Mobile Phones

Date: 15/11/2006
The Sony Ericsson W300i is a small and neat clamshell design weighing 94g. It is an excellent mid-range camera phone with a built in Walkman.
The phone has a very basic VGA camera with video. Although this is typical for this price range, there are better available such as the Z610i and the V630i which both have a 2 megapixel camera. It has a Video DJ function allowing you to create video sequences by combining video clips with sound and images.
The display is a very bright and clear TFT screen which allows you to see it even in bright sunshine. It has 262k colours and a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.
This phone has an excellent music player supporting MP3 format and a stereo FM radio. As this is specifically a Walkman phone the music player has features such as shuffle, loop and playlist giving you control of what you listen to. The FM radio also features RDS meaning information such as traffic reports and special offers can be displayed on the screen.
The W300i has 40-voice polyphonic and MP3 ringtones. The 40-voice polyphony means that 40 notes can be played simultaneously. It also features Music DJ which allows you to create your own polyphonic ringtones.
It has 20 MB of internal memory and the option to extend it with an external memory card. This is excellent in comparison with some other phones within this price range.
The phone also has excellent connectivity with Bluetooth, USB, infrared and Fast port. Bluetooth and infrared let you wirelessly connect to devices while USB allows you to connect to your PC via a cable.
The W300i can connect to the internet with EDGE which provides fast data speeds. EDGE provides the fastest connection speeds available on a non-3G phone.
The battery life is one of the best amongst other phones in this price range with up to 400 hours of standby time.
This phone will work in Europe, America and Japan as its operating frequency is quad-band.
Other features of this phone include a speakerphone allowing you to talk handsfree, a sound recorder and flight mode operation allowing you to continue to listen to your music without interfering with the signals whilst flying.
Overall this phone has excellent features and is great value for money. We would recommend this product.

Features of the Sony Ericsson W300i include:

4X Digital zoom
Camera VGA
Camera integrated
Video Clip
Video record
Macromedia Flash Lite (trademark of Macromedia)
Picture editor
Picture effects
Picture phonebook
Picture wallpaper
SVG Tiny 1.1
Screensaver
Themes display
VideoDJ
Viewfinder display
Wallpaper animation
E-mail
Instant Messaging
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
QuickShare
MMS Video
Predictive text input
SMS long (Text Messaging)
Sound recorder
Entertainment
FM radio
Games Download
Games Embedded
Java
Media Player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
MusicDJ
PlayNow
Polyphonic ringtones
Style-Up Covers
3D games
Java MIDP2
Mega Bass (trademark of Sony Corporation)
Music mode
Connectivity
Bluetooth
GPRS
Infrared
USB support
Fast port
Synchronization PC
USB mass storage
Internet
Modem
Access NetFront Web Browser
RSS feeds
Navigation key
Icon desktop
Selection keys
Side Volume Keys
Vibrating Alert
Voice Mail
Organiser
Calendar
Contacts
File manager
Memory Stick
PIM Sync
Alarm clock
Business card exchange
Calculator
Code memo
Conference calls
Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Trademark of Sony Corporation)
Phone book
Speakerphone
Stopwatch
Tasks
Timer
Notes
Network services
High Speed Data (HSCSD).

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Write a review of the Sony Ericsson W300i! 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 Debs on 01/09/2008
Agree, really great phone for a short time, then BAM!! White Screen of Death hits and everything else starts to fail too. Not at all impressed and I really don't think it is acceptable that large corporates like Sony Ericsson are getting away with issuing phones that are prone to faults due to software failings. Surely this is no longer an acceptable excuse. Money back or product recall please Sony Ericsson.
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Reviewed by Erik on 28/08/2008
A really great phone for the money, until it breaks. I bought my W300i just over a year ago and haven't regretted it a minute, until the screen went dead a month after the warranty expired. Built in life expectancy is rubbish and I am seriously considering if Sony Ericsson will get my custom again.
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Reviewed by hannah on 25/08/2008
best phone ive had easily. ive dropped mine on the floor loads and it seems to not break at all. i have the black version which looks nice. only bad thing about it is the camera i would say, it only a VGA so it has no megapixels. the buttons are easy to use and mine hasnt yet froze. this is my old phone but i am using it because my other ones getting repaired, so this one has outdone my newer phone. overall this is a really good phone.
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Reviewed by jessica on 22/08/2008
it is a rubbish fone.it is good for the music but that is it.mine kept crashing and resetting.my screen kept going white and finnally it stayed white.it also turns its self on and off.DO NOT GET IT BUY A BETTER FONE..x
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Reviewed by Esther Emmanuel on 21/08/2008
As for W300i, is a nice phone. I dont think it phone needs any amendment.
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Reviewed by bob on 21/08/2008
the best fone in the whole world good camera loud spekers small and extrenly hi tech. great for music and can store loads of memroy. perfect for the price and school children
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Reviewed by Tash :) on 13/08/2008
Ryte Had This Phone For A Year NOw Very Bad Camera Ate Up My Memory Card Turns Off Unwillingly ConStantly Stores Hardly Any Messages Camera Stcatches Easily Only Accepts Mp_ Songs Also If You Open And Close It Quickly For About 5 Seconds It Goes Mad And Flashes Black And White However Does Survive Being Dropped Alot Of Times And All Thes Problems Developed After About 8 Months Of Having It I Know I Am Not The Only One Suffering From These Problems As One Of My Friends Has Experianced The Same This Phone Is Perfect For A Child's First Or FOr A 'cortasy' phone But I Wouldn't By It IF You Are Intent For It Lasting You A Long Time Also Looking For A New Phone With Good Camera And Memory [Sony Ericsson] If You Have Any Surgettions Email Me At tash.footie@btinternet.com Ta For Reading :) Dosent Really Scratch
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Reviewed by ND on 11/08/2008
I have got the Sony Ericsson W300i and it is a very good phone, Although my memory has been taken up in 1 year. it is the green one and I haven't seen many people with it. All in all it is a really nice phone. I admit I have dropped it a number of times but it is still in working order. It is also a nice phone to hold.
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Reviewed by Divy on 06/08/2008
I did not like its Camera
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Reviewed by gavin on 02/08/2008
i have a motorola razr v3 it is rubbish for features i wouldnt advise buying it because it has no importtant features on it so i am buying another phone
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Reviewed by Lora on 22/07/2008
I got this phone a while ago way back when it came out. I loved it since then it still works and I've passed it down. The camera is ok for a phone - if people are complaining then don't because its not a phone which best feature is the camera. To be honest you have to be paitent if you want the camera to be good some of the pictures I took are amazing. I love the walkman which is its main feature. The in-ear earphones are annoying I got the rubber thing stuck in my ear! LOLS. Anyway... they are the best type of earphones so don't complain. Have had no problems at all.. overall a good phone :)
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Reviewed by Neyo on 17/07/2008
The worst phone never buy its a waste of money trust me everyone never ever buy it
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Reviewed by Chantal on 16/07/2008
I had this phone for Christmas, and at first I didn't like it because of the camera but after a couple of months I LUV IT!! Until I lost it on a bus and went through days into finding it...I wish that I'll have it back soon...The best phone I ever had...I have the lime green one, goes well with the Walkman symbol on it
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Reviewed by watever on 08/07/2008
it is very gd
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Reviewed by Shabba. :) on 02/07/2008
Cant say the cameras great. But its good enough. Id definately reccommend this phone, if you just dont mind taking the odd picture now and again. Also, the walkman is brill. Sound quailty is good too. Ive had this phone ages. Ive dropped it so many times. (Im fair clumsy ) Phone has a fair decent memory as well. My bluetooth works very well. And my screen has never broken. I have noticed that when you close the phone, the top flip part does tend to wobble just a tiny bit. But its never broken and nothings gone wrong with it. Never had one problem with it! Ive dropped it in water and it still works. Probably one of the best phones ive ever owned. Definately RECOMMEND. :D
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Reviewed by helen alexander on 01/07/2008
i am experienceing the phone freezing and i cannot hear the peerson on the other end without putting on speaker. It is though a great phone to use the pictures are great looking i had ppl blutooth pic and videos to it and it looks really good. I love the headset with all the voloum it locks off all other noises from the outside. easy to transfer to computer and pics still look good
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Reviewed by Rob on 26/06/2008
There is an issue, and thats the screen, it brakes every second, and the music player is limited and the bluetooth is the 2.0 verson, very slow and does not pick up other bluetooth devices.
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Reviewed by Emily Mackett on 23/06/2008
Er. . . I Like The Phone. . . The Music Player Is Brilliant, It Rivals My MP3 Player, The Camera Isn't Brilliant, But It's OK. The Only Problem I've Had With The Phone Is That It Has A Faulty Folding Joint, When Closing It Turns Off. I've Tried To Have It Repaired, But It Didn't Work. Apart From That, Excellent.
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Reviewed by covert0ps007 South Africa on 23/06/2008
This phone is the bomb! Sorry for those who have encountered problems with this unit. I think its great, no OUTSTANDING!
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Reviewed by riznarvis on 20/06/2008
This phone worked great until a few months ago when I started getting text messages "from" people that I knew they weren't from. (ie, My grandmother has no idea how to text message; I'm positive that she's not the sender, but her number is what shows up) If I'm on a call or have the phone open when I receive a text, then I can't read it. Sometimes people don't receive my texts, other times they come in with blanks in them. I've never had this problem with Cingular before, but it's an issue with this phone.
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Reviewed by Pete on 19/06/2008
Love this phone hard wearing loud loads of memory. My one ive had for 18mnths and is on its way out but i am buying another.
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Reviewed by dillain on 17/06/2008
summed up in a nutshell? exsquisite
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Reviewed by gaz on 15/06/2008
Its been a very reliable phone. it has gd memory, great music facilities bt the camera, wel it sucks, i don't know if this is possible but the picture quality has gone down hill since i first got it... I can't complain though it has served me well but i'm not hesitating to get a new one after the 2 years we've spent together - no offense w300i!
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Reviewed by Kate on 07/06/2008
It is a great phone but sometimes when you have downloaded something e.g songs from bluetooth or from cd to phone you turn on your phone and its not on your phone so you have to wack it a few times and maybe the songs might appear. Also occasionally the phone might freeze up so your stuck. Plus the back is hard to open. But once you have got the hang of the controls and all your songs have appeared it is a great phone the highlight is the mp3 it is really cool
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Reviewed by jd sweat on 05/06/2008
the phone in my opinion is just the best although it is a bit heavy but everyhting works. another good quality fone 4rm sony ericson
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Reviewed by craig thompson on 05/06/2008
very very good phone
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Reviewed by Harikesh on 05/06/2008
its excellent
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Reviewed by Alan on 03/06/2008
I've just bought this mobile at polish shop and after about 4 months it's broken. Both screens and phone are unavailable to normally use. I must wait 2 weeks. But it's very good phone to Internet, pictures, MUSIC, calling, and SMS-ing.
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Reviewed by abi on 01/06/2008
The Sony Ericsson w300i is perfect for you if you only use your phone to play music, as it has a brilliant walkman mp3. It can have as much memory as you like as you can as it has a memory card slot. These are all good points but this phone is not a dream if you like to take pictures. The Sony Ericsson w300icamera has a very poor quality and this is the main reason i would not recommend it.
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Reviewed by leahla on 26/05/2008
i have this phone and its hard to explain..see it has okish camra good battery life good space but its not the prettiest but then again u can alwase buy a phone cover (thats what i did) i was expecting so much more from it..its really small and not great recording unless you get it off mp3..just dont over charge it..you can get really bored of it!
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Reviewed by Delekes on 26/05/2008
this phone is horrible u might as well buy a cheap phone for like 30 bucks and get a cheap mp3 player.
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Reviewed by Ed Vicker on 21/05/2008
I got this phone 6 months ago when I got a message: SERIOUS ERROR: CALL CONTACT CENTER and then the white screen of death. I have had a dozen or so cell phones over the years. My big walky talky motorola phone worked better that this phone. The buttons on this thing are hard to push unless you have a long fingernail and I don't want to walk around with a long index fingernail, looks bad, you know? The volume isn't loud enough unless you use the headphones. And why can't sell phone companies use the standard 3.5 mm jacks like mp3 players. I hate to admit it but my ipod works way better than the mp3 player on this thing. Don't buy this phone or you may regret it.
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Reviewed by Shamel From Sri Lanka on 18/05/2008
It's good. I like that. but the thing is camera is not god
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Reviewed by Karolina on 17/05/2008
I have had this phone for 2 years now and I'm quite satisified with it. The battery life is ok, though I don't speak very much. It lasts approximtely one week. A big drawback is that people whom I talk to have problems hearing me. I have to repeat everything I say and almost scream into the phone and keep the microphone really close to my mouth. Therefore, I usually use the handsfree speaker or the headphones, and interestingly enough, people hear me much better then. Two other drawbacks are the small display and the poor quality of the camera. But since I don't use my phone for taking pictures it's not a problem. The cable is also very handy for transferring music. All in all, I think the phone is well worth the money.
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Reviewed by Frustrated on 14/05/2008
If you are thinking about buying this phone, dont!! I will tell you about the white screen of death, it basically renders the phone useless as it is not possible to see texts, incoming calls, or anything that requires the use of a properly working screen. Its not just a blurry screen it is 100% white, and my phone started this nonsense 2 weeks after the warranty expired, sony you ought to be more responsible for you products and step up your consumer relations by replacing these junk phones. This is a defect that has been responsible for the demise of thousands perhaps millions of your phones worldwide, not only am i wasting my money buying sony products i am also wasting valuable resources that end up causing more problems for this planet. Step your game up Sony, either you start making quality products or you ought to extend your warranties until you can do so!! So frustrated with your greedy and unethical ways, im pissed! On that note consumers beware of this phone and perhaps sony products alltogether, this is the last time i purchase anything Sony.
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Reviewed by elise on 12/05/2008
I have had this phone 1 year and 5 months and for me it has been perfect, no problems at all. Sometimes the camera quality can annoy me as it is not that good, but it does have very good memory for music, photos, videos etc. I am only getting a new phone soon because I have seen a new one that I really like, but that is the only reason. In my opinion it is a VERY reliable phone and I love it and would DEFINATELY recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good memory, reliable phone. LOVE IT!!!xx
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Reviewed by coltyn safford on 07/05/2008
after you have this phone for a while,a white screen will appear and stay there for a while....then after about an hour it will let you see the screen....but other than that this phone was cool....
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Reviewed by will on 29/04/2008
best bye ever 100% good
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Reviewed by manu rule on 28/04/2008
this fones a masing!!!!!
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Reviewed by Mollz on 26/04/2008
What a brill phone. Godo storage, music, music sound quality, gaming, nice features, easy to use, i love the buttons, if in good light good camera. Wow..go and buy it! Its dirt cheap.
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Reviewed by Doug on 25/04/2008
This phone looks nice but a few months after warranty expires, White screen of Death!! Now what?? The thing does not work, except every 50 times you open the thing and then it dies again. Sony should recall the things like a responsible manufacturer would do to support happy customers. Hopefully Someone from SONY actually will read this. Let me write the notice for you. Attention all valued Sony W300i customers! Bring your "White Screen of Death! phone into your nearest Sony store and we will be more than happy to replace it FREE OF CHARGE!! We value your continued business. Thankyou. Respectfully Sony Warranty Claims Manager. I will keep a watch for your AD to redeem your poor business ethics. Signed Disappointed.
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Reviewed by michael on 24/04/2008
i think this phone has a bad camera but very good features a very good fone! id advise it
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Reviewed by Mike on 23/04/2008
I have had this phone for exactly 1 year. I hate it!!! Two major things... First off the friggin buttons! What knothead designed this stupid thing, too close together. The other thing is the flip screen is coming loose, and feels like it is ready to fall off. The final kicker to replace it, was the screen went totally white and the phone is completely useless other than being able to recieve calls. can you say JUNK!!!!!
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Reviewed by Andrew Walter on 22/04/2008
This phone works well for all of a month (funny enough thats when the warranty dies on it too). From then on its twitchy as all hell. I used to have the original razr when it first came out... that was rediculously twitchy. This is worse. I open the phone to answer a call, and yet it still vibrates 2 or 3 more times and the phone doesnt connect until it is done vibrating. With other phones you do have to turn them off and on every few days to refresh your signal to your carrier, this one needs it every day and sometimes TWICE a day! It does hold up well to punishment (day to day wear, nothing kooky). If you download a ringtone or music file onto your computer and then transfer the file to the phone it will not allow you to use the file as a ringtone. It will not use mp3's as ringtones! WTF? Decent battery time when I bought it, now it survives 2 maybe 3 days and it needs to recharge... altho recharge time is quick! Bluetooth works great on this phone, very easy to u se, browser isnt bad. All in all, if you're given a choice, don't go for this phone. Its garbage.
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Reviewed by iammattya on 20/04/2008
this is the best phone i have ever had lol ive not had a single problem with it and ive had it 2 years so if youre looking for a good walkman clamshell phone BUY THIS ONE I RECOMEND IT!!!
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Reviewed by j richard swift on 14/04/2008
when i went on the sony ericsson w300i i loved it i went on games,walkman & the lot it was fantastic!
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Reviewed by urab johnson on 13/04/2008
My phone is great. Great design. Good price. good sound. Easy to use. In fact i might just consider getting one myself.
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Reviewed by Cattie-x on 12/04/2008
Its A Good Phone. The Best Ive Had. It Even Survived Through The Washing Machine!! It Does Tend To Switch Itself Off Or Not Turn On Sometimes. But Otherwise I Find The Phone Easy To Use. The Walkman Is Great And Easy To Access And Saves You From Having An MP3 Player. A Good Phone.
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Reviewed by jack on 11/04/2008
i have had this fhone since april 2007 and it has decided to go funny peoiple call it the "screen of death" it goes white and stops working and i cant use it .... stay away from it its a wast of money
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Reviewed by Kieran on 08/04/2008
I have had the death screen on my w300i and i am having trouble with the power connction i have to insert the cable a few times to get it to work but i love this phone ok camera is rubbish but everything else is class its a nice simple phone, seeing that mine is on its last legs i got a w610i today and i hate it so im still going to use the 300i untill it dies or as a backup fone
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Reviewed by JJ on 07/04/2008
Absolutely Awesome phone!. i've dropped it loads of times and its works excellently. the camera quality is good at extended size and it has 4x zoom on small Walkman is good and the earphones are super loud,, it has 20 mb memory and an expandable memory slot, in which you can insert a Sony M2 Memory Stick Micro. The equaliser is great with mega bass. the phone charges quickly and supports USB, Blue tooth, Infrared and MMS Video Playback is great and clear Overall,this phone is Great
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Reviewed by Clare....// on 07/04/2008
HAHA i swear this phone is unbreakable!!! the amount of tymes i have dropped it and yet it still seems to work. this phone is excellent!!! but the camera is rubbish i must say! =[ but appart from that everything else is wicked =]....music is also soooo loud considering it is a small phone haha.....atm i am looking for a new phone tho...does anyone have any ideas or no of any outstanding phones?
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Reviewed by roger on 06/04/2008
DONT BUY THE PHONE IT IS RUBBISH the buttons are GARBAGE and the phone look stupid . i had it for only 2 days and after the phone spoiled such a waste of money. i called verizon about it and said nothing.i am going back to sprint and get back my k550i
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Reviewed by vinesh on 06/04/2008
best phone
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Reviewed by danny on 04/04/2008
i have add this phone it is not tht good it has got a rubbis camera sometimes when you play the music it changes to a funny noise apart from that is alright
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Reviewed by Lex. on 03/04/2008
Just a tip for Gemzy and anyone else, if you hold down the plus/minus volume buttons, you can skip tracks each way :)
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Reviewed by lhenz on 02/04/2008
ilove this phone...but the camera is not good....!!!well the music is real good...thats why i choose it....!!!i have this now for two weeks...i can get pic.on bluetooth..so its not a big deal about the camera...!!!
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Reviewed by nikita on 31/03/2008
it started having problems within 9 months of purchase!
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Reviewed by Mark on 31/03/2008
This is a crazy fun phone to have. I am trying now to unlock it so I can go to my new provider because I don't like the phone that they gave to us. I'm 30 and I had a lot o fun with it and with all the features. Really pleased! Thank you Sony!!!
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Reviewed by bob on 29/03/2008
its good
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Reviewed by Fiona Bradford on 27/03/2008
Excellent phone - best phone I have ever had - love it to bits - would not change it for anything. Camera is excellent (camera on my last phone was rubbish). It is just a really bril phone - the best.
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Reviewed by Well, my mother likes it... on 25/03/2008
In fact she likes it enough that she's gone back to it on purpose from an upgrade k810 she was sent (which I briefly tried out as we're on the same network, and decided to pass on - it was quicker, sleeker and with a better camera than my current n70, but it was missing enough killer features found on both that and my prior k750 to make it a no-go). Apparent pros: just works nicely, simple to use, cute design, clamshell (so fits into handbags and small pockets easily, without compromising on keypad or screen space) which flips open/shut easily (some, like the Razr, are far too stiff), external secondary screen so you can screen calls and control the walkman feature without opening it, pretty good music player (even with the tight 256mb memory stick - she doesn't mind the lack of variety) with the good sense to automatically pause when a call comes in, immediately elevating it above the usefulness of a phone + seperate mp3 player combo. battery life and ringer speaker seem perfectly good also. Cons: low rez camera (though the quality is acceptable), no flash or nightlight, keypad has an odd "overlapping" design which can be difficult to get used to at first (my thoughts), has come preinstalled with all kinds of Robbie Williams nonsense (wouldn't be so bad, but the media player INSISTS on dropping in one of his songs or the live video every few tracks - in fact I ended up here on a hunt for de-branding methods) which would be ok to ignore and occasionally play by choice but is starting to grate badly, its a Sony so your chances of getting a cost-free unlock are slim to none... that's about it really. So ... anyone know how to "kill" mr williams from the firmware? Or at least wing him so he can't forcefully muscle in on the playlists?
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Reviewed by Mike on 24/03/2008
Complete and utter rubbish ... WSOD(white screen of death).. the compsci who did the software for this phone should be shot.
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Reviewed by James on 23/03/2008
brilliant phone best sony out
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Reviewed by annoyed on 20/03/2008
What was I thinking? The phone weighs a ton, it looks nice but it JUST DOES NOT DELIVER. Now it has frozen, after working deceptively well for a year. To make matters worse, I cant open the thing, and it seems noone else can. There are even tricks on the internet to help you open it - I mean come on - why did someone not spot it is practically impossible to open? I can see the point in making a phone battery difficult to remove, but this seems a little odd. I am now aware that there are so many problems with this thing I can't wait to ditch it. But will my photos, texts etc still be there after it thaws out? Sony ericsson could have seen this one coming.
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Reviewed by Tom on 17/03/2008
The phone is great in concept... but some of the features are cumbersome. The Walkman was great while it worked. Now it won't play through the headphones. And two of the four navigation directions stopped working.... and the volume button on the side stopped working, too.
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Reviewed by TiERRA on 11/03/2008
When i got this phone it was working fine..but then in december i was turning it on the screen went white and its been like this for the past 3 monthsz i am using a different phone but ive been trying 2 work the other 1.. hit me up on myspace((lol)) myspace.com/lisean91
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Reviewed by johnny on 02/03/2008
excellent value for money, 10/10
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Reviewed by Alicia on 01/03/2008
DO NOT GET THIS PHONE UNLESS YOU CAN BE BOTHERED TO GET A 1 GIG M2 CARD. IT IS TOTALLY RUBBISH! IT FREEZES ON YOU AND IT IS REALLY BULKY. AVAILABLE IN BLUE BLACK GREEN OE WHITE... WHO CARES ITS A DUMB PHONE. ANYONE TRY TELL U ITS A GOOD PHONE DON'T KNO NOTHING BOUT PHONES. ITS UGLY TOO, PEOPLE CAN SEE MA PHONE A MILE OFF. GO 4 DA W810i INSTEAD, ITS SELLIN 4 ABOUT �59 NOWADAYS.
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Reviewed by Brenda on 01/03/2008
Got this phone a year ago. It broke after about four months - the screen flashed white, even after turning it off and removing the battery. The network I bought it from 'repaired' it but it started to break down again in September. A variation on the same problem. Screen blanked/went white. The features still worked - could receive calls and texts, but I didn't have a clue what I was doing because I couldn't see a thing. I thought it was just a one-off glitch but it got worse and worse and I've been using a different phone for the last 2 months. I do not think it's a software thing. The hinge joint is extremely delicate and I was able to induce the screen of death or whatever people are calling it simply by hold the handset horizontal! As a phone, I liked it - liked the menu, display, features etc. Camera's fine. Didn't use the audio because I have an iPod so I can't comment on that. Buttons are tricky but nothing you can't iron out with practice. HOWEVER, a lot of people are complaining about the same fault, and to me that seems to be related to an inherent weakness in the design, namely the hinge joint. On that basis, I would avoid it. It seems destined to break.
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Reviewed by Alisha Edwards on 01/03/2008
I am currently using this phone but i am about to upgrade to the nokia 5300 and frankly I am extremely happy about it. I found that although it was quite a pleasurable phone to have once I had bought a 1 Gb M2 card it was a quite a limited phone with a noticebly poor camera and limited functions. If you looking for not to a fancy phone with simple features i suppose you could say that this is it but like others a found that the phone kept repeatedly freezing and one point my battery went from about 53% to dead and how that's possible i don't know. The keypad was quite easy to use so no problems there and the speaker was very good with quite a strong, clear quality. The actual themes on the W300i were very bland being only 3 quite boring themes that didn't suit the phone much. In addition, i found i was quite bulky, possibly too bulky and at times found it was like having a heavy brick in my pocket. price wise its reasonable but it is enough to put you off SE phones. However, it has the really good game that all walkman phones have, Quadrapop which was a joy to play. Also, there isn't much room for text and the message bank gets full easily.
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Reviewed by edonk on 25/02/2008
perpect, very2 god mobile phone
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Reviewed by robert on 25/02/2008
Great phone!....does anyone have its unlock code
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Reviewed by andrew on 24/02/2008
this phone is deadly but last week it froze and ever since it's still like that so yesterday i bought it back 2 xtra vision and they r sending 2 a special company 2 repair it 4 me
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Reviewed by bill on 24/02/2008
its rubbish
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Reviewed by alfadis on 24/02/2008
I'm happy with the phone, and have found that with a combination of Audacity (to trim songs to 30sec & export as mp3 with LAME) and bluetooth, you don't have to buy their music or the usb cable.
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Reviewed by jaden on 23/02/2008
i love my w300i it will last m till i buy the k850i or w960i
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Reviewed by MissKayleigh on 22/02/2008
LOVED THIS PHONE! This Phone Has To Be One Of The Best Ones I Have Ever Had. Unfortunately, My One Was Stolen, Halloween '07. Was Well Gutted Bruv >_> Yes Well, Anyway. I Then Got Given A Nuu Sony Ericsson Purple [Not A Walkerman Collection] But I Dropped This One In The Bath And It Died And Just Frizzled With The Amount Of Water In The Screen [WHICH IS GAY MAYTE] Well Yes, To Cut A Long Short: My Parents Spend A Fortune On My Mobiles This Phone Is Fab As Long As You Dont Take Them In The Bathroom [= MUCH LOOOVE <3'
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Reviewed by spudly on 20/02/2008
This phone is brill, I have had it just over a year. However the camera does not always work, then freezes the whole phone. The screen flashes orange and black. U just have to be patient with it. But apart from that its a good deal
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Reviewed by Michelle on 19/02/2008
Find the w300i easy enough to use once got used to it,the battery life is brilliant in comparisant to my samsung e900 that had for not even 2 months and already has had to be sent back for repairs due to battery,and charging problems.
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Reviewed by tazzy on 19/02/2008
I had this phone for a good while now and still love it as much as I did when I first got it. I have had no problems with it at all. The sound from the MP3 player is great and the earphones make it even better (I personally love the inner ear ones). It's very quick when browsing online due to the EDGE feature, which was spot on for me as I enjoy browsing on my phone. If I had to moan about something, it would be the camera because of it just being a standard VGA one, but it does the job. The video camera came in handy while I was away visiting family and the quality wasn't overly bad. Actually pretty good for a bog standard cam. People say that they have problems with this phone, but it doesn't affect everyone. I think overall, the phone is great and I just hope the next Sony Ericsson I get is like this one.
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Reviewed by Char on 19/02/2008
this phone was amazing for the first few months, then the screen broke on it and now it has no visible screen at all. The walkman is good. But the camera is terrible! The screen is just white now and is reallllly annoying! i'd advise not getting this phone..
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Reviewed by rachel on 17/02/2008
very goood fone good sound quality and the battery lasts for ages manged to get 160 songs on it ang rooom for more lol great phone got mine 4 50 quid with 25 quid topup .???????????????
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Reviewed by lukaz on 16/02/2008
I used to hav dis fone! it isnt very good at all 2 button fell out after i had dropped it from waste height (im only 5ft) and it landed on a SOFT carpet and the buttons fell out and the little screen cracked and 2 buttons fell out (the C or cancel button and the power button) so the only way i could switch it off was to take the battery out. On the plus side it has bluetooth and an exellent walkman facility
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Reviewed by sajid on 11/02/2008
good
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Reviewed by Rodaxer on 10/02/2008
good phone comparated it siemens a50 is better than w300i XD . No . the trust is a good fhone but a camera is low and i like more the w200i. recomend this phone
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Reviewed by Adam on 10/02/2008
this phone is absolutly shocking the screen always freezes and the buttons brake after about a month so dont waste your mony on it.
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Reviewed by scott on 10/02/2008
this phone was great until i got a virus onit
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Reviewed by unknown on 08/02/2008
really kwl men like it no prob at all luv it betta dan otha fones like da styl
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Reviewed by real review on 08/02/2008
two problems wsod(white screen of death) earphone on phone doesnt work
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Reviewed by daryo on 07/02/2008
Great phone! My brother bought it, and then later i bought w200i and we traded our phones, so now I use w300! It's great! I love all features and everything it has! My best mobile phone so far!
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Reviewed by saad jay on 06/02/2008
w300i are way beta them w810i i got both of them one off work and one w3oo for txt and i keep having to send my w810i back to the shop because it freezing i love my w300i i have had it for 2 year
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Reviewed by uks no1 on 03/02/2008
good phone 4 musiv but its were hard to understand i find i droped my phone load not done it in yet but the screen coverd in ink from some were on the phone ??? the camra pure rubish 4/10
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Reviewed by subhash sawant on 29/01/2008
I bought this phone 4 months before. The phone and it's features are nice. But 2 days before i changed the service from pre-paid to post-paid. I got a new sim card, now i am trying to open a back flap it's not opening at all. Please suggest...
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Reviewed by Rhino1111 on 28/01/2008
a great fone but a shame bout the camera!
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Reviewed by Johnston on 26/01/2008
I brought this phone a couple of weeks ago now and it seems to work real well. The camara is of good quality if you just wanna keep them on your phone or send to other people. The phone is quite easy to use though though i did find all the media folders a bit confusing at first. What really impressed me was the RDS radio + MP3 player when used with the supplied earphones gave a remarkably clear, bass rich sound which as good as any MP3 player i have used. The battery last forever and seems to charge very quickly. Overall i recommend this phone esp. considering the cost
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Reviewed by danille on 22/01/2008
this fone is all gd nd well but it costs 150 pound bye xx
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Reviewed by shannon reid on 20/01/2008
I think this phone is really good.but i'm having a huge problem and i need BIG help!please as i have only had this phone 6 months.The screen keeps going white and when i close it its just orange.>!!please help me!!
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Reviewed by Yuvraj on 19/01/2008
Its a fantbulas Nice cell phone
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Reviewed by Jonny S on 18/01/2008
Its ok i gess..., if u get a decent memory card its fine but it came wid a 250mb, not enuf, it might aswell not have a camera, the vid quality is poor, i dont like the look, apart from that its ok but DONT GET IT WITH ORANGE, i came bak from a week holiday and it wasnt working so i sent it bak 2 the shop & they sed theyd give me a new 1 or store credit if they couldnt fix it, but i got it bak, still broken, no store credit, no new phone, nufin, im getting a samsung d900i now, DONT GET THE W300I EVEN WITHOUT ORANGE ITS USELESS. save up a bit and get a better sony ericsson or a samsung.
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Reviewed by james on 15/01/2008
found the phone great, lasted me for a while. Overall a good phone
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Reviewed by abbie paterson on 12/01/2008
i think a good phone for a normal life good camera , bluetooth , mp3 and more the things i dissagree on is the touch screen i found that if you put it in your pocket it would automaticly start itself up and it also needed cleaning alot but i found it a really good phone and very stylish
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Reviewed by deusexmachina on 11/01/2008
Great features for the price, but after 5 months use it keeps switching itself off all the time. Also keeps locking up when I use the bluetooth kit in the car...
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Reviewed by Joshua on 09/01/2008
I love this phone there is nothing wrong with the keypad derrrr!!!!!
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Reviewed by ash on 08/01/2008
its got a small screen and its slow
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Reviewed by KA on 06/01/2008
Love the Phone!! But cant get tracks as ringtunes, anyone know how, please let me know!
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Reviewed by Naren on 06/01/2008
It is a good phone...
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Reviewed by Kez on 02/01/2008
I have had this phone for a year now and have found it to be excellent. As mentioned in many other reviews the camera is slightly grainy, not the best quality but if you choose to upload your pictures to a computer they can be touched up using Photoshop or a similar program and they come out really well. I think one of the only problems I have encountered with my phone is the batery life. When I got my phone the initial charge was meant to be about 6 hours and I left it charging for longer than this. However I find that the battery can be rather hit and miss as to whether it lasts for long enough after a charge. It lasts about 2 weeks before needing another charge but this can vary. The memory is also good although a memory card is strongly recommended as the internal memory isn't very big. I personally haven't encountered the "White Screen of Death" or any freezing problems with my handset, but any problems I have had have been sorted out efficiently and quickly wi th Sony Ericcson. All in all an excellent phone, good value for money and good features.
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Reviewed by cool on 02/01/2008
i have one of them, i think there one of the best phone i think the prise of the phone is a bit too low and they should increas the amout because it has a lot of good and entertaining stuff in it...
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Reviewed by Jimmy on 29/12/2007
Do not buy this phone. After I plugged in USB lead it disconnected me and my phone is now death white screen. I've only used this phone for under 4 weeks. Shame i'm back to samsungs.
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Reviewed by katherine on 28/12/2007
the phone is excellent but my phone wont switch on ? what do i do ive tryed charging it like it says in the booklet but that hasnt worked please help me!!!!!!! katherine xx
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Reviewed by osman on 25/12/2007
this is one of the best phones ever it has a walkman and much more
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Reviewed by Emily on 24/12/2007
NONONO!! seriously "Dont touch it, the buttons are rubbish blah blah" thats a loada **** to be honest!! i have had this amazing phonee, for one year now!! and its still going strong, hence it being dropped in the sea, attacked by a dog, thrown on the floor against walls, it is the one phone that has lasted a year--with me. Lets start on the camera, okay so its vga but its not like we're all photographers!! i like editing my photos, and videos! its holds SO much, thanks to the card it came with. The battery life is excellent, usually lasts me about 1 week, which i think is pretty darn good! the keys are rubbish? HAHA yeah you wish, they are amazing, smooth, DONT CRACK, like w300i! The music player is 10/10! you can get about 40 songs on this phone and the quality is excellent. This phone is now on sale for only �50 it is worth about �90 because it is the only reliable phone these days! Oh yes, the charger NOT BROKEN, ive had the same one for a year, it does stay it , most the time its hard to get out! screen doesnt freeze and the speakers are still as good as new!! i have never had ANY problems, not needed to get repaired or replaced! me and my dad both have this phone, and what are we kids with small fingers? NO, the buttons are perfect!! and really, go cry me a river about the camera! its VGA! what are you expecting 7mp pictures??! It just does what its meant to do! its also a stylish phone "the light up buttons make it look toyish" dont most phones light up? arent you meant to be able to see in the dark?? The games are fun, quadrapop being my favourite! It is also very easy to text on! it is more of a teenager, young adult phone, stylish and modern. So overall, i recommend this phone, mine has been with me everywhere from metallica gigs to the sea in walton to france, bottom of my school bag. and it survived, no other phone has survived with me as long as this one, this really is the perfect phone, i dont think they get better than this stunner! so.. if your teenager wants a new phone, this one is cheap(shouldnt be) and a very fun mobile! Simply the best.
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Reviewed by S Ridley on 24/12/2007
This phone is by apperance and usage a good phone BUT buyers beware this phone has an inherant problem your yes your sweat and any moisture will penetrate this phone within a short period of time and cause it to corrode you are not covered by warrenty and the store you purchased it from will not refund you or replace this phone DO NOT BUY
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Reviewed by john paul on 22/12/2007
an amazing phone wouldnt need the internet on it any way so it wont go blank just get a computer easier to use nyway brilliant phone nice and cheap
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Reviewed by Ibrahim on 22/12/2007
This phone is great!!!
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Reviewed by Anon on 21/12/2007
Great Fone.Could do with a better camera and bigger memory stick
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Reviewed by Jo on 17/12/2007
i usesd to love dis phne but nw i h8t it i carnt even flip it own cz when i flip it up thers just a white screen and it does the same when ppl call me or i get a txt and have to w8t about 5mins til it bk goes normal and then i can read it, when i turn it on it always thinks its on the usb port so it does my ed in soooooooo much!!!!!!
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Reviewed by Amy on 16/12/2007
An excellent phone, the camera is not super but good considering the cost of the phone. I find the keypad simple enough to use, and i haven't experienced any of the problems the other reviewers seem to have had. The battery life on the phone is the best i have had yet, and i usually change mobiles every 6 months or so.
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Reviewed by the unkown! on 16/12/2007
The best phone in the world... absolutely lushus! i love the walkman on it! if you want it even louder go on to the walkman when you are playing a song then go to more then equalizer than go to normal and press manual put all the things to the top and hey presto! its much louder!
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Reviewed by nive on 15/12/2007
i tout it was a an exelent phone
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Reviewed by I have a sony ericsson w300i on 15/12/2007
and it rules.Except for the camera it rules
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Reviewed by David on 14/12/2007
I bought a W300i for my self and my daughter 7 months ago. Her phone developed a blank white screen which I can't clear and now my phone keeps doing the same. I have to remove the battery which sometimes puts the phone back on but it has started to crash at the least thing you do, sometimes half way through a text. It is starting to put me off Sony Ericsson. I have liked my phone up to this point.
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Reviewed by jake on 13/12/2007
gemz says that she could not find an external to change track with the phone closed.if you have your headphones in, simply hold the volume button for a couple of seconds to change track
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Reviewed by Dom on 12/12/2007
I bought this phone as I was sick of paying �20 or �30 for phones that were just annoying to use, so i thought id spend a bit more and whilst in a rush, decided on this one. The phone does far more than i want it to, but luckily I'm just into phones enough to find it useful. There's only 1 thing I'd change about the phone: the buttons are a bit close together and fiddly so when txting often get the wrong buttons. Other than that, mine came with a free headset (which I've seen selling at about �25) and a 256mb card so I can put music on it for the mp3 player. Looks good, works fine, good memory for texts and contacts, good battery life and the radio works really well!apart from the buttons I don't think you'll find a better phone for the price.
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Reviewed by jay on 10/12/2007
ABSALUTE JUNK
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Reviewed by sophie lordd xxx on 09/12/2007
this phone was really nice in black but they have remooved it NOW IT COMES IN A SKANKY GREEN and a white whichc im not keen on either of thme the camra is all blurey and good memorys cant be saved becuase it is all blurueyy xxx but all in all the memory isnt good with out a card soo yeah xx wouldnt recomend it but if you are looking for a cheap easy phone this 1 is greeat it has all the BASIC features but there are better phones out with same quality xx more sony erricsons are coming out so check the market i would recomend though samsung d900i as its got sound quaility like a walkman x
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Reviewed by harry on 07/12/2007
My brother had bought a neww fone and gave me his w300 over a year ago. And I have to say it is a very reliable fone!! possibly the best fone ive ever owned.ive never had problems like switching off for no apparent reason like other users. apart from the quality of the camera, i cant say there's much wrong with. i recommend it to users who dont regard their fone as a fashion accessory, cos there's some really cool looking SE, much more attractive then the w300. texting is easy, and the menu is easy to understand
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Reviewed by NTM on 05/12/2007
This phone is almost perfect. The music player on it is great and the battery is really good. Mine will last about 5 day with bluetooth on and medium to low talking. 3 days with a lot of talking bluetooth on and play music. I don't like the in ear headphones but they are nice. This phone will take a beating and the front cover is removable to switch colors. I could just keep going on about how great this phone is.
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Reviewed by gampla on 05/12/2007
dont buy this phone i got it in july 2007 and the rear speaker is crackling so im back to using my old phone
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Reviewed by da reek on 04/12/2007
had this phone for one year. absolutely amazing phone. the only problems include : the bad camera quality + and the battery power(when playing any mP3 music or playing games). i bought it for �100. so very lucky to those who can buy for 60-70pounds.
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Reviewed by Jack on 04/12/2007
I have had this phone for ages and used to love it, the music player is very good (the headphones given free are a little annoying though). I have seemed to really go of the idea now though of a music phone and really fancy a Nokia N73 (purely because I think Nokia's are great and I want a nice camera). I can quickly mention though that the quality of the W300i's camera is really un-impressive, if u want a phone with atleast a decent camera STEAR CLEAR OF THIS ONE!!!
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Reviewed by kenneth on 03/12/2007
u have to press the orange button tha side for 3 seconds to change the music
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Reviewed by jordan on 02/12/2007
i have now had this phone since last christmas and it is the best phone i have ever had the camara is good, the memory is good but i also had to buy my own memory card so that is a bit of a fault but overall well done sony ericsoon i love it this phone is a got to buy phone!!! x
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Reviewed by shanelle on 01/12/2007
great for music. the camera is terrible. great for texting. expect a good phone with a rubbish camera.
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Reviewed by Andreina Acid on 30/11/2007
So far i didn't get this phone but my friend did, and she said its like the best one you can possibly get in canada besides LG shines. nd like i wanna know the price of this phone when you get for bell at solo.
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Reviewed by Ciar�n on 24/11/2007
I think that the w300i is the best phone ever!I luv it.My Friend Got The Lg u300 and he said it was rubbish! 1110! My Fav Fone Yet
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Reviewed by leah on 23/11/2007
both myself and my partner got this model last year at xmas,both phones are now broken,and they started to fail in the exact same way(the screen would just go blank)
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Reviewed by katie on 20/11/2007
well its alright...probably the best phone iv ever had...but thats not saying much; iv only had 4... but any way the walkman is great and the disc to phone is quick and easy... BUT the camera sucks! the pictures just come out blurry...some people say its good for a mo