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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 James on 03/01/2008
WORST PHONE EVER!
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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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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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