Sony Ericsson W890i: Walkman Phone at Its Best
- Filed under: Sony Ericsson
- Date: Feb 22,2008
The premier expertise in walkman phones undoubtedly belongs to Sony Ericsson and it has proved itself yet again with the Sony Ericsson W890i. The W890i is an attractive looking handset which is unbelievably slim. It is a walkman phone so expect most of its features to be centered on playing good music. It does have convenient features though.
The features of the W890i have probably been patterned after its older sibling, the W880i. While the W880i minutely-sized Keypad was a pain, the W890i is equipped with one that is actually usable. Its raised buttons, comfortable tactility and reasonable size makes it easier to use. It also now has the dedicated call/end buttons which Sony Ericsson has only recently adopted.
W890i is dedicated for music lovers as its features are all easy and ready for maximum enjoyment. It has a built-in FM radio with RDS feature which gets activated when the headphones are plugged. The phone also has conveniently dedicated music keys to come with its Walkman player, which is probably the best of all music software. The phone also supports Bluetooth stereo A2DP which means you can connect your headset wirelessly. It also features SensMe, which allows you to create playlists depending on your mood and your music preference. Additionally, you can enjoy the TrackID feature which allows automatic song name setting. Furthermore, it supports Mega Bass to enhance music and add depth to the sound.
The slimness of the W890i fortunately didn’t compromise the features. This phone does not only have its music feature to brag about; it is equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera which has still and video capabilities. It comes with a digital zoom, though it lacks an LED or a Xenon flash add-on. The phone also supports Java games and a flight mode feature. This quad-band handset is also capable of supporting 3G/HSDPA, a media browsing-interface and a front-facing camera. We also appreciate the fact that the W890i package will come with a 2GB Stick Micro M2 card.
As far as music is concerned, this handset delivers everything you need the way you want them to. The sound quality is excellent, and plugging it to a stereo makes it even better. In terms of music quality, we believe that the W890i is probably one of the best Walkman phones ever in the market.
We do have a few more gripes about this phone though. First, we were disappointed with the camera shots. While the photo quality is decent enough, it doesn’t match up to the excellence of other Sony Ericsson phones. Sony could have done a better job at this, or it should have at least incorporated autofocus. It also does not have a 2.5/3.5mm audio jack, which means that you are stuck with the earphones that come with the package. It is also a wonder why the expansion card is placed behind the battery.
Overall, the Sony Ericsson W890i is definitely worth waiting for. It is the improved version of the W880i packed with all the goodies for music lovers out there.
