Posted by mariozlp
I like that phone, something different this time. Really low end meaning cheap (looks good in real life i think (from videos)) but i think that it should have the yes/no buttons that new SE phones have (and the three softkey layout(secondary)).
Posted by jmcomms
SE is now going to be able to produce lots of kit using the old, cheap, platform. I'm sure a non-flip version will follow at some point.
We downloaded the Hi-res images today and the blue one looks SO cheap and tacky. Sure, it will be cheap but there's no excuse for tacky.
Of course, a rendered image isn't the same as the real thing but I am not sure SE has got it quite right, even though we could see a move back towards flip phones for the 'retro' factor. Flip phones were very, VERY, popular in their day so why hasn't anyone tried to return to the form factor?
Posted by bart
wait untill its out before you can call it cheapish. featurewise i already agree, but maby in real life it can look better.
I think laffen likes this phone aswell, its on the mainpage of esato. The old ericsson spirit revived all due to a flipphone in iceblue
Posted by Coquito
low end phones are very good
well done
but we need some good high end phones too
Posted by Mclarenf1
wlahe (in arabic) i think we all have to say f**k sony Ericsson, what happened people?! why SE doing this there is alot of SE employee here at our forum but they didnt transfer any complimants from us to their company!!
i'm sorry SE u missed it up i would say bye bye SE soon
!!
Posted by jmcomms
We're only 8 days into the new year, and we're already seeing a new phone with integrated GPS and tri-band 3G/HSDPA.
The really cool stuff will surely be held until GSMA/3GSM/Mobile World Congress, the second week of February. If SE is like previous years, they'll announce kit a week or so before.
So, let's give them the benefit of the doubt for one more month!!
Posted by w999ismine
''We're only 8 days into the new year, and we're already seeing a new phone with integrated GPS and tri-band 3G/HSDPA''
wow this is so revoultionary for the mobile buisness, nokia willpiss itself.
se comprimise way to much, by the time they make a n95 competitor, it will still be of the mark, it will be way more expensive then n95, and nokia will make a succsesor. great se..... just great.
Posted by NightBlade
On 2008-01-08 01:42:00, Mclarenf1 wrote:
wlahe (in arabic) i think we all have to say f**k sony Ericsson, what happened people?! why SE doing this there is alot of SE employee here at our forum but they didnt transfer any complimants from us to their company!!
i'm sorry SE u missed it up i would say bye bye SE soon
!!
What happened? Marketing happened!
High-ends are next.
Posted by jmcomms
wow this is so revoultionary for the mobile buisness, nokia willpiss itself.
se comprimise way to much, by the time they make a n95 competitor, it will still be of the mark, it will be way more expensive then n95, and nokia will make a succsesor. great se..... just great.
se comprimise way to much, by the time they make a n95 competitor, it will still be of the mark, it will be way more expensive then n95, and nokia will make a succsesor. great se..... just great.
Who cares what Nokia thinks? Does each manufacturer see a new phone and then think "Oh no, they've done this" and release something the next day. Some models can take a year to develop and release (but once the platform is built, it's quick to release new ones).
SE was slow with their new platform, but now it's here it won't take long to release more. And, they don't (neither do Nokia etc) release phones on any old day; they time things for big events or when operators want kit.
In the UK, most people now sign 18 month contracts so they're not seeing a phone released today and buying it tomorrow (and no pedantic comments to say a phone wouldn't be released that quick).
GPS was a big problem for Nokia, and it took a while until that was fixed. I don't they stole that big a lead on it. SE still has the superior media player and camera interface, so it isn't just hardware.
Oh, and apart from 2007 (which is what a lot of people like myself are moaning about), look at how far ahead SE has generally been since 2001. In fact, they were ahead of the game in the old Ericsson days too, from mobile data to starting the development of Bluetooth in 2000 and getting other companies to sign up.
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Posted by Arne Anka
A video clip (just click on the player). There is 5 sec commercial at the beginning.
http://www.mobil.se/ArticlePa[....]OB_Administratorer739.dbp.asp#
Posted by hecter
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Posted by goldenface
more pictures at infosyncworld.com
Posted by PeterKay
Love the design, can't wait to get my hands on one.
Posted by goldenface
I love the flip. This is gonna be a hit. the specs aren't amazing but the design is a winner.
Posted by DEAF
the phone is a waste of money because it has a good design but poor specification cant you see Sony Ericsson is brain washing you to buy this product if you were smart you would go for a better specfication phone with a good design for eg w800i not a piece of plastic .
Say no for poor specification Sony Ericsson is once again lieing to its customer and laughting to make its customer pay for a piece of nothing.
wake up people its 2008 the year of 3.2 and 5 mega pixel standerd and a 240*320 -16 million standerd not a 1.3 mega pixel with n AF or flash led and a poor screen of 176x220 pixel .SE is giving a poor specification .
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Posted by PeterKay
I would go for the design rather than the specs and this would suit perfectly, many customers go for the looks of the phone and this will appeal to them without doubt.
For those who want higher spec mobiles will know what they want.
Can't wait to have this beauty
Posted by NightBlade
@DEAF:
That's why it's called a low-end phone! Really, think a bit before posting a possibly stupid comment, will you? SE is actuallly implementing a great strategy there! Why shouldn't low-end phones get good designs, too?
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Posted by PeterKay
On 2008-01-09 14:46:54, NightBlade wrote:
@DEAF:
That's why it's called a low-end phone! Really, think a bit before posting a possibly stupid comment, will you?
Correct.
Posted by tranced
is trying to combine the low specs with nice desing. i think this is a nice move for those with low budget.
Posted by Daedalus85
If it's less than £80, I'm in there!
I sincerely take my hat off to SE, another new and bright design in an already dull market. Wait for the Samsung, LG and Nokia clones now...
Posted by aasimtom
On 2008-01-09 14:34:15, DEAF wrote:
Say no for poor specification Sony Ericsson is once again lieing to its customer and laughting to make its customer pay for a piece of nothing.
[ This Message was edited by: DEAF on 2008-01-09 13:36 ]
You and I can afford a hi spec phone(with a hi price as well) but my 14 year old brother can't so he'd love to have this one. He doesn't need a 5MP or 3.2MP samartphone i guess. This phone is covering all his needs, what he would do with WiFi or a phone having millions of resolution. Its a marketing strategy by SE and being a giant in mobile industry they have to cover the needs of every customer.
Liked the desing of the phone any way.
Posted by gola
I like
wouldn't buy it though,would'nt mind playing with it 
Posted by mobse
On 2008-01-09 14:01:40, PeterKay wrote:
Love the design, can't wait to get my hands on one.
I'd love one too, the only deterrent could be that the specs and software are not that different from the once flagship W850 save worse camera and smaller memory card. So this "low-end phone" could become a summer version of its way chubbier cousin to fit the tight jeans.
Provided that the price and
performance sound quality-wise are decent, of course.
BTW, is this the first
non-smartphone flip?
Sony and Ericsson both had those, so hopefully there shouldn't be any mechanical issues on that front.
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Posted by c_vignesh
Disappointed bcos of its 128 x 160 pixel screen..atleast a 176 x 220 would have been nice
Posted by goosebuffz
am sorry but the design makes me feel sick
the specs are even worse
ands wots with the crappay bundled ear phones these days all walkmans use to be in ear.
never touch a low end phone with a barge pole
"BTW, is this the first non-smartphone flip?"
the Z models
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Posted by PeterKay
On 2008-01-09 16:56:21, goosebuffz wrote:
never touch a low end phone with a barge pole
I would
Posted by hgautam
@c_vignesh
The display is 176x220 and not 128x160... It was an error in the press release (still is) but on the phone's specs page it's now updated...
Edit:
W350's Display
Resolution- 176x220
Size- 1.9"
Colors- 262k
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Posted by Daedalus85
Remember guys and girls, this is a W350, it's in the 3-series bracket, making it a cheap affordable phone.
I expect they may bring the design idea to some higher end phones later down the line.
Posted by NightBlade
On 2008-01-09 16:56:21, goosebuffz wrote:
am sorry but the design makes me feel sick
the specs are even worse
ands wots with the crappay bundled ear phones these days all walkmans use to be in ear.
never touch a low end phone with a barge pole
"BTW, is this the first non-smartphone flip?"
the Z models
1. You're one of the few who think that way. Personally, I love the design.
2. Not everyone is so fortunate to be as wealthy as you are.
3. Flip and clamshell are 2 different form factors, you know.
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Posted by goosebuffz
1.Why do you like it? i have seen motorolas that are better looking
2.by the way am not wealthy i rather wait untill i end phone drops in price or get second hand
3.Ok i was wrong about that one
Posted by c_vignesh
@hgautam: Thanks
Now the phones looks promising..if its priced right it can have its own cult following
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
On 2008-01-10 14:27:48, goosebuffz wrote:
1.Why do you like it? i have seen motorolas that are better looking
2.by the way am not wealthy i rather wait untill i end phone drops in price or get second hand
3.Ok i was wrong about that one
@goosebuffz:
1. I agree with you. I don't like the design. I see it as cheap and tacky. But this is my opinion and other people's opinions may vary. We see it in many phones and other devices. K810i is one that I recall divided opinion about. Its up to the person whether or not they like it.
2. While the high-end phone seems to be popular with everyone on Esato, Esato is not a good reflection of the population. Low-end phones sell in huge numbers dues to their low price and the fact that not everyone wants the latest and greatest and most expensive phones. Most people who buy a phone are not well informed and will go for what is cheap and what looks good.
3. All good mate. We all make mistakes
Posted by not_me
On 2008-01-10 14:27:48, goosebuffz wrote:
1.Why do you like it? i have seen motorolas that are better looking
2. ...
...
personnally I don't think it is that bad
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Hahaha...
Did Sony Ericsson COPY a Chinese fake COPY of a NOKIA?!
Have a look at the NOKLA N90, a N95 copy...
Note the flip. It works the exact same way as the W350i's flip here... The main phone controls are on the outside of the flip and the keypad is on the inside.
Posted by xell
Oh noes! What exciting news!
As if these are the first with such a mechanism...[ This Message was edited by: Xellar on 2008-01-11 15:07 ]
Posted by PeterKay
CHINA BEST
like it
Posted by carlosc22
This phone is well cool , has an interesting design..I mean the sony w350, china falsified everything and less than half the price of an original ...
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
On 2008-01-11 16:06:18, Xellar wrote:
Oh noes! What exciting news!
As if these are the first with such a mechanism...
[ This Message was edited by: Xellar on 2008-01-11 15:07 ]
Yeah, hahaha I'm just joking. Its not like I believe it. I was just posting it because I thought it was funny and interesting!
Posted by Miss UK
WoW the old retro Sony Flippers are making a comeback
I don't know what to make outta it though
is this all what
are offering this year 
Posted by bart
that old retro ericsson flipphones.
on SE's developers page the specs for the screen or 128x160, are you sure the phone pages aren't wrong?
Posted by C905
On 2008-01-09 21:39:57, hgautam wrote:
@c_vignesh
The display is 176x220 and not 128x160... It was an error in the press release (still is) but on the phone's specs page it's now updated...
Edit:
W350's Display
Resolution- 176x220
Size- 1.9"
Colors- 262k
[ This Message was edited by: hgautam on 2008-01-09 20:43 ]
that's great news
The only thing i don't like about w350 is the camera: a 2 MP would have suited it better (even though it's kinda useless)
Posted by BobaFett
some pix
http://mobilarena.hu/hir/sony_ericsson_w350i_kepgaleria.html
Posted by DarkKrypt
Nice phone
since my W910 is dead..still trying to fix it..i think ive figured it out and if that doesnt work -what i have in mind- i will use my white z510 till this beauty comes out
i love the white and purple one tOO!, blue would probably be my 2nd choice and the orange wont ever apeal to me lol:D
Also love the retro/mp3 look to it..
and doesnt the phone come in 4 different colours?
nice:)
the w350 or w380? will be a tough choice for me as i love the look of both of them HAHA
lataz all
edit:MEH!, ive chosen the w350 looks hotter im realy falling for it now:D
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Posted by SilveR.
Yeah, this budget looks good.. looks solid, I think youth people will fall for this one..
Sad to hear your W910 is dead.. Hope you can found it out..
Posted by DarkKrypt
On 2008-01-17 12:10:49, SilveR. wrote:
Yeah, this budget looks good.. looks solid, I think youth people will fall for this one..
Sad to hear your W910 is dead.. Hope you can found it out..
yea we'll see what happens tomorrow with my w910
im happy wit the z510 great phone:)
also you can get that theme/wallpaper you wanted from my lane:)
Posted by Coquito
the black and white one look very good, i want one of those
Posted by Dups!
I love the white one. Looks really good.
Posted by tranced
i would like to see a white grey one. i see it lovely
Posted by DarkKrypt
i kinda like this ad for the w350
enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgPEANJSeT0
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Posted by londong
what do u think of this colour scheme?
gold bwould be cool too
-londong