Sony Ericsson W890i

Released in the fourth quarter of 2007 at the same time as the W660, the Sony Ericsson W890i is another option from the Sony family that is a full multimedia alternative to the new iPhone. Complete with the popular Sony Music Player, this unit sports a sleek design that makes it ideal for just about any setting. The body of the phone is one of the thinnest on the market today, with not much difference from the thickness of a CD case. This makes carrying the unit in a lapel pocket easy, and free of any unsightly bulge.

When it comes to networking, the W890 works fine with the super fast and reliable 3G network, as well as the GSM and GPRS networks. Many people find it surprising that so much power can be found in such a small casing, and certainly with no added weight. In fact, the unit is well under three ounces, making it lighter than many handheld devices.

Talk time with the W890 is also excellent, with roughly nine and a half hours. The standby time of about fourteen days is decent too.

Pros

• Internet browsing is fast and easy
• Talk time is great for both personal and business use
• Internal memory space is a decent 28 MB

Cons

• No QWERTY keyboard, which some users will miss
• No GPS navigation on the unit, which is surprising

Final Thoughts:

The Sony Ericsson W890i is a great choice for Internet browsing, music and general usage. No doubt, this unit will soon have a solid place in the hearts of many users.