Sony Ericsson W705

Move over iPod; the Sony Ericsson W705 is a sleek, unique media phone designed for people who want more from their MP3 player. This phone has a slider design with some very interesting texture choices such as a textured design near the bottom end of the phone. It comes in several different colors including black, silver, and red, and the black version has a yellow stripe across the battery cover, which gives it a really unusual look. The cool, curvy buttons on the front for playing music also make it stand out from the crowd. As for the media features, these include a built in metronome, shake control (where you can actually move through songs by just shaking the phone with your wrist), airplane mode, equalizer, playlists, shuffle mode, and much more.

Pros

• Eye-catching design
• Wi-Fi support
• 3.2 MP camera
• Walkman phone that features a multitude of music related features

Cons

• With the phone’s 3.2 MP camera, it’s odd that you have to actually open up the phone to use the lens
• No self-portrait mirror, which is otherwise common among high-resolution camera phones
• Some of the menus are sluggish/slow

Overall

This phone is excellent for fans of music and for people who enjoy listening to music on the go. It’s easy to move music from your PC to the phone with included software and the USB cord. There is a built in FM radio feature as well. This phone is made well and it is sturdy so users can have a lot of fun with it. The W705 also has a Music ID feature, which helps you to find out what the artist and song titles are for songs you hear. If you’re searching for a cell phone that has tons of music related features, then this is definitely a great choice.

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