Sony Ericsson W550i what you think

woody

Looking at this at the moment what do you think...

Only down side I can see is that the memory cannot be expanded although it has 256MB onboard memory.

Also anyone know if it is debranded would it unlock a lot of extra features ?

mik_da_man

woody wrote:

the memory cannot be expanded

Big downside for a "walkman" phone IMO

Grab a K750i - get a gig memory card

I did:D

KillerShamrock

i have one of these. good little phone if ya dont mind the memory. the o2 branding aint bad either.

its nice and small has a nice screen, the covers can be changed if ya dont like the orange. the radio and walkman features work well
The battery life is good.

I recommend it if you dont want to fork out for a W800i and the non expandable memory doesnt bother ya

Guy:Incognito

mik_da_man wrote:

Big downside for a "walkman" phone IMO

Grab a K750i - get a gig memory card

I did:D

Thats teh idea, its a budget version. The W900 will be the fully featured one, its due in Jan.

RichyX

The W800i is only 300€ on speakeasy with a 512MB card now.
Makes the W550i a waste of time and money i reckon.

Cheeky monkey

Im kinda curious about this phone myself any chance somone could post a pic from the phone?

SoupyNorman

woody wrote:

Looking at this at the moment what do you think...

Only down side I can see is that the memory cannot be expanded although it has 256MB onboard memory.

Also anyone know if it is debranded would it unlock a lot of extra features ?

Im on the verge of buying it myself the meger memory is a downside but i dont currently own a mp3 player so its a kind of middle ground is the way im looking at it!

Also if we get the phone into work (xtra-vision) i get a whopping 10% off and a free copy of gran turismo 4.....

deadl0ck

You can get the w800i with Meteor for 150 Snots as a sign up deal.

Cheeky monkey

bravestarr082 wrote:

Also if we get the phone into work (xtra-vision) i get a whopping 10% off and a free copy of gran turismo 4.....

hmmm my friend works in xtravision might ask him to buy the phone for me

liamskater

ONLY 300 euro. Who the hell are you Bill Gates?

KillerShamrock

RichyX wrote:

The W800i is only 300€ on speakeasy with a 512MB card now.
Makes the W550i a waste of time and money i reckon.

Wot u talkin bout fool????

Its €399 on vodafone ready to go, and god knows wat they did to the phone u probably have to download all the songs u want to put on it from wodafone live

SoupyNorman

Cheeky monkey wrote:

hmmm my friend works in xtravision might ask him to buy the phone for me

Was in work last nite, we wont be getting in the w550i this side of xmas. The selection of phones this year seems to be dreadful anyway, not just in work but everywhere. I'm gonna hold out till the sales and see if I can pick up a bargin, i've had the same 3200 for about 2years now....I must say it has serverd me well but she aint pretty!

RichyX

Richie6904 wrote:

Wot u talkin bout fool????

Its €399 on vodafone ready to go, and god knows wat they did to the phone u probably have to download all the songs u want to put on it from wodafone live

€300 on Speakeasy, which is o2 you prat.

KillerShamrock

RichyX wrote:

€300 on Speakeasy, which is o2 you prat.

I know the difference between o2 and vodafone.

My point was that i have seen it on Vodafone Ready to go for €399 but i cant find it on o2 speakeasy for €300. Where have U seen it????

liamskater

RichyX wrote:

€300 on Speakeasy, which is o2 you prat.

Well said

parsi

https://shop.o2.ie/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1524&cPath=25

€269

RichyX

Richie6904 wrote:

I know the difference between o2 and vodafone.

My point was that i have seen it on Vodafone Ready to go for €399 but i cant find it on o2 speakeasy for €300. Where have U seen it????

It's not online yet.

Go into any of the o2 stores and they should have the w800i for 300€ on speakeasy.

Personally I'm gonna wait until it's online as there's likely to be a discount on it then. The online store changes on a daily basis so hopefully it'll appear soon.

Stky10

liamskater wrote:

ONLY 300 euro. Who the hell are you Bill Gates?

You might as well upgrade to the newest version, treat yourself on the run up to christmas and let the credit card take the strain

http://www.expansys.ie/product.asp?code=127043