Sony Ericsson Zylo review
Network and connections
Sony Ericsson launches a new device in the Walkman line. The Zylo is equipped with a GSM Quadband network receiver, that is on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, which guarantees optimal coverage anywhere in the world. This is also thanks to UMTS support. 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, thanks to fast HSDPA 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 features the 2.6 inch TFT display capable of displaying up to 256 thousand colors. It practically blends with the rest of the cover, occupying the front together with the function keys. The Slider body remains easy to handle and compact in size, with a thickness of 11.5 mm and a weight of 115 grams. Inside, the standard alphanumeric keypad is revealed. Inside the purchase package you will find the indispensable stereo earphones, as well as the data cable.
Main features
In a competitive phone, the most common utilities could certainly not be missing, such as a calendar for appointments and the contacts address book, as well as alarm clock and calculator. The voice section instead offers an integrated speakerphone with good audio quality, the voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing. The platform is proprietary, however Java support allows you to install compatible applications, so as to personalize your device. Applications to connect to Facebook, Twitter and other online content are already available. Writing text messages is made easier by T9, which also facilitates the composition of E-mails.
Entertainment and multimedia
Let's now talk about the area where the Sony Ericsson Zylo certainly gives its best. It is in fact an excellent tool for musical entertainment, thanks to the multiformat player that faithfully reproduces digital sounds. It is also possible to receive your favorite radio stations, thanks to FM radio support with the RDS function. The music you carry with you can count on a truly generous memory, if you use microSD cards up to 16 GB. Furthermore, tracks can be organized according to various information, automatically retrieved with the TrackID function. The rear camera is really handy, 3.2 megapixels that deliver images during leisure moments thanks also to the Zoom and the built-in Flash. For a multimedia tool like the Zylo, respectable portability is certainly necessary; this is why the lithium battery guarantees a battery life of 400 hours in Stand-by.