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| Sony Ericsson W580i Black Phone (AT&T) | 
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| Brand: Sony Ericsson
Category: Wireless
List Price: $399.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 68
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
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Model: W580i
EAN: 7311270170304
ASIN: B000X1M9B4
Release Date: October 15, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Walkman 2.0 Media Player with one-touch music shuffle and dedicated music control keys on the front; integrated FM radio | | • | Quad-band connectivity for global roaming and EDGE data network compatibility for AT&T Mobile Music streaming and downloads | | • | 2-megapixel camera with video capture; Memory Stick Micro expansion; Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity with stereo music streaming | | • | Up to 9 hours of talk time, up to 370 hours (15.4 days) of standby time; up to 20 hours of music playback in Music Mode | | • | Includes: Battery, Charger, Headset, USB Cable, Quickstart Guide and User's Manual |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Sony Ericsson shakes things up with its new quad-band W580i Walkman phone, introducing an innovative "shake to shuffle" feature that randomly chooses another song stored on your phone with just a flick of the wrist. This thin, slider-style phone also features a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, fast Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity with music streaming, Memory Stick Micro expansion, Web browser for viewing full Internet sites, email access, an FM radio with RDS, and EDGE data support. 
With AT&T's Mobile Music service, you can access your Napster subscription service for music downloads to keep you booming out the tunes for up to 20 hours. | AT&T Service
The W580i operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"), with availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. This third-generation, high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. It also features AT&T Mobile Music, which provides access to the Napster subscription music service in addition to Music ID song-recognition software, music videos and The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.) Phone Features
The W580i Walkman phone offers a full-function digital audio player that's compatible with MP3 and AAC files. The front of this slider phone includes dedicated music control buttons, and it includes Sony Ericsson's innovative "shake to shuffle" feature. With Shake control activated, press and hold the Walkman key and flick your wrist. A vibration lets you know that the track has been changed--a new song from your current playlist is randomly selected and automatically played. With the TrackID service, you can identify any song that you can hear by just recording a snippet of sound using the microphone. After sending the file for recognition, you'll have the name, artist and album sent to your phone. Other Walkman features include MegaBass enhancement for added depth of sound, a flight mode that lets you keep listening to tunes with the phone's network connectivity turned off, and Disc2Phone software for easy transfer of song files between phone and PC. It also includes a built-in FM radio with RDS, which displays the name of the currently playing song (when tuned to compatible radio stations). This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. The built-in 2.0 megapixel camera captures stills and video--and playback of video or still pictures is only limited to the memory card size. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be setup to fit your personality. It provides support for PictBridge technology so you can print your photos without the need of a PC (either using USB or Bluetooth). And the W580i makes it easy to send snapped photos directly to a blog or an online photo, complete with text. This phone is also compatible with RTSP/3GPP streaming video playback You can even take your favorite tracks to the track with the W580i, which will count your steps, your calories and monitor your running speed/distance/time with the integrated motion sensor. Your workout results are stored in your phone so you can monitor your progress. The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3 and IMAP4 protocols, while the included Access NetFront Web Browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. It also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard. This means the phone can be used with the included Sony Ericsson Sync Station software, which lets you synchronize your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks on your PC with the phone. Other features include: - 2-inch LCD with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors
- Up to 1000 contact entries, each with five number fields
- Built-in pedometer and fitness applications
- Picture blogging with Google Blogger
- Mobile email and messaging via AOL/AIM, Yahoo!, and MSN
- Java support for online and offline 3D games (preloaded games include PacMan and Ms. PacMan)
- USB 2.0 wired connectivity with mass storage capability
- PIM functions including calendar, tasks, notes, alarm, calculator, stopwatch, and timer
- T9 text entry technology
- 72-chord polyphonic ringtones and MP3 ringtones
- Digital audio file formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
Vital Statistics
The W580i weighs 3.32 ounces and measures 3.9 x 1.85 x 0.55 inches. Its 930 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 9 hours of talk time, and up to 370 hours of digital standby time; the phone will also play for up to 20 hours when in Music Mode. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
 The Phone Contract for Sub-Prime Mortgage Holders April 22, 2008
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
Remember who that man behind the curtain was in the start of the Wizard of Oz? He's a snake oil salesman, all your ills cured with an inexpensive elixor. Other than a box of (rather outrageous) small print default terms, where on this page are the terms of the contract? What are the services and rates? What is the maximum and minimum use? What is AT&T's obligation to provide service? Subscriber recourse, not here. True and clear statements of fact, how about vague assurances. Hey, it's as good as a Countrywide mortgage.
 Not as good as I thought - too many flaws April 7, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The features were attractive - speaker phone, camera*, FM radio, stylish, good call quality. However, it has some serious flaws. Poor battery life is a big one. It has so many lights that go on, it really knocks the battery down. One or two long calls can drain half the power.
The second is the lock function can be easily undone while the phone is in your pocket and you're walking around. When it unlocks in your pocket, all sorts of nasty things can occur - it will reset functions, call people, and even turn itself off. Its happened too many times.
The third flaw: the buttons. When the phone is unlocked you can hit a variety of buttons that will suddenly take you to places unknown, where you can be charged for internet, etc. Suddenly I miss my old LG flip phone.
It seemed like a poor man's iPhone, but you got to put up with the cheapness,like *not being able to download photos/video to a Mac (which was not mentioned when I purchased the phone).
dont buy it April 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
this phone has a lot of cool features.i previously owned a sony w600i.it was an awesome phone.i never had any problems with that phone at all.i accidentally cracked the screen while goofing off with a friend.i called my mobile insurance provider.they did not carry this phone anymore so sent me the newer version.(580i)i started reading reviews and had read several times that it was cheapily made and the keys crack.like most people on here i thought it was worth a try anyways since i didnt have much of a choice.it has a lot of cool features and the menus were set up the same as my other sony phone which i had grown accustomed too.it was kind of cheap feeling but it was light and very thin which i liked.my first complaint was that unlike the 600i you can not set the mp3's on your phone as ringtones.this was a key plus on the 600i.after having the 580i for less then a month the #2 key cracked in half.i do text a lot but if it happaned that fast i would imagine it could happen later to people who do not text.it may take longer but probably just in time to be out of warranty.i called my service provider (at&t) they say that it is a phone problem and that they are not liable.so my only choice was to claim it on insurance again and pay another 50 bucks then loose my insurance due to multiple claims in a year or call sony.i called sony and they informed me that i could send it to them and they will fix it since it is under warranty.in doing this i would have to pay for the shipping and not have a phone for 7-10 days.i think that is ridiculous for a phone that is obviously having design flaws that have nothing to do with the consumer.i would save yourself the trouble and not fall for the flashing lights on the side.in closing,pros- this phone has great screen resolution,a decent camera,cool apps,great mp3 player with a loud speaker,and lights on the side.cons-it is very cheap feeling and very small buttons(which break easily-see countless reviews). if you dont text much and want to try your chances with the key pad,good luck!do not expect a service provider or sony ericsson to fix it for free if it breaks though.
 The Ultimate Phone! March 5, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm not going to repeat what you can read above other than what is really, really special about this phone over others.
It is a slider phone, instead of a flip, so I can have it open on my car's dash and it's slim to fit in any pocket. The buttons are small, but we are all used to that by now. Sure it also has the obligatory camera and video, but it is 2.0 mega-pixels which is better than most. It provides support for "PictBridge technology" so you can print your photos without the need of a PC, but again, 2.0 mega-pixels is good for the internet, built not great for printing out.
It is a Walkman that shuffles the songs with just a shake of your wrist. With the "TrackID" service, you just identify any song that you can hear by just recording a bit of the song (using the microphone, like at `Starbucks'). Later, you can send the file for recognition. It gives you the name, artist and album right to your phone. That's cool.
You have FM radio access and a slot for extra memory for songs, pics, video, etc. The ear buds are actually good quality and are attached along with a microphone (for hands free or finding that bit of song). It has all your high-speed mobile internet access, web browser, email, messaging, Java support needs and plenty of the basic games and is "Bluetooth" compatible.
If you like listening to music while working out, the integrated motion sensor counts your steps, your calories and monitors your running speed, distance and time. Your workout results are stored in your phone so you can monitor your progress.
There is even a calendar, place for notes, an alarm, a calculator, stopwatch and timer! There are plenty of good free ring tones and more you can buy on-line. There's more!
But what I like best is this phone has one of the cleanest, clearest and brightest (adjustable for night) screens available. I intentionally bought this so I can use my "Allen Sports GPS" system with it. It just has everything but that silly kitchen sink!
THE THIRD TIME'S A CHARMER!!! BEST CELL PHONE March 5, 2008
This SE W580i replaced my Motorola RAZR (POS) last week, and this is the BEST cell phone I've ever had! Let me see, a phone built in along with a mp3 music player - add to it a 2MP camera and FM radio with 3.5mm jack adapter for my BOSE Headphones. A flight/travel feature that silences the phone/FM radio while allowing you to listen to your mp3 Album list 35,000 ft. in the air...It's a multimedia powerhouse in a small package (About the size of a candy bar). Only drawback is two things - 1) The phone is not built like a RAZR - You drop it, you might regret it. 2) The key pad is poorly made, looks almost like they used aluminum foil to cover over brittle plastic keys. THIS PHONE IS NOT TO BE USED FOR TEXTING - IT'S A MUSIC PHONE!!! Add your contacts and use the middle wheel to call your family/friends/etc. The FM radio I just dig, and having my jazz albums accessable via mp3 is almost revolutionary. I say the iPhone is for those who like eye candy, this phone is an alternative to those who LOVE ear candy!!! Listening to Rickie Lee Jones will never be the same! Peace - JG
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