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masseur
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comparing specs of this with W950 given they are both slim (and yes, w950 doesn't have camera)... I'd still choose W950.
I can't see much point in this one except for club nights out perhaps if you need a camera and where it slips unnoticeable in your pocket, mind you, so does my w950/m600
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QVGA
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On 2007-02-07 09:58:58, shaliron wrote:
Yeah, no radio is a bummer  Especially for a  phone.
But I think it is a triumph that SE have managed to make such a thin phone with good dimensions which are not too long or wide.
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Its not a big deal. L7 is also a very good looking and proportional phone |
rockygali
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L7 got a bad UI for my taste. sorry bout that... but its really bad for my taste..
"Darkness is the absence of light.. and not the opposite..." |
batesie
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someones created a site for it here:
http://w880i.net/
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simon69c
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I don't understand people who are treating this as 'an upgraded W810' or what have you. Yes in terms of the number code it is higher, but it should be obvious by now that SE don't put much stock in that in terms of which phones are better than others.
The W880 is a brand new class of phone in terms of the SE line-up - it isn't a replacement for anything that has come before. It is catering for those who like their phones *small* and yet still like as many features as is reasonably possible, given those dimensions - without sacrificing too much battery life.
Don't forget this is a 3G phone! Most of the other handsets people are comparing it to are either non-3G, or much larger handsets, or both. If you want the extra features then go for a larger alternative that has room to squeeze them in. No EDGE may be an issue for US customers, but for other markets it's not an issue - and it helps cut down the size.
The closest comparable handset I can see on gsmarena is the Samsung Z370, which is again 3G (but adds EDGE), and is similar dimensions (112 x 50 x 8.4 vs 103 x 46.5 s 9.5). The Samsung has a marginally larger screen (1.9 vs 1.8" ), but considerably poorer resolution (176 x 220 vs 240 x 320). Otherwise pretty similar - other than the Samsung only supporting BT 1.2 (and no A2DP) and USB 1.1 (which will mean ages waiting for tracks to copy across if you don't have a seperate card reader). The W880 also looks much snazzier IMHO  .
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Kimi
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@simon69c
I absolutely agree with you. This is by far the slimest (and lightest) 3G phone with such a set of features. Just 79grams! If you want a feature-packed phone go for the K800/K810 or the W850. But those are all "bulkier". |
goldenface
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Here is the link to the  3GSM site with some more snaps of the new phones.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/3gsm/
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QVGA
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But why is fast port on the side? If it was that good a idea, rest of the SE phones would have this thing, but they dont. |
batesie
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doesnt bother me, i would only use it for charging. its got BT 2.0 so a stereo wireless headset can be used.
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Kimi
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@QVGA:
I assume it has something to do with the packaging inside the phone, the layout and/or structural requirements to be able to make it that slim. |
PeterKay
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Great Review done by Mobile Review
"The model causes commotion among both women and men – it does catch everyone’s eyes. No one among those, who had a chance to play around with it, has remained indifferent and cold to it, the W880i is a portion of candies for your eyes. Back on the negative side, I have to note that not each and everyone will like its keypad, but it is a size-related drawback. Personally, I found it generally fine – not as inconvenient or crude as it might seem. It is clear that texters and people with big hands should look elsewhere right away. Ring tones volume is another flaw – while on the street, you will barely hear it, especially in winter, when you have warm clothes on. Whether these shortcomings are outweighed by its attractions – the decision is yours. This model is a sort of a milestone, which means that it will be successful and demanded on the market."
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carkitter
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I would have this in a second. What an awesome phone! 
3G, A2DP, , slim... and I like the look of those buttons, it shows innovative design thinking on 's part.
The quiet ringtones won't be a problem if used together with a BT Carkit/Headset or BT Watch.
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tupac1
Joined: Mar 12, 2006
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stupid stupid stupid, the fastport on the side is excellent BUT WHY WHY WHY did they have to reverse it so the coil of the handsfree point to the top of the phone, i was goiner buy this. |
batesie
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it works better that way so you can put the phone in you pocket the right way up and its got BT2.0 so a stereo bluetooth headset would be great!
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barrierfreem
Joined: Feb 02, 2007
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hmmm, i want this phone but i am a texter....and according to m-r it aint looking to good in that department:( |
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Posted: 2007-02-07 10:15
