Sony Ericsson W995 Slide Phone 3G mobile phone handset reviews and tariffs

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Score: 9.0/10

486 Real Customer Reviews - Summary

+ This mobile phone scores very high on features. - It has no outstanding negative points. “I love this phone! i have always had se's as far as i am concerned they produce th…” Helen, Newcastle View all 486 real customer reviews

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Battery life7.9
Design9.1
Ease of use9.1
Features9.2
Value for money (at time of purchase)8.9
Overall rating9.0
Basic text and chat user (126)
Music and entertainment lover (57)
Style and looks come first (18)
Business or web user (7)
Other (278)
 

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Helen, Newcastle

Score 10.0/10

+ I love this phone! I have always had SE's as far as I am concerned they produce the best and most innovative phones on the market. This is the perfect phone for me. All the features I wanted. It looks fantastic and very classy. It has a fantastic camera, so good I haven't used my digital camera since I got it! The Walkman and it's features, Navigation, et etc. I could go on for hours. If I could give more than 10 stars I would. Well done Sony Ericsson!

- None whatsoever. The battery life is not the phones fault, I just keep using it so much.

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517 of 586 people found this review helpful

purchased 09 Jun 2009

KAREN, SCUNTHORPE , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ EXCELLENT PHONE, ONLY DOWN SIDE IS THAT BATTERY LIFE COULD BE BETTER

- BATTERY LIFE

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273 of 350 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Jun 2009

HUW, CAAAAAAARDIFF

Score 9.0/10

+ LOUD SPEAKERS,BIG MEMORY, BIG SCREEN, DOESN'T GO SLOW OR LOAD, GOOD MUSIC PLAYER, GOOD APPLICATIONS&GAMES, BETTER THAN IPHONE

- BATTERY LIFE

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174 of 199 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Jun 2009

Rob, birmingham

Score 9.0/10

+ overall it is a great phone very easy to use, it does everything well.

- the battery life is not great but ok

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197 of 256 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Jun 2009

Gareth, Carmarthen

Score 10.0/10

+ Camera takes fab pictures. System software is so easy to use, much better than LG and nokia.

- Xenon flash would have been great.

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155 of 195 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Jun 2009

John, Colne

Score 9.0/10

+ Having the Wifi connection is great - no more data fees. Like all Sony Ericssons, the menus are really easy to use and intertwine the features.

- The keys are a little small and, being flat, they are a bit fiddly. There also appears to be an issue with streaming video on some wireless modems - something that SE are yet to resolve.

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134 of 164 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jun 2009

Craig, Chester

Score 9.0/10

+ Great phone with massive features and simple to use

- None at all really, some alternative phones have a slightly bigger screen but thats not a big deal.

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135 of 176 people found this review helpful

purchased 09 Jun 2009

Jane, Barnehurst , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ this phone is the nuts - i love it - well done again Sony

- nothing bad about it whatsoever

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121 of 149 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Jun 2009

Andrew, Blackpool , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Great screen, good sound (especially with the seperate speaker attached), looks good, just ticks all the boxes

- Some buttons can be a bit fiddly

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112 of 133 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Jun 2009

Jaggard, Colchester

Score 9.0/10

+ All round, it is difficult to find any real fault with this phone. It is generally of high quality, fast and responsive. Plus easy to use with excellent sound and picure quality.

- Battery life leaves a little to be desired, although in all honesty it's never been a real issue. The fact that probably the worst thing about the phone is the battery, which isn't really bad enough to be worth complaining about anyway, says a lot about the overall quality.

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83 of 93 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent camera and video but the best feature is definately the music player, which gives great sound quality and is very easy to use.

- Battery life could be better.

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89 of 107 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Jun 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Basic text and chat user” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Large storage, good music player; build quality seems good and solid; looks good; speakerphone quality much better than my last SE phone; front panel buttons have good solid feel and response.

- Volume / zoom control on side is a real fiddle, difficult to regulate; internal keypad is a bit dinky

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85 of 100 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Jun 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Music and entertainment lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ The Music player is the best I have used in a phone. There is no need to carry a seperate mp3 player.
The camera is O.K, this is a music phone with a decent camera. The camera has good fetures but struggles in very bright and dark conditions.

- Not too many bad points. Just remember this a music phone with a camera NOT a camera phone with a music player.
Even though the screen is a good size I feel it is still to small to watch a full length movie on. I tried with Iron man and although the resolution was good the screen size let it down a bit.

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89 of 109 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jul 2009

judy, manchester

Score 8.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- for some reason when sending a tx msg then when you go into contacts it freezes for a few seconds before opening the addresses, my friend has the same phone and it does the same, this also happened on the c905, obviously a software issue they have not sorted

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84 of 102 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jul 2009

Laura Lea, Birmingham , “Basic text and chat user” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent phone for music and camera - quality of both great.

- Not really big enough screen to watch movies on, but then improving this would compromise the great look of the phone

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69 of 86 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Jun 2009

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Expert reviews for Sony Ericsson W995

PC Advisor expert review - by Ginny Mies

With its Walkman and Cybershot series of models, Sony Ericsson has become a leader in the niche categories of camera and music phones. The latest addition - the Sony Ericsson Walkman W995a - delivers the best of both worlds with an 8.1Mp camera and high-quality audio features.

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reviewed 29 Jun 2009

Pocket Lint expert review

Sony has launched a new Walkman mobile phone at Mobile World Congress and Pocket-lint was on hand to give it a quick fumble. But is the phone all that it's cracked up to be and can it be the music phone for you? We grabbed a brief play to find out. Fairly large, it has to be said, the HSDPA-enabled W995 measures 97 x 49 x 15mm (3...

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reviewed 16 Feb 2009

Product Features

3G collapseexpand Yes
Touchscreen collapseexpand No
Type collapseexpand Slide Phone
Band collapseexpand Quad
WiFi collapseexpand Yes
XHTML Browser collapseexpand Yes
EDGE collapseexpand Yes
Camera Resolution in MegaPixels collapseexpand 8.1
Built-in Flash collapseexpand Yes
Screen Resolution (pixels) collapseexpand 240x320
Bluetooth collapseexpand Yes
WAP collapseexpand Yes
FM Tuner collapseexpand Yes
Email Functionality Yes
SatNav collapseexpand Yes
MP3 ATRAC Playback collapseexpand Yes
Operating System collapseexpand Proprietary OS
Memory Card Slot collapseexpand Yes
Weight (g) collapseexpand 113
Talk Time (hours) collapseexpand 9
Standby Time (hours) collapseexpand 370
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) Yes
USB Port collapseexpand Yes
Video Recorder collapseexpand Yes
Instant Messaging collapseexpand Yes
Built-in Camera collapseexpand Yes
Dimensions (mm) collapseexpand 97x49x15
Java collapseexpand Yes
Games collapseexpand Yes
HTML Browser collapseexpand Yes
Phone book capacity (names) collapseexpand 1000
Colour collapseexpand Multi

Also known as: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson W995a

Mobile Phone Buyers Guide  

Manufacturer's Description

Seamless transfer

Thanks to Media Go™, you can drag and drop video clips, tracks, photos and more between your phone and PC. Or enjoy podcasts from the directory.

Complete clarity

Catch the action on the bright, clear 2.6” screen. When you want to share views and sounds with friends, use the built-in stand and stereo speakers.

Get it all

8.1 megapixels give you big pictures – store them on the 8 GB memory card. Enjoy the speed of Wi-Fi™ networks and share your music via the 3.5 mm jack.

Simply more fun

Wave goodbye to boredom! Play and organise your fun stuff the easy way with Media Go™. And view the latest YouTube™ videos in perfect resolution.

Drag, drop, enjoy – Media Go™

The perfect entertainment organiser – Media Go™ makes it easier than ever before to bring your media with you, wherever you go. Transfer your media files between your phone and PC via drag and drop. File conversion is hassle-free, too: Media Go™ automatically converts films and music files to give you the best possible quality.

Podcasts and playlists

Media Go™ lets you sync your playlists automatically to keep your phone updated with your latest favourites. You can also subscribe to podcasts and find exciting new content in the directory – or add your own.

PlayNow™ arena

Instant access to music, games and all the other stuff you need to spice up your phone. The PlayNow™ arena is more than a store; it’s a unique multimedia experience. Let your phone be your shopping window or enter the PlayNow™ arena from your PC.

A clear audio experience

Two Sony audio technologies – Clear Stereo and Clear Bass – together with a premium headset: the W995 brings you outstanding sound quality.
Learn more – see the video

YouTube™ compatible

Watch your favourite clips over and over again. And when that funny moment you just caught on video deserves a wider audience, upload it for all to see. Your phone is fully YouTube™ compatible.

Playlists for your mood – SensMe™

Create playlists based on tempo and mood. Slow or fast, happy or sad – SensMe™ lets you choose songs from a two-axed mood map. Learn more – see the video

Wayfinder Navigator™

With the W995 at hand, you won’t get lost – no matter where your travels take you. Your phone comes pre-loaded with a trial version* of Wayfinder Navigator™. Stay on track with turn-by-turn navigation instructions, unlimited access to an online travel planning tool and downloadable maps*. (* Length of trial period and map coverage subject to local variations.)

DLNA sharing

Your phone has DLNA support, allowing you to connect wirelessly to other electronic devices via Wi-Fi. See your photos on your TV, for example – just connect, sit down and enjoy.

Pictures you’ll want to keep

Go for the perfect picture – with 8.1 megapixels to play around with, you can capture things in their true colours. The 8 GB memory card you’ll find in the phone kit lets you save an inexhaustible amount of photos. And video clips and sounds, for that matter.
Walkman™ player with equaliser presets

Walkman™ player with equaliser presets

With the clear and intuitive Walkman® player interface, navigating your music is a breeze. And to get a sound experience that suits your taste in music, try one of the eight equaliser presets.

Video streaming

Enjoy real-time video feeds from the Internet – no need to wait for the download or use up storage space on your phone, just stream it.

The Wi-Fi alternative

For a fast Internet connection in hotspots, your phone has Wi-Fi support.

Photo flash

Don’t let poor lighting conditions stop you. Use the photo flash and get great pictures indoors, too.

FM Radio

There’s music in the air – just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.


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