Sony Ericsson W995a

Introduced at the Mobile World Conference in February 2009, the Ericsson W995a 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.

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Sony Ericsson W995
MSRP$539.99
Release date February, 2009
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ProSCORE
6 reviews
80
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5 positive
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1 negative

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Pros:
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interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot
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8.1MP digital camera
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WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connections
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A-GPS capabilities with built in Google Maps
+4agreedisagree

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3.5mm audio jack
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media streaming from a PC or PS3
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YouTube application
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kick stand for watching media hands-free
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included software for converting media into a compatible resolution and format
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Includes 8GB M2 Memory Card
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Cons:
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uses proprietary memory card
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memory stick micro has a capacity limit of 32GB, currently very expensive (8GB is ~$50)
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very limited internal memory
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no touchscreen
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not a real operating system
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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 W995a is ranked 6th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Cell Phones »
Palm Pre

Palm Pre

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
ProSCORE
25 reviews
76
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Apple iPhone 3G

Apple iPhone 3G

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
ProSCORE
83 reviews
51
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vote Sony Ericsson W995a 0% vs. vote Apple iPhone 3G 100%
Nokia X6

Nokia X6

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
  • runs Symbian OS
  • quite large in all dimensions
ProSCORE
3 reviews
83
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Sony Ericsson W995a 0% vs. vote Nokia X6 100%
RIM BlackBerry Bold

RIM BlackBerry Bold

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
ProSCORE
17 reviews
71
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RIM BlackBerry Storm

RIM BlackBerry Storm

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
ProSCORE
19 reviews
46
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Amanda Charls

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October 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
77
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10 pros
3 cons
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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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Yale

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February 17, 2009
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ProSCORE
69
negative
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9 pros
4 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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

Competitors

Yale prefers Apple iPhone 3G, Palm Pre, Nokia X6 over Sony Ericsson W995a
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Kamran Adnan

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August 26, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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10 pros
0 cons
have ithave it
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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

Did not agree with any cons

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Akshay Likhite

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August 14, 2009
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ProSCORE
83
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5 pros
1 con
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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

Cons

  • no touchscreen

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pwuk

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October 5, 2009
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ProSCORE
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0 pros
1 con
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • uses proprietary memory card

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Yuxin Sung

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September 21, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot

Cons

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