Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Sony Ericsson C510
Mobile-review have posted their review of the Sony Ericsson C510. Here is their final impression.
The Sony Ericsson C510 offers clear calls, solid reception quality and loud and somewhat shrill ring tones, although they don’t start creaking at the highest volume settings. While it’s not the loudest phone we’ve tested to date, I can’t say I missed any calls with it or ended up out of the coverage in areas where signal was usually strong. The C510’s vibro alert didn’t disappoint either.
Do I find the C510 appealing? Definitely yes, also I like how they position it as a successor to the Sony Ericsson K770i price-wise. It’s quite another matter, though, that both Samsung’s and Nokia’s aggressive pricing policies will require an adequate and swift reaction from Sony Ericsson, i.e. a series of price reductions for the C510. Such a rushed release is rather an attempt to take a bit of this segment before comparable yet cheaper offerings arrive some time in May. For example the Nokia 6303 will retail for 135 Euro against the C510’s 175 Euro price tag, which is quite a margin in this price bracket. As far as the K770 and C510 are concerned, the differences between them come down to design, as both their cameras and feature packs are more or less the same. In this particular case, though, 15 Euro will buy you a newer model with some extra feats that are always welcome.
Based on the way the C510 is positioned, there are all reasons to believe that it will follow in the footsteps of the Sony Ericsson K770i. Its sales will go up as soon as its price hits the level of 145-150 Euro; and it won’t take long – I suppose we should see this early in Q4 2009. On balance, the Sony Ericsson will stick around for a while, being an adequate solution for those who are in the market for an imaging-savvy phone and would also like it to have a lens cover, optimized software and other amenities.
The Sony Ericsson C510 offers clear calls, solid reception quality and loud and somewhat shrill ring tones, although they don’t start creaking at the highest volume settings. While it’s not the loudest phone we’ve tested to date, I can’t say I missed any calls with it or ended up out of the coverage in areas where signal was usually strong. The C510’s vibro alert didn’t disappoint either.
Do I find the C510 appealing? Definitely yes, also I like how they position it as a successor to the Sony Ericsson K770i price-wise. It’s quite another matter, though, that both Samsung’s and Nokia’s aggressive pricing policies will require an adequate and swift reaction from Sony Ericsson, i.e. a series of price reductions for the C510. Such a rushed release is rather an attempt to take a bit of this segment before comparable yet cheaper offerings arrive some time in May. For example the Nokia 6303 will retail for 135 Euro against the C510’s 175 Euro price tag, which is quite a margin in this price bracket. As far as the K770 and C510 are concerned, the differences between them come down to design, as both their cameras and feature packs are more or less the same. In this particular case, though, 15 Euro will buy you a newer model with some extra feats that are always welcome.
Based on the way the C510 is positioned, there are all reasons to believe that it will follow in the footsteps of the Sony Ericsson K770i. Its sales will go up as soon as its price hits the level of 145-150 Euro; and it won’t take long – I suppose we should see this early in Q4 2009. On balance, the Sony Ericsson will stick around for a while, being an adequate solution for those who are in the market for an imaging-savvy phone and would also like it to have a lens cover, optimized software and other amenities.
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