Sharp 825SH review

Network and connections
A high-quality phone presented by Sharp. The U900 is equipped with a truly excellent reception system, with GSM Triband support on frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz; in addition it is capable of operating in Dual Mode by taking advantage of the UMTS network. As for wireless connectivity, you can count on Bluetooth to exchange files with other compatible devices. Or again, the USB 2.0 cable allows direct synchronization with a PC. It's important to note the readiness for browsing the Web, thanks to the built-in modem and HSDPA support for fast packet data traffic for HTML pages.

Design and equipment
The exterior appearance of this device is classy, with satin-finished materials to give a nice feel to the touch. The opening is sliding, with vertical movement, revealing a standard numeric keypad inside. The lines are rounded, to ensure greater ergonomics and solidity in the grip. On the front there is the large 240x400 pixel TFT screen, equipped with an accelerometer and display of up to 16 million colors. The dimensions have been kept rather compact, precisely to favor comfort: 14.9 mm thick, for 105 grams of weight. Inside the purchase package you can find a USB data cable and a stereo headset.

Main features
Starting with the features dedicated to voice, we can find the speakerphone, the voice recorder and support for multiconference and video calls via the dedicated camera. The most common management functions are also present, such as synchronized address book and calendar, or the notepad for writing notes and memos. The device is equipped with a special multifunction pad that allows you to quickly manage every operation. It is also possible to easily write SMS and multimedia messages, or check E-mail. The Pocket Office package allows you to view the most common document formats without any problems.

Entertainment and multimedia
An absolutely important note of merit to the multimedia aspect. The Sharp 825SH is in fact equipped with a 2 megapixel camera, which allows you to take good quality photographs, thanks also to the Zoom and the built-in Flash. There is also a Digital TV Tuner tuner, to receive video broadcasts. The available memory is generous, with 50 MB further expandable via microSD type cards. It is thus possible to carry your favorite music in your pocket, as well as video files in various formats, to be easily played via the multimedia player. In addition, the 825SH is equipped with a receiver for AM/FM radio frequencies.