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W800 Walkman mobile. |
Quoth
Joined: Jun 09, 2004
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The O2 website has the W800i as being released on 5th August.
Optimistic? |
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callstrum
Joined: Oct 04, 2003
Posts: 135
From: london
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i have been told by my high street 02 store, that the w800 release date is the 12/08/05, the same as orange
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Lembo
Joined: Mar 13, 2004
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From: East London
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Check out W800i Countdown on the Sony Ericsson website.
Never seen this for any other phone.
also........W800i Website
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pinolo77
Joined: Jan 17, 2002
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From: Lugaggia, Switzerland
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I have had the chance to play around a lot with the W800i for a preview of the phone here in Switzerland (at a SE stand during a horse jump competition).
Any questions... Just ask!!!
Might in fact get myself one once it is coming out!!!
T18s>T68(i)>T610>K700>K750i>K800i>? |
Lembo
Joined: Mar 13, 2004
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Had a look at a dummy model in CPW and it was very dissapointing. I don't know if it was because it was a dummy phone, but the cream colour really looked naf when holding it.
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callstrum
Joined: Oct 04, 2003
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From: london
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i'm in two mind over weather i should get the w800i .. i have k750i at the mo. and dunno if i should get the w800i and sell the k750i or just flash the k750i with w800 software...
mmmm.....
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daydotz
Joined: Aug 14, 2004
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ive spent two days trying to make sense of this i want a w800i can anyone answer a few questions simpley
~duo up to a gig when biggar are aviable it will take them
~ am i right to think it has better media controls eg pause ff rw
~ it has better headphones then a k750i it doesnt take 3.5mm earphones (looking at the headset it could by the mic but i doubt it  )
the lowering of quality key parts the screen an cam i can understand that is it going to make a serious diffrence to pics an does it have a cover over the lens 
Faithful K750i & Elm
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ragdollboy
Joined: Jan 04, 2005
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i have a little query if anyone can help. Just wondering if...
The videos will be played full screen
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Can you set MP3 tones for text messages?
Any help would be ace guys.
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slass
Joined: Sep 22, 2004
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On 2005-08-02 20:29:55, daydotz wrote:
~duo up to a gig when biggar are aviable it will take them
~ am i right to think it has better media controls eg pause ff rw
~ it has better headphones then a k750i it doesnt take 3.5mm earphones (looking at the headset it could by the mic but i doubt it )
the lowering of quality key parts the screen an cam i can understand that is it going to make a serious diffrence to pics an does it have a cover over the lens
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It takes 2GB duo pro cards, and support bigger when they come.
Better media player yes.
Earphones are a lot better for music playing, I find them a bit scary when takaing a call because you don't hear the enviroment very much. (but they hear you of course  )
Don't mind the rumours of lower quality. Try it by Your self and decide!
It has cover over the lens, and the camera is exactly same as in K750i, so it will be exactly as good pictures as with it.
ragdollboy; Yes to both questions. |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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latest press release
A new mobile music era is born as the Sony Ericsson W800i Walkman™ phone hits the shelves in Europe
12 August 2005
Friday 12 August, London, sees digital mobile music being taken to the next level as the first in a new family of Walkman™ phones from Sony Ericsson arrive.
The W800i – a phone that allows people to make calls, listen to music and take great pictures and video anywhere and at any time all with one device.
Hitting the shelves on the 12 August across the EMEA 1) markets, the phone is a stylish deep orange and smooth white handset featuring the familiar Walkman™ logo. It offers an MP3 player capable of storing up to 125 tracks* of digital music or 10-12 albums to be taken from the user’s CD collection via easy-to-use computer software. The W800i also boasts a 2 megapixel, autofocus digital camera together in one pocket-sized mobile device. Also included is Disk2Phone PC software and an USB cable, making it fast and easy to transfer music from CDs to the W800i via a PC (so-called “CD ripping”).
The next addition to the Walkman™ family is the recently announced W550i, which will be available in EMEA markets from the beginning of Q4. This bright, funky phone is primarily aimed at fun seekers who want to combine digital music, imaging and an authentic games console experience in one easy-to-use product. The phone contains enough entertainment features to keep the user occupied when with a group of friends or alone and can also be personalised with a range of Style-Up™ covers. The W550i also features a full internet browser so users can be kept up-to-date on the latest movie schedules or music news.
“Friday, August 12th marks the beginning of an eagerly awaited journey as digital music and mobile telephony combine to enable consumers to enjoy their music without ever missing a call. With good battery life, the robustness of a mobile phone plus music, imaging and voice capability means Walkman™ phones are set to change the face of mobile music forever”, said Stefan Streit, Vice President EMEA Marketing, Sony Ericsson.
As the W800i has music at the heart of the phone, a number of music-focused events are taking place to support the phone’s launch, including a collaboration with none other than music legend - Jamiroquai. Kicking off with a press conference, Jamiroquai’s front man, Jay Kay, revealed the W800i to EMEA journalists at a questions and answer session in London, before going on to perform an exclusive VIP gig to around 700 guests at the Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion. The concert featured tracks from his exciting new album ‘Dynamite’ a month before the artist begins his Sony Ericsson sponsored European Tour.
On the launch day itself, Jay Kay is selling and signing some of the first Walkman™ phones sold at the Oxford Street Carphone Warehouse in London. The first 50 lucky customers also receive a copy of his album ‘Dynamite’.
Jay Kay, said “My first introduction to music on the move was through my old Walkman™ player. The Walkman™ phones combine all the things I look for in a gadget. A phone, so I don’t have to miss any calls, a camera, so I can take pictures while I am on tour, and the best part is that I can listen to my favourite music on the move – everything in one.”
On a global level, Sony Ericsson is compiling ‘The Walkman phones 100’ - the first soundtrack of the world’s favourite songs of all time. Music lovers across the globe are invited to log onto www.walkmanphones100.com to register their top three tracks and the reasons why these songs make up the soundtrack to their life.
Further local launch activity will be taking place across the EMEA Market to support the arrival of the W800i. From partnerships with major music events such as The Moscow Annual Jazz Festival, Ringfest in Cologne and PopKomm in Berlin to securing headline sponsorship at the Sunrise Open Air Fesitival in Portugal and key music clubs in Istanbul throughout the summer.
Launch activity in the UK includes a partnership between Sony Ericsson and Manumission and the Barfly to present ‘Ibiza Rocks,’ a weekly live music series which started in July in Ibiza with an emphasis on the fusion of DJs and bands. Street sampling using personalised W800i breakdancers called the B Boys Breakdance will also be taking place from the 12th August in shopping centres and outdoor venues in nine cities. Both events run until September 2005.
W800i - Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 MHz.
* W800i users can purchase further memory sticks to give unlimited storage.
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hampad
Joined: Jun 21, 2005
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i yust have to say something, right now im very happy as im getting a w800i in the beginnig of next week and 120 euros back when i made a complaint for my nokia 7610 pretty sweet deal i think |
batesie
Joined: Feb 13, 2004
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From: London, UK
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anyone that wants to learn about the history of the walkman ....
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kristianm
Joined: Aug 12, 2005
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Does W800i come originally with pure white color? Or is it creamy white?
One picture on mobile-review.com's review of w800i has a pure white front for w800i, while on others it has creamy white.
I'm also wondering if the white part of this phone has the tendency to go yellowish / stained in time. |
bhamidipati
Joined: Sep 05, 2003
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From: Bristol - UK
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I got w8ooi on orange on 13/08. Looks good, works fine and syncs well! Walkman - rocks beautifully and camera is great too.
I did observe few hangs - when Bluetooth is ON for sync. Not too sure why though. Will keep updated!
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Miss Bunnypenny
Joined: Mar 28, 2005
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From: Southsea, UK
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Right... this may be a stoooopid question, and apologies if it's been covered - but I searched and could not find - how do you switch predictive texting ON with the W800i? I can't find!! |
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Posted: 2005-08-02 10:54
