Sony Ericsson W580i Unlocked Quadband Phone (Black)

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3.45 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
 
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AT&T • Slider - touch screen • GPRS • 2 MP • 2" screen • 240 x 320 pixels • LCD display - color • Talk Time: 9 hours • Standby Time: 370 hours • Weight: 3.3 oz
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This cellphone is by far the best quality cell i've ever owned. I've used a bunch... by � IsraeliGuy23� on compusa.com Mar 4, 2011
This cellphone is by far the best quality cell i've ever owned. I've used a bunch of slider phones in the past that AT & T had to offer at the stores, but I fell in love with the looks of this cell from the moment i saw it being used in an episode of ...
 
Review of Sony Ericsson W580i by PrivateSniper on reviewcentre.com Nov 27, 2010
A fantastic phone that has lasted more than it's fair share of time, I have used it for nearly a year and my friend owned it for a few years before me. I have had it unlocked and on my different networks and the signal on all of them has been great especially ...
 
Great, Durable, Reliable Phone by thrifty_d4 on cnet.com Jun 23, 2010
I have owned the Sony Ericsson w580i for 4 years now. It's take a lot of abuse from my kids. After some of the times that they accidentally dropped it, my spouse would tell me "That's it. It will never work after that." It always came back on and worked ...
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Great phone; no regrets whatsoever by airofdarkness on bestbuy.com Jan 26, 2009
I got this phone a few months ago and it has been through a lot. I have dropped it a couple of times, and it still works perfectly. The battery on a full charge lasts up to a week of pretty regular use, a couple days of near constant use. However, if ...
 
.love it...... by Yahoo! Shopping User on yahoo.com Dec 2, 2008
..weLl i love my phone. especially itZ music woRld bUt itZ very disappointing that you cannot enjoy that much it's mp3 because of its short battery life. i love also it's photo and video editing, in this way you can express your feelings in t ... hat ...
 
 
 
 
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Review of Sony Ericsson W580i by Guest on reviewcentre.com Jun 15, 2010
my dad bought this phone and at first i thought it was the best phone ever. a few moths in the buttons all snapped in half, the hash key fell off the top left hand button stopped working and the lights on the side didnt match. it also kept crashing freezing ...
 
A miserable excuse for a phone by cobalt1792 on cnet.com Jan 4, 2010
When I first received the W580i for Christmas 2008, I thought, "Hey, this is a good phone." Boy, was I wrong. About six months later, it all of a sudden started acting up--the screen would flash in and out, odd colors were displayed, and it was a general ...
 
A WASTE OF MY MONEY by Ainsley on yahoo.com Aug 4, 2009
I have had my phone for over a year, and the first month i got it all the keys cracked. right down the middle. Then my spacebar does not work anymore because of the crack threw it. Also the bottom part comes off all the time, and the keypad falls rig ...
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Great phone/mp3 player - Horrible for Texting by A. Schmidt on amazon.com Jan 4, 2009
I loved this phone with easy to use menus and excellent controls. The mp3 player was really nice with features comparable to itunes. It was super easy to get music on the phone and play them. The speaker was surprisingly loud too. But once I started texting ...
 
Not a fan by boxergurl on shopping.com Apr 20, 2010
I'm really not a fan of this phone. Sure, you can use it as an MP3 player but if you have an ipod or something, that's pretty pointless. They keys are SO small, it's impossible to text. I even have problems just typing in numbers because they keys are just too small and compact.
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
3.8 out of 5
from 72 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony Ericsson W580i White Phone (AT&T)
This phone is tiny; in a good way...The 2.0MP camera is actually pretty good...No 3G - Sony Proprietary Memory Stick Micro M2 versus easy to find and less expensive MicroSD - No LED Flash or Photo Light In conclusion, if you are looking for a super-slim phone with great call quality and superb music capability, look no further...
cnet.com
 
2.7 out of 5
from 108 reviews
Sony Ericsson W580i - urban gray - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
good music player, above average camera, thin and light, good battery life, good reception, flawless OS Bad keypad, cracked keys, battery cover hard to remove Before I bought this phone, I was hesitating between this and the W810i...The Walkman player offers good quality audio, but at low volumes, a bit of background noise can be heard...It's barely noticeable, though, and it's been a good replacement for my mp3 player...
reevoo.com
 
7.9 out of 10
from 922 reviews
Sony Ericsson W580 reviews compare mobile phone prices and deals - Reevoo
I think that the phone is very good because it has so many features but it is all in a compact phone...To be honest with this phone there isn't really much that is bad...It runs out so quick compared to any other phone that i have had! the good points are the music & camera...
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reviewcentre.com
 
2.8 out of 5
from 82 reviews
Sony Ericsson W580i Reviews Compare Sony Ericsson W580i Mobile Phone Reviews at Review...
A fantastic phone that has lasted more than it's fair share of time, I have used it for nearly a year and my friend owned it for a few years before me...Only positives are that camera resolution is decent, and FM radio/MP3 player has good quality sound...I had replace after three months after purchasing because it was completely dead and didn't turn on...
co.uk
 
3.8 out of 5
from 83 reviews
Sony Ericsson W580i Reviews - Mobile Phones | dooyoo.co.uk
The music played good quality phone with an excellent music player nothing major Before transferring over to the smartphone world with blackberries I had long been a Sony Ericsson fan and customer...Over the years I have had a string of Ericsson walkman phones, this was due to them being reliable with good battery life and having good sound quality for all my music tracks which was extremely important to me...It has a good sound if you want to use it as a Walkman and takes very very good photos...
epinions.com
 
3.6 out of 5
from 30 reviews
Sony Ericsson w580i Cell Phone Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews...
What attracted to me to Sony Ericsson was the good reviews I've heard about the Sony Ericsson phones...read more Good camera, radio, great design, display of pic, audio, and video...The keys are of not so good quality...
reviewstream.com
 
5.0 out of 10
from 1 reviews
Sony W580i Cell Phone review
Excellent camera and form factor, The 2 mega pixel camera was a big surprise as I feel the pictures turn out even clearer than other comparable camera, this could be due to the vibrant screen, which like most Sony phones, passes with flying colors...The overall feel of this phone is solid and I like that...A nice product overall, I was saddened with the software and lack of a keyboard...
pebuzz.com
 
 
 
PEbuzz.com: Sony Ericsson W580i (AT&T) Review
The Sony Ericsson W580i is just right for my purposes...I find this phone addresses all my needs and as stated previously, the price was right...I recommend the Sony Ericsson 580i mobile phone...
viewpoints.com
 
 
 
Sony Erricson - W580i Cell Phone Reviews - Viewpoints
The Sony Ericsson W580i is the third Sony cell phone I've owned...All three had great features though the first had bad software...
yahoo.com
 
3.4 out of 5
from 46 reviews
Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman Cell Phone - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
Overall I would highly recommend this phone...It still can play a fair number of good ones, though...Over all, this is a very good phone for the price...
shopping.com
 
3.7 out of 5
from 33 reviews
Sony Ericsson w580i Cell Phone Reviews. Product reviews of Sony Ericsson w580i Cell...
Radio, MP3 and video cameras are my favorite features Picture camera bad, battery life serverely limited I was excited to get this phone for several reasons: 1) I needed to upgrade, 2) it was a Sony Ericcson, 3) the numerous features...It has a good resolution, ill promise ull love it...not for business purpose and not for long time callers currently im using this phone, its user friendly and purely music purpose.It has a good sound clarity and good resolution...
bestbuy.com
 
3.3 out of 5
from 21 reviews
Best Buy - AT&T Sony Ericsson W580i Cell Phone - Black customer reviews - product...
at AT&T stores have told me that this phone is notorious for the keys cracking and that they do not recommend this phone to purchase-would've been nice to know before I purchased it! The battery life was pretty good Keys break easily This phone has been terrible for me...This phone is not good if you are planning to use it or text on it alot...But overall this is a great phone...
letstalk.com
 
4.6 out of 5
from 10 reviews
Sony Ericsson W580i Cell Phone User Reviews
i can't remap or disable the internet button...In conclusion I LOVE THIS PHONE...She claims the battery life on hers is not good but I don't have problems with mine...
pricegrabber.com
 
4.7 out of 5
from 3 reviews
Reviews for Sony Ericsson Walkman W580i Cellular Phone - Slider at PriceGrabber
very stylish, cool slide phone design, good combination colors of black and orange no special feature and no wifi A close friend of mine had been using this phone for a few months, so I had a chance to try it out...The first thing that catches my eyes is the color...The best is that it has 7 hours of talktime and can standby upto a week...
compusa.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
CompUSA.com | W580iBlack | Sony Ericsson W580i Unlocked GSM Cell Phone
This cellphone is by far the best quality cell i've ever owned...I've used a bunch of slider phones in the past that AT & T had to offer at the stores, but I fell in love with the looks of this cell from the moment i saw it being used in an episode of Prison Break...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
techradar.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Jan 23, 2008
Sony Ericsson W580i review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Mobile phones
Walkman music player > Sturdy build > Slider...Average camera > Flimsy memory card cover...It's a good-looking handset overall, with a ring control beneath the screen which controls the media player functions, and hints at something a bit more funky going on behind the otherwise minimalist design...Keep it below ear-bleeding levels however and the sound is really very good, even with the supplied headphones...It's a good little workhorse of a phone...
mobiledia.com
Dec 1, 2007
Sony Ericsson W580i Review - Mobiledia
From the Walkman's new "shake to shuffle" feature that changes songs with a flick of the wrist to its "ID song' function that literally names that tune, the handset moves seamlessly between its function as phone, multimedia device and music player...The Sony Ericsson W580i offers Stereo Bluetooth 2.0 technology, an FM radio and a 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder...Boasting good audio quality and connection, the phone's EDGE technology allows users to download graphics, games and ringtones as well as robust multimedia text messaging and web browsing...
mobileburn.com
Sep 28, 2007
Sony Ericsson W580 review
The W580 Walkman phone is one of the few slider form factor devices that Sony Ericsson currently produces...With an attractive shape and Sony Ericsson's thoughtful user interface, the W580 appears to have what it takes to be a standout handset in a crowded market...The W580 is a moderately sized phone...A simple chrome volume control is on the left edge of the W580, the power switch and M2 memory card slot are located on the top, and the fast port data/headset connector is located on the right side...While the d-pad and surrounding buttons are accessible at all times, the keypad and the camera stay out of view until the W580 is opened up...
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laptopmag.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Sep 27, 2007
Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman Phone - Review of the Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman Phone
Great sound; Attractive design; Bright colorful screen...Small and awkward touch pad; Nonstandard headphone jack...The W580i offers excellent sound quality: All of our songs sounded loud, clear, and full in tone...The W580i's camera held up well in low light, although our pictures and movies appeared slightly pixelated......
pcmag.com
 
3.5 out of 5
Sep 25, 2007
Sony Ericsson W580i Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Good reception, good video playback...Built-in pedometer...Provides basic Web and e-mail....Call quality could be a bit better...No 3G....But with its built-in music player and pedometer, the Sony Ericsson W580i ($269.99...The W580i comes in two styles: matte gray or orange and white...The quad-band W580i gets good reception and, in a low-signal area, it connected calls without a problem...Like the W710i's pedometer, it isn't absolutely accurate, but it's good...
cnet.com
 
3.5 out of 5
Aug 27, 2007
Sony Ericsson W580i Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
The Sony Ericsson W580i has an attractive, easy-to-use design, a satisfying feature set, and admirable call quality....The Sony Ericsson W580i's audio was harsh at the highest volume levels, and the keypad buttons are somewhat...Besides, the keypad isn't that good in the first place...Flashy and packed with features, it acts as a good phone as well, which we tend to forget...The Walkman player offers good quality audio, but at low volumes, a bit of background...
mobiletechreview.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Sony Ericsson W580i - Phone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review
The Sony Ericsson W580i messaging client handles SMS, MMS and email...The phone has good speed over EDGE on AT&T, and page loading times were fast by EDGE standards...Sony Ericsson phones have always been heavy hitters in the entertainment department, and the W580i Walkman phone is no exception...Like other Walkman phones, the W580i supports music files in the MP3/AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+) formats and you can rip music CDs using the included Disc2Phone software for Windows...The W580i is another strong performer when it comes to gaming...
phonearena.com
 
6.8 out of 10
Sony Ericsson W580 Review
Good talk time Flash themes Quad-band...The back lid and the SIM-card are difficult to remove It is...Sony Ericsson W580 is one of the newest Sony Ericsson Walkman slider phones...the memory card and the improved handsfree, which is supplied with a transition to a 3.5mm jack, so that your standard stereo headphones can be used......
howstuffworks.com
 
3.0 out of 5
Feb 12, 2008
Sony Ericsson W580i Mobile Phone Review: Powered by ConsumerGuide and HowStuffWorks
Shake-to-shuffle, TrackID service, stylish design, great call clarity, battery life...Small buttons...The Sony Ericsson W580i mobile phone offers exceptional music options along with solid call quality...Buttons are intuitively placed, if slightly small, and the overall design is exceptionally stylish...As you jog, the W580i keeps track of your pace, your heart activity, and your calorie burn rate...The 2.0-megapixel camera takes relatively good photos that...
pocket-lint.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Sep 3, 2007
Sony Ericsson W580 mobile phone review - Pocket-lint
SensMe, TrackID, design, Blogger tool, built-in pedometer...Shake feature bit of a gimmick, only 2 megapixel camera...Shake it like a Polaroid picture - motion sensors come to the mobile, but is it any good...The W580 Walkman phone is your standard thin slider complete with 2-inch colour display a range of buttons on the front for quick access to menu features and a dedicated button to load up the MP3 player...Perhaps taking a page out of Nintendo's book, the...
aspalliance.com
Jul 25, 2011
aspxtreme Product Info: Sony Ericsson W580i Urban Grey Phone (AT&T)
Sony Ericsson shakes things up with its new quad-band W580i Walkman phone, introducing an innovative "shake to shuffle" feature that randomly chooses another song stored on your phone with just a flick of the wrist...The W580i operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"), with availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways...A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services...
techtree.com
Sep 28, 2007
Sony Ericsson W580i
The W580i has a 2 MP camera with a maximum capture resolution of 1600x1200 pixels...In all, the camera is good enough to compliment such a phone in its current price range...The W580i has a neat interface reflected in most newly launched Sony Ericsson phones...This provides you with results on how good your fitness status is...
 
 
 
 

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