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Ericsson W580i
MSRP$299.99
Release date September, 2007
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
8 reviews
90
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7 positive
1 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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USB cable included in basic package
+7agreedisagree

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Headset (Corded) included in basic package
+6agreedisagree

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Highly customizable phone
+6agreedisagree

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FM Tuner
+6agreedisagree

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Phone maker Ericsson and Walkman maker Sony smashed together, best of both worlds in a phone
+3agreedisagree

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Screen is high-resolution, fast, and bright enough even in sunlight
+3agreedisagree

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Comfortable and high quality earphones
+2agreedisagree

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i load several movies, about 20 episodes of fave shows to watch on this unit and love it!...2g mem/card and loads to spare.
+1agreedisagree

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Fast Port (power/usb/audio) connector in an awkward place
+2agreedisagree

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took some looking...but r/shack still has a few very good leather skins for this that are excellent for vid viewing and slide functions...but it didnt come from sony...
+1agreedisagree

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Music player can be hard to use with large libraries
+1agreedisagree


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Sony Ericsson W580i | black

• W580i Cell Phone - Black

MPN: W580I

Sony Ericsson W580i | grey

• W580i Cell Phone - Grey

MPN: W580IGY

Sony Ericsson W580i

• Sony Ericsson W580i Unlocked GSM Cell Phone - Slider Design Quad-Band EDGE 2 Megapixel Camera Sync PC Bluetooth USB Black

MPN: W580IBLACK

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Motorola RAZR V3

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MSRP  $240.00    Released  January, 2005

The Motorola RAZR V3 is an ultra-thin flip mobile phone with the rich functionality and performance excellence of a $500+ phone, but the affordability required for the average consumer. It features a metal finish that reflects light, along with a blue electro-luminescence panel that renders each key visible to the eye. In addition, the...

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LG Chocolate KG800

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Pros
  • Portability of mp3s on micro sd totally rock!
Cons
  • mp3 player navigation is inconsistent
  • Touch sensitive buttons are a PITA
ProSCORE
2 reviews
25
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Motorola KRZR

Motorola KRZR

MSRP  $199.99    Released  January, 2001

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Motorola RAZR2

Motorola RAZR2

MSRP  --    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • Beautiful screens; extremely large outside screen
  • High-quality finish
  • Built more solidly than the first Razr (higher quality materials)
Cons
  • Every touch leaves fingerprints and smudges (due to high-shine paint)
  • Easy to hit wrong button (e.g. press 1, when trying to press 4)
  • Keypad is too reflective, making it hard to read in bright light.
ProSCORE
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59
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Comments

1.  avatar Midwinter said:

Perfect for both me and my wife, we're very into media and entertainment. :)
May 15, 2008 2:16pm
2.  avatar Chrisdentist said:

Great phone with great features. The only problem I had was the a few of the buttons got loose. I am not very hard on my phone but I don't baby it either.
Jan 04, 2009 5:16pm
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Chrisdentist

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January 4, 2009
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ProSCORE
83
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5 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • USB cable included in basic package
  • Headset (Corded) included in basic package
  • Highly customizable phone
  • FM Tuner
  • Screen is high-resolution, fast, and bright enough even in sunlight

Cons

  • Fast Port (power/usb/audio) connector in an awkward place

Comments

"Great phone with great features. The only problem I had was the a few of the buttons got loose. I am not very hard on my phone but I don't baby it either."
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hivelozity

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February 16, 2009
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1 pro
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • i load several movies, about 20 episodes of fave shows to watch on this unit and love it!...2g mem/card and loads to spare.

Cons

  • took some looking...but r/shack still has a few very good leather skins for this that are excellent for vid viewing and slide functions...but it didnt come from sony...

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stuuf

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September 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
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6 pros
2 cons
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • USB cable included in basic package
  • Headset (Corded) included in basic package
  • Highly customizable phone
  • FM Tuner
  • Screen is high-resolution, fast, and bright enough even in sunlight
  • Comfortable and high quality earphones

Cons

  • Fast Port (power/usb/audio) connector in an awkward place
  • Music player can be hard to use with large libraries

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kerryspyder

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June 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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6 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • USB cable included in basic package
  • Headset (Corded) included in basic package
  • Highly customizable phone
  • FM Tuner
  • Phone maker Ericsson and Walkman maker Sony smashed together, best of both worlds in a phone
  • Comfortable and high quality earphones

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Midwinter

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May 15, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
0 cons
have ithave it
love itlove it

Pros

  • USB cable included in basic package
  • Headset (Corded) included in basic package
  • Highly customizable phone
  • FM Tuner
  • Phone maker Ericsson and Walkman maker Sony smashed together, best of both worlds in a phone
  • Comfortable and high quality earphones

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"Perfect for both me and my wife, we're very into media and entertainment. :)"

Competitors

Midwinter prefers Sony Ericsson W580i over Motorola RAZR2, Motorola KRZR, LG Chocolate KG800, Motorola RAZR V3
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RandomTaco

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December 6, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
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5 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • USB cable included in basic package
  • Headset (Corded) included in basic package
  • Highly customizable phone
  • FM Tuner
  • Screen is high-resolution, fast, and bright enough even in sunlight

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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SuperNick

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July 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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5 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • USB cable included in basic package
  • Headset (Corded) included in basic package
  • Highly customizable phone
  • FM Tuner
  • Phone maker Ericsson and Walkman maker Sony smashed together, best of both worlds in a phone

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

SuperNick prefers Sony Ericsson W580i over Motorola RAZR2, Motorola KRZR, Motorola RAZR V3
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breno

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July 6, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
0 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • USB cable included in basic package

Cons

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