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quality material. Custom made and perfectly adapted to the shape of your Sony Ericsson S700i! Extremely resistant, the manufacturing process guarantees an extreme ease of application. Simple: You can apply it and remove it without leaving any trace. Your new skin is delivered ready to use. All you have to do is apply it by following the enclosed instructions. Shown visuals are only examples. It is up to you to personalize your device with the photo of your choice!
to use your phone whilst it's charging even when the battery is completely flat. Charging time depends on battery capacity and condition. Simply plug the charger in to a wall socket and connect the lead to the bottom of your Sony Ericsson mobile phone or desktop/battery stand.
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SONY RULE THE (AIR) WAVES THROW YOUR CAMERAS AWAY!
A review by alan74 on Sony Ericsson S700i April 13th, 2005
Author's product rating:
Look & Feel
Excellent
Durability & Robustness
Strong
Battery standby time
Excellent
Value for money
Excellent
Range of features
Large selection
Advantages:
So many, beats any other phone on the current market !
Disadvantages:
Not a chance !
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I first saw this phone back in December time and loved the look of it, yes, granted it is bigger than most phones these day’s, however, this has a few more little gems on it than most.
I am on O2 online, when I first inquired about it, I was quoted £349.00 to upgrade, (£79.99 for a new account), so in so many words I told them to jump, and decided to cancel my contract and look elsewhere. Only a week later, O2 rang me and offered the phone to me for free as my monthly bill has always been quite high. I took them up on the offer and upgraded with the new 12 month contract, and the all important same number.
The S700i has recently gone down in price to £39.99 in most places, however, it still remains in the shops, (again most, not all) £79.99 for an upgrade, so do some haggling! O2 online however, does offer a lot more than most shops, 200 X-network minutes anytime, 500 text messages or 125 media messages, (these are connected, so u can use them which way you like, its just because media messages cost more to send), 500 WAP minutes all for £30.00 a month, and is just one of a good handful of tariffs.
It’s also important to let you know I had to wait 20 days for the arrival of my S700i because Sony had recalled loads of them due to some technical fault, (some handsets were unable to receive text messages), and however, this problem has now been rectified. Although there are some delays with shops getting them back into stock, Also the phone is only available on the O2 and Vodafone networks, I believe, if you pay a huge amount you can also get it on BT and if your lucky maybe on EBay or you can but them for around the £400 mark, maybe cheaper if you have a good look around.
So the S700i specifications;
The screen is 240 x 320 pixel, this is much larger than most and has many more benefits when taking pictures and filming, along with a colour LCD 262.144 screen. The sound is polyphonic and has a memory of 32 MB. It comes in Artic Silver, (if you like swapping covers you won’t be able to with this handset). The size is 107.5 x 49 x 24.5 mm, (or 4.23 x 1.93 x .96 inches). It weighs 137 grams. What also is quite unique with the phone is that it swivels rather than flips, having a kind of ball-joint, (see the pictures).
***WHAT’S IN THE BOX***
Well naturally you get the Sony S700i handset, a hands free kit, 32MB Memory stick, Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, Sony CD Rom, Sony Ericsson Leaflet, O2 Active Leaflet and the very thick Sony Instruction Booklet.
***THE FEATURES:***
I have put an explanation down for the majority of the features on the phone, NOT all, as there are far too many, but the important ones are listed, one or two have no explanation due to the fact they are obvious or I am unsure myself.
~*~Controls~*~
Vibrating Alert, (The phone vibrates whilst on silent, ideal if you are in a meeting).
Camera Button, (Quick access button to the Camera).
Internet Key, (Direct key pad which takes you online). Navigation Key, (Allows you to move around the menus with ease).
Menu Shortcuts, (Quick navigation, allows you to go directly to your favourites).
12 Icons on the Desktop, (Displays twelve icons on the main screen leading to other menus).
Sleep Mode, (Switches the radio or MP3 player off after a set time).
Selection Keys, (Access to Calls or other options).
Side Volume Keys, (Allows you to control the volume of the Radio, Media Player and call Volumes).
Redial, (Quick redial option).
Voice Mail, (Button that allows immediate call to your voicemail).
SIM Card Lock, (Only allows you to access the phone by entering a four digit pin code).
Voice Control, (Able to make calls by talking into the phone).
Status View. (Shows you the status of your phone on one page, also shows your mobile number).
~*~Imaging~*~
Frames, (Allows access to imaging frames through the media player).
Sound Recorder, (records conversations within a room or even a telephone call).
Picture Gallery, (Allows you to view your pictures in one folder).
Picture Effects, (add special effects to your pictures, make them funny or add sepia to make them look old!).
Picture Phonebook, (Brings up the picture of the person ringing you).
Wallpaper Animation, (When the phone is not in use, you can have moving wallpaper, a bit like a screensaver on a PC).
Backlight Display, (Allows you to see the phone in the dark).
Integrated Camera, (All in one built in camera within the phone).
Email, (Send pictures etc via Email from your phone).
Instant Messaging, (Similar to a MSN Chat with one person, saves the conversation).
SMS Long, (Text Messaging but longer messages are able to be sent).
Photo Light, (Similar to a flash on a camera).
8X Digital Zoom, (Allows the image to be brought in closer to you when either taking a photo or a video).
Themes Display, (A theme that contains a back ground throughout the menus on the phone).
MMS, (Multimedia Messaging, allow you to send photos).
MMS Templates, (Already made picture, sometimes animated that allows you to add text or music before sending it to someone else).
Video Streaming,
Video Recording, (Allows you to record like a camcorder, but only small clips).
MMS Video, (Allows you to send video clips).
EMS, (Enhanced Messaging).
Screensaver, (Use a picture as you screen saver).
View Finder Display, (Display within the screen, enables you to look at a preview of the clips of film or photos).
Predictive Text Input, (This is the same as what we all know as T9).
~Entertainment~
Melody Composer / MIDI (Music DJ), (Make you own music and add it to videos).
MP3 Audio, (Download tune directly to the phone allowing you to either listen to them or use them as a ring tone).
Media Player, (Allows you to watch your video clips and listen to your MP3’s).
MPEG4 Video, (Type of video streaming).
FM Radio, (Save up to ten FM Radio Stations).
Music Tones, (Various polyphonic and MP3 tunes on the phone).
Games Embedded, (The S700i has two games already on the phone).
Games Download, (Allows you to access the internet to download JAVA games)
Java, (Arcade style games)
~*~Organiser~*~
Code Memo, (Able to save security codes, i.e. Credit cards etc safely).
Calculator.
Business Card Exchange, (Store your own business card on the phone and then exchange it via pc or through text messages etc).
File Manager, (Store pictures etc in particular folders so you know where they are).
Calendar, (Up to date all the time, able to put appointments, birthdays etc in).
Tasks, (Reminders to make phone calls etc).
Speaker Phone, (Allow everyone to listen to the conversation).
Stopwatch, (Time a game etc).
Clock, (GMT and other countries times throughout the world).
Contacts, (Keep every ones details in one place. You can store, Home, Business, Mobile, Fax and One other number under one contact, as well as a home address, email address, a picture of the person and assign a ring tone too)!!
Alarm Clock, (Get up on time)!
Phone Book, (Keep all your numbers here under contacts).
32 MB Memory, (Extended memory card inserted in the side of the phone).
Conference Call, (Several calls all-in-one).
PIM Sync, (Synchronise all your contacts and calendar).
Call List, (A list of received, dialled and missed calls).
~*~Connectivity~*~
Memory Stick Duo, (Extra storage for pictures, videos, MP3’s and other files).
Infrared Port, (Put two phones together to exchange files).
High-Speed Data, (Connect leads to your PC to allow ultra fast downloads, also has high speed internet access).
USB Support, (Via PC link).
Bluetooth Wireless Technology, (Connect to various other sources without leads which has Bluetooth).
~*~Internet~*~
cHTML; Short for compact HTML, a subset of HTML for small information devices such as Mobiles and PDA’s.
WAP1.2.1, WAP 2.0; Wireless Application Protocol (WAP for short) allows the developers to develop web applications for cellular devices such as mobile phones enabling you to connect to the internet.
OTA; Settings, Support for advanced service settings: WAP, MMS, GPRS and e-mail.
WTLS; Wireless Transport Layer Security protocol, this protect your security whilst browsing sensitive information whilst on WAP.
~*~Performance~*~
Sony ‘claim’ the following, however, these are times in perfect conditions…. Whatever they are?
Regardless of networks they standby and talk times are the same, these are;
Talk time 7.00 hours, and Standby times 300.00 hours.
~*~‘SAR’ INFORMATION ON THE SONY S700I;~*~
This information has been copied by me, from a web site. I thought it would be of importance as I am recommending the product, so you should also be aware of the health risks if any!
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate, (SAR) Information.
This mobile phone model S700i has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The radio exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands.
While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
SAR data information for residents in countries that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, (ICNIRP), which is 2 W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue.
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by Sony Ericsson for use at the ear is 0.73 W/kg (10g).
~*~OPINION~*~
Well where on Earth do I start? One thing is for sure, don’t believe what you feel and touch in the high street stores, the dummy phone they display to this model are nothing like the real thing. The touch to the S700i is amazingly smooth, sturdy feeling and a lot lighter than it looks, and you just don’t want to put the thing down!
It is a little frightening at first when you look at the instruction booklet, but what I would suggest is what I done, just have a look through the phone without the instruction manual at first and get a feel for the phone and its menus, its so much easier. The only thing I had to look up is how to save the MP3’s from the memory stick to the phone. Otherwise, it’s pretty simple to use all the basic functions.
The access to the menus is extremely quick and hassle free, the little navigation key on the phone is excellent, as are the keys themselves, they don’t stick, nor do they need to be pushed hard, they are well spaced also making text messaging very easy. Moving between menus is very smooth and slick, and the colours on the screen are totally awesome!
I was amazed also, the amount of things you can do without opening the phone itself. Access all the menus, make phone calls, read your text messages, shoot videos, and take your pictures, just superb! The five keys on the front allow you to do so much; also at the side of the phone are the volume controls, camera button and a brilliant keys lock button. The infrared port and the memory stick can also be found on the side.
The media player is excellent also, MP3’s either on the phone already or downloaded are crystal clear, the pictures are as good as pretty much any digital camera, (honest), and the video is clear as you would want it, with a super digital zoom that is very, very smooth in zooming in and panning out. Your able to record plenty of footage, (depending on what you have on your memory stick), also a great little spot light for in the dark is also built in. Whilst taking a picture or video, it will give you many features like picture effects, night vision just to name two out of a large handful.
To sum up, I would recommend this to anyone who wants a little bit of class in the mobile phone they have, (its got that), who want a great camera, (its got that), video, MP3 and Radio, (its got that), and of course, to be user friendly, (its that too). Plus hundreds of other little, (and big), features, and its fun too!!
The world of mobile phones is an ever-changing one - just think, a couple of years ago the Nokia 3510i was a top of the range handset (I should know - I took a contract out to get one), nowadays though if a new handset is released without a Video Camera, a decent Internet connection and an F.M. radio then there's a strong possibility that it won't sell well at all, thankfully the Sony-Ericsson S700i has all that, and then some.
** Phone Features ... ...features, I'm going to give you a list of the features and then afterwards a piece on each one as there's just too many to write a single paragraph on, so here goes:
1.3 Mega pixel Camera
Video Camera
MP3 Player
WAP 2.0
Bluetooth
Memory Stick Real tones
Downloadable Games
Other Stuff
- 1.3 Mega pixel Camera
Before I got my S700i I'd never really bothered with the Camera on my previous phones, but this camera is a bit special, as it states ...
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Advantages: Stylish looks, features, navigation Disadvantages: locked to network
...been a big fan of Sony Ericsson phones ever since I had a T68i and hated everything about it - it was too small, the joystick kept dialling people, the colours were poor, etc, etc
However, when I saw the S700i, I just had to take a closer look.
It was the unique, stylish look of the phone which attracted me at first, followed by the impressive large, colourful screen.
The swivel mechanism may put off some people but I know somebody who works for ... ...It has a 32mb sony Memory Stick which you can remove from the phone and plug directly into your PC (if you have the right port). Transferring images and files is a simple drag and drop affair as with any windows based pc application.
You can use the supplied software but it's just as easy to drag and drop.
It has Bluetooth which is the most underrated software currently around. You can send pictures or videos direct to other bluetooth capable phones ...
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Advantages: Wonderful phone, very smart, lots of features, amazing screen Disadvantages: None that I can think of
I just got this phone yesterday, and it is wonderful. My greatest praise goes to it's screen - the colours are so bright and fantastic quality, and it comes with the most beautiful images. My wallpaper is currently a digital butterfly in turquose colours that glows - simply beautiful. My next piece of praise simply HAS to go to the buttons. Sounds odd, I know, but the number buttons on this phone are simply outstanding. They were my number one concern ... ...S700i that I had seen they resembled those of the first ever mobile phones - small, hard, oval and black. However, when it arrived yesterday all these fears were simply washed away. The buttons are soft-touch, so texting does not cause sore fingers and if you look at them carefully you will see that they are actually shimmery. Very modern looking indeed. A lot of people have said that the phone is very large, but I urge you not to let this put you ...
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Advantages: Good features, large screen, swivel design Disadvantages: Large in size, heavy
...24.5 mm (taken from the sony ericsson website). Which is rather large compared to similar phones. However, the design concept that Sonyericsson had in mind whilst developing this phone was to combine the features of a digital camera and mobile phone. The large size does give the phone the feel of a digital camera when it is held on its side.
CAMERA:
The camera on the S700i is 1.3MP and offers high quality images and video recording. The camera ... ...such as night mode, 8x digital zoom, frames and an inbuilt light. As stated earlier the resemblance to a digital camera is seen by the protective shutter on the back face of the S700i.
There is a slight lag time between the shutter sound and the actual taking of the photo but once done the photo is shown brilliantly on the phone's large 260k colour screen. I find the camera is easy to use via the pressing of the camera button located on the side, ...
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Advantages: very useful, great photographs, mp3 ringtones, radio, all v - handy. Disadvantages: size(rather large), hands free kit and software bugs.
...disappointed when I did.
Overall this phone is only slightly above average with good value for money and nice extras but in the long-run I was disappointed. I just now i wish I had waited a few months to see what else Sony Erricson had to offer. ...
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Advantages: Excellent camera, easy to use,feature packed Disadvantages: None that I can think of
...I purchased this phone to replace my SonyEricssonS700i, The K750iI have to say beats the S700i hands down, there is only one thing that was better on the S700i to the K750i and that is the screen as the S700i screen was bigger, but then again the S700i is a lot more expensive but the sharpness and brightness are both equal.
I will start first of all with the camera, this phone has a 2 megapixel camera on it, this is a hell of a lot better than the S700i camera even though there is only 0.7 megapixel between them, I always found that was the thing that let the S700i down was its camera I use to find it a bit crap to be honest. The camera on the K750i is a lot better, fair enough it won't be able to compete with a standalone digital camera but its detail and colour reproduction are excellent, I would go as far to say its the best ive...
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Advantages: Light, smart and packed full of features including Walkman MP3 Disadvantages: Comes with a limited amount of loaded ringtones.
...This is without a doubt the best phone I have used. The Walkman MP3 player is superb with its 512 mb memory card inluded. The quality of the pictures taken with the 2 megapixel camera are the best I have seen from a phone camera and it is so easy to use. Whilst the camera is packed with features, the menu system and external buttons make using the features simple. I used Nokia phones for a long time then Samsung with s E700. I also used a SonyEricsson T610 which was also an OK phone. Having used the W800, I have become totally dedicated to SonyEricsson phones. If you want a phone with market leading camera and Walkman MP3 player, do your self a favour and get the W800...
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Advantages: MP3 player, video clips, bluetooth, 41mb memory, dual-front Disadvantages: Not a Nokia 6230
...The SonyEricsson K700i was eagerly anticipated as SonyEricsson`s most exciting offering to date. Add the promise of an MP3 player, video clips, dual-fronts (one side looks like a phone, the other a digital camera) and a massive 41mb of on-board memory to SonyEricsson`s already impressive armour of bluetooth, tri-band, excellent cameras and ringtones and you can see what all the fuss was about.
I was one of those people looking forward to the release. Having previously owned a T610 and the even better T630 I was pretty much converted to SonyEricsson`s glossy, easy-to-use style. While I was waiting for the K700i`s arrival I got myself a Nokia 6230 - offering pretty much the same features as the K700i. Immediately I fell in love with my 6230, but was still a SonyEricsson convert and couldn`t wait to put my sim card in when the K700i...
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Product Type: Cellular phone with digital camera / digital player
Weight: 137 g
Body Colour: Silver
Cellular
Call Timer: Built-in
Speakerphone: Built-in
Wireless Interface: Bluetooth, Infrared (IrDA)
Additional Features: Picture phonebook, MPEG4 video playback, video clip recording, melody composer
Band: Tri Band
Aerial: Internal
Technology: GSM
Phone Design: Swivel
Vibrating Alert: Yes
Polyphonic Ringer: Built-in
Communicator features
Synchronisation With PC: Built-in
Synchronisation With: SyncML
Manufacturer's product description
S700i opens a world of true mobile digital imaging. A 1.3 megapixel digital camera and smart swivel-action mobile phone in one stylish device. In horizontal mode, you have the perfect camera. Vertically held, it has the look, feel and satisfaction of a mini organizer, phone, gaming and messaging device. Open the S700i and the keypad is there where you need it. Connect with Bluetooth. Store more with Memory Stick Duo. S700i adds true imaging to your lifestyle. And QuickShare makes it easy.
Messaging & data services
Instant Messaging Services: MMS, EMS
Mobile Email Client: Built-in
Data/Fax Capability: Built-in
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service): Built-in
High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD): Built-in
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