Sony Ericsson W902 review
Network and connections
From the Japanese-Swedish collaboration comes a new handset with absolutely outstanding qualities. The W902 immediately positions itself as competitive in the high-end market segment, thanks to Quadband GSM support that guarantees optimal coverage anywhere in the world. Moreover, the ability to operate in Dual Mode also allows it to take advantage of the UMTS network. Connections with other devices are ensured by Bluetooth and the USB 2.0 data cable. As for Internet connectivity, the internal modem and the HTML browser allow for quick page display, with a speed of 7.2 Mbps thanks to HSDPA management for packet traffic.
Design and features
Like all phones in the Walkman series, the design is crafted to provide a functional and dynamic feel, while also maintaining a certain elegance. The upper part is glossy, with a 2.2-inch TFT display capable of displaying up to 262 thousand colors. It practically blends with the rest of the cover, from which the keys protrude, thin but still comfortable to use. The back, on the other hand, is worked with inlays that ensure a more solid grip. The dimensions are quite compact, thanks to a weight of under 100 grams and a thickness of 11.7 mm. The sales package includes the essential stereo headset, as well as the data cable.
Main features
In a high-quality phone, the most common utilities could certainly not be missing, such as a calendar for appointments and the contacts phonebook, as well as alarm clock and calculator. The voice section, on the other hand, offers an integrated hands-free with good audio quality, voice recorder, and multi-conference support. The front-facing camera also allows for video calls. The platform is proprietary, however Java support allows for the installation of compatible applications, so as to customize your device. Writing text messages is made easier by T9, which also facilitates composing E-mails.
Entertainment and multimedia
Let's now talk about the area where Sony Ericsson's W902 certainly gives its best. It is in fact an excellent tool for musical entertainment, thanks to the multi-format player that faithfully reproduces digital sounds. Furthermore, it is possible to receive your favorite radio stations, thanks to FM radio support with RDS function. The music you can carry with you can count on truly generous memory: up to 8 GB if you use Memory Stick M2 cards. Furthermore, tracks can be organized based on various information, automatically retrieved with the TrackID function. The rear camera is truly very powerful, 5 megapixels that deliver stunningly high-quality images, also thanks to the Zoom up to 16X and the built-in Flash. For a multimedia device like the W902, respectable portability is certainly necessary; that's why the lithium battery guarantees a 380-hour Stand-by battery life.