Sony Ericsson is known for their walk man mobile phones which made you enjoy your favorite tune anywhere and Sony Ericsson W980i is their recently released product for people who are more musically inclined. You do not need to buy a separate mp3 player; the mobile phone has its innovative application that can play your music in one gadget.

From the moment you see it, the appearance of Sony Ericsson W980i looked more of a music player than a mobile phone because of the keys designated on top of it along with the screen. The screen showed the song being played, battery life, and signal.

To further find out what Sony Ericsson W980i can offer you, read through the mobile review and have a full knowledge on great mobile phone deals or contract in store for the buyer.

Over-all review

If you love music and want to buy a new phone, Sony Ericsson W980i–flip top phone– should be your best option of choice. Sony Ericsson improved the quality of sound and made it easier to control the music through the buttons on top of the phone. It has the capacity to store 8000 songs with its 8GB internal memory.

While Shake control became a newest application for most recently released music phones and music player, SE W980i also acquired one for an easier changed of songs. You do not need to press buttons if you like, you can just shake the phone and songs will change automatically.

When you get tired of the tunes listed on your phone, you can go back to the basic of tuning in to your favorite FM stations. But do not take this application for granted, the built-in FM transmitter can also be used to transfer music into a compatible device while playing songs. Enjoy your favorite tune on your stereo either in your car or bedroom without the use of wires.

Other special features such as: 3.2 mega pixel camera, large screens, and 3G HSDPA handset is also a great catch to consider. You can now check mails, download music online, and use the internet with its high speed connection.

The phone offered 3 options for the connectivity: Bluetooth, USB wire, and PictBridge which gives direct connection to a printer.

Battery life, can last for 12 days in stand by mode or equivalent of 3.5 hours of using it for calling. Of course it will depend upon how you charge and take care of your battery which you need to read more of to have a longer battery life.

Deal or no deal

Mobile phone deals or contracts are a great way to acquire a phone if you cannot pay in one payment. The contract will tell you to pay in 12 months term and you get other advantages as you apply for the mobile phone deals. Like in credit cards, you will receive a monthly payment slip which includes the fixed payment for the phone plus the bills for other services you use such as SMS messages, calls, GPRS, etc. However, you should take note that the costs of calls are more affordable when you apply for a mobile phone deal.

The Sony Reader 700 is the much-anticipated next generation of the Sony lineup. It is actually a huge improvement over the 500 model, though not so much from the 505 model. Still, the touch screen capability might just make this the ebook reader that tops your list.

Most people are very curious about the touch screen on this device. Early reviews show that it is an excellent addition! It just seems so intuitive that an ebook reader should offer this functionality. Instead of having to deal with navigation buttons, you simply touch what you want. This should streamline your ebook reading experience tremendously.

The only problem here is that Sony has had to add the touch screen layer on top of their e-ink screen layer. This means that some of the contrast and “real book” feel that is noticeable on the PRS505 and Amazon Kindle are missing from this version. Still, that doesn’t mean that books are totally unreadable, it is just a matter of getting used to it if you’ve enjoyed other screen types. It should be noted that some people are more in favor of the 505′s screen, and choose that model over this one for that reason.

Another addition made to this reader is the backlit screen. This is a huge improvement for people who have been lamenting the fact that previous Sony Readers and the Amazon Kindle require a book light if you want to read them in the dark. That just isn’t always possible for readers on the go! The Sony Reader PRS700 fixes that with their backlight.

There are some changes to things other than the screen as well. For example, you will enjoy a faster processor. This will make it easier for you to flip through the pages and navigate around the reader. Some users won’t notice a huge difference, but if you are constantly using your reader it will be an improvement for you.

The internal memory of the device has been increased as well. This is a good thing if you don’t like dealing with external SD cards. You can now store more items on a device that is the same size without buying anything extra. More books means more reading pleasure for you!

Other features you’d expect to be on the popular Sony Reader are present on this model as well. You can still highlight, mark pages, and easily navigate through your choices just like the previous models you’ve known and loved. The improvements on this model just might be enough to get you to step up to this version.

If you need a touch screen, back-light, faster processor, and more memory, the Sony Reader PRS700 is right for you. However, if screen contrast is your main concern you may want to stick with the PRS505. Either way, you can’t go wrong when you get a device from the Sony Reader line.

The reviews are in! Although, the Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV has been on the HDTV market for almost a year now, this LCD HDTV has lived up to the quality that Samsung has been known for.

Many professional reviewers will review a product when it first arrives on the market, but their review is based on a very limited amount of use. Oh sure, in the case of an HDTV, the picture quality can be stunning, and all the features impressive, but can it stand the test of time?

Standing the test of time is what is important to you as a potential consumer of the Samsung LN46A650. Based on the thousands of reviews that are available for the Samsung LN46A650, I can conclusively tell you that this HDTV is the real deal.

Now, in this review, I am going to go over what it is about this television that has made the grade. But at the same time, I will try to explain, as brief as possible, the features that I mention. Many reviewers will toss around the technical terminology, assuming you know what they are talking about. You may know, but let’s face it, we are not all efficionados when it comes to the technical advances in electronics.

So, with all that said, here is my review for this Samsung 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV. Just in this last sentence, with the name of this product, I’ve already thrown out terminology that probably looks foreign to you.

What is a “1080p 120Hz HDTV, anyway? The “1080p” is a reference to the resolution of the television viewing screen. The actual resolution of this HDTV is 1920 x 1080. These two numbers represent the quantity of pixels that run vertically and horizontally, 1920 being the horizontal number, and 1080 being the vertical number. What this means to you is, the more pixels, the sharper the images will be.

When you multiply these two numbers together you get a total of 2,073,600 pixels. Currently this is the maximum amount of pixels you can get with an HDTV. One misconception is that the pixels will increase with the bigger viewing screen. This is not the case.

The “p” in 1080p, stands for “progressive scan.” This progressive scan is where all the 1080 image lines are refreshed according to the refresh cycle. Now, this may be going deeper into the technicalities than I need to to give you a good honest review of this TV. Just understand that 1080 progressive scan is the highest refresh cycle you can get.

Just for the record, many people wonder what is the difference between HDTV (High Definition) and SDTV (Standard Definition). Briefly, high definition (HD) provides six times more pixels than a standard definition (SD) television. Again, what’s important for you to understand, is that HD has a much sharper picture than SD.

Let’s move on to what “120Hz” means in regards to the HDTV. Samsung has a feature called “Auto Motion Plus 120Hz.” Again without going into unnecessary technical details, there has been talk of a juddering effect or motion blur with these high quality HDTV‘s. Motion blur is fairly self-explanatory, but what is juddering? Briefly, film is shot at 24 frames per second, yet televisions display film at 30 frames per second. In trying to manage the two to work together, they use what is called a “pulldown method.”

Long story short, this created, a motion blur and/or a vibration effect, or what they call in the industry, juddering. To correct this problem, Samsung has developed there “Auto Motion Plus 120Hz” feature. What this does is creates new frames at a faster pace to virtually do away with this problem.

Is the problem one-hundred percent resolved? Well, no, but the Auto Motion Plus 120Hz, feature, has greatly enhanced your viewing pleasure. The motion blur or juddering effect is so minimal, that it virtually goes undetected to the average viewer.

All-in-all, this Samsung 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, is all that it is cracked up to be. Does this TV come with a perfect track record? No, it doesn’t. There have been some common problems with some of these manufactured TV’s, but for the most part, some 97% of the user reviews that I have come across, are highly positive, for this HDTV. Professional reviews, as well, are a notch higher in there positive sway towards the Samsung LN46A650.

With all that said, I do highly recommend this TV, but with one caveat, you purchase yourself some extended warranty protection, in the event that some of the more common problems occur over time. Now, I say this not to scare you away from purchasing this HDTV, if you are in the market for one, because this one is a good one. I say this because all models have issues that may have to be dealt with, and no matter what HDTV you purchase, your investment is not a small one, and one you will want to protect.

The link provided here, will take you to a more detailed page regarding this Samsung LN46A650 HDTV. There you will find more information regarding the common problems that have cropped up with this TV. I call them “common problems,” but I say common only in reference to the problems themselves. Problems are not common to this Samsung LN46A650 HDTV.

You will also find, detailed product information, user review quotes that may be important, as well as, some additional commentary to help you decide if this HDTV is for you. You will also find purchase information, as well. Through those links you will be directed to reputable online sellers that also have great track records in customer service.

The reviews are in! Although, the Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV has been on the HDTV market for almost a year now, this LCD HDTV has lived up to the quality that Samsung has been known for.

Many professional reviewers will review a product when it first arrives on the market, but their review is based on a very limited amount of use. Oh sure, in the case of an HDTV, the picture quality can be stunning, and all the features impressive, but can it stand the test of time?

Standing the test of time is what is important to you as a potential consumer of the Samsung LN46A650. Based on the thousands of reviews that are available for the Samsung LN46A650, I can conclusively tell you that this HDTV is the real deal.

Now, in this review, I am going to go over what it is about this television that has made the grade. But at the same time, I will try to explain, as brief as possible, the features that I mention. Many reviewers will toss around the technical terminology, assuming you know what they are talking about. You may know, but let’s face it, we are not all efficionados when it comes to the technical advances in electronics.

So, with all that said, here is my review for this Samsung 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV. Just in this last sentence, with the name of this product, I’ve already thrown out terminology that probably looks foreign to you.

What is a “1080p 120Hz HDTV, anyway? The “1080p” is a reference to the resolution of the television viewing screen. The actual resolution of this HDTV is 1920 x 1080. These two numbers represent the quantity of pixels that run vertically and horizontally, 1920 being the horizontal number, and 1080 being the vertical number. What this means to you is, the more pixels, the sharper the images will be.

When you multiply these two numbers together you get a total of 2,073,600 pixels. Currently this is the maximum amount of pixels you can get with an HDTV. One misconception is that the pixels will increase with the bigger viewing screen. This is not the case.

The “p” in 1080p, stands for “progressive scan.” This progressive scan is where all the 1080 image lines are refreshed according to the refresh cycle. Now, this may be going deeper into the technicalities than I need to to give you a good honest review of this TV. Just understand that 1080 progressive scan is the highest refresh cycle you can get.

Just for the record, many people wonder what is the difference between HDTV (High Definition) and SDTV (Standard Definition). Briefly, high definition (HD) provides six times more pixels than a standard definition (SD) television. Again, what’s important for you to understand, is that HD has a much sharper picture than SD.

Let’s move on to what “120Hz” means in regards to the HDTV. Samsung has a feature called “Auto Motion Plus 120Hz.” Again without going into unnecessary technical details, there has been talk of a juddering effect or motion blur with these high quality HDTV‘s. Motion blur is fairly self-explanatory, but what is juddering? Briefly, film is shot at 24 frames per second, yet televisions display film at 30 frames per second. In trying to manage the two to work together, they use what is called a “pulldown method.”

Long story short, this created, a motion blur and/or a vibration effect, or what they call in the industry, juddering. To correct this problem, Samsung has developed there “Auto Motion Plus 120Hz” feature. What this does is creates new frames at a faster pace to virtually do away with this problem.

Is the problem one-hundred percent resolved? Well, no, but the Auto Motion Plus 120Hz, feature, has greatly enhanced your viewing pleasure. The motion blur or juddering effect is so minimal, that it virtually goes undetected to the average viewer.

All-in-all, this Samsung 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, is all that it is cracked up to be. Does this TV come with a perfect track record? No, it doesn’t. There have been some common problems with some of these manufactured TV’s, but for the most part, some 97% of the user reviews that I have come across, are highly positive, for this HDTV. Professional reviews, as well, are a notch higher in there positive sway towards the Samsung LN46A650.

With all that said, I do highly recommend this TV, but with one caveat, you purchase yourself some extended warranty protection, in the event that some of the more common problems occur over time. Now, I say this not to scare you away from purchasing this HDTV, if you are in the market for one, because this one is a good one. I say this because all models have issues that may have to be dealt with, and no matter what HDTV you purchase, your investment is not a small one, and one you will want to protect.

The link provided here, will take you to a more detailed page regarding this Samsung LN46A650 HDTV. There you will find more information regarding the common problems that have cropped up with this TV. I call them “common problems,” but I say common only in reference to the problems themselves. Problems are not common to this Samsung LN46A650 HDTV.

You will also find, detailed product information, user review quotes that may be important, as well as, some additional commentary to help you decide if this HDTV is for you. You will also find purchase information, as well. Through those links you will be directed to reputable online sellers that also have great track records in customer service.

Digital Light Processing (DLP) involves advanced technology that was introduced by Texas Instruments. The process involves 1.3 million microscopic mirrors of Digital Micromirror Devices (DMD). This is a type of technology used to get more pixels onto High Definition Television (HDTV) so the picture is clearer. This entire concept is currently known as DLP HDTV.

The DMD is the main component of the DLP HDTV system. This tiny gadget holds all the small mirrors that reflect the pixels. They are made from aluminum so they are very light weight. One DMD can hold up to 1,280 pixels. Hewlett Packard is working in enhancing the DMD process so it can generate two pixel images at a time. The result will be DLP HDTV with even better picture resolution.

If you compare the cost of a flat panel plasma or LCD television set to that of a DLP HDTV you will find the latter to be more cost effective. You will be getting a very good deal because it offers you a very good picture and they have a much longer life than a cathode ray tub TV set. One of the disadvantages though is that LCD television sets have better contrasting controls and ranges of color than what is offered on DLP HDTV. However DLP HDTV definitely wins when it comes to viewing sports or other materials where there is plenty of motion going on.

The DLP HDTV models use a color wheel system for the colors you can select from. There are three primary colors used – red, green, and blue. When these colors are mixed with the DMD though you can get 256 different shades of color. The best selling DLP HDTV on the market right now is the 56 inch Samsung HLR5667W. It retails from $1,600 to $2,700. They also have a 50 inch model you can get for a price of $1,500 to $2,800.

As the DLP HDTV becomes more popular you can expect a wider selection of models to emerge onto the market. You can also expect a reduction in the cost of them. For now though you will have to pay the high price to have the DLP HDTV, the newest technology in the way of TV and movies.

With the advent of LCD television market which continues to grow impressively, it is advisable to collect all available information on the leading models in the market before purchasing a new TV. In the less than 36 inch TV market, Sony has an enviable reputation and has been successful with satisfied customers ranking them number one in national consumer survey. So if one is actively considering buying a less than large screen television (between 20 and 36-inches), Sony LCD TV is one name that is not to be missed.

Sony with a long reputation has a renowned name in the television market as well as in the LCD market. Sony was also the first to venture into the big screen plasma market. When a 60-inch Sony LCD TV was introduced in the market for the first time, it broke the myth that LCD technology could not compete with the larger screen plasma units. With the availability of variety of models of LCD TV monitors in the market it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish all these from their plasma rivals.

The features of Sony LCD TV Bravia line, in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models need a special mention. The brightness of the picture, the high quality sound without external speakers attached, and above all it’s user friendly technology are rated very highly not only by technical experts but also by the proud owners.

The different uses of Monitors other than Television Viewing

As there are varied sizes of the monitors, they can be used for not only television viewing, but also for video game playing, or for connecting to computers. The speed of the light emitting diodes gives more continuity and quality than the old cathode ray tube technology and also matches the quality of plasma.

The light weight Sony LCD can adorn the family room or a bedroom by hanging them on stationary or adjustable brackets on the wall. Sony electronics has been synonymous with reliability which is also reflected in the customer satisfaction survey ratings of its LCD TV range.

Though its not advisable to frequently move any LCD TV, Sony LCD TV with its ease of handling attributable to its relative light weight is portable even when compared to the conventional cathode ray tube TV. Further, due to its wall hanging feature, it gives more flexibility to interior decoration too.

The Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8 is a 55-inch HD LCD television. It has a 1080p resolution (1920×1080), the best resolution which allows it to accept any HDTV signal and display it optimally. It is also Full HD, which means it comes with a built-in HDTV tuner. The KDL-55XBR8 has many other excellent points, leading many to believe that it is one of the best LCD HDTVs ever produced.

For one, the KDL-55XBR8 has a TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight. This alone sets it apart from most LCD televisions, which have a fluorescent backlight. This contributes to more accurate colors, particularly darker and deeper blacks and brighter whites, which, in turn, give images more depth and detail, as well as a third dimension. LEDs last longer than fluorescent lights, too, which means your KDL-55XBR8 will have a long life.

Aside from the fact that it uses LEDs – which consume less electricity – the KDL-55XBR8 is also one of the first Sony HDTVs with a Home/Store option. Choosing the Home option allows you to save more electricity in line with its Energy Star 3.0 compliance. You can cut down your energy consumption by limiting the peak brightness in two easy steps, too.

The Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8 has an impressive design, as well, with a glossy black frame and side-mounted black, vertical speakers which appear to be suspended in space because of its transparent panels. If you don’t like black speakers, you can always change the look of your HDTV by buying a pair of alternate-color grilles, which are available in silver, gold, red and brown colors. You can also turn off the illuminated Sony logo on the frame if it distracts you.

As for connectivity options, the KDL-55XBR8 has four HDMI inputs – three on the back and one on the side – where you can plug in your Blu-Ray player, game console and cable or satellite TV box. There is a PC input for computers that do not have high-end video cards, as well, so you can use the HDTV as your computer monitor. The KDL-55XBR8 even has a USB port so you can share the picture and music files on your flash drive.

The best thing about the Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8, though, is its excellent picture quality – the result of various high-end systems and the latest technologies. One such technology is the Digital Reality Creation technology, which is used by the Bravia Engine 2 Pro system to render sharp, crystal clear images. Another is the Live Color Creation technology, which refines colors to deliver a more realistic picture.

The KDL-55XBR8 is also equipped with the Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology which reduces blurring and visual flickering for more fluid motions while the Dynamic Video Noise Reduction technology reduces unwanted elements for a clearer signal. It has a 10-bit processor and a 10-bit panel, as well, which create and display billions of colors while paving the way for smooth color transitions. All these combine to give you breathtaking images and an amazing picture quality that’s almost unbelievable.

Of course, the Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8 has some weak points, too, like the fact that it has a relatively large remote control with too many buttons, many of which are not even for the HDTV. This can be inconvenient for some people, especially those who like being able to operate the remote control with one hand and without looking at it. The Cross Media Bar menu is just as complicated, too. The biggest con of this otherwise perfect HDTV, though, is the price. Indeed, the KDL-55XBR8 costs $4,000 to $6,000 – a steep price to pay for one making the switch to HDTV but one worth paying for those with the budget.

Console gaming systems are the latest audio visual multimedia forms that are used for entertainment purposes. As a lot of amazing console gaming systems are released, the young and the young at heart have a lot of alternatives for pleasure and entertainment.

Board games and hop scotch were replaced by an electronic device called the ‘gaming console’. In 1972, the worlds first console was launched which was called the Magnavox Odyssey, and was created by Ralph Baer while the first company to use the term “console” to officially refer to its video game system was Fairchild with the Video Entertainment System (VES) in 1976.

The console game started out to be a great idea, a game that you played on your TV and the cost was less than that of a computer. Game systems today however, can play DVD movies, play music CDs, and can even play MP3s! What a difference to thirty six years ago eh. They now come with a lot of great and exceptional graphics and effects that are developed by video game consoles.

Games can be displayed using a television set or an equivalent audio-video equipment. The controls, speakers and display panel of the console system may also be incorporated to just one small device called a handheld game console such as a Nintendo DS Lite or PSP. Some of the more popular console systems today would be the Sony Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360.

You can easily download games for your console systems online where you would be able to find a wide selection whatever your game preferences are. Furthermore there are wireless steering wheels you can get for racing or driving games, headsets, game pads, memory cards, wireless controllers and a lot more besides, to make your gaming even more fun and exciting.

With all the user-friendly features and equipment it has such as joysticks, controllers, pads and buttons, these console systems are able to facilitate interaction between players and the gaming platform itself. Video game consoles are ultimately the number one form of entertainment in this day and age, at least at the time of writing.

It’s a simple fact that console gaming systems are perhaps more ubiquitous than PCs. They are guite expensive but it hasn’t made any difference to us as we continue to flock to the stores to get the next best console gaming system or game.

One of the best Sony Ericsson handsets is the Sony Ericsson T303. This 2G technology device comes with attractive slider open casing. The stunning Sony Ericsson T303 is available in different vibrant colours, which include shimmering silver and shadow black. These vibrating colours add an extra style to the personality of its users. Its key features are MMS or multimedia messaging, media player, FM Radio with RDS, quad band technology, 1.8 inches 65K colour TFT screen and a 1.3 megapixels camera. The small and slide opening device comes with 93 grams of weight. This light weighted handset measures 83 x 47 x 15 mm in dimensions. This easy holding device is ideal for carrying and handling purposes. This smooth casing device comes with square navigation tool.

This handset comes with screen of 1.8 inches, which gives high quality viewing experience to the users. The mirror glass display TFT screen is filled with 65K colours. This screen is empowered with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels with wallpapers and screensavers. This screen is clearly viewed in the slide open or close positions. Its built-in memory has 8 MB of shared memory, which allows the users to store enough data in the memory. The users can also store contact names and numbers, messages, ringtones and photos in the phone’s built-in memory. This handset Phonebook comes with 500 contacts entries capacity with Photocall option. Its Phonebook keeps the record of 30 received, dialled and missed calls. The full rechargeable battery gives approximately 9 hours of talktime and 400 hours of standby time, respectively. The Sony Ericsson T303 is a quad-band technology device, which supports 2G networks. This 2G network covers 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 GSM frequencies.

The Sony Ericsson T303 imaging features such as a 1.3 megapixels camera with 4x digital zoom. The high resolution digital zoom camera allows its users to take a quick shot and zoom-in and zoom-out the camera according to the requirements. The picture settings option allows the mobile users to adjust pictures in the album. This viewfinder display camera comes with camera button, picture wallpapers and wallpapers’ animation. The users can capture excellent photos and videos and they can save beautiful memories of their life.

Another ways to communicate with this device are through SMS or text messaging, MMS or multimedia messaging, long SMS, predictive text input and sound recorder features. The sound recorder option allows the device users to send a voice message to the receiver. The users can send SMS with text input messaging. The users can also send message in the audio or video format through MMS or multimedia messaging.

The built-in music player comes with media player and functionalities such as TrackID, FM Radio with RDS, MP3, AAC and polyphonic ringtones. The users can easily switch over to the FM radio, which is compatible with radio data service. The Sony Ericsson T303 supports Java games and the users can also download games form connectivity features. The users can access Phonebook, alarm clock, calculator, calendar, stopwatch, timer and speaker phone organiser features. This stunning device supports Bluetooth, GPRS and USB connectivity features. The USB connection lets the user to connect it easily with a USB cable. The GPRS navigation help the users to find a location. Its Bluetooth technology allows the users to download or transfer the songs, pictures or heavy data from other devices. The T303 has WAP 2.0 and xHTML enabled Internet browser. Thus, try the Sony Ericsson T303 and feel the difference.

The Sony Ericsson W980i is the latest instalment in the renowned Walkman series that have dominated the mobile phone market over the years. The W980i does a fantastic job as mobile phone, and is a wonder for music enthusiasts. You may find yourself pondering how well the Sony Ericsson W980i can imitate a portable music player and mobile phone at the same time! Thus a truly genius phone in more than one way, the W980i is a worthy competitor in the mobile phone market and more than holds its own.

You can call the W980i many things, but one thing you cannot call it is dull. The phone has an exquisite design that is sure to impress anyone, anywhere. When the sexy clamshell is closed the mobile phone resembles a MP3 player, and there is also the fantastic addition of large touch-sensitive music keys. All you can do is marvel in awe at how well this is constructed and how smooth it is. This really has to be the best clamshell Sony Ericsson has ever produced, period.

If you love your music more than the average person and really want to let everyone know, this phone is a dream come true. Forget the other mobile phones which ‘include’ an MP3 player, the W980i ‘is’ an MP3 player in every sense of the word. What really sets it apart is the quality of the music that is played, included is a wonderful Mega-Bass enhancement. Truly remarkable. To ensure a great audio experience, Sony Ericsson have thrown in the new Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77 headset!

The built-in FM transmitter allows you to send music from the W980i to any other device with a built-in FM radio receiever to listen to! Now that is seriously cool. The W980i also has a TrackID feature which allows you to identify tracks you cannot put a name to, and download them via the PlayNow arena. You will never be short of tracks to listen to on the Sony Ericsson W980i; this clamshell gem has 8GB internal memory, which means tracks and lots of them! It roughly equates to 8,000 full songs. Other music related features include the Shake Control, which allows you to switch tracks with a flick of the wrist.

However aside from the fact the W980i is a gateway to hours of quality music, it is a very good phone. This phone is no gimmick, it has several other handy and quality features. It has HSDPA for high speed downloads, especially useful for music. The W980i is also a 3G phone, which means it has the scope for video calls. It also has a very nice well-protected 3.2 megapixel camera. Although this does lack features such as a flash and autofocus, it is nonetheless useful. The Sony Ericsson W980i is also quadband, so can literally be used anywhere in the world.

It has to be said that the Sony Ericsson W980i has taken the Walkman range to a whole new level, with even better sounding music. It has countless music related features, and effortlessly combines what people want in a mobile phone and music player. The W980i lacks in that it does not have the features or quality of features that other mobile phones have. Nonetheless, the Sony Ericsson W980i was not designed to pack extra features, but include the most practical ones with a fully integrated music player. So in conclusion, Sony Ericsson have done a fantastic job, and if you have a passion for music and want a phone that conveys it, the W980i does it better than any other phone out there.