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When somebody gets something right, its often all too easy to take them for granted. So when Sony Ericsson brings out a new Walkman phone, the temptation is to ignore its impressive but, frankly, familiar attributes, such as an exemplary music player...
Walkman music player, Sturdy build, Slider...
Average camera, Flimsy memory card cover...
When somebody gets something right, its often all too easy to take them for granted. So when Sony Ericsson brings out a new Walkman phone, the temptation is to ignore its impressive but, frankly, familiar attributes, such as an exemplary music player...
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Shake it like a Polaroid picture - motion sensors come to the mobile, but is it any good?...
SensMe, TrackID, design, Blogger tool, built-in pedometer...
Shake feature bit of a gimmick, only 2 megapixel camera...
If you are looking for Walkman phone with a couple of added benefits this will fit the bill nicely...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-24 14:44:19
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Another capable mid-range Walkman phone that handily doubles as a personal trainer for the fitness fanatics Full Review and...
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iMobile.com.au Updated:
2011-11-14 02:39:53
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The Sony Ericsson W580i is the latest mid-range handset for the multimedia-focused Walkman range. The handset was announced back at the CTIA Wireless Trade Show in March in the US. Unlike the majority of Walkman handsets, the W580i does not have 3G net...
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A solid phone with interesting fitness functions and Sony Ericssons brilliant Walkman music software...
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Sony Ericssons latest entry into the Walkman range is a stylish slider featuring fitness functions, a 2 megapixel camera, a 512MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) and light effects. The built in pedometer allows you to not only to track walking and running dat...
Built-in pedometer and fitness application, "ShakeIt" Walkman shuffle, 2 megapixel camera, TrackID, strong features list, battery life...
Controls, colour scheme, cramped keypad The Final Word The W580i is another above average Walkman phone. Although the design isnt our cup of tea, the built-in pedometer is a nice touch, and should ensure this is another popular handset in the range.
The W580i is another above average Walkman phone. Although the design isnt our cup of tea, the built-in pedometer is a nice touch, and should ensure this is another popular handset in the range.
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The Sony Ericsson W580i is an entry-level Walkman slider phone with some interesting motion-sensitive features such as a built-in pedometer and shake control of the music player.The first impressions that the W580i makes are generally positive. The p...
Walkman 2.0 software, 2 megapixel camera, Pedometer, Mood lighting...
Small viewfinder, Lack of camera feature...
A sexy slider phone with fantastic music and fitness features...
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theglobeandmail.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:47
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A phone you can really run and groove to I had walked a total of one kilometre and burned 70 calories in the process, according to the Fitness application in Sony Ericssons new W580 cellphone. It was easy for me to forget how much I actually walked b...
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Mobile88.com Updated:
2016-11-26 18:30:44
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I have owned the Sony Ericsson w580i for about a few weeks, and while it was originally a Rogers branded unit, I have since unbranded it via wotanserver as I wanted mp3 ringtones and flash themes. As such, current firmware is R6BA020 which is just Gene...
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about.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:23
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Cell phones today face cutthroat competition from a sea of handset makers. The healthy rivalry is ultimately a boon to the consumer because it forces device makers to evolve and innovate. While phone makers often attempt to sell you on trivial trinkets...
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Howstuffworks.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:23
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The Sony Ericsson W580i mobile phone offers exceptional music options along with solid call quality. But before getting to the upsides, of which there are many, the device uses the EDGE network. Downloading songs or Internet pages is relatively swift...
Shake-to-shuffle, TrackID service, stylish design, great call clarity, battery life...
Small buttons...
The Sony Ericsson W580i mobile phone offers exceptional music options along with solid call quality. But before getting to the upsides, of which there are many, the device uses the EDGE network. Downloading songs or Internet pages is relatively swift...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:24
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Another capable mid-range Walkman phone that handily doubles as a personal trainer for the fitness fanatics Related links Sony Ericsson announces Radio range Sony Ericsson unveils designer Walkman Sony Ericsson announces Walkman phone with GPS...
The fitness apps and Walkman music player are incredibly useful if you’re embarking on an exercise programme.
The music player shake controls work OK but don’t enhance usability.Look and Feel...
Another capable mid-range Walkman phone that handily doubles as a personal trainer for the fitness fanatics...
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mobiledia.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:36
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Sony Ericssons latest version of the Walkman phone, the W580i, adds a new level of multimedia functionality to the popular music phone while incorporating a sleek slider design. Sony Ericsson W580i Your Price:Free!with serviceFrom the Walkmans new "s...
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phonedog.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:41
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My wife has used a Samsung T809 ever since we signed a service contract a year and a half ago and she got one for free (after rebate, of course). She really liked the phones sleek slider profile, big, bold display, and overall cool factor. Mind you...
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:46
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The Sony Ericsson W580 is the Walkman branded version of the S500 slider. It features the second generation Walkman music application, a 2 megapixel digital camera, and a clean design with a fashionable edge to it. Read more about it in this full hands...
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smape.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:46
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The Sony Ericsson company keeps to their well-trodden path of expanding product ranges with similarly designed models belonging to different market segments. This strategy proved a success since the release of the K750i / W800i couple that offered the...
and marketing perspectives The communication quality doesnt raisy any objections, its traditionally high as with the rest of the latest products by that company. The speaker mic does its job well, you can hear the other persons distinctly enough in...
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The latest Walkman phone offers clear sound and a sleek design for active users on a budget.
Great sound, Attractive design, Bright, colorful screen...
Small and awkward touch pad, Nonstandard headphone jack...
Designed for active users, Sony Ericssons Walkman W580i phone packs a good music player and plenty of other features into a sleek, durable slider. This handset is the first from the company to offer Shake Control, a feature that allows you to change t...
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Sony Ericsson W580 is one of the newest Sony Ericsson Walkman slider phones. Based on the S500, it is very similar to the extravagant slider in both design and functionality, and compared to the newer W910 lacks in features.Even the box of the Walkman...
Good talk time, Flash themes, Quadband...
The back lid and the SIMcard are difficult to remove, It is high time Sony Ericsson installed a 3.5 mm jack in the telephone itself, instead of having to use a transition jack.
Sony Ericsson W580, being a Walkman variant of S500, disposes with the extra functions, typical of this series: an improved music player, FM radio, as well as the new Shake technology for changing tracks by a jerky movement. Like many of the new models...
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Maybe it isnt as sexy as the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. But with its built-in music player and pedometer, the Sony Ericsson W580i ($269.99; $79.99 and up with contract) can help more iconoclastic mobile users resist the cult of Apple. Sedentary types wh...
Good reception, good video playback. Built-in pedometer. Provides basic Web and e-mail.
Call quality could be a bit better. No 3G.
The Sony Ericsson W580i is a well-rounded midrange multimedia phone with a neat built-in pedometer...
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wirelessinfo.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:46
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The W580i is one of Sony Ericssons line of Walkman-branded handsets. These music focused phones are popular globally, but few of them have made it to the United States. The W580i is one of the few that has, carried by AT&T. And its a good pick for th...
We found ourselves liking the W580i a lot. The Walkman-branded handset has a very good music player, and takes better-than-average photos and has a decent Web browser. This doesnt mean its without problems, however. We had concerns about the limited...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:47
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If our review score seems lower than our enthusiasm, our scoring takes into account amenities weve come to expect on a modern music phone, like music streaming or access to a music store, or at least some DRM-controlled content. While the W580i may lack t...
Good calling. Fun alerts. Best-in-class music player. Cool gimmicks dont detract from a solid phone.
Few messaging presets. Stiff, small keys. Disappointing camera. No 3G connectivity or advanced music features.
If our review score seems lower than our enthusiasm, our scoring takes into account amenities weve come to expect on a modern music phone, like music streaming or access to a music store, or at least some DRM-controlled content. While the W580i may...
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Almost a year after AT&T launched the W810 as their flagship music phone, the carrier has finally replaced the stubby little bar with a slim elegant slider that packs a bigger punch in a much smaller size. The only downside is the loss of the W810s au...
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avecmobile.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:51
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Quad-band world GSM phone for 850, 900, 1800, 1900 frequencies. EDGE data connectivity. Dedicated Walkman key allows direct access to the MP3 music player. The device can play MP3, AAC, AAC+, and e-AAC+ t...
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Businessweek.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:52
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A cheaper alternative to the iPhone: Sony Ericssons music phone also features FM radio, a full HTML browser, and a fitness application...
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Let’s take a look at the functionality of these solutions so as to evaluate their potential.
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tech-faq.com Updated:
2015-06-01 02:28:52
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The Sony Ericsson W580 is one of the newest phones that has been given the distinction of being titled Walkman after the famous Sony music players. As a slider phone, it has all of the great features you would expect from a modern phone, with the add...
Stylish design ,One of the best music players on the market ,Impressive battery life ,Fantastic display and form factor ,Camera works like a charm ,Expandable memory ,Soon to be highly customizable...
No 3G capability ,No Wi-Fi capability ,Some of the features are not useful...
this phone would have been fantastic if it came out last year, but it really does not provide any cutting edge technology that should be present in phones of this caliber in 2007.
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When it comes to Sony Ericsson phones, US users are often out of luck. US carriers don’t offer many SE phones which means we have to pay very high prices for import models. But once in a while, AT&T picks up a new Sony Ericsson model and this time i...
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Shake it like a Polaroid picture - motion sensors come to the mobile, but is it any good?...
SensMe, TrackID, design, Blogger tool, built-in pedometer...
Shake feature bit of a gimmick, only 2 megapixel camera...
If you are looking for Walkman phone with a couple of added benefits this will fit the bill nicely...
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Another capable mid-range Walkman phone that handily doubles as a personal trainer for the fitness fanatics Full Review and...
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The Sony Ericsson W580i is the latest mid-range handset for the multimedia-focused Walkman range. The handset was announced back at the CTIA Wireless Trade Show in March in the US. Unlike the majority of Walkman handsets, the W580i does not have 3G net...
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A solid phone with interesting fitness functions and Sony Ericssons brilliant Walkman music software...
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Sony Ericssons latest entry into the Walkman range is a stylish slider featuring fitness functions, a 2 megapixel camera, a 512MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) and light effects. The built in pedometer allows you to not only to track walking and running dat...
Built-in pedometer and fitness application, "ShakeIt" Walkman shuffle, 2 megapixel camera, TrackID, strong features list, battery life...
Controls, colour scheme, cramped keypad The Final Word The W580i is another above average Walkman phone. Although the design isnt our cup of tea, the built-in pedometer is a nice touch, and should ensure this is another popular handset in the range.
The W580i is another above average Walkman phone. Although the design isnt our cup of tea, the built-in pedometer is a nice touch, and should ensure this is another popular handset in the range.
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The Sony Ericsson W580i mobile phone offers exceptional music options along with solid call quality. But before getting to the upsides, of which there are many, the device uses the EDGE network. Downloading songs or Internet pages is relatively swift...
Shake-to-shuffle, TrackID service, stylish design, great call clarity, battery life...
Small buttons...
The Sony Ericsson W580i mobile phone offers exceptional music options along with solid call quality. But before getting to the upsides, of which there are many, the device uses the EDGE network. Downloading songs or Internet pages is relatively swift...
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Another capable mid-range Walkman phone that handily doubles as a personal trainer for the fitness fanatics Related links Sony Ericsson announces Radio range Sony Ericsson unveils designer Walkman Sony Ericsson announces Walkman phone with GPS...
The fitness apps and Walkman music player are incredibly useful if you’re embarking on an exercise programme.
The music player shake controls work OK but don’t enhance usability.Look and Feel...
Another capable mid-range Walkman phone that handily doubles as a personal trainer for the fitness fanatics...
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Hardware/Software:I had the Sony Ericsson w580i for about three weeks and everyone who saw me using it had the same "Wow!" reaction. Its ambiance led side lights give it a futuristic look and the bodys look and feel stoke a guys gadget allure. It had...
It is very visually appealing, The sound quality is aboveaverage.
The last outgoing call doesnt always appear in the call log, The keypad felt cheap, The w580is software is slow on pretty much everything it does...
The Sony Ericsson w580i offers a lot of excellent features and a superior music player. There are some design flaws, in particular with the keyboard, but maybe you can live with it if you like what this phone has to offer. I awarded the Sony Ericsson w...
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Sony Ericssons latest version of the Walkman phone, the W580i, adds a new level of multimedia functionality to the popular music phone while incorporating a sleek slider design. Sony Ericsson W580i Your Price:Free!with serviceFrom the Walkmans new "s...
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My wife has used a Samsung T809 ever since we signed a service contract a year and a half ago and she got one for free (after rebate, of course). She really liked the phones sleek slider profile, big, bold display, and overall cool factor. Mind you...
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The Sony Ericsson W580 is the Walkman branded version of the S500 slider. It features the second generation Walkman music application, a 2 megapixel digital camera, and a clean design with a fashionable edge to it. Read more about it in this full hands...
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Sony Ericsson is known to convert several of its phones from other series to the Walkman series. The latest example of this is the W580i, derived from the original S500i - which we have already reviewed (September 17, 2007). Riding on the specs of the...
Walkman v2, 2 MP camera, Radio, Good battery life, Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP), 2MP Camera, 1GB M2 Memory card...
Uncomfortable D-Pad, QCIF video, High price...
The W580i has enough to keep you going for the connectivity it offers. The phone has GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and EDGE (Enhanced GPRS) as well - both of which are Class 10. The phone has Bluetooth 2.0 with support for wireless stereo audio...
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The latest Walkman phone offers clear sound and a sleek design for active users on a budget.
Great sound, Attractive design, Bright, colorful screen...
Small and awkward touch pad, Nonstandard headphone jack...
Designed for active users, Sony Ericssons Walkman W580i phone packs a good music player and plenty of other features into a sleek, durable slider. This handset is the first from the company to offer Shake Control, a feature that allows you to change t...
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Sony Ericsson W580 is one of the newest Sony Ericsson Walkman slider phones. Based on the S500, it is very similar to the extravagant slider in both design and functionality, and compared to the newer W910 lacks in features.Even the box of the Walkman...
Good talk time, Flash themes, Quadband...
The back lid and the SIMcard are difficult to remove, It is high time Sony Ericsson installed a 3.5 mm jack in the telephone itself, instead of having to use a transition jack.
Sony Ericsson W580, being a Walkman variant of S500, disposes with the extra functions, typical of this series: an improved music player, FM radio, as well as the new Shake technology for changing tracks by a jerky movement. Like many of the new models...
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The W580i is one of Sony Ericssons line of Walkman-branded handsets. These music focused phones are popular globally, but few of them have made it to the United States. The W580i is one of the few that has, carried by AT&T. And its a good pick for th...
We found ourselves liking the W580i a lot. The Walkman-branded handset has a very good music player, and takes better-than-average photos and has a decent Web browser. This doesnt mean its without problems, however. We had concerns about the limited...
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If our review score seems lower than our enthusiasm, our scoring takes into account amenities weve come to expect on a modern music phone, like music streaming or access to a music store, or at least some DRM-controlled content. While the W580i may lack t...
Good calling. Fun alerts. Best-in-class music player. Cool gimmicks dont detract from a solid phone.
Few messaging presets. Stiff, small keys. Disappointing camera. No 3G connectivity or advanced music features.
If our review score seems lower than our enthusiasm, our scoring takes into account amenities weve come to expect on a modern music phone, like music streaming or access to a music store, or at least some DRM-controlled content. While the W580i may...
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A phone you can really run and groove to I had walked a total of one kilometre and burned 70 calories in the process, according to the Fitness application in Sony Ericssons new W580 cellphone. It was easy for me to forget how much I actually walked b...
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In the past, we have employed various methods of testing, but none as rigorous as the one that was employed for the W580i. Before any revelations, we must tell you that this was neither our intention nor a procedural norm while testing phones. On an un...
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Quad-band world GSM phone for 850, 900, 1800, 1900 frequencies. EDGE data connectivity. Dedicated Walkman key allows direct access to the MP3 music player. The device can play MP3, AAC, AAC+, and e-AAC+ t...
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I have owned the Sony Ericsson w580i for about a few weeks, and while it was originally a Rogers branded unit, I have since unbranded it via wotanserver as I wanted mp3 ringtones and flash themes. As such, current firmware is R6BA020 which is just Gene...
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A cheaper alternative to the iPhone: Sony Ericssons music phone also features FM radio, a full HTML browser, and a fitness application...
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The Sony Ericsson W580 is one of the newest phones that has been given the distinction of being titled Walkman after the famous Sony music players. As a slider phone, it has all of the great features you would expect from a modern phone, with the add...
Stylish design ,One of the best music players on the market ,Impressive battery life ,Fantastic display and form factor ,Camera works like a charm ,Expandable memory ,Soon to be highly customizable...
No 3G capability ,No Wi-Fi capability ,Some of the features are not useful...
this phone would have been fantastic if it came out last year, but it really does not provide any cutting edge technology that should be present in phones of this caliber in 2007.
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The Sony Ericsson W580i is a slider cell phone. This small cell phone at 3.9”×1.9”×0.6” and at 3.3 ounces does it all. It sports an FM radio, MP3 functions, Bluetooth and a 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom. This phone also has a...
2 megapixel camera ,MP3 playback with good sound quality , Bluetooth ready ,Small and stylish ,Good battery time ,Ear buds included ,Picture and movie viewing capability...
Low memory - should buy a memory card ,Not able to handle the latest games ,Weak and small buttons making texting hard...
This great, small phone is able to handle the needs of the music lover and the cell phone user in one small, stylish package. Though this phone is a little more on the high end of the price scale, it is worth it.
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