Sony Ericsson W300i review

Network and connections

Sony Ericsson W300i is a Quad-Band phone with support for GSM frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz. As for its connectivity options, the phone is equipped with EDGE and GPRS technology. It also features a Bluetooth connection, for interconnection with other wireless devices, as well as an infrared port (IrDa). Via USB cable, it is also possible to connect the Sony Ericsson W300i to a computer. The phone also has a good display and a good battery.

Design and features

Sony Ericsson W300i is a "clamshell" phone, with a flip opening. It stands out for its rounded, modern lines, as well as for its compactness and ease of handling. It is black and gray in color and the antenna is built-in. The purchase kit includes battery, travel charger, Disc2 software, black stereo headphones and USB cable.

Main features

Regarding the main functions of the Sony Ericsson W300i, we note the built-in speakerphone. The phone does not have voice-command calling but it does have an alarm clock, currency converter, calculator and organizer. The ringtones are 40-tone polyphonic. Another feature present is the integrated FM radio (with RDS). As for messaging, Sony Ericsson W300i supports sending and receiving Sms, Mms and E-mail, with a simplified writing system. The memory is 25 MB and can be further expanded via Memory Stick Micro cards.

Entertainment and multimedia

This model is equipped with an MP3 player, for listening to songs and tunes. The presence of Disc2 Software allows the user to automatically transfer, via PC, music from their CDs to the phone. Sony Ericsson W300i is also equipped with a built-in camera. This resource is not of excellent quality but offers the user the possibility of taking decent photographs, at a maximum resolution of 640x480 pixels. The various options related to it are, first of all, the possibility of setting up a photo caller ID, self-timer and an Image Editor. There is no flash. Finally, it's worth mentioning support for J2ME technology, which allows the execution of games and applications written in the Java language, with the possibility of downloading new content through the WAP browser.