Sony Ericsson cell phones are way ahead of other phone brands in terms of sound quality. This phone is no exception.
For music lovers this phone is a must buy.The music player installed in the device has an equalizer that helps in setting up the sound quality according to one’s requirements. The speakers are loud and the sound output is crystal clear.
Ease of Use: Sony Ericsson W580i is a user friendly mobile phone which offers an easy to use menu. The circular joystick provided helps in easy navigation. There is a dedicated control button for using the walkman feature. The slide feature is useful when receiving calls.
Style and Design: The phone has a flat keypad that might be uncomfortable for people who mostly use messaging(SMS) to communicate. The front panel keys are fragile and might crack easily when used roughly. The phone has a sleek look with slide feature.
Range of features: The W580i has mostly all the the features that are required in a daily use mobile phone. The phone offers bluetooth feature for wireless connectivity and USB cable connectivity as well. Hundreds of contacts can be stored in the address book. The phone also incorporates SMS and MMS messaging services. The battery life is excellent and provided a reasonable amount of talk time after a complete charge. Various pre-installed applications are provided along with the walkman feature of the mobile phone. The W580i also provides a built in FM feature that allows users to tune in to their favorite radio stations. An expandable memory slot is provided for storing bulky files in an external memory card. The phone comes with a 2 megapixel built in camera that produces reasonably good quality photos.
It is a reliable and durable device that incorporates many useful applications and features. Music is the main feature of W580i that gives it an edge over other mobile phones in the price range.
I use this phone and I believe that it has a good value for money. The only negative point is its fragility. Overall w580i is a complete package.