The W710i Walkman phone is built for an active lifestyle. Whether you prefer to work your body outdoors or indoors the W710i is the perfect music player, workout analyst, and cell phone companion during exercise. With a Walkman music player and styling, and key features like Bluetooth connectivity, a 2.0 megapixel camera, an internal antenna, a memory card slot, workout recording applications, and a speakerphone, the W710i is a stylish and versatile clamshell mobile phone.
Design
The W710i's 262,144-color, 176 x 220 display is housed under the front cover while the outside sports a supplementary 128 x 128 monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The 2.0 megapixel camera is housed on the front cover as well. Because the W710i uses an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off, while a five-way button just above the dial pad is used to control most of the phone's menus and features. Up/down buttons on the left side of the phone can be used for quick volume control and menu navigation. USB data and charging ports, as well as a headset port, are located on the phone's bottom edge. And because the W710i's front and rear faceplates are changeable with Sony-Ericsson Style-Up covers, you can dress it up to suit your style. The design also incorporates a unique carry handle on the top of the phone.
Calling Features
The W710i's phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone also features a speakerphone for easy, hands-free talking. In addition to a vibrating alert, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3- and AAC-format ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. There's even a bundled application that lets you mix your own ringtones with up to 16 tracks. Picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. Lastly, users of Bluetooth headsets will find perfect compatibility with the W710i's Bluetooth radio.
Fitness Applications
The W710i comes with applications that help you record your athletic performance. Inside the W710i is a motion sensor. Based on the movements the sensor detects, the fitness application measures time, speed, and distance when you run. It also includes a step counter for walking. Your workout results are stored in your phone so you can monitor your progress. The W710i even has a calorie counter.
A convenient armband is also included in the W710i kit. Attach it to your phone, slap it around your arm, and you're ready to hit the track. To enjoy your music when you're working out, just simply choose a playlist or tune in to your favorite radio station with the FM radio.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The W710i has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the W710i, as it supports the GPRS protocol. When used the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capabilities, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the W710i including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock with a timer and stopwatch. Sony Ericsson Sync Station software lets you synchronize your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your phone.
Imaging and Entertainment
The W710i was designed for serious fun. The built-in 2.0 megapixel camera captures stills and video--and playback of video or still pictures is only limited to the memory card size. If you run out of room, don't worry--just drop another memory card into the w710i's built-in memory card slot. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be setup to fit your personality.
Java support is built into the W710i, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. The W710i also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
Vital Statistics
The Sony-Ericsson W710i weighs 3.56 ounces and measures 3.46 x 1.89 x 0.96 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of digital talk time, and up to 350 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
The W710i Walkman phone is built for an active lifestyle. Keep the beat, keep in touch, stay on the go - the W710i is the perfect companion to keep you moving in style.Stay on top - the W710i comes with applications that help you record your performance. On the running track, you can measure speed and distance. And when you're walking, have your all-day step counter on to measure your movement. There's even a calorie counter in your phone.Snap quality images with the 2.0-megapixel camera. Get closer with 2.5x digital zoom. And when you want to catch some action, record a video clip.
I bought this phone after reading the other reviews and I'm not dissappointed. The menu interface is crisp and clear and very easy to navigate, the response is quick and there is no waiting for any menu option to come up. There are some cool features like the Update Service which allows you to get new phone software via the Internet making sure that the phone is running the latest software available and my favorite, TrackID, that allows you to find out the name of a song, the aritist that sang it and the album it came from whether the song is playing on the radio or if it is being heard in the environment that you are in - Brilliant! The phone is quite sturdy and will not fall out of your hands easily. I have two issues: 1. You tend to somtimes press the button that turns on the camera when opening the phone causing the camera mode to be activated when not needed and 2. It is not easy to open the phone with one hand. However, with all the fitness features and other cool apps packed in, the phone is great and definitely worth buying.
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