Sony Ericsson Z610i Review

Sony Ericsson Z610i Review (Expert)

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okok larx.But sadly, It can't be in Landscape mode!

posted by i_luv_erky

my post with settings has gone missing too?

posted by bnycastro

why my post been deleted?? hmm...

posted by darqtanian

you can buy in hong kong like i did or wait till the local shops get it.

posted by bnycastro

im really buying this phone...whatever. its just that im not a buyer of phones from greenhills due to bad experiences... where else could i buy aside from vmall? i've checked some sony ericson stores in makati and in mall of asia but they dont have it yet... help! im really ready to spend!

posted by uber

Ohhh please do, I want the pink one. Thanks in advance!

posted by maampia

I've seen the blue coloured one's go for 15,500 at vmall. I have been out of the country so I don't know if the price has change or if the other 2 colours are available. I will try to give an update as I will be in greenhills this friday.

posted by bnycastro

@bnyHow much is it here in Manila?

posted by maampia

great review above. i also bought the luster black model.and yeah i second the motion (this is just a reiteration of the review above:1. where is the external camera button so that we can take pics even if the it's closed (the mirror effect would have been perfect for this)2. why choose a lower resolution.. i would have not mind increase in its price3. no photo light 4. wish: it would have been really great if the OLED display will not go off until you open the fone when there are msgs. missed calls.5. the M2 is soooo expensive.. wish they included at least 128 mb and not just 64 mb with the unitstill the design is superb.. buy this model when you just really want a sleek clamshell phone that can take pic with 2mp and make video call.if SE will release a higher model of this one that will capture what is lacking with Z610 then that phone will really rock..

posted by min2x

Oh yeah another thing Outlook Sync is not perfect. So if you are squeamish about this go with Smartphone [Symbian or WM] or PocketPC Phone.

posted by bnycastro

More tidbits! Since the blogpost cum review I've tried it as a data modem [wired connection to notebook] using SE's sync software I was connected in one click! Decent connection speeds [180~230 kbps on SMART PH] Nice! Do note you will have to put in the correct settings from your mobile operator for this to work. I also tried video calling it was a bit choppy but YMMV this may be network related [video calls and data modem use also incur charges]. I also used it for on the go photo blogging and linked it to my post to my blogger account! Now I can take a snap and have it on my blog in minutes. Again the camera is not topnotch and performs poorly in dark environs but it is way way way better than the camera on my O2 XDA Exec. --I've also tried voice dialing which works well in places that aren't too noisy and even with a BT headset.--So far I guess that's it... will add more if I think of anything else.

posted by bnycastro

Got this phone a few weeks back and it's pretty slick! --Anyway I thought I'd share my thoughts on this mobile.--This is a direct copy paste from my blog:Got a new phone... it's a Sony Ericsson Z610i. Overall it is a nice mobile.--Here are some specs: Triband GSM/GPRS [800/900/1800] and 3G [UMTS 2100] 176 x 220 LCD display 262,144-colour TFD 128x36 OLED outer display 2MP and a secondary VGA camera Clamshell formfactor Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP/AVRCP Memory Stick Micro [M2] Expansion--Right let's get to it then.--Package Contents:You get the mobile, a battery, a charger, data cable a CD and some manuals. There is no headset [even wired] included. Not a big deal as most included headsets are crap anyways. Besides why go wired when you can go wireless.--Formfactor/Design:This mobile is really sexy has nice curves and a nice finish [especially the top part], the hinge the supports the flip seems sturdy enough. The keys are well spaced there are quick keys to web, picture/video, and shortcuts... however there are no dedicated Call and End keys which struck me as a bit odd. Another thing is the keys seem to Also there is no camera key located outside meaning you have to open the phone to take pics and vids. There are tiny keys for volume and a media key as well, I reckon they should have put the camera key there instead but that's just me. I got a Luster Black coloured version... )--Phone:Using the phone in dualmode [GSM/3G] with my SMART SIM card ATM. The web browser is not anything to write home about but it would suffice for short term browsing. Reception is excellent. I haven't tried using it as a Data modem though.--UI [User Interface]:This is where the mobile shines IMO the interface is very simple and intuitive, it's snappy and not laggy at all even with 636 contacts [940 numbers/details] and 300 calendar entries and a theme loaded navigating and using the mobile was not hampered at all. Searching thru contacts is not as easy or as fast as my Exec but it's a minor issue... I guess I'm just used to the fast and easy searching in PocketPCs. Another great thing about the new SE mobiles is that you can actually update your mobile on your own yep no need to bring it to the service centre or to the shady stalls at tiangges all over the metro, you can do it at the safety and comfort of your own home.--Bluetooth:Sony Ericsson did a great job including A2DP and AVRCP in this model actually almost all of their new mobiles have A2DP and AVRCP built-in. I tested my 2 headsets a mono Motorola H700 and my stereo HT820 both worked without any problems. I also used BT to send tones and themes to and from my O2 XDA Exec. Also had no problems connecting the z610i to my notebook and I was exchanging files within seconds after pairing.--Synchronization/Update:The box includes a CD and data cable to sync your PIM data and media content to the device. The phone let's you choose between Phonemode and Disk mode, really nice touch. I had no problems syncing over my 635 contacts from outlook no fumbling about at all, you could also back up your contacts to the M2 card. The images from outlook contacts were not synced however but this is minor. What bugs me is that the calendar seems to have a 300 appointment maximum which is really lame, since my appointments didn't fit [I have around 500 to 600 appointments, most of them recurring] I didn't sync it. Notes and tasks can also be synced. The phone charges while you are syncing it I find it really nice that more phones have been made to do this.--Internal Display and External OLED Display:This mobile was definitely designed to be an mid or entry level fashion phone of sorts. If they were aiming for a higher price point a more high resolution screen would have been in order sa qVGA [320 x 240 pixles] no matter the 176 x 220 display is quite clear and crisp and really ok. Well the external OLED display isn't really new SONY's mp3 players have been using the OLED display and glass look for awhile now [about 1.5 years] I guess SE took a page from this design and incorporated the glossy finish and OLED display. It's really cool apart from showing the time, signal, battery strength, 3g availability, bluetooth status, and other stuff it also notifies you of calls and messages in a scrolling function. Oh yeah and whilst in call there is sort of an animation or screensaver if you will of bubbles on the OLED. Snazzy!--Cameras:Most camera phones I've owned have crap cameras [they are pocket pc phones btw] the best camera phone I've had the pleasure of owning would be the Nokia N7610 more than a year ago and the Motorola v3i which I had for almost a week also had a pretty ok camera compared to my PocketPC phones. Well this one outperforms those by leaps and bounds and it saves really fast too! It has all the effects and usual stuff from camera phones but it doesn't have a flash. I probably won't be ashamed to whip out this mobile and use it for emergency and/or impromptu snaps. The internal camera I haven't had the pleasure of using yet [I have no intention of doing a video call I think it's a waste of money]. It is comforting to know that there is one though.--Expansion:This along with most of SE's new line uses the M2 or MemoryStick Micro format it's as small as transFlash or microSD but is about a third as expensive. Great going SONY another proprietary format... who would've thought?! The included 64Mb in the package is ok to start you off, but if you intend to use this mobile as an mp3 player better get a higher capacity M2 Card.--Conclusion:If you're on the lookout for a simple and nice looking phone [maybe as a secondary mobile or weekend mobile] then look no further. Sony Ericsson has a definite winner here.Pros:3G MobileReal Cool OLED external displayElegant finishSpacious key layoutSupports A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profilesCons:300 Appointments limitKeys could use some more tactile feedbackCamera has no flashYet another memory format from SONYI took some quick snaps of the Z610i but they don't look so good I'll be uploading some better shots tomorrow.More info: sonyericsson website---EDIT: Apparently I've no time to take better shots of the mobile so I've decided to upload my crappy shots to my multiply and Flickr accounts. Links are bellow.--ON MULTIPLYON FLICKR--ORIGINAL POST WITH LINKS TO PICS HERE

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