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23 April 2008  |  Avg user rating: RatingRatingRatingRatingRating  

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Look and feel

While light to hold, the W890i despite its svelte appearance feels as though it could withstand the odd knock, thanks in part to its metal casing. Available in three different colours, this is a handset to be proud of.

Features

The most powerful handset to date from Sony Ericsson's Walkman range, the W890i packs in HSDPA internet capabilities, a 3.2-megapixel camera, Google Maps, RSS feeds and a bundled in 2GB memory card.

Ease of use

The large screen means menu icons are clearly displayed, while the numeric keys, despite being a tad fiddly, are long enough that you should be able to differentiate between them.

Performance

The 3.6Mbps HSDPA, makes surfing the web and downloads an electric experience, while the improved 3.2-megapixel camera is another standout improvement. As the fulcrum of the device, thankfully the built-in walkman player doesn't disappoint.

Battery life

An incredible 570 minutes of talktime and 360 hours' standby time, means the Sony Ericsson W890i packs a ton of juice in its slim body.

Sony Ericsson W890i

Pros: As has become expected from the Walkman range, the music features are excellent, but it’s the ultra-fast HSDPA that really sets the W890i apart.
Cons: The Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot range provides much better cameras.

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Verdict: Sony Ericsson has improved an already excellent handset. It really is hard to fault the W890i, from its über-slim design, cracking internet capabilities, Google Maps and of course the built-in music player. A truly accomplished handset.

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