Review of GSM-handset Sony Ericsson W350i

Mobile-review have posted their review of the Sony Ericsson W350. Here is their final impression.

The W350i’s ring tones volume was average or a tad lower than that – actually it was our primary niggle with it, since it wasn’t loud enough for some environments. The reception quality was nothing to complain about, thoughOur only gripe is with the phone’s vibro alert, which occasionally proves to be on the weak side.

The W350i is not the most affordable solution we’ve seen to date at 150 Euro, however it’s not vastly overpriced either. Its target audience, those who do know exactly what they want from their phones and don’t demand bells and whistles, will be pleased by what the W350i can do. It’s pretty eye-candy too, although some might think that shelling out extra dollars for this design is an overkill. But all you need to do is put it face to face with the Nokia 5310 to see what sets the W350i apart from the rest of the pack.

It’s a niche solution, but with a unique face. It deserves a place on your shortlist, as it doesn’t have many notable glitches, probably the most serious of them being the keypad that you will have to get used to. As far as alternatives go, I can think only of the LG KM380 that looks exactly like the Sony Ericsson W350i and it seems someone copied the ideas of someone here. Surprisingly, the KM380 is a music playing solution too, offering a comparable feature set, but it won’t be widely available on most markets.