Sony Ericsson K220i review

Network and connections
Sony Ericsson launches on the market a phone with complete and appreciable features, even though belonging to the low end of the market imposes some compromises that are nonetheless acceptable. First of all, it is a Dualband GSM device, working on the 900 and 1800 MHz frequencies. Signal coverage is therefore adequately good, with problems however on international trips due to operator change. Despite this, it is able to offer a connection to the Internet, thanks to the internal modem and the WAP browser. Data traffic is in this case handled by GPRS support. Bluetooth support is missing, but there is a handy USB 2.0 port for syncing with your home PC.

Design and features
As mentioned, the design is young and dynamic, with simple and essential lines that nonetheless give a distinctive touch to the outer surfaces. The edges are rounded precisely to ensure greater comfort and a secure grip. This is also helped by the rather compact dimensions: 16.7 mm in thickness and a weight of 82 grams. On the upper part is the display, a 128x128 pixel TFT capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. Just below it, instead, a directional pad and function keys dedicated to managing the device. The keyboard, on the other hand, is a standard alphanumeric one.

Main features
The K220i doesn't offer Business-level capabilities, but it still manages to provide complete and convenient functions. The platform is proprietary and offers everything needed in a basic configuration: naturally, the contacts phonebook and the agenda for managing appointments and activities are not missing. A calculator is also included, along with the alarm clock and the currency converter. For the voice part, on the other hand, you can use the speakerphone and the voice recorder. Multiconference support, finally, allows you to make calls with multiple users at the same time. T9 support for easy writing helps with quick text composition for SMS and multimedia messages.

Entertainment and multimedia
The main feature of the K220i is definitely its capability to be used as a receiver for AM/FM radio stations, thanks to the built-in antenna. Broadcasts can also take advantage of RDS features. As for image capture, you can use the camera with VGA resolution equipped with Zoom and autofocus, to get photos at any moment. The lithium-ion battery guarantees a battery life of up to 300 hours in Stand-by.