Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Sony Ericsson W995
Mobile-review have posted their review of the Sony Ericsson W995. Here is their final impression.
The Sony Ericsson W995 doesn't bring anything new to the table with its moderately strong vibro alert, a bit too loud ring tones and decent call quality.
Let me be honest - I spent a whole lot of time writing this review, trying to play the role of devil's advocate, forcing myself to dig deeper into the phone's menus and specs in order to find more positive things about it. And I got some, for example the W995's speakerphone mode that exceeded my expectations thanks to the phone's decent loudspeakers. But unfortunately, the phone's attractions were few and far between.
What other flagship phones of 2009 bring to the table? As a rule, they come armed with a touch-sensitive display, brimming with new features and UI improvements, above-average music processor and reasonably good camera. A good example of this breed of phone is the Samsung S8300 with its nearly perfect display, great sound quality and an 8 MP camera (although the lack of a 3.5 mm audio jack spoils things a bit). But while it trumps the W995 on most fronts hands down, its sales leave much to be desired.
Moving on to the Nokia N86 that is about 10 percent more expensive. It's a touchscreen-less smartphone, whose functionality doesn't leave the W995 a chance, and it's got a 3.5 mm jack along with splendid music quality. By the way, the volume of orders for the N86 in Russia is five times that for the W995. Having written this, I realize now that it's time to stop - comparing a 2008 flagship phone with today's multimedia powerhouses doesn't feel right. And in truth the Hikaru is really stuck in 2008. All in all, this phone is intended for people who miss good old Sony Ericsson and are willing to support their favorite brand at the time of trouble, or those who truly dig its design and don't need the multimedia prowess of its competitors.
I bet that the W995's sales will only reach those of the Sony Ericsson C905 at best - it definitely won't become a landmark in the industry, no matter how much time you spend training and brainwashing your sales assistants. Who needs a phone from 2008 for over 600 USD that doesn't even have the updated version of its trademark music player? No way it's Sony Ericsson's 2009 flagship device. No way.
The Sony Ericsson W995 doesn't bring anything new to the table with its moderately strong vibro alert, a bit too loud ring tones and decent call quality.
Let me be honest - I spent a whole lot of time writing this review, trying to play the role of devil's advocate, forcing myself to dig deeper into the phone's menus and specs in order to find more positive things about it. And I got some, for example the W995's speakerphone mode that exceeded my expectations thanks to the phone's decent loudspeakers. But unfortunately, the phone's attractions were few and far between.
What other flagship phones of 2009 bring to the table? As a rule, they come armed with a touch-sensitive display, brimming with new features and UI improvements, above-average music processor and reasonably good camera. A good example of this breed of phone is the Samsung S8300 with its nearly perfect display, great sound quality and an 8 MP camera (although the lack of a 3.5 mm audio jack spoils things a bit). But while it trumps the W995 on most fronts hands down, its sales leave much to be desired.
Moving on to the Nokia N86 that is about 10 percent more expensive. It's a touchscreen-less smartphone, whose functionality doesn't leave the W995 a chance, and it's got a 3.5 mm jack along with splendid music quality. By the way, the volume of orders for the N86 in Russia is five times that for the W995. Having written this, I realize now that it's time to stop - comparing a 2008 flagship phone with today's multimedia powerhouses doesn't feel right. And in truth the Hikaru is really stuck in 2008. All in all, this phone is intended for people who miss good old Sony Ericsson and are willing to support their favorite brand at the time of trouble, or those who truly dig its design and don't need the multimedia prowess of its competitors.
I bet that the W995's sales will only reach those of the Sony Ericsson C905 at best - it definitely won't become a landmark in the industry, no matter how much time you spend training and brainwashing your sales assistants. Who needs a phone from 2008 for over 600 USD that doesn't even have the updated version of its trademark music player? No way it's Sony Ericsson's 2009 flagship device. No way.
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