Sony Ericsson W830 review
Network and connections
Sony Ericsson W830 is a GSM Tri-Band cell phone operating on 900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies. It supports EDGE and GPRS data connections. This Sony Ericsson model also integrates Bluetooth and IrDa wireless technologies. For direct connection to a PC, a USB port is available instead. Sony Ericsson W830 features a large and very bright 2" graphic display, active matrix, QVGA. The overall screen resolution is 320x240 pixels and the color filter is capable of displaying 262 thousand colors.
Design and features
Sony Ericsson W830 is characterized by a sliding, slide-up design. On the sides of the body there are four keys for quick access to the main functions, while on the front panel there is the five-way directional navigator along with other function keys. The dimensions of this device are slightly above average: 98x47x21 mm for 118 grams of weight, including the battery. The antenna is built-in, so as not to compromise the overall handling of the device.
Main features
Sony Ericsson W830 is a versatile product. It is equipped with the classic alarm clock, calculator, and organizer functions. The supported messaging includes SMS, EMS, MMS, and e-mail. The predictive text system makes it easier for the user to enter text. The memory is 64 MB, expandable via Memory Stick Pro Duo.
Entertainment and multimedia
This cell phone offers polyphonic ringtones, screensavers, and Java (J2ME) games, with the possibility to download new content through the built-in WAP browser. The model is also equipped with a built-in radio. Among the main multimedia functions, Sony Ericsson W830 supports Mpeg4, 3GP, and Real Video video formats; MP3, AMR, AAC, AAC+, E-AAC+, WAV, G-Midi1, WMA9, and Real Audio audio formats. Sony Ericsson W830 has a built-in camera with a 2.0 MegaPixel image sensor, capable of capturing images with a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. This device also offers flash, autofocus function, and some options for adjusting contrast, brightness, and white balance in shots. Finally, the camera has digital zoom and allows recording short video sequences.