Very often advocates of this phone will focus on how pleasing the Sony Z7 is to the eye and how compact it is (the term 'credit card sized' is often quoted by shops). But I don't think this really applies anymore. Admittedly I still like the look of this phone, but with the release of a new ... Read review
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Advantages: Jog dial, big screen, email, wallpaper & ringer software (optional) Disadvantages: A bit thick, no longer supported by Sony, weak vibrate,
...focus on how pleasing the Sony Z7 is to the eye and how compact it is (the term 'credit card sized' is often quoted by shops). But I don't think this really applies anymore. Admittedly I still like the look of this phone, but with the release of a new generation of more high-tech and more compact phones (many of which have colour screens) the Sony Z7 is no longer at the cutting edge of mobile phone technology. While it’s still small enough to fit ... ...thicker than its predecessor, the Sony Z5 - the price that was paid for the absence of an external aerial on the Z7). Another thing that might put off potential buyers is it feels a bit 'plasticy' and is easily scratched in comparison to other phones (for example the Samsung range of phones which, despite being a nightmare to use, do make a satisfying 'thud' when you close the flip.) One other minor gripe is that it has a very weak vibrating function ... more
Very often advocates of this phone will focus on how pleasing the Sony Z7 is to the eye and how compact it is (the term 'credit card sized' is often quoted by shops). But I don't think this really applies anymore. Admittedly I still like the look of this phone, but with the release of a new generation of more high-tech and more compact phones (many of which have colour screens) the Sony Z7 is no longer at the cutting edge of mobile phone technology. While it’s still small enough to fit snugly into a jeans pocket the phone’s thickness compares unfavourably with many other similarly priced phones (it’s even noticeably thicker than its predecessor, the Sony Z5 - the price that was paid for the absence of an external aerial on the Z7). Another thing that might put off potential buyers is it feels a bit 'plasticy' and is easily scratched in comparison to other phones (for example the Samsung range of phones which, despite being a nightmare to use, do make a satisfying 'thud' when you close the flip.) One other minor gripe is that it has a very weak vibrating function (the vibrate is actually powered by the phone's speaker). However in my opinion the drawbacks to the Z7 stop here.
Contrary to some other users I think the Sony Z7 is one of the easiest phones to navigate. Not only are the menus easy to navigate for those new to the phone they can also be navigated extremely quickly for people familiar with it. This is down to two main factors: 1) The large screen allows for extremely clear graphics making menus clear and user friendly. 2) The Jog dial:
This feature of the phone has been criticized by some other users but I think it is a fantastic characteristic of the Z7. It’s fairly easy to use to for beginners, but as you get familiar with the dial you really can perform operations in a flash. The dial can be moved in 5 different ways: It can be scrolled up and down (to navigate menus), pushed in (to select), pulled towards you (to cancel), and pushed away from you (for other functions). This may sound strange at first but this range of movement means you can navigate you phone with one hand without taking your finger off the dial.
Most of the actual features of the phone are fairly standard. It has a WAP browser common to most phones now, but you can also use it to browse HTML pages on the web (admittedly you have to stick to simple text pages for obvious reasons). The phone book also has room for 500 contacts and you can input 5 bits of information of each contact (3 numbers and 2 bits of text - I use this for birthdays and email addresses) resulting in a capacity of 2500 bits of information! Another useful feature I have found invaluable is the phone’s capability of using an ISP to send and receive email (you need a POP3 email account like Yahoo). Once you have set up details of an ISP (there are many you don't even have to sign up for such as UK2) you can check email simply by clicking on 'Read email'. This is a great little feature and one I feel is slightly under-advertised considering its usefulness. You can also send email but this is more for emergencies (typing up to 700 characters on a phone keypad, even with T9, is not one of the greatest experiences). The phone has a number of other useful features which I won't go into detail about. These include a good calendar, voice memo and a calculator (one far easier to use than the Nokia equivalent).
A much hyped feature of the Sony Z7 is its ability record ringtones of your own from any sound source, but this is a novelty that soon where's off due to disappointing quality. The polyphonic ringtones sound pretty good though, and don't grate on your ears as much as traditional ringtones.
Another feature of this phone often neglected is its pc connectivity. With the additional purchase of a data cable you can perform all sorts of tasks such as using it as a modem to connect to the internet. There are a number of other things you can do with a data cable and pc. With Sony's QN-3DS software it is possible to create and download ringers and wallpapers directly to the Z7. The ringer software makes it possible for you to find ringers other people made (on the internet) and download them to your phone (or even convert midi files). The wallpaper software allows you to convert any image you have into a background (albeit in a slightly grainy greyscale format). However this software is hard to come by and very expensive (about £50 last time I checked). There is also a program called FoneSych which is useful for synchronising your phone's address book with programs such as Outlook, which is great when you have a lot of contacts to add and get frustrated with typing on the phones keypad.
There is one major drawback with the phone's pc connectivity - the Z7 is not officially compatible with Windows XP or ME. I've heard of people getting it working but I haven't had much luck myself. In addition to this there is no longer any support for this phone so this is not an issue that is likely to be corrected. As SonyEricsson support are quick to point out, the Z7 is not a SonyEricsson phone, it's a Sony phone and as a result you get little support from them if you need help. This is not a great disaster but is something you might want to take into account if the ability to download new ringtones is something important to you (as it is to so many people now).
So to conclude the Sony Z7 isn't really considered a flash phone anymore (which could be considered an advantage). It isn't Bluetooth compatible, it can't take photos, it doesn't have a colour screen, and it won't slide into the change compartment of your wallet. However quality of the features is does have are top-notch and the sheer ease of use of the Z7 makes it a phone I'd want to hang onto. It's just a pity that there won't be a successor...
Advantages: Looks good, Net Connection. Disadvantages: Jog dial, ringtones, no infrared shall i go on?
The sony z7 . . . . where do i begin?
Well all my mobile life i have been used to Erricson or Nokia phones but more of the later.
I was due an upgrade on my current mobile contract so after a lengthy conversation with the telephone sales rep i plucked for the z7.
When i first pulled the phone out the box i thought it was very well designed and looked great, although maybe a little thicker than phones i have been used to . . . but i was happy with ... ...round the menus. The sony uses a thing called advanced jog dial which is basically a wheel you spin up/down and press in/out to get round the menus, the jog dial is situated on the left of the phone and with me being right handed a found this very hard to activate . . .. i found myself using two hands at times to do some simple tasks. Before you say i'm being a little silly well i passed it round the office and the general opinion was that it was ...
craigmc73 06.01.2002
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sony Ericsson CMD-Z7
Advantages: Good Looks, Games Disadvantages: No GPRS
Last year Sony took the mobile phone market by storm with two of the years best handsets the award winning CMD-Z5 and the CMD-J5.
This was reflected in the awards for best phone of the year from Mobile Choice with the Sony Z5 running away with the award. With Sony J5 also snatched the prize in the most innovative Phone category. So I was of course very excited at the prospect of getting my hands on the new CMD-Z7.
The first difference I noticed ... ...you would expect from a Sony product the CMD-Z7 exudes class. The phone is finished in a smart metallic silver, while the backlight display glows a satisfyingly sophisticated orange. Frankly the Z7 is very difficult to put down. But where Sony really excels is with the little touches.
For example, with the flip open the network logo sits very flush in the middle of the screen. Yet when you close the flip it shift up a fraction so all the information ...
Bonetony 04.01.2002
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Advantages: Small, got all the features you need, well built Disadvantages: Phone occasionally locks up (see opinion)
...public. I chose the Sony when I decided to upgrade from my old Nokia 3210 for the following reasons:
I've had this phone now (SONY Z7) for about 8 months now, and I've had no major problems with it (apart from it locking up - which was fixed by cleaning the sim card). I was fed up with having problems with my old Nokia. I was told by a friend to go for a Sony as they were quite reliable.
When looking to upgrade I wanted a long stand-by time and ... ...dying. I've put my Sony to test on the talk time - and have so far managed a total of about 4.5 hours on the phone over 3 days with the phone always on and without recharging - the battery was only on about half charge after all that
OK, I cant change covers on the Sony, get those joke text messages (the pictures made from text) that nokia owners get, download ringtones (yet) or have "funky" phone logo's, picture messages can only be sent to other ...
psykobob 25.02.2003
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Advantages: Looks cool, good battery life, not Nokia Disadvantages: Slightly flimsy flip
...another make *gasp*.
The Sony Z7 caught my eye because it matches my CD player, but there's more going for it than just that.
It's good fun to use - the navigation system takes a little getting used to, but once you get used to it, it's great and quick to access everything you need.
The phone book allows you to have 3 entries with a little logo for each entry. You can group people together into Family, Boyfriend or Drinking for example (although ... ...knew he was in a group with others!) The groups are fairly bizarre. There isn't one called 'Friends', for instance, but there is one called 'Bin'. Interesting. And you can't customise them or your icons.
However, it has nice soft ring tones and you can record your own.
I like, too, the fact that when you get a text message or have a missed call, it's discreet rather than plastering the news all over the front of the phone.
There's a built in organiser ...
Itssteps 30.09.2002 (02.10.2002)
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Advantages: ideal for left handed people, Disadvantages: not a phone for right handed people
Sony has provied yet another fine product for those of us who are loyal to the brand and to made things better still they have provied a phone which is ideal for me since i am left handed.i find using most phones easy but this one is something special
Anyway the story so far, i had a very faithful
seamans c35i which last for 2 years until i droped in a bucket of water and that was the end of that,
my service provider offered me a new free phone ... ...i have always been a sony fan ever since working for a electical retailer(but thats another story)and i like being a little different (there are to many nokias in he world)
so the sony i chose
when it arrived i was amazed how small it was(all my friends say its the best phone they have seen it just oozes class) and and after rechargeing the battery which takes roughtly two hours. i was playing with the phone like you do.
now this is the clever ...
ERNLE 11.12.2002 (22.08.2003)
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SMS indicator, silent ring signal, divert indicator, missed calls indicator, alarm clock indicator, phone mode indicator, signal strength, home zone, voice message waiting, ringer alert off, battery meter
Colour Support
Monochrome
Display Resolution
96 x 92 pixels
Type
LCD display
Multi-language Menu
Built-in
Organiser
Conversion
Currency
Calculator
Business / financial
Installed Games
Black Jack, Table Soccer
Event Qty
500
Alarm Clock Modes
Once, daily
Alarm Clock
Yes
Reminder
Built-in
Calendar / Event Reminder
Built-in
Security features
Phone Lock
Yes
Restrict Access to Phone Book
Built-in
SIM Card Lock
Built-in
Messaging & data services
Supported Email Protocols
POP3, SMTP
WAP Protocol Supported
WAP 1.1
Internet Browser
Built-in
Data/Fax Capability
Built-in
Mobile Email Client
Built-in
Cellular Messaging Services
Nokia Smart Messaging, SMS
Phone memory
Voice Dialing Memory
10 entries
Phone Book Capacity
500 names & numbers
Cellular
Technology
GSM
Aerial
Internal
Phone Design
Flip - active
Phone Navigation Buttons
Jog Dial
Polyphonic Ringer
Built-in
Vibrating Alert
Yes
Band
EGSM 900 / GSM 1800 (Dual Band)
Speakerphone
Built-in
Voice Recorder
Built-in
Call Timer
Built-in
Voice Dialing
Built-in
Additional Features
Intelligent Typing (T9), SIM application toolkit (STK), world clock
Speech Codec
EFR, FR, HR
Conference Call Capability
Yes
General
Body Colour
Silver
Service Provider
Not specified
Width
50 mm
Depth
25 mm
Height
91 mm
MPN
CMD-Z7
Product Type
Mobile phone
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Power adapter
Manufacturer's product description
Sony's CMD-Z7 GSM mobile phone offers a high fashion design with its shiny silver cover and convenient mobility in a small, stylish package for the fashion-oriented consumer. Business people will go for this credit-card sized phone, as its cutting-edge looks hide a powerful personal management tool with many new features. These include the Sony 5D Advanced Jog Dial for easy access to WAP, e-mail and the organizer; speed and voice dialing, and an internal antenna are just a few to name.
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