Sony Ericsson Z800 / Z800i Review

sony ericsson z800 review

Advanced expressive design
The Z800i is a stylish 3G mobile phone with all you need to enjoy the best mobile services. It has video, music and games, plus a multi-directional camera - and you can use it anywhere in the world. When you need to store more, use Memory Stick PRO Duo™.

Mobile video
Now you can have live video streamed to your phone – news, sport and more. And you can enjoy the latest in mobile communications: video call.

Quality imaging
The Z800i's multidirectional Motion Eye™ 1.3-megapixel camera gives you quality images that look great onscreen. And when you buy your Z800i, a CD containing popular photo album software is included in the kit. Z800i imaging is total.

USB plug & play
Connect your Z800i to a PC, and your phone will appear in the list of drives and other connected storage devices. Drag and drop images and music. Impressive connectivity.

Music phone
Wherever you go, you have instant access to your favourite songs in your phone. The Z800i has a complete integrated music player with customisable playlists and support for popular audio file formats.

Tactile qualities
Feast your eyes, let your fingers explore the surface. Design can be so much more than just a colour. The Z800i clamshell lets you take advantage of new technologies and expand your mobile life. And with its tactile qualities, the Z800i is an experience for all the senses.

Focusing on ease of use
Intuitive user interface. 4-directional navigation key. Ergonomic keypad. QuickShare™. The Z800i is bursting with features. But it keeps ease-of-use in focus.

Image flexibility - Motion Eye™ camera
Try the rotating Motion Eye™ camera. It has an integrated camera light and is perfect for video calls and taking pictures - even in poor lighting. The Motion Eye™ can also be used as a torch.

Cool clamshell
Stylish and cool. And small enough to fit in your pocket. The clamshell design is functionality and form combined.

Useful external display
The 65K-colour external display adds convenience. It works as a camera viewfinder. And you can keep your clamshell closed and still see who's calling - or your next calendar event.

Go video
Video telephony is here. Video calls, video messaging, video conferencing - 3G lets you enjoy moving pictures in your phone like never before. If you have UMTS, you can call your friend and they're right there on your screen. Have the Motion Eye™ camera on you - or rotate it to show where you are.

Perfect image - 1.3 megapixel
The large 176 x 220-pixel, 262K-colour screen provides the perfect image. Snap high-quality pictures with the 1.3 megapixel camera. The integrated camera light and 4x digital zoom add even more flair to your photographic experience.

Capture the moment - in motion
Record a video clip and share it with a friend in seconds. The Z800i and the power of 3G let you explore new dimensions of mobile imaging.

Your photo album
Get more out of your pictures. Manage, fix and share them from your PC. Adobe® Photoshop® Album 2.0 Starter Edition software is included in the phone kit.

Enjoy yourself
The Z800i is a great business tool. And when you want to enjoy yourself, it does the trick too. Download new music, games or videos in no time. Just relax and let the fun come to you.

A complete gaming experience
The Z800i has gaming power. The speed of 3G lets you download exciting new games in a snap. A supreme Java 3D™ engine. The large 262K-colour screen. Sound and force feedback. It's simply a complete gaming experience.

Let the music play
It's your phone, and it's your music. Pre-listen and download songs from PlayNow™. Transfer music from your PC, create playlists and listen to your favourite tunes in the order you want them. Experience thumping Mega Bass via the stereo headset, included in the phone kit. With Memory Stick PRO Duo™ you can store up to 1GB - that means approximately 250 of your favourite songs.

Video phone
Video - great for both work and play. Download video files. Watch streaming video. Or be a moviemaker yourself: create your own video clip and send to a friend.

High-speed access
3G is here. Fast downloads - up to 384kb* - and video calls. High-speed access to the internet, your company intranet and corporate email - you have it all.

The Z800i combines the power of 3G with ease of use. And it doesn't happen at the expense of the basic, but important, little things. The strong battery performance lets you keep your phone on.

* Network dependent.

USB plug & play - PC connectivity
With your phone you get PC software and a USB cable. Plug the cable into your computer, and your Z800i is instantly recognised as a new drive. Transfer files from your computer - you simply drag and drop. You can also connect to your PC via Bluetooth™ or infrared and synchronise your calendar and contacts.

Multitasking = timesaving
Listen to music while you create and send a video message or browse the web. Make a call and check your calendar events simultaneously. The multitasking capabilities of the Z800i let you get things done in no time.

Bluetooth™ compatibility
Enhance your mobile experience with Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ accessories. Combine with wireless headsets, car handsfree solutions and much more. Perfect stuff for a mobile lifestyle.

It's easy, it's fast, it's QuickShare™
The QuickShare™ concept keeps sharing easy. Just a few clicks, and you're ready to share. Together with 3G, QuickShare™ creates a truly dynamic duo. Even large files are transferred quickly and easily.

Store on Memory Stick Duo™
Store on Memory Stick Duo™. Build up your own file library. Transfer content to and from other Memory Stick-compatible products. A Memory Stick Duo™ is included in the phone kit. The Z800i can also handle Memory Stick PRO Duo™.

The Z800i is a stylish 3G mobile phone with all you need to enjoy the best mobile services. It has video, music and games, plus a multi-directional camera - and you can use it anywhere in the world. When you need to store more, use Memory Stick Duo&trade.

Now you can have live video streamed to your phone. And you can enjoy the latest in mobile communications: video call. The Z800i Motion Eye&trade 1.3-megapixel camera and video recorder also lets you catch some action, save it and send it. In seconds.

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