Sony Ericsson T715 review
Network and connections
A Smartphone of rather high quality, the T715 enters the market to surprise every type of user, even those with the most demanding needs. The network receiver equipped on this Sony Ericsson is a GSM Quadband, also capable of exploiting UMTS networks thanks to Dual Mode support. Advanced functions are also available for browsing the Internet, thanks to the internal HDSPA modem, which allows the browser to open HTML pages at a speed equal to home ADSL. For connecting to other devices, Bluetooth is always useful, as is the USB 2.0 data cable for syncing directly with a PC.
Design and features
Decisive lines define the boundaries of this powerful Sony Ericsson. The design of the vertical Slider body closes into a compact and solid shape, made of resistant materials with a very pleasant feel to the touch. Elegance and refinement in just 14.9 mm of thickness and 96 grams. The front houses the display, a 2.2-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. Just below is the multifunction directional Pad, along with keys for managing the device. Inside, instead, is the alphanumeric keyboard, with well-separated and comfortable keys to use. The contrast between black and silver colors looks very good in terms of design. A pink aluminum back cover is also available.
Main features
The proprietary platform is truly complete and functional, with convenient and quick menus to best manage every operation. The standard applications are absolutely complete, with phonebook, agenda for appointments, calculator, currency converter, stopwatch and alarm clock. Java support also allows the installation of compatible software, so you can better customize your device. Predictive text greatly helps in composing text, so you can quickly send SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail. Attachments in the most common formats can also be managed. The presence of AccuWeather software for weather forecasts, or Google Maps, is interesting. The phone aspect offers speakerphone, voice recorder and multiconference support. A dedicated front camera also allows video calls to be made.
Entertainment and multimedia
The entertainment capability of this T715 is also great. It is in fact equipped with a digital camera, to capture quality images and videos, thanks to the 3.2 megapixel optics. The GeoTagging function can also be used to add information to images in real time. The available memory is plentiful with its 90 MB, so as not to create space problems. If needed, it can always be expanded via microSD cards. The media player, on the other hand, allows faithful playback of audio and video files in various formats. It is also possible to receive your favorite radio broadcasts, thanks to the integrated AM/FM antenna. Battery life is also good, lasting up to 300 hours in Stand-by with 3G operation.