Sony Ericsson S500
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Sony Ericsson S500

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  • dalus
  • ka8
  • 30 Jun 2007

Evrytime i get excited about buying this phone, i see someone here post a comment s saying "this phone sux0rz" "or nokia ftw" without givin a real reason, its kind of annoyin, cuz i research anytingi buy HEAVILY b4 investing

Lemme just say i have a RazrV3 ok...a RAZR!!!! lol (it was a gift)

So i'm just asking , when ppl say the build quality feels plasticky, cheap etc., what do they really mean.....does it creak, or does it feel like its goin to break when youi hold it in your hand??

could anyone who's come in contact with the phone compare it to the razr so i cud get a better understanding. PLEASE!!
..cuz i dont expect a 300 dollar phone to be made of metal like the shine or anything, so a comparison would be good.

thanks in advance

    • J
    • Juxi
    • n}v
    • 30 Jun 2007

    in Some pics u can see the different menu's icon , but users say changing theme cannot change the menu's icon ! so these pics are fake ???????????????????????

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      • mariuselix
      • mt4
      • 30 Jun 2007

      At first sight I would say: Damn!! They've done it again! But i've never tested the phone...so, no strong opinion about it :)

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        • Anonymous
        • F4p
        • 30 Jun 2007

        the poster was right phone here (sing) selling for around 270 us. to the same poster - true i was expecting too much for such a cheap price

        what would you recommend as a well built slider? other than the sirocco, which is the only well built phone ive seen so far



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          • neetu
          • vG1
          • 30 Jun 2007

          Hiiii this fone is priced at US $ 399.99.who d hell is saying that it is for US $ 249

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            • Anonymous
            • TIE
            • 30 Jun 2007

            PRETTY!! can have orange colour instead f green and it will be great!

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              • vinnie
              • YaM
              • 30 Jun 2007

              Oh and to you juxi... my icons don't change when I change the theme. I'm not sure why, but it really doesn't bother me much. I gave the phone to my gf anyhow and bought myself the k810. I haven't got it yet,so I'm using my sirocco again. To anyone who owns the K810? Is the call volume anygood? I hope so!!! *crosses fingers* or imma get yelled at for spending too much money.

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                • vinnie
                • YaM
                • 30 Jun 2007

                If your sim card doesn't work it's because you have to change the network manually. If it's quad band and unlocked then it should work. If it is not reading your sim then you should do the following: go to the menu sreen. Go to the settings option. then go to the connectivity section on the far right.(click right on the cursor 4 times) you will see mobile networks. click on that and you will see search mode. choose that option and it will search the mobile network. If that doesn't work try new search. Both options will work. If all else fails you should contact the person who sold you the phone. Let's just hope you don't have to!

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                  • Juxi
                  • n}v
                  • 30 Jun 2007

                  anyone knows ? when u change the theme ,menu's icon will be changed ? like some W series ?

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                    • Anonymous
                    • jhK
                    • 30 Jun 2007

                    to the comments below about having the sim card not working, if you read carefully

                    S500c 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland

                    i believe that you shouldn't had it unlocked and imported from the HK because the network was different in the China Mainland. I hope this was helpful.

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                      • VIcky
                      • LAM
                      • 30 Jun 2007

                      Dalus thanks so much for the youtube links, very helpful for those who seek a video review!!!

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                        • Vicky
                        • LAM
                        • 30 Jun 2007

                        OMG!! have u seen the lighting effects??? it's got like 10 different back lighting that u can set for ringing profile!!
                        Amazing.. ok, so it doesn't have an auto focus neither a flash, but hey, I can live with that!!

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                          • BurnBaby
                          • xxK
                          • 29 Jun 2007

                          is there something wrong with the SIM card compatibility with this phone?... it was imported from HK and it doesn't have that funky TIM band logo on it =p for some reason.. any sim card that i've tried so far doesn't work on this phone.. and the phone is unlocked

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                            • BurnBaby
                            • xxK
                            • 29 Jun 2007

                            I just got this phone today.. but the phone doesn't seem to be reading my SIM card... does anyone know whats wrong with it?

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                              • tizi81
                              • n1L
                              • 29 Jun 2007

                              is the camera better than z610?

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                                • Anonymous
                                • PSy
                                • 29 Jun 2007

                                This thing does not have a radio !!!

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 2TH
                                  • 29 Jun 2007

                                  hey dis cost bout 12k!! first dis fone seemz 2 be 2 gud nice n stuff!!heheh but let dem say afta a week o so!! don go fr dis fone dude!!it may appear gr8!! but dis fone ain gud!!cia

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                                    • Fred
                                    • Pvq
                                    • 29 Jun 2007

                                    Well, W910 price will be higher. Plus, is not available yet

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                                      • vinnie
                                      • 4WY
                                      • 29 Jun 2007

                                      What were you expecting for the price? common really now... If you want a high dollar phone you gotta put out some more money. This phone already dropped to 250!! I thinks Its good enough.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • PFM
                                        • 28 Jun 2007

                                        went to the store today and tested the phone out. Feature wise it is good but the build quality is terrible. As bad as samsungs. Feels like a fisher price toy. Very disappointing. Looks better online than real life.

                                        Anyone else feel the same?