Price range: £199.09
What is it: Thin but solid Walkman phone with HSDPA
What we think: Thank you, Sony Ericsson -- this is how you make a phone
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 March 2008
Tags: sony ericsson, stereo, bluetooth, pair
We like:
Thin design; relatively large screen; HSDPA; excellent music player
We don't like:
Lack of flash on the camera; no Wi-Fi
Also known as:
Sony Ericsson W890
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Sony Ericsson's last attempt at making a thin Walkman phone had us yearning for something more refined, and this is it. The Sony Ericsson W890i combines a slim and solid design with useful features and the all important Walkman functionality
Sony Ericsson W890i History
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