Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Sony Ericsson Z750i

Mobile-review have posted their extensive review of the Sony Ericsson Z750. It's full of info and pics so it's well worth checking out. Here is the final impression.

Impressions
The Sony Ericsson Z750i’s polyphone is pretty good, however it offerings nothing new in the way its MP3 tunes sound, when compared to other Sony Ericsson branded solutions. The Z750i’s volume is pretty average, yet its sound for ring tones is rich, making for audible call alerts while in the street. The vibro alert is average or a little bit above this level strength-wise, but occasionally you might not feel it. The reception part is in line with other products from the company, meaning that it is quite decent.

There is no doubt that the Z750i is a niche-aimed model. It is not that much of a fashion-savvy phone, since exactly the same design was once employed by the Sony Ericsson Z610i. Functionality is where these two differ significantly – the Z750i comes preinstalled with the A200 platform that brings the multimedia menu alongside the basic version of Walkman 3.0. So software-wise, the newcomer is quite appealing. But the question is, whether its potential buyers will see through it, since most of them will examine its looks and almost never recognize a new device in this phone. And the Z750i can’t produce the same effect as the Motorola RAZR, so consumers won’t be after it solely because of its design. Like we said, its GPS department is a quite dubious advantage, for it doesn’t really seem to be a strong side of the handset, the reason being that there are no bundled maps.

Retailed for 450-500 USD, the Z750i won’t be a mass-market solution – it is here just for the purpose of varying the maker’s range. It will appeal mainly to those who like its design and feel that they could use the A200’s feature pack. Everyone else will look elsewhere.