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It’s been quite some time since I was last wowed by the design of a Sony Ericsson phone. You just can’t help but wondering how Sony Ericsson can keep launching such mediocre designs, until I see the new addition to the Cyber-shot lineup C903. It’s a stunner.
It’s a bundle with standard content: the C903 phone, a battery, a charger, a data cable, a stereo handsfree, a CD-ROM and a user’s guide.
Like I said in the introduction, C903 is an eye-candy. The lustrous plastic finish is a definitely pleasing (especially the Glamour Red) to the eyes and to the hand as well. The front is dominated by the 2.4” TFT Display which I would love to see bigger. However, I would say it is still a beauty.
The number keypad is nicely separated by metal ridges that enhance tactility. Typing on the highly tangible keys with distinct clicks is quick and effortless. The D-pad and the soft keys are also pleasant. I like the fact that the call and end call keys are slightly butted out for better orientation. Last but not least, the backlight is beyond cool!
On the right side lays the camera control keys, the shutter key and the volume rocker.
The connection portal is placed on the left side which can be a little awkward for me, but it’s not a big deal.
You will find the Memory Stick Micro slot hidden away under the battery cover. Memory can be expanded up to 16GB.
The back is really the highlight here. The lens is covered by a slide which is apparently inspired by the Sony Cybershot T-series. Not only is the protective slide pragmatic, but also fabulous looking. I adore the silver plate with the engraved brand name, a perfect example to blend commerciality and elegance. I even like the layout of the flash, how it stretches horizontally.
A classic Sony Ericsson menu. We have got HSDPA, GPS with Wayfinder, accelerator that allows auto-rotation in C903. However, its biggest competition Nokia 6260 Slide’s WiFi support is missing here.
The camera is a 5MP one with loads of commendable features such as BestPic (which allows you to take 9 pics and pick the best), smile shot, face detection, autofocus and geo-taggin, just to name a few.
I am lovin’ C905 for it is definitely one of the handsomest devices out there right now. Although there’s no WiFi support nor a super wide screen (it’s not a touchscreen phone anyway!), it still offers you some of the most sought-after features such as GPS, HSDPA connection, a drag and drop media organizer, PicBridge for direct printing. It’s clearly an all-rounder.
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dngkhoi
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Can you post your C903's pictures? |
volume100
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It's quite a looker  Congrats mate!
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crossmatched
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@plemix:
microSD compartment? afaik c903 still uses m2 cards.
guess its just a typo error on your end 
i am totally in awe of the design. specially the back cover. 
it reminds me of the Sony Cybershot T series of digicams.
if only it has a xenon flash, i can forgive its being a slider..
i have not yet held a live c903 handset mate. only a dummy one 
how is its keypad?
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I played with an actual live one of these in an O2 store. Screen and design nice but build quality was poor it felt very cheap. It was a working one not dummy.
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the dummy i played really feels plasticky.
so bonovox, even the live, working model is plasticky too?
how is its keypad?
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Thanks crossmatched, my mistake.
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@plemix,
how is the keypad mate?
is it comfy to type in messages?
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Never actually pressed the keypad itself though I tapped the back of it and it sounded hollow even though a working battery was inside.
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Good phone, very nice design (my favorite was the white/blue version) it's just the C902 grade camera that totally scared me away from this  they could've used C901 module instead!
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I agree with Bonovox's comments. I've used a C903 briefly. As above I felt the casing very thin and there was a creaky noise coming from the casing whenever you did anything on the phone. Lens cover is just hollow plastic and I would guess that it would have the same fault as the K800's lens cover had (accidently opening). Keypad seemed firm but easy to press.
This is just a C902 in slide form imo but with a few small updates in the software and a slightly bigger screen. Slide mech i'd say is the same quality as previous SE's. Can see it starting to wobble after time.
Would make a good backup phone I guess once the price is lowered a little.
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I does look stylish and picture quality is good and are its features. But after troubles with my w995 slide though its better now I dont think I shall ever buy a slider again. When I tried a proper working model of this phone in store it was terrible build wise. The working model was in O2 store
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How easy are the keys to use?
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Bonovox
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There is a mistake beside one of the pictures in this review. It says I am definately loving the C905 
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