Sony Ericsson W800i

AJ!

Can anyone recommend this phone? I want a phone that plays MP3s and that's why this one caught my attention.

Just a few questions:
1. How do you transfer MP3s from the computer to the phone?
2. Is it a 2.0 Megapixel camera?
3. I used to own a Nokia 7610 which I think has a good camera. What is the camera resolution on that?
4. Is there any difference between this and the W810i?

Also, anyone who has had experience with this or a similar phone, is there any reason why I shouldn't buy it?

Thanks

mobileplaza

no my advice to you is too wait for the w810 due out soon on vodafone.

in answer to your q's
1. usb cable that comes bundled
2. yes!
3. i think it was 1 or a 1.3 mp
4. newer software, no joystick, supports edge technology.

im waiting for the w810 myself

whizzbang

I would recommend the k750i, it has the exact same internals as the w800i. the only difference is the w800i come with a bigger memory card. I bought a 1 Gb card on ebay for about €45

It also comes with headphones and a 2mp camera. I had a 7610 before this and the camera on k750i is much better. you can see my photos with it here. http://www.biggreenbag.com/

TerrorFirmer

7610 camera is 1MP but its years old as this stage so you can hardly expect it to hold up against new phones...

Why bother with the w800i? If you have a Symbian phone (7610 in your case) you can easily use that to play mp3s....if mp3 playback is all you're wanting, the 7610 is perfectly fine.

But if you want to, you can just get the k750i and flash it with w800i firmware

AJ!

mobileplaza wrote:

no my advice to you is too wait for the w810 due out soon on vodafone.

When will the W810 be out? Will it be available on 02?

ianmc38

mobileplaza wrote:

no my advice to you is too wait for the w810 due out soon on vodafone.

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but the W810i is not being ranged in Ireland by Vodafone. They're launching the K800i instead.

MiCr0

any idea when?

godtabh

whizzbang wrote:

I would recommend the k750i, it has the exact same internals as the w800i. the only difference is the w800i come with a bigger memory card. I bought a 1 Gb card on ebay for about €45

It also comes with headphones and a 2mp camera. I had a 7610 before this and the camera on k750i is much better. you can see my photos with it here. http://www.biggreenbag.com/

The K750i comes with different headphones as well. The W800i headphones are way better and I bought a set for my K750i

AJ!

ianmc38 wrote:

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but the W810i is not being ranged in Ireland by Vodafone.

Will the W810 not be available in Ireland on any network?

20 Times 20 Times

The w810 is been tested on the o2 network at the moment and more then likely be released , the w800i seems to have a lot of software issues.

AJ!

Any idea of how much it will cost on 02?

melekalikimaka

i've had a w800 of bout 7 months, best phone ever, its a cool 750

ianmc38

AJ! wrote:

Will the W810 not be available in Ireland on any network?

VF decided not to launch it as the K800i is a better phone with greater functionality. I've used both and I'd have to agree. the colour scheme on the W810i is trés sexy though.

mobileplaza

ianmc38 wrote:

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but the W810i is not being ranged in Ireland by Vodafone. They're launching the K800i instead.

trust me it will be out on vodafone in july.. i should know;)

mollser

its very frustrating. I've been in London and Edinburgh over the last month, and the w810i is widely available and advertised, and on most networks it appears. It is being widely used by people as well, so i guess its being available for a couple of months at least.

I've been waiting for this phone for about 3 months now, hope o2 gets it first

chrislad

According to the new Meteor catalogues, the W810i is coming soon.

AJ!

chrislad wrote:

According to the new Meteor catalogues, the W810i is coming soon.

Would a Meteor W810 accept an 02 sim-card or will it only accept Meteor?

BuffyBot

It would most likely be locked to Meteor, if it's being sold by Meteor..

neilled

AJ! wrote:

Would a Meteor W810 accept an 02 sim-card or will it only accept Meteor?

Ask to see a demo model in a metor store and to right, star, left left star, left, star, left, star, and you'll get into the service menu.

My k700 came locked on meteor. O2 are pushing to get the w810 ready for the network - if your entitled to an upgrade it may be worth keeping your powder dry.

ianmc38

mobileplaza wrote:

trust me it will be out on vodafone in july.. i should know;)

Well you can all you like, as I (;)) should know seeing as I deal with every new handset that is ranged by VF Ireland. I also deal with the very person in terminals in VF-Ireland who oversees the launch of every new handset.

So I'm unsure how you know this information, as it is not based in fact.

I'm actually looking at the handset roadmap for Vodafone Ireland right now on my pc and the W810i is highlighted in red as cancelled!

And I promise you, I should know!

damo86

Hi sorry to thread spoil,since you have access to this information could you please tell when are vf launching the nokia e70?
Cheers and apologies again!

NiSmO

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ianmc38

damo86 wrote:

Hi sorry to thread spoil,since you have access to this information could you please tell when are vf launching the nokia e70?
Cheers and apologies again!

Damo i've been told the E70 isn't a live device...

Nokias on the way are:

Nokia 6234
Nokia 6131
Nokia 6070
Nokia N73

ianmc38

mobileplaza wrote:

trust me it will be out on vodafone in july

/me eats words. It's been decided to launch this phone now after it was initially cancelled...

gerky

ianmc38 wrote:

/me eats words. It's been decided to launch this phone now after it was initially cancelled...

do u by any chance know when w810i will b released and price ready to go voda

Supercell

angel2, from the reviews I've read, you would be better off with the W800i or K750i (which can be flashed with W800i firmware) and can probably source it cheaper than the W810i.

gerky

was gonna go 4 w800i but buyin from voda no voda shop in my area has any left in stock they said its been replaced by w810i