Sony Ericsson K810i review
Network and connections
The new Sony Ericsson K810i is a Dual Mode and Tri-Band cell phone, meaning it is capable of receiving and sending calls on the UMTS network and on three different GSM frequencies: 900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz. Data transfer can occur at remarkable speed, thanks to 3G support, which adds to EDGE and GPRS connectivity. Wireless Bluetooth and IrDa connections are also available, in addition to the USB port. The display is large and detailed.
Design and features
As far as design is concerned, this model falls among the so-called "candybar" cell phones. Sony Ericsson K810i features an integrated antenna and elegant, though rather squared-off, lines, with average weight and dimensions. The area below the screen is occupied by the alphanumeric keypad, as well as the practical navigation control, useful for easily moving through the menus.
Main features
Being a third-generation handset, it offers the user advanced services, such as video calls and video messages. During a conversation, thanks to the dedicated speaker, it is possible to activate the speakerphone function, for hands-free calling. If instead you wish to speak with multiple users at the same time, you can do so using the multi-conference feature. Voice Memo, moreover, allows recordings to be made directly to memory, while voice-activated dialing allows you to call a person simply by saying their name. This cell phone is up to date with all the most common messaging standards: SMS, EMS, MMS and E-mail, easily composed thanks to the simplified writing system. Finally, there is also a calendar, a calculator and an alarm clock. Memory is 64 MB, expandable via Memory Stick Micro.
Entertainment and multimedia
Sony Ericsson K810i offers numerous ways of customization. You can download wallpapers, polyphonic ringtones, screensavers and Java (J2ME) games from the network via the WAP browser. The device also proves to be a good multimedia player, capable of playing MP3 and AAC music files, as well as MP4 and 3GP video clips. The AM/FM tuner also allows you to listen to the radio on your phone. Sony Ericsson K810i is equipped with one of the best digital cameras for cell phones currently available. It boasts a sensor resolution of as much as 3.2 MegaPixels. Thanks to the integrated flash, the 16x digital zoom and numerous advanced adjustments, it is possible to obtain perfectly sharp and well-defined photos in any situation. The device also allows you to shoot short videos and has a second, VGA-quality camera, located on the front of the body and used mainly for video calls.