Sony Ericsson S500
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Sony Ericsson S500

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  • k
  • kashy
  • TS}
  • 01 Jun 2007

hey does this phone has auto focus and flash?

    • L
    • Legend82
    • Sux
    • 01 Jun 2007

    I agree with you to some degree, SeF. Nokia 6500 slide is indeed a (mid range) feature phone with its S40 UI, 3.2MP cam and 3G, while S500i is a fashion phone. However, they both belong to the same class within the lines of my criteria: a stylish high quality mobile.

    The reason why I'm choosing 6500 slide over S500i is that firstly I find the Nokia stylish enough. Moreover, it has that metallic structure so it surely is durable and there will be no "plastic cracks" that have been reported with S500i. And yes, it does have more advanced features which is s plus obviously. S500i is definately more cooler (my fav colours a black and lime green) but then again I don't want to choose a mobile solely on looks and I feel I get more bang with the buck in choosing 6500 slide.

    T650 is a nice feature phone but I'm not too fond of candybar mobiles and that back cover camera lens ruins the whole back cover. Moreover, I want my keypad to be so that I can remove my finger from one key to another without my finger cruising thru the air. With T650, I cannot do that.

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      • SeF
      • whB
      • 01 Jun 2007

      SE S500 and Nokia 6500 slide are too different apart from being slider, S500 focuses on look factor exotica while 6500 slide focuses on features(that's why GSMArena called it featurephone:D) anyway i don't like 6500 slide's design(obviously!), so i'll be still with the T650's side;)

        • k
        • kentz
        • ijs
        • 30 May 2007

        Sony erricson's mobile phones' designs are actually not as innovative as other brands, nevertheless, the emergence of this spectacular phone proves the above statement wrong! This slider phone has its ergonomics all the way, furnished in a sleek manner. Its Smartly and boldly stylish with a perfect colour combination of black/neon green and yellow/white, giving two different types of inexplicable fashionable looks. On top of that, this phone will not be in favour for those who are looking for high-end specs phone, however it is considered relatively acceptable by consumer who are just seeking for a nice sleek phone with a basic user interface. It is for sure that this phone would be everywhere in the street once it is available in the market. Good job Sony erricson!

          • T
          • TNC
          • P@U
          • 29 May 2007

          cant the colour be viola black instead of green or spring yellow? or completely black?

            • s
            • sher
            • PxK
            • 29 May 2007

            wow! i think this phn looks awsome! i cant wait for it to come to pakistan! but even if it does i bet it will cost a wopper....so i guess i'll have to wait a looong time in any case for the price to come down...but honestly its love at first sight so i can wait!

              • r
              • roma
              • 2Zj
              • 29 May 2007

              excellent phone.great business phone.

                • L
                • Legend82
                • Sux
                • 29 May 2007

                Got an update to you. Apparently some online stores here in Finland have already started to sell S500 (actually it goes as "S500i"). However, only the yellow/gold version seems to be available. This may change but it is a pity if the awesome black/green version is left to the furure.

                BTW, again I remind you that S500 is being released NOW to only some countries (like Finland). Other countries will have to wait a number of months.

                Finally, about the price. It seems that it will be significantly lower than I thought. At least two online stores list its price as around 260-270 euros (350 dollars -- bare in mind that Finland is an expensive country, though). That's about three fourths of the price of Samsung U600. Hmmm... That low a price makes me wonder: is S500 targeted to be
                'an affordable slider'. If so I'm kinda dissappointed since I wanted it to rival with U600 which is certainly not 'an affordable slider'.

                  • K
                  • Ka
                  • RDX
                  • 28 May 2007

                  i don't get the point, does it use Walkman v.2 ? this is not walkman series anyway...

                    • J
                    • Juxilix
                    • n}v
                    • 28 May 2007

                    Hey , Watch S500 Video

                    http://www.portablegear.nl/fotovideo/Sony-Ericsson_S500i.htm?Video=1

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                      • SE FAN
                      • 467
                      • 28 May 2007

                      Anyone got any guesses based on the features of how much it will cost?

                        • k
                        • kelvin
                        • ibh
                        • 28 May 2007

                        i like this phone very bsc the font colour and is very unit but tis phn didn have autofocus like my k750 tat i using now.haiz

                          • Z
                          • Zico
                          • kaJ
                          • 28 May 2007

                          Legend 82

                          Hey, the phone is almost here. Make sure when you get yours to say whether it has radio or mega bass and of course your commrnts.

                            • S
                            • SeF
                            • whB
                            • 28 May 2007

                            Kal:

                            i think it's not true, otherwise it will be posted by some SE fan sources(as of now it's just an unconfirmed rumor=(). but yeah the word "accidentally" seems encouraging! anyway, we'll be seeing K810 and W850 successors very soon.

                              • M
                              • Mree
                              • RK3
                              • 26 May 2007

                              If phone manufacturers would produce a phone that has all the features that a person would want and probably more, then there's no point of making another phone model which has the same features, unless, otherwise, they would introduce a new technology in the phone.

                              Anyway, I like this phone's design. It's really beautiful. Just add autofocus and I'll buy one.

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                                • me
                                • w47
                                • 26 May 2007

                                @me: then how can so many people rate this phone for it's performance since it hasn't hit the shelves yet...and why would it make him a fanatic?...come on...nonsense

                                well if u think reasonably and sensibly u will find that i am actually right , and my opinion is same for all those ppl who have voted for its performance .... SEF realizes that and his opinion is respected , its not bad to be a fanboy but only if u can justify your comments

                                if you like something u just like that thing i or for that matter any1 cant change that , even i like SE and am using one currently but there are so much improvements they can do rather than producing clones of k750i .... thatz y im a little pissed wid SE nothing else

                                  • m
                                  • misty and bibsy
                                  • M3s
                                  • 26 May 2007

                                  we think the colours are very attractive, its about time they introduced a bright summer colour. would like to see a live model though.. what happened to auto focus???!!

                                    • k
                                    • keita
                                    • w0Q
                                    • 26 May 2007

                                    finally! SE is finally adapting japanese desings into their phone since its the only department that which they could compete with Nokia and Moto and Samsung at the same time

                                      • j
                                      • jp
                                      • mtw
                                      • 26 May 2007

                                      I think i like the phone for it colour and i think it shld also be embended with such facility anyhow, i will like to know the price of the phone cos am going crazy for the phone so that i can go get it.

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                                        • SE USER
                                        • F4p
                                        • 25 May 2007

                                        This phone's simply gorgeous! I heard their themes will actually changed due to weathers. That really impressed me. Anyway i heard it directly from S.E. I find it a really good catch.