Sony Ericsson Walkman W810I is nothing more than an updated version of two models at once. We are now talking about devices such as the K750I, as well as the W800I. Interestingly, the subject of our today's review is similar to two corresponding devices at the same time. The Sony Ericsson W810I phones owe their appearance to the K750 model. You might legitimately ask why this is the case. Now we'll talk about it.
Intro
Sony Ericsson W810I, the battery of which is included in the factory package of the device, is made in dark colors. The manufacturing material is plastic. The appearance of this device is characterized by a business design, which is manifested in the presence of strict forms. Appearance of the device is diluted with orange inserts. Well, the designers have provided at least some variety, which in itself cannot but please potential buyers of the phone.
At the same time, there is a certain similarity with the second device. This is manifested in the fact that SonyEricsson W810I, the characteristics of which we will list in the article, inherited from the "ancestor" the corporate logo, showing that the device belongs to the corresponding product line. Well, and, of course, the positioning of the phone in the international mobile arena has also been preserved. It, in turn, influenced the compilation of the delivery set. Probably, it was thanks to such positioning that a wired stereo headset of fairly good quality was included in the package.
The K750 and W810I models use the same chassis type. This fact gives the owner of the phone the opportunity to change cases if necessary. For example, if the previous one was damaged as a result of a fall or other similar mechanical impact (and not only mechanical), it can be replaced with another one without any problems.
Dimensions
The dimensions of the phone are similar to those of the K750 model. Which, in principle, has some logical grounds. If we talk about specific figures, we can note the following parameters. The phone is 100mm high, 46mm wide and 19.5mm thick. As we can see, the subject of our today's review in thickness won one millimeter from one of its predecessors. Probably, when developing and creating a model, the company was guided by certain rules. They were that in a compact body it is necessary to build a maximum of functional abilities. And, it seems, the manufacturer is quitesucceeded.
Feel of use
The device lies comfortably in the hand. He doesn't want to slip out. It doesn't matter what clothes you are going to transport the phone in, be it trousers, a shirt or a jacket. In all pockets, the device lies comfortably, without causing discomfort. With the appropriate dimensions indicated in the article in the previous paragraph, the weight of the phone is about 99 grams. This is not so much, and the indicator coincides with the parameter of the K750 model. But it is in a discharged state, according to the manufacturer. In practice, discrepancy with the indicator has been noted more than once. It turned out that if you install a SIM card, as well as an external drive, the weight will be about 97 grams. But the K750 model in the same condition already weighs 104 g. One of the technological features that helped to reduce the weight of the device was an innovative keyboard. The camera shutter also contributed. Or rather, its absence.
Colours
At the time the device entered the international arena of mobile phones, it was presented in only one design. It is called the classic. It is, of course, black. Somewhat later, another operator version appeared, which was already made in a different color. But the classic in Sony Ericsson is the black design of the devices.
Materials of production
CaseThe device is made of black plastic, it is matte. It looks like the color of coal, even graphite. Even any hints of a matte sheen are simply absent. The case turned out to be quite non-marking. The company, when creating the W810 model, for the first time decided to use asymmetric colors, which were distributed over individual keys. In the center of the phone, we can notice the presence of the signature key of the Workman product line. It is made in orange, and it was to her that the manufacturer tried to rive the main attention of potential buyers.
Right block
Here is a key called "Active Menu", made in silver. The composition on the central direction is divided by a navigation button, which was disguised by the designers as a metal element. It is interesting that with the help of the form factor and the overall design, the employees of the company tried to give the phone a strict look. The use of a metallic color and its application to the navigation key give grounds to talk about the appearance of elements adapted to the youth style. We can see similar solutions in the devices of the Finnish manufacturer included in the Express Music line. But the corresponding devices were positioned by the company precisely as youth musical solutions. All this cannot help but prompt us to certain reflections.
Such a peculiar experiment conducted by Sony Ericsson can rightfully be called bold. Only attention should be paid to the fact that such attempts have already taken place. More specifically, we can mention the modelK700. I remember that this device was in a certain demand and popularity not only among the business audience, but also among young people. At the same time, the device itself had a non-strict appearance. Until now, the question of what adult we althy people found in him remains open. So, the firm probably remembered its first experience and, most likely, decided to go for broke, betting on this factor.
Back side
Behind we can notice the presence of two orange inserts at once. The first is nothing more than the corporate logo of the Wokman product range. The second is a mirror designed for a self-portrait. It is also dyed orange. The element copes with its main function flawlessly, there will be nothing to complain about here. But at the same time, it remains, according to polls, not particularly in demand.
Side edges
There is another set of controls on the sides. The buttons are generally similar to those used in the development and creation of the K750 model. More specifically, on the left side we have a musical key. Its functional feature lies in the ability to launch a multimedia player. It can also include analog radio. It all depends on which of the two applications was last launched later.
Below you can find a slot designed to install an external drive. Memory cards are supported up to 4 gigabytes. On the opposite right side there is a key, behindthrough which the owner of the phone can control the volume level of the device. It makes it possible to switch channels of a previously launched radio. A little lower is the function key of the camera.
Specifications
In conclusion, let's note the brief technical parameters of the phone. It has 20 megabytes of RAM built into it. For autonomous operation, a lithium-polymer type battery with a capacity of 900 milliamps per hour is connected. The mass of the device is 99 grams, with dimensions of 100 by 46 by 19.5 millimeters. The phone is equipped with a camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels, the module has a flash and an auto focus function. There is a radio, as well as “Bluetooth” version 2.0. No satellite data navigation.
Conclusion
In general, the Sony Ericsson W810I turned out to be quite good. How to unlock the phone screen? Such a question can often be found on forums, in topics dedicated to this device. In fact, the screen lock is released using the standard key combination.
Another one of the most discussed was the question of how to disassemble the Sony Ericsson W810I. To remove the rear panel, you can use the corresponding recesses. Having disassembled the phone, you will open access to the hardware stuffing, including the SIM card slot.
