Smaller then my last phone. | Sony Ericsson W580i Gray Phone (AT&T)

WORKS WONDERS!!!! THE PHONE IS TOUGH!!! | Sony Ericsson W580i Gray Phone (AT&T)

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	• Sony Ericsson W580i Gray Phone (AT&T) AT&T AT&T, 2007 average customer review:based on 59 reviews view larger image
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Functional and good looking

I have had the phone for a couple of weeks now and am enjoying it.

Pros: It comes with a data cable which helps a lot (esp. with MyPhoneExplorer)
A built-in FM radio
A built-in Pedometer
Mature calendar application
Good MP3 functionality (esp. with added memory- M2 card)
Clear conversations
Very easy shortcut setups
Very bright screen
Cool look

Cons: Some of the buttons are easily squeezed so that the standard carrying cases you find at the mall may cause issues.
I am also not in love with the fact that it uses M2 for expanded memory instead of MicroSD, but I understand that Sony is going to promote their standards.
It is sometimes not intuitive how to end an application, although it can usually be sorted out in 4 or 5 clicks.
Some functions, such as Bluetooth, are a bit spread-out. I have had Sony Erricsson's before, so it does not bother me as much as it might a new user.
Moving icons from entertainment to organizer, for example, is hard or impossible (I haven't found a way yet).

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Smaller then my last phone.

I recently purchased this phone as an upgrade to my Sony Ericsson s710a and have found a few things I wish the phone had or were different. My main reason to purchase the phone was for the walkman feature so I could ditch the MP3 player and the smaller size and weight.

First off, there is no zoom for taking pictures, the zoom feature only works while taking videos. As stated earlier, there is no flash or light as well. The quality of the pictures are on par with my previous camera, the video is also typical.

Second, the darn little "connect" button is a bit too easy to press accidentally and you may incur charges if you do not have a data plan on the phone and the only option would be to take off internet access completely from the phone, but you would sacrifice the ability to jump on the internet at all.

As stated earlier reviews, the battery door is extremely hard to remove and requires quite a bit of effort. I wouldn't have put this point on, but I was trying to attach a strap that kept coming off, probably due to user error, which meant that I opened and closed that door far more than the average user may.

The build quality is great and I have had no problems with the phone thus far and find the phone to be quite durable as well. I have dropped it several times without damaging the screen or functionality of the phone. I also have not had any problems with the "locked" feature of the phone unlocking and mystery dialing anyone. Obviously if you push the buttons on the front of the phone it is possible to unlock the phone and dial out but this has never happened to me.

I keep the phone in a case attached to my belt or in my front pocket and have not had had any problems with the screen breaking.

Lastly, if you are upgrading from a previous phone, swap sim cards and you are done. Great phone!

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WORKS WONDERS!!!! THE PHONE IS TOUGH!!!

I like this phone. if u lose it, get some one to call it and you would be able to hear it about 100 yards away, it has very loud speakers, and the music sounds great. THIS PHONE IS TOUGH

Great Phone with a fatal flaw

I've had this phone for 3 weeks and I love it but it has to go back to the store. This phone is loaded with great features like a 2 mp camera, walkman, pedometer and its cool looking.

The primary reason I'm taking it back is that when I'm talking to someone, if I touch the back or sides of the phone the person on the other end has to listen to a loud scratching noise. The phone also has a cheap feel to it and the keys are flimsy and are easily pressed when the phone is in its case. Often when I take it out of its case, its already unlocked and has accessed the internet or some other application just from accidently pressing the buttons while it's still in its case.

Sony is my preferred brand and I'll continue to buy Sony products although they missed the mark on this one.

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Good Phone - Some Drawbacks

I've used this phone now for a month & am really impressed with the quality. The small size has tempted some to slide it into a pants pocket & then be surprised that the screen cracked. It's a small thin phone that's just long enough to be stressed when you sit down, so don't put it in your pocket. The Walkman features are fantastic, the sound quality is exceptional from the included headhones, which are also a handsfree (sort of). The cable has a switch that ends up right below your neckline... you just press it if a call comes in while you're listening to music, the call is answered. The switch has a mike built into it, so you don't have to start fumbling for the phone to talk.

Others have mentioned the internet access button is on the outside of the phone & yes, this is a real problem/design flaw. It'll connect you at random every time the phone presses up against whatever you're storing it in. I had 8 hours of unintentional internet usage my first week of ownership. There are a variety of ways to deal with the problem, one reviewer here mentioned changing the internet settings so it won't connect. You can also call ATT & they can offer some good options. There is a keyboard lock function meant to prevent problems like this, but it sometimes doesn't work. If you get this phone DO NOT use a phone case with a magnetic clasp. With the keyboard locked, the magnet will not only deactivate the lock, but will activate a variety of phone features, from placing phone calls to people in your address book or recent call list, to connecting you to the internet. I know this from personal experience. I could pass the case over the phone without even touching it & it would place phone call.

The display screen is small, but it's very hi-def, bright, and has deep color saturation. I have bad eyes yet have absolutely no problem seeing the display. To me, this is a real plus over a lot of other phones.

So in conclusion, Sony... get that internet button off the cover of the phone! That was a really stupid idea. All they have to do is put it underneath where the number pad is where it's protected.

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