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Sony Ericsson S500i Consumer Reviews (133 reviews)

Write a review of the Sony Ericsson S500i! Please share your experiences to help other people choose the product that's best for them. This is a review site, not a forum, so please don't just ask questions. Please do not use swear words or offensive language, and please, no advertising! Reviewed by tracy on 26/08/2008
A great phone. I'm wondering if I have the same phone as some of the other reviewers?? I've had mine for months, and never had any problems with the key pad or screen. I also think the battery is fine - if I don't use the phone much, it lasts a week, if I use it a lot, it lasts maybe 3 days. Isn't that normal? The sound is great, it's easy to transfer music, I love the 2 mega pixel camera and the phone is stylish. I would recommend it to my friends! In fact, I know 2 other people who bought the same phone, and no problems!
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Reviewed by HoopaPoopa on 25/08/2008
Its Been 2 Months Since I Got This Phone And The Keys Have Started To Get Crack Marks On Them, But Carphonewarehouse Said That They Will Replace The KeyPad For You. (Y)
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Reviewed by Katie F on 22/08/2008
mines just crashes and is like all blury am like :O
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Reviewed by emzzzz on 20/08/2008
my boyfriend broughtme this phone yesterday!! and i love it :] its amazin.. and has a fantastic colour! :] im happy with it.. plus the games are brilliant on it 2! :] always a bonus! i love it :]
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Reviewed by Courtney on 20/08/2008
I Got this fone in march and allready the back all fell of and the on/off button has come of to !!! It hates being dropped my screen has smashed and doesnt work.....becoz i dont text alot my keys were fine but i would inform you to not get this fone its stupid!!
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Reviewed by Abi on 19/08/2008
I love this phone. I don't care about the fact that I've had to replace they keypad 3 times because as it's aknown fault with this phone they've done it free. I think the description on this website is perfect - it's for arty creative people...who can put up with silly things (LIKE: cracked keys, no flash etc etc). Actually, the internet connections and stuff are a bit rubbish. Meh, why did I start!
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Reviewed by Chanelle Marie on 15/08/2008
Only one button cracked but other than that its fabulous!
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Reviewed by Charlotte on 11/08/2008
I like it. This phone has good MP3 and great camera no problems at all. It is definatly the best phone I have come across. The battery life is good it's battery life lasts bout 3 to 4 days... I recommend it.
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Reviewed by Elaine on 11/08/2008
I treated myself to this phone last December and initially was very pleased with it. The navigation is very straightforward and the graphics are of a decent quality. The photo and video quality is OK though a bit grainy and the video DJ program with it is a bit of fun though nothing outstanding. All in all I was happy enough with the phone, but a few months into using it the keys on the left side of the phone cracked down the centre of each key. That wasn't so much of a problem but then the wheel started to crack and it has now completely split and I keep catching my thumb on it. I'm on pay and go and only spend about �15 a month on texts and calls - I'm not a heavy user. I do play a few games on it every now and then and have used the phone to take some pictures but I've had it less than a year and it's become pretty much unuseable. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else at all. I wish I'd read the reviews about the cracking keys before I bought it. It's a shame be cause if the build was better it would be a decent enough phone.
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Reviewed by Johnny Diggle on 09/08/2008
my keys cracked in about 5 weeks or so and i couldnt put up wiv it for too long. it was a brilliant phone until that happened. although i loved the camera and its features and the slide design was soooo cool. the lighting fx weren't needed though, it made it look like a toy phone for kiddies. although everything else was spot on!! sorry but i am only putting 2 stars though.
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Reviewed by nitin redhal on 07/08/2008
i am useing this phone from last month it fine an average phone in this brand of rs7200
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Reviewed by vicky from billingham on 06/08/2008
bought the sony ericsson in june 08 keys havnt cracked as other people have said but after it went awol and deleted 50% of my memory the screen no longer works other then that i havent had any other problems as of yet
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Reviewed by louise on 06/08/2008
OMG !! it is rubbish, the keys started to krack in 1 day !!! dont buy it x please
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Reviewed by Livia on 03/08/2008
I think these people who are saying its a bad phone are a little snobby..I have had it for 8 months...long time I think ..and it hasnt broken once!!! when I first got it I couldnt figure out how to put the sim in ..but thats all, anyways just get over it and buy a new phone if you think its that bad !!!..byee
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Reviewed by Danielle on 02/08/2008
Its a good phone except all the buttons are snapped now and some of the buttons are actually coming out because they are so weak. Also my sister has the same phone and she has the internet already loaded onto hers and yet mine always says settings error and yet when i go to the settings it cancels me out so it really annoys me!! But it is a good phone
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Reviewed by MJ on 01/08/2008
Hmm, thought people who said the keys cracked easily used it roughly.. But yeah, mine cracked within a month too and i take good care of the phone. I love the phone, but also a plastic, fake look (doesnt look like it on a picture, but real-life it does). I have it for a month now and I cant say im still excited to have the phone. But hey, it works and overall is a nice phone, but nothing really special in my opinion.
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Reviewed by Natalie on 23/07/2008
Its not the best phone ive had, but how i loved it. the phone lasted about 5 months, and keys crack but do not fault just look bad :( case is very flimsy and easily comes off. i got water in mine 3 times, now it wont turn on. Is worth the money though. if your looking for a good phone with everything needed for under �100.
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Reviewed by beth hughes on 20/07/2008
this phone is gr8 i thought it would be horrible after all them bad review but its perfectly fine i would recommend this phone 2 every 1 i love the purple one .
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Reviewed by Mia on 17/07/2008
It's a really good phone but the other day i dropped it and the back bit came off!! That was my fault though so...I have noticed that the keys are becoming a little bit unstable. The slide is very fragile. All in all it is a really good phone.
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Reviewed by Jan on 15/07/2008
Incredible problems trying to get the battery cover off! Almost impossible! The only way to open it is to lever up the corner where the lanyard holes are, and then pull the cover outwards. There is No battery release latch as quoted in the instructions - This is a lie! There is no capacity for this cover to simply slide off as in the ilustrations in the accompanying bnhooklet. Don't even try to slide it, it's never going to happen!!!
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Reviewed by joey joe joe shabado on 15/07/2008
this phone i have has since oct and its never let me down, good and reliable like all sony's
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Reviewed by Rachel on 14/07/2008
I've had this phone for just six months and already the keypad is cracked and faded. Also the # key doesn't work as well as it should which causes problems when composing text messages. I have a couple of friends who have the same phone and they have experienced similar problems. Also the camera doesn't have a flash which isn't so good. Overall i don't reckon much to this phone. I had a Sony Ericsson before and I loved it but after this I'll never have another.
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Reviewed by Laura on 14/07/2008
This phone is awful i bought mine at christmas 2007 and sinc its been sent of 4 times to be fixed and 3 out the four i have received a new fone..the battery doesnt even last a day..the keys crack..the ribbon inside breaks..the screen freezes and it turns itsel off...do not buy
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Reviewed by shelly on 14/07/2008
this is the worst fone i hav eva bought, it freezes and turns itself off when eva it pleases and it keeps saying please insert sim. i only had it for a few weks
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Reviewed by steff on 14/07/2008
the keys have cracked on mine so im going to phone the place where i got it, the hash/space key has has chipped on both sides and pieces have come off. The phone has also frozen and deleted aload of stuff randomly and the it doesnt slide that well. Hopefully get a new phone tomorrow!
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Reviewed by angry guy on 13/07/2008
people who are going to buy this phone strongly urge that you shouldnt. This phne i had for 3 months now and it all ready have problems such as the switch button has fallen off and the phone doesnt turn on.
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Reviewed by dale on 12/07/2008
i saw this phone and i said sik i want dis i got it and after 5 months a 7 cracked still works and i dropped it once and when i changed song the screen went black and there was loads of crack marks very loud fone tho and it does not come with a memory card!!! it says it does but none of my mates n my family got a memory card WARNING:INSURE THE PHONE!!! DROP IT ONCE ITS GONE THE SCREEN WILL NOT WORK MINE ISNT INSURED:(2STARS
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Reviewed by chris from CL on 09/07/2008
anyone know about an official forum or group to get a reimbursement or replacement? it's incredible!!! I thought it was just mine, but the keys just crack in a matter of days!! and I was surprised to see som many people with the same issue.
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Reviewed by karen on 08/07/2008
I have recently bought a sony ericsson s500i flowers edition phone from the carphone warehouse, I am really impressed with the phone it is easy to use, It is small and compact the keypad on mine is fine and that is with every day use of texting to friends, I like the ever changing wallpapers/screensavers, and the changing light effects,the audio is brilliant overall a brilliant phone it does everything I want it to do.
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Reviewed by hannah on 05/07/2008
well ive had to change mt phone 2 times already, 1 the battery is loose and doenst always stay on for 10 sec0nnds, even if it had 10 hours of battry left 2 becasue the buttons cracked
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Reviewed by Lauren on 04/07/2008
I really adore this phone. Stylish, elegant, very easy to navigate around and amazing lighting features. Yes, the keys do have a tendancy to crack, but other than the aesthetic downside this really isn't so much of a problem. If the keys still work, what does it matter if they split? Anyway, the battery life on this phone is also really good, and the main features (camera, music player etc,) are all sound, though if you're looking for the top-of-the-range camera or music player I'd advise you to look somewhere else. Overall, a lovely looking phone which fits its purpose well, is easy to use and feels good in the hand. Love it!
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Reviewed by Matt on 04/07/2008
The phone looks super and unlike a lot of sony ericsson's phones it has a rubber back so it doesn't want to slip out of your hand every time you pick it up. The sounds and display are the best on any phone I have seen. However - I had to replace the first phone I had. After approx. 5 calls the speaker started to vibrate in the earpiece. When exchanged for another exactly the same thing happened. The key quality was different on both phones as was the slider fit. It shows the quality of these phones is below par and as mentioned in the main review, durability is questionable. In short, attractive and fashionable but not a quality or reliable phone.
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Reviewed by Steff on 02/07/2008
yeah, my screen is broke now, everything else works, just cant see anything. otherwise its a great fone and im getting the exact same one when i get the money =]
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Reviewed by ambz x on 30/06/2008
i thought that this phone was brill!! Not cheap though. I wouldn't pay that much money again for a phone. I will say though that it's the best phone eva!! I love the purple colour and EVERYTHING about it!! The camera is great, the batteries not bad and over all, I'd give it 9/10 the only reason I didn't give it 10/10 is because when you find a phone better than this one, you can't give 10/10, cause it's exactly the same ratings as this phone and that one was betta!! If you wanna buy this phone, go for it!! You'll love it!! ambz x
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Reviewed by Peter on 28/06/2008
The Phone Itself is beautiful, especially with all of the different themes bring together a rather stylish package, Software, music player, camera are all fine, and to be expected for a phone of this class. However like everybody else is saying the build quality is appaling. The sliding action is now loose, the keys are cracked, and the phone frequently restarts itself, usually at the very moment i answer a call! Terrible, am replacing it this weekend.
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Reviewed by Rob on 26/06/2008
The w580i walkman phone is based on this, I tested it and it was okay, I only had it for an hour though. But it was good though.
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Reviewed by Firstchild00 on 26/06/2008
I've had this phone for maybe 7 months now.. I love the looks, the light effects and the feel of the rubber on the back. I never dropped my phone before and there's no scratches. Battery life 1/2 a day on average mas usage. Camera is descent. User infterface is GREAT! But keypads are soo weak.. and I don't even text that much. My #s 3 and 6 cracked yesterday. And I've noticed my other friend's phone the walkman series- his numbers cracked waay more than mine.
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Reviewed by Elaine on 26/06/2008
Hiya, i bought this phone abt 2 months ago, and most of the keys have cracked, althou is is not causing me any problems, i agree that the battery is rubbish, and the memory is not good either, all in all thou it is a good phone and will do until i decide i want another 1, it was cheap enough so people need to stop whinging abt it
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Reviewed by Helen on 26/06/2008
I still love my phone despite the 3 times I have sent it back to be repaired! First time I sent it off and they replaced the keyboard for me, because it had cracked (It didnt start doing that until 2 months after getting it), but it didnt fix the sticky keys that I had sent off to be fixed. So I sent it back. That was all hunky dory! Then about 2 months ago my camera suddenly decided to make everything a weird green polorized colour. It wouldnt take photos as everytime I hit capture it would close down! But besides that I still love it! It doesn't mind being dropped, mine only has a loose screw and a couple of scratches on it from being dropped every couple of weeks or so (and I have had it for almost a year!) Saying that though. SE admit it has had problems and completely remade the phone with different colours. Can anyone tell me about this?
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Reviewed by hi on 25/06/2008
hi i just bought this phone. i think its lovely although now readin ur reviwes im getting second thoughts..
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Reviewed by Laura on 17/06/2008
It's not too bad, if you want a simple phone that does simple things and looks good this is for you. I have had it for a day and it is already scratch from getting the back off the phone, the back is stuck onto the phone and only get it off if you really need it off as it does scratch when forcing it off. Already filled up the memory with one song and one picture so buy a memory stick aswell or no point getting the phone. However i am really pleased with the phone!! and hoping the keys don't crack!!!
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Reviewed by asylady on 16/06/2008
it's beautiful and the theme are great esp the everchanging theme...the key doesnt cracked.i can use it till 3 days without charging it...even if i make phone calls, messaging and listen to the music...the screen is great..it maybe fragile but it looks elegant...i dun think it's suitable for people who dun have hands of a lady..so far, so good...ive been using SE for 4 years now, SE never disappoint me but nokia always disappointing me..ive been using nokia phones for 3 years...i have never experience any errors in application while using SE phone, and it's not lagging either, and the battery is good...jz an advice here...
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Reviewed by Andy S. on 14/06/2008
Had this phone for months, no cracking, no flaws yet. Dropped it multiple times, all in good order. People that complain just don't know how to take care of a phone.
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Reviewed by Beecs on 13/06/2008
Love it but it was stolen in disneyland and i want it back!!!
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Reviewed by Rhiannon on 12/06/2008
Ive dropped mi fone a cupla times but onli manaaged 2 dent it a lil here n ther but i just noticed that the number 4 button has cracked on it
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Reviewed by paige connor on 10/06/2008
This phone is great i have it in purple it is a lovely colour and i have had no problems what so ever with mine i would really reccomend this phone to anyone who would like one it has a loud music player and a good reception etc..
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Reviewed by Hannnnn x on 09/06/2008
My friend has this phone and she said the keys always break, and the back fell off.. but I don't think I should get it.. I'm not sure haha
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Reviewed by lil on 08/06/2008
i got the the phone and it was realy great . had everything i wanted but the buttons craked
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Reviewed by kyra on 06/06/2008
i'm now on my 3rd replacement of this model. each time it is because the keys have cracked. i blamed how i used keys, was i pressing too hard, even tho i was trying to ever so gentle, its on its last chance so far i'v ad to return each handset every 8-9 days after got it. 1st date got it 18th may, 27th may i ad to return it and ad to return again today...but carphone warehouse has said if it happens again i can chose a different phone, prob i face is others i like cost more money, and i not rich, i could only just afford this 1. i bn loyal to nokia for 10yrs and only switched cause i wanted a slide phone and didn't like wat nokia ad on offer. so fingers crossed i can at least keep this longer than 9 days, my intentions are to keep it much longer as my nokia 6610i only ad to be replaced 4 years later cause back just wouldn't stay on even after i bought new cover after new cover and the key markings wud wear off after a month, that could only be diciphered in the dark wen the lights came into their own. now to compare a phone goin bust after 4 years to a phone going bust in less than 10 days, wat does that say bout the s500i? like i say its on its last warning, next broken keys and i'm goin a diff phone!!
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Reviewed by Gemma on 02/06/2008
Had this phone a few months now. Loved it at first.. Got it in Yellow. But the Buttons started to crack, then the space just stopped working. Had it repaired so everything is fine. But buttons have started to crack again, and now the buttons on the left side have completed didn't to stop working.
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Reviewed by redred on 01/06/2008
i have had this phone for 10 months and it has been sent back about 6 times- the keys crack, the phone completely stopped working and the front cover come off. But apart from that it is a brilliant phone and easy to use. since i had it last fixed its been about 3 months and the keys havent broken again so sony ericsson are doing something bout it
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Reviewed by XXxxxxXX on 30/05/2008
it is a gr8 phone i luv it outstanding :)
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Reviewed by Jolien on 29/05/2008
I'm soooo frustrated because of this phone! I bought it 4 months ago, hoping all the problems with the keys were fixed by then...It went good the first month or so, but now all the problems are showing up: 2 keys broke in two, my camera won't work because "another application is running" while there are no applications running. The left 'select' key, the upwards key, the 'return' key, the 1 and 7 key regularly stop working so that I can do nothing at all, restarting it doesn't work because I can't type in my pincode. Really regret this purchase!!! This phone really sucks!
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Reviewed by natalie on 27/05/2008
probably the worst phone ive ever had..ive sent this phone back to be repaired so many times and its just breaks over and over, its such a poor phone, i seriously wouldnt recommend it, such a waste of money.
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Reviewed by Jade on 27/05/2008
Great phone, absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful pictures that change monthly. Very feminine. BUT one major flaw, the keys break repeatedly. The still work, they just snap in half. Very irritating, I've had mine about 8 months & had it repaired 5 times, but it breaks again & again, so it just depends what you like of that really! I dont mind, its so cool in other ways that it makes up for the faults!
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Reviewed by Ange on 26/05/2008
Terrible phone mine spends more time in for repair than it does with me its shoddily built an even when your extremley gentle with it the keys crack. If there was a 0 id vote that. If you a good one your lucky i feel like i threw �139.00 down drain when i bought it in september 2007.
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Reviewed by me on 23/05/2008
dis is da best phone i ever had....4 me.... no comment at all b'coz dis is perfect! da keypad? duh no problem at all...coz it is on the user naman e... i have it almost 4 yrs and 6 months! and about da battery it surely consumes more battery dan da other phone b'coz...... it has lights on da side.. its just 4 me!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by Karen on 21/05/2008
I had this phone about 2 months and i have to say it looks soo nice, however i have never had a phone that has such poor battery life, if you want to have to charge it every night, more so if you make a few phone calls then buy it but i certainly wuld not recommend it. The keys are started to crack and it easily scratched. If your wanting appearance by all means go for it, if your wanting practicality, it is useless!!
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Reviewed by @4@|/| on 15/05/2008
ive had this phone since christmas and had no major problems so far (touch wood). i have had no problems with the keys cracking but i dont text to often. battery life is average. it would be better if it had a better camera but not to bad. i like the photo dj where u can edit ur photos which is cool. its pick up a couple of scratches from dropping it. the phone looks reli cool in black but is unavaible inn that colour. overall this is one of the best phones ive had and reli like it.
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Reviewed by zoe pickworth on 14/05/2008
ad my s500i 3wks and half my buttons cracked all ready wil not be swapped stay clear of this phone
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Reviewed by Bethan on 11/05/2008
Had this phone since christmas, and at first the buttons were fine. But after a couple of months the buttons started to crack, four of them have cracked now. But i accidently dropped it down the toilet 2 days ago, and its fine after a bit of drying. Was lost without my phone though.
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Reviewed by Michelle on 07/05/2008
I Love My Phone. i Have Had It For About 3 Months And I Have Had No Problems With It At All. I Am Always Txtin And None Of My Keys Have Cracked Yet. Overall I Would Say If You Like The Look Of This Phone Then You Should Get It Because Its A Great Phone The Best I Have Had.
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Reviewed by katy on 06/05/2008
I bought this phone in spite of the reviews on here coz I loved it, but I've just taken it back for a refund as the keys cracked. I'd only had it 3 weeks. The phone itself is lush + I was soo happy with it, brilliant night/day changing on the screen 2, but what's the good in a lush phone if you got no keys to use it!?!
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Reviewed by Jemima on 03/05/2008
I bought this phone an hour ago and i'm not suprised the buttons crack! They seem so flimsy when you're pressing them. I took it back and the man behind the till said that he had heard bad things about this phone. ***AVOID***
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Reviewed by Meercedes on 02/05/2008
I've had this phone for about a month, it's by far the best i've ever had. The everchanging theme is amazing!! The camera and screen are fantasic! I don't even notice there's no flash, it makes no difference really unless you plan on taking heaps of nightime pics. I like the slide mechanism as its very sturdy but some people are saying it's too hard to open?? I would definately rate its looks 9.5/10, IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PHONE!! I havnt had a problem with the keys and they seem to be quite sturdy so heres hoping SE have fixed that fault. the keys are better suited to those with smaller fingers but is great for texting. The glossy finish shows up fingerprints but its just something you have to live with. Just a note though, the battery on this phone is rubbish. I don't know if its just my phone or if its a fault typical of the model but i have to charge my fone every night (if iv been callign people then its twice a day) =( If its 100% battery in the morning,by noon it will be maybe 75%. and it's a bit of a bummer that the memory card doesn't come with it...
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Reviewed by Tom on 24/04/2008
Had this phone for about a month, fair enough the keys have cracked but its hardly visible and hasn't stopped them working, unless you suffer from OCD this shouldnt be a problem. overall I would say a cracking little phone, gets a thumbs up!
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Reviewed by jj on 24/04/2008
this phone is rubbish don't buy it!!! it cant receive texts straight away and when someone rings you it says the phone is turned off! its very fragile and is not a good phone, buy the Sony Ericcson K750i is alot better in every way.
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Reviewed by Jimmy on 24/04/2008
ANY1 HELP!!!! i have read many reviews and now need help, i cannot get my sim card out of the Sony Ericsson S500i? it says all i hav to do is push it in and it will release or soething but if u push it in it just goes back to where it was, any1 please help! email me on jimbean69_me@hotmial.com if any1 has any advice or tips about this problem
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Reviewed by Iva on 23/04/2008
DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE. Sony Ericsson have greatly disappointed me. I will know from now on not to be fooled by pretty images on the Internet. 1. This phone is so fragile it makes a weird sound when you hold it because it's all plastic. You feel it will crack open any minute 2. It's really difficult to open, again because you worry you may break it (and I am gentle!) 3. The card holder is just ridiculous, once you slide a card in you can only get it out with tweezers! 4. As normal (for this stupid phone), the keys split and I'm no heavy texter - BIG DESIGN ERROR! The features are nice but their importance fades away in the light of the aforementioned issues. I should have bought that pretty slick metal Nokia.
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Reviewed by Pearl on 20/04/2008
I must say that I love all sonny ericsson phones but I really fell in love with the S500i. I have been using it for quite some time now and i have no complaints whatsoever. I love all its features and the feel is like it was made for me.
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Reviewed by lisa davies on 18/04/2008
i bought this phone in sept 07 and have since had 3 replacements from carphone warehouse cos all the keys split in 2 on each! EVERYONE i have met who has had this phone has encountered the exact same problem- including 4 carphone warehouse employees- off the record of course. although functions etc are great i would NEVER recommend this phone to anyone i liked!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by Michelle on 18/04/2008
WTF?! I bought this phone 24hours ago. I still can't get the back off to insert my SIM!! I've tried all ways.... constantly for half an hour and now am worried if I press any harder I'll crack the screen!!! I'm really disappointed- I loved the idea that it was designed around nature and the lights and the overall aesthetic qualities of this phone are great. Shame I can't actually use the thing!!! My only hope is that I can exchange it for a Samsung or Nokia..... Also worrying that the keys are very poorly held in place. When pressed they feel as though they are held on by a thread! My advice- steer clear!
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Reviewed by Suz on 17/04/2008
I've got this phone, and I really don't think it's all that bad. I got it on March 1, so just more than a month ago, and so far, I haven't found that the keys have broken or the phone has failed to turn on, or the screens' gone blank. This said, I'd definitely say that it's not the best phone I've ever owned. I think the battery power is a bit short, I mean I use it quite a lot but it still doesn't last as long as the Motorola I previously owned. I haven't dropped it yet, and there's no damage to it other then a bit of scratch on the screen. Some faults I have noticed in the time that I've had it; are that the icons on the main screen sometimes disappear, but re-appear after switching the phone on and off, and the phone sometimes manages to mute itself and my calls despite not being on silent mode or plugged into my headphones. I don't think it's too badly priced, at least not in Australia, and it's definitely something I think is worth having as a phone, at least for now.
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Reviewed by Mariah on 17/04/2008
this fne is stupid all my keys are broke !! its useless
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Reviewed by unknown on 06/04/2008
awesome phone just kinda sad in some ways
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Reviewed by kyle on 05/04/2008
this phone is so annoying i got it a christmas nd 1 month later the screen went multi coloured it took them 2-3 weeks to fix because they had to send it to sony then i got it bk nd the keys started to crack so i brought it bk to them nd told them about it nd it took them another week to fix it then after about 2 onths from when i got it bk from getting the buttons fixed the screen has turen black this phone has really annoyed me completly i am still waiting to get it fixed add me any fit gurls kbm10@hotmail.com
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Reviewed by Heather on 04/04/2008
I got this phone for christmas, and within a month i had to send it back because the screen just went black and it would not switch on. I had someone try to fix it, as the place it was bought from would not take responsibility for it, but the person said it was a software fault. In the end, the phone was sent back to the place it was bought from to be fixed, but even they couldnt fix it and sent it back with the inside replaced. I am counting down the days until it breaks again!!
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Reviewed by Rosiee on 04/04/2008
i got this fone for my birthday in december, it was fine up until mid-march. i dropped it on the floor and then 3 of the keys had cracks. this fone is stylish and very unique. its just ashame that the keys crack. and another thing if u slide it down 2 quick the back of it will start scracthin. but this phone is of the chain and i still love it. but its not as bad as the shake and go ( w580i ) all my frends have it and they literally only have 3 keys left.
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Reviewed by kala on 27/03/2008
While the phone is beautiful and has great features, it isnt a phone built to last. my keys too have cracked, and now the screen seems to be gone. i was smitten with it up until now, that it doesnt work. it costs more than it is worth in my opinion. it is a great phone, but if u get it, make sure u have a warantee so you dont get screwed as i did.
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Reviewed by Graham Hanna on 25/03/2008
just got this phone yesterday .. it looks great .. and is fun 2 use .. but the battery is a nitemare to get out .. tryin to open the back is almost impossible.. batterys seems sh it 2 .. but time will tell .. il b back!!!
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Reviewed by Bella on 25/03/2008
HAd the phone 4 22 days and 4 of the buttons have been smooshed. . . taking it back to get it changed its a fault with the model SE need to sort it out. . !!!!
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Reviewed by Tazz on 21/03/2008
I am having no problem with my Sony Ericson S500i.It is a very sleek and stylish phone.Another quality is that it is an average phone with mostly all the features of W and K series.
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Reviewed by jatt on 19/03/2008
its mashed up man! 9 keys have cracked.down the left side of the screen pixels are shooting up,and every so often lines appear across the screen where u have 2 take the battery out,otherwise it would be an amazing fone
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Reviewed by ???????? on 19-03-2008
IT IS THE BESTTT PHONE II RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE WHO WANTS A SLIK BUT USEFUL PHONE
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Reviewed by Nancy Page on 18/03/2008
First appearance is that the phone looks good, same good functions as most sony erricsons. Heard a few dodgey reviews but got it anyway thinking ppl were just being careless. This phone really is rubbish. 3 keys have cracked within the first fortnight. Then the down key and number 9 reguarly decide not to work, and on occassion the whole phone decides not to work. it is incredibly unreliable. appart from looking sexy it was a terrible and regrettible purchase. this model is reallly flimsy. going to have to buy a new phone. AVOID.
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Reviewed by Mark on 16/03/2008
Well Had the phone 2 months no keys cracked but theres faint line on them so i think they might brake soon... i dropped my phone Recently and now the screen is blank is this fixable ?
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Reviewed by Beth on 14/03/2008
I love this phone! BUT I have sent it back twice now to have the keys fixed as they cracked less than a month after I got it (and two days ago a key cracked again, 3rd time lucky!?). Also, the battery life does seem to be quite short compared to other phones I've owned, although it is using the battery to do a lot of cool things so I can see why this is. I really do like this phone, its just a shame about the keys as it spoils the look.
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Reviewed by me! on 13/03/2008
omg all you pomys are so picky! i love this phone. all you seem to do is whinge.
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Reviewed by Shannon on 12/03/2008
I just bought this phone, it's really beautiful with an amazing camera and amazing sound quality. There isn't much memory at all, but I'm going to buy a memory card so that's fine. Also, the program on my computer doesn't work, but I'm gettinga replacment CD for it. Nobody else has reported this problem so it could just be my computer. My keys haven't cracked. 3 of my friends have this phone and 2 of their keys have cracked. However, they both use their nails to text and the people who's keypads haven't broken use their fingers. I use my fingers so I'm ok. Yeha, so buy this phone, or the W580i they're both really good. :)
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Reviewed by Fai on 10/03/2008
slow and fragile. doesnt even call. when you used the thing feels like its going to break. plastics snapping..... stay away!!!! how can someone manufacture this?!!
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Reviewed by Santosh on 09/03/2008
Excellent phone with a delicate body...! What else can I say? :( 4 Switches cracked within just 20 days with no reason.....It was dead in 40days because motherboard malfunctioning .....now they want 20days to replace the piece!! -- I think this is the worst phone I ever had... :(
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Reviewed by sujanna on 07/03/2008
It looks very stuning and is really beatiful.Its the mobile which iam excatily look 4
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Reviewed by katie on 01/03/2008
this phone is very easy to break and the worst problem is then keys that crack within a few days. it is a stunning phone and very easy to use, the music playere and camera are very good. i would not recommend that you buy this phone as it is easily broken and is quite expensive to fix!
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Reviewed by Reading Reader on 01/03/2008
Have reviewed this phone since 22 August 2007 and it is fantstic....love it....a true fan and a total Ericsson believer!!! Never a prob, never lets me down...ENJOY!!!
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Reviewed by Tim on 23/02/2008
This phone in my opinion is rubbish, didnt last 2 months keys cracked etc. Sony Ericsson have the worst customer service of any global company, they just dont care, I suppose their attitude is that they are so big they can ignore your average customer. Lets face it what can one person do. By the way it cost me �10 of phone calls to them to get no answers at all as to what was wrong with my phone. They are useless at their head office customer care service in the UK.
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Reviewed by Jordan Smith on 21/02/2008
I Have Had Lots Of Problems With The S5OOi It Had Not Been Dropped Or Put In Water Nothing And It Started Playing Up On Me Well I Recommend You Never Get This Phone
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Reviewed by Susie Douglas on 19/02/2008
The S500i is the best looking phone I've ever had and it pained me to send all three (yes 3!!) back. On each one the light on the keypad failed and then various functions just wouldn't work. I really hoped that Sony would sort the problems out and bring out an updated version but looking exactly the same. Does anyone know if they have because if they haven't, don't buy it even if you really really want it 'cause you'll be dissapointed.
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Reviewed by alan dunbar on 19/02/2008
beware piece of junk phone
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Reviewed by England on 16/02/2008
i got this phone for my birthday i think it is a great phone the music is really loud and my mates are always anoyed when they see how clear my pics are !!!! if i was to buy a phone i would buy it in a diffrent colour i go green but i stll love it !! deffo bye this if is great ! hol
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Reviewed by lilmiz spendit on 12/02/2008
love da phone n da features r fantastic. one big problem though, the mic doensn't work so its presst useless unless i use da headphones creates hassle. other than that is pretty gud
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Reviewed by Kerry on 12/02/2008
At first the phone was a dream, then 4 keys cracked and the back of the phone wont go back on. Alot like its cousin the w850i the s500i's keys break without much pressure. I payed over �200 for the phone and acessories in total and i am really annoyed at its poor quality. Its left me thinking, do i want another sony ericsson. my first phone was great, now i have other opinions.
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Reviewed by tom on 09/02/2008
i think this phone is the best phone ever made and i hope you buy it because it has everything you could want on it. if you look affter it nothig will go rong with the keypad.
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Reviewed by Reading Reader on 06/02/2008
Bought this phone on 22 August 2007 (see my reviews at various stages), and absolutely no problems whatsoever!!! Despite my concerns about the bttery indicator initially, I have never run out of power and ALL is well - LOVE IT :) Good ol' Sony Ericsson have NEVER let me down!! BUY AND ENJOY!!!!
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Reviewed by Jazu on 04/02/2008
I really love this phone, it looks great! The loudspeaker is LOUD which is good and the camera is ok if your just using it for quick snaps. I love the lights on the sides and the vibrating menu screen when you scroll around it! I also really like the theme 'everchanging' it changes from day to night and through the seasons and on special days like New Years or Valentines Day it shows a special imagery on the wallpaper (fireworks on new years and a red theme for Valentines day). The only problem i have is the bloody keys! They all work of course but 6 of mine have cracked and 2 more are on there way. It seems once the cracking has begun the rest start to crack too. Yesterday there was only 4 cracked and by tonight 2 others have cracked. I hope when I send it off for repair/renewal they have fixed this problem because it is the only annoying thing about it really. I just got it a month ago for Xmas and some people i meet want to have a look at it and it pains me when they flip it and notice the cracked keys after only 1 month. Sony Ericsson have perhaps gotten a little cheap on production since the boom in their popularity. They probably think anything they make will sell.. but i think if people read these reviews before they buy this phone or any of the new Sony Ericsson phones they might be in for a surprise. Overall this phone is a 4/5, because apart from the aesthetics of the keys it is a great, fun, stylish phone.
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Reviewed by urguardianang31 on 04/02/2008
Although I agree with all the beautiful features of this phone, something every important that has failed to be mentioned was the PROBLEMS that this phone carries. There is an EXTREMELY fragile keypad that many users have cited all over the web (keypads crack within the month) and also there are malfunctioning keys/scroll buttons as well, despite me being extremely cautious with the phone. It has not been dropped and suffered NO water damages WHATSOEVER. But, it still ended up with half the keypad busted. This is a very faulty phone, and not worth the money or the pretty looks/features.
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Reviewed by Q on 02/02/2008
My s500i turnt off and wouldnt turn back on
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Reviewed by Zainab on 30/01/2008
love this exellent, outstanding and amazing phone! great battery life, good camera and the works. no craking keys what so ever yet, the buttons have a great feel to them :3 feels like i've had it for some time, its so user friendly.
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Reviewed by Kelli on 23/01/2008
This phone is good but green lol but if ya want a good looking phone wiv good Style then its the fone 4 uuh!X!X! :) <3 love it!X!
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Reviewed by dwight on 22/01/2008
fantastic
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Reviewed by Ashley on 21/01/2008
i love the design and all its featurs the only problem is it actuel phone and an how flimsy it is.
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Reviewed by tattoo linz on 21/01/2008
The only reason I'm giving this phone a 3 star is because it is sony ericsson. I only use this brand. I couldnt wait to get my hands on the s500i. I got it when it first became available so there werent any customer reviews. Indeed it has beautiful artwork; the phone itself is terrible. All the keys have cracked. The cover for the M2 wont stay in place. All in all, dont buy this phone. Major design problems and such a disappointment.
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Reviewed by David Newell on 20/01/2008
i think the phone looks nice and was definatly worth the money. i think the lighting affects ar amazing. and my keys and de phone ar perfectly fine. i love it and think its one of de best phones i've eva had.
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Reviewed by jay on 18/01/2008
Bought this fone few months back, still going good even after i have dropped it a few times, the camera has no flash which is bit of a let down and it doesnt have much memory but apart from that its not a bad phone.
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Reviewed by Awab on 17/01/2008
This mobile phone is a good and stylish phone for girls but it is not a good choice to buy if you are male. If you are male and looking for a stylish phone with the cool light effects then i would advise you to get the Sony Ericsson's w580i, it's just like the s500i but a Walkman and masculine version. The problem about this phone is the keypad, i have had this phone for a month now and 3 of my keys are cracked (#2, #6, #8) due to texting. Another bad thing about the phone is that it does not have a very good camera. only 2 mega pixel and you cannot flash or zoom in on taking a picture but can zoom on videos. A good thing abut the phone is that its a very good modeling phone for girls who are stylish.
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Reviewed by venkat on 14/01/2008
Great phone
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Reviewed by Andy on 13/01/2008
I think this phone is pretty average and would have been gutted if i paid the full price for it. the keypad has been fine but the battery life is terrible which completly ruins the phone. it also feels really delicate and would definatly break if dropped unlike other more sturdy phones. looks good tho.
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Reviewed by Sophie on 11/01/2008
this phone is rubbish the buttons snap in half every body i no has had the same problem i wouldnt advise any one to but this phone
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Reviewed by Hifsa on 07/01/2008
I just love my S500i.. But I am afraid of the reviews. Unfortunately I saw them after I bought the phone. Ithas only been two days since I bought it and I have no problems so far.
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Reviewed by Beth on 03/01/2008
Ive Had This Phone For Bout 2 Weeks Now And My Keys Havn't Craked Yet And There Hasn't Been Any Other Problems Either. I Love This Phone It's Gorgeous And The Camera And Sound Quality And Things Like That Are All Great Aswell
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Reviewed by James on 03/01/2008
WORST PHONE EVER!
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Reviewed by Nicola price on 02/01/2008
This phone is great the sleek colours are great and really stylish the downside is that the keys crack 6 of mine have cracked but i will bare with it overall a good phone
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Reviewed by R on 02/01/2008
stay away fromt this phone keys crack and full off freezes!
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Reviewed by ASHL3iiGH on 02/01/2008
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Reviewed by Janet on 31/12/2007
Beautiful phone and has the best music player i have come across so far - plays very loud and no distortion like my Moto V3xx. Not so keen on the camera though. Still waiting for the perfect phone.
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Reviewed by Hailey on 30/12/2007
Got the S500i for xmas and was dead excited. I read up that Sony have re-inforced the keys and they havent. Had it for 3 days and one of my keys cracked!!! People have said that they can deal with it but if you have the phone and are dead excited about it you cant. After 3 days your still gettin 2 know the phone. I was really dissapointed and took it back. Ive now got the Samsung U600 and it is soooo much better. My advice 2 any one who wants the S500i - dont get it. Its not worth it!!! My keypad is flat and i also bought it after week 28 but the Keys still crack. You can still use the key but its annoying looking at a brand new phone that is broken!!!
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Reviewed by pongie on 30/12/2007
brill phone had it a week no problems touch wood love the back grounds
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Reviewed by soph on 29/12/2007
i LOVE this phone,- its amazing, i got it for christmas and haven't had a problem with it even though i've only had it about 5 days. the music player is brilliant and it is easy to use, and easy to put songs on to your phone and pictures from your phone onto the computer. its great to text, stores loads of messages. the slide is brilliant, internet is easy to use. colour (black and green) is amazing, you can show off with this phone! 100% get this phone, its amazing. i love it. will comment in a few weeks to let you know of any cracking keys (not happened yet!)
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Reviewed by darren on 27/12/2007
this fone is outstanding but the keypad hasnt cracked yet opefully not but aswell this is a great phone
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Reviewed by oooooooooo on 27/12/2007
i think SE should of put more of an effort into this fone clearly people are attracted to the amazing themes and all it amazing colours the fone comes in but i reckon if they made the keys alot better and less flimsy and other problems such as the small memory it would have been a big big hit and hope they make a better version like with previous problem fones
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Reviewed by - on 26/12/2007
luv this phone i wanted it 4 ages and am v v impressed with it !!!!
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Reviewed by hannah on 22/12/2007
good phone very stylish
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Reviewed by steve on 17/11/2007
Quality phone but plagued by cracking keys - avoid
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Reviewed by jane on 01/09/2007
I love this phone so much it rocks u have to buy it but the only thing is all the keys crack in a few days no matter how many weeks it came out but part from that it a really nice gd phone and the mp3 is gd but then so is all well most mp3s on over phones
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