone 18 months ago and decided to come here and basically evaluate before I get a new one for my birthday :) The camera is brilliant, the xenon flash is superb and the phone is generally very easy to use. Some small problems have risen over the year and a half though. The phone lags sometimes but this seems to have been a rather isolated occurrance. The joystick is very stiff sometimes and needs quite an effort to navigate sometimes. However, I seem to have gotten used to it. Overall, if you want an easy to use phone with a great camera for a really great price, this is a safe bet. -Michael
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