Sony Ericsson K800i review

Network and connections

This is a Dual Mode UMTS/GSM tri-band terminal, with wide network adaptability. In addition to 3G data support, it offers GPRS compatibility. It also features Bluetooth technology, for interconnection with other devices and for the use of wireless accessories. It is also equipped with USB and IrDa (infrared) ports. The display proves to be large and sharp, and the battery is good.

Design and features

Sony Ericsson K800i is a very modern phone, with a "candybar" design, linear and essential. It is enclosed in a dark, polished and satin-finished body, with an extremely elegant minimal shape. The keypad is quite sensitive to the touch and thus allows for practical use. The antenna is built-in.

Main features

K800i is equipped with speakerphone, multi-conferencing and voice calling. The phone has an alarm clock, currency converter and organizer. It has 64 MB of internal memory, expandable via Memory Stick. Sony Ericsson K800i supports sending and receiving Sms, Mms and E-mail. It also allows the use of advanced services, such as video calls and video messages. This new phone boasts an almost unique feature. It in fact integrates a system called Picture Blogging. Thanks to this, the user can directly exploit the functions of the Google search engine from the phone and, thanks to the presence of an intuitive interface, create their own personal photo blog by configuring it on the phone.

Intrattenimento e multimedia

Ringtones are polyphonic up to 72 tones. Worth mentioning is support for J2ME technology, which allows the execution of games and applications written in Java language. Other functions present in this phone are the built-in FM radio and the built-in MP3 player, for listening to music tracks. New multimedia content can be easily downloaded through the WAP browser. Sony Ericsson K800i stands out for the presence of a high-performance digital camera. This is a device with a 3.2 Megapixel sensor, which guarantees very high resolutions, up to 2048x1536 pixels. In addition, this camera features the "Best-Pic" option, to choose, select and capture the best desired moment for the shot. It also allows video recording, while the internal camera is mainly dedicated to video calls.