Sony Ericsson C905 review
Network and connections
Sony Ericsson offers another phone branded Cyber Shot, with excellent performance and notable features. The C905 is a GSM Quadband device, able to offer truly excellent signal coverage anywhere in the world. This is also thanks to operation in Dual Mode, to take advantage of UMTS support. As for browsing the Internet, you can use the internal modem for connection or Wi-Fi support for distributed networks. The browser quickly displays HTML pages, thanks to packet data transfer via HSDPA. There's also Bluetooth for communicating with compatible devices and a USB 2.0 port.
Design and features
The C905 is a fairly compact device, with contained dimensions considering the presence of a powerful camera. The weight is in fact 136 grams and the thickness is 19.5 mm. Continuing the observation, you notice a vertical sliding mechanism; it is in fact a phone with a slide opening. Inside, the standard numeric keypad is revealed, with comfortable and precise keys despite all being on the same level. On the front is the display, a 2.4-inch TFT with QVGA resolution displaying 256,000 colors. There's also a directional pad along with function keys to manage the device. The retail package includes a handy wrist strap, headphones, USB cable, and a useful 2 GB Memory Stick M2 memory card.
Main features
First of all, it can be said that the most common management functions are not lacking, such as a calendar to keep track of appointments, a contacts list, alarm clock, and calculator. The voice section offers speakerphone availability for calls, voice recorder, and multiconference support. In addition, the front camera also allows making video calls. The platform is proprietary, however Java support makes it possible to install small compatible utilities to customize your device. You can count on an RSS Feed reader, to stay constantly updated on the latest news. For document management, there's the Pocket Office package, so you can also receive and send E-mail with attachments.
Entertainment and multimedia
Being a Camera Phone, it's clear that the multimedia quality of this Sony Ericsson C905 is truly high. This is also underlined by the presence of the Cyber Shot brand below the display, which anticipates the presence of a camera with incredible resolution, a full 8.1 megapixels. It is capable of delivering perfect photographs, thanks also to the Xenon Flash and the powerful Zoom. Dedicated functions increase shot quality: autofocus, self-timer, contrast and brightness adjustment, image correction and many others. The memory is spacious, so you can also carry music and videos in various formats to play with the player. There's also a receiver for radio stations with RDS, plus a handy TV Out video output for projecting images onto external screens.