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Introduced at the Mobile World Conference in February 2009, the Ericsson W995 is a top-of-the-line, fully featured media phone from Sony. Featuring a 2.6-inch QVGA screen, 8.1MP camera, A-GPS capabilities with Google Maps software, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, DLNA certification, 118MB of built in memory and an included 8GB M2 card, the device is compatible with Sony's PlayNow services - allowing users to share and stream media from a PC or PS3. Available in Q2 2009 in black, silver and red, the cost of the device has not been announced.
MSRP $539.99
Release date February, 2009
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Features
- Screen: 2.6" scratch resistant LCD (240 x 320 pixels)
- Storage: 118MB onboard, Memory Stick Micro cards (M2) (8GB card included)
- Connectivity: 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth with A2DP
- Extras: 8.1MP camera for video and stills, LED flash, 3.5mm audio jack, MP3/AAC music tones
- Dimensions & Weight: 97 x 49 x 15 mm, 113g
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Sony Ericsson W995
• Walkman W995a Black Cell Phone
UPC: 095673852179
MPN: W995ABLACKGSM
Competitors
Sony Ericsson W995 is ranked 5th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $199.99
Released June, 2009
Pros
- full 3.5mm headphone jack
- removable battery
- backlit QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- no higher capacity models
- exclusive to Sprint for the first half of 2009
- no expandable memory
Sony Ericsson W995
0%
vs.
Palm Pre
100%
MSRP $199.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- GPS Support
- High speed 3G
- Good selection of free apps available
Cons
- Can't replace the battery yourself, can't replace with a "spare"
- Crippled Bluetooth (only hands-free devices supported)
- Battery life is disappointing
when using 3G
Sony Ericsson W995
0%
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Apple iPhone 3G
100%
MSRP $350.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- 3G network connectivity
- Built-in GPS
- Tactile keyboard is faster typing than iPhone touchscreen
Cons
- Immature app-store
- Browser isn't as good as the iPhone's
- locking the phone does not disable volume/track control button on side
Sony Ericsson W995
vs.
RIM BlackBerry Bold
MSRP $600.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- First touchscreen Blackberry
- built in GPS
Cons
- interface can be slow
- no WiFi connectability
- tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to
Sony Ericsson W995
100%
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RIM BlackBerry Storm
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MSRP $700.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- 5MP camera with dual LED flash
- 32GBof internal storage
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons
- high price for a phone more targeted towards casual consumers
- quite large in all dimensions
- runs Symbian OS
Sony Ericsson W995
vs.
Nokia X6
Reviews
October 7, 2009
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Pros
- interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot
- 8.1MP digital camera
- WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connections
- A-GPS capabilities with built in Google Maps
- 3.5mm audio jack
- media streaming from a PC or PS3
- YouTube application
- kick stand for watching media hands-free
- included software for converting media into a compatible resolution and format
- Includes 8GB M2 Memory Card
Cons
- uses proprietary memory card
- memory stick micro has a capacity limit of 32GB, currently very expensive (8GB is ~$50)
- very limited internal memory
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February 17, 2009
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Pros
- interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot
- 8.1MP digital camera
- WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connections
- A-GPS capabilities with built in Google Maps
- 3.5mm audio jack
- media streaming from a PC or PS3
- YouTube application
- kick stand for watching media hands-free
- included software for converting media into a compatible resolution and format
Cons
- memory stick micro has a capacity limit of 32GB, currently very expensive (8GB is ~$50)
- very limited internal memory
- no touchscreen
- not a real operating system
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August 26, 2009
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Pros
- interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot
- 8.1MP digital camera
- WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connections
- A-GPS capabilities with built in Google Maps
- 3.5mm audio jack
- media streaming from a PC or PS3
- YouTube application
- kick stand for watching media hands-free
- included software for converting media into a compatible resolution and format
- Includes 8GB M2 Memory Card
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August 14, 2009
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Pros
- interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot
- 8.1MP digital camera
- WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connections
- A-GPS capabilities with built in Google Maps
- 3.5mm audio jack
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October 5, 2009
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Cons
- uses proprietary memory card
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September 21, 2009
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Pros
- interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot
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