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| Sony Ericsson W580i Gray Phone (AT&T) | 
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| Brand: Sony Ericsson
Category: Wireless
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $0.01
You Save: $399.98 (100%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 623
Color: Gray
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
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Model: W580i
EAN: 7311270151952
ASIN: B000UWBXPY
Release Date: August 24, 2007
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 So far, so good. December 1, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
So far I have been very happy with the W580i. The biggest issue I have had was with the battery cover on the phone. It was nearly impossible to get it to slide on tightly. After speaking with a Sony Ericsson rep, they explained that it is indeed difficult to get on, but for good reason. Apparently it needs to fit tightly in order to prevent it from opening up if the phone drops. However, I have already dropped the phone once and the battery cover flew off along with the battery. Other than that, I don't have any complaints. The reception is great...and it is one slick looking phone. The features aren't too shabby, either.
 Great Phone with a fatal flaw November 24, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had this phone for 3 weeks and I love it but it has to go back to the store. This phone is loaded with great features like a 2 mp camera, walkman, pedometer and its cool looking.
The primary reason I'm taking it back is that when I'm talking to someone, if I touch the back or sides of the phone the person on the other end has to listen to a loud scratching noise. The phone also has a cheap feel to it and the keys are flimsy and are easily pressed when the phone is in its case. Often when I take it out of its case, its already unlocked and has accessed the internet or some other application just from accidently pressing the buttons while it's still in its case.
Sony is my preferred brand and I'll continue to buy Sony products although they missed the mark on this one.
Good Phone - Some Drawbacks November 22, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've used this phone now for a month & am really impressed with the quality. The small size has tempted some to slide it into a pants pocket & then be surprised that the screen cracked. It's a small thin phone that's just long enough to be stressed when you sit down, so don't put it in your pocket. The Walkman features are fantastic, the sound quality is exceptional from the included headhones, which are also a handsfree (sort of). The cable has a switch that ends up right below your neckline... you just press it if a call comes in while you're listening to music, the call is answered. The switch has a mike built into it, so you don't have to start fumbling for the phone to talk.
Others have mentioned the internet access button is on the outside of the phone & yes, this is a real problem/design flaw. It'll connect you at random every time the phone presses up against whatever you're storing it in. I had 8 hours of unintentional internet usage my first week of ownership. There are a variety of ways to deal with the problem, one reviewer here mentioned changing the internet settings so it won't connect. You can also call ATT & they can offer some good options. There is a keyboard lock function meant to prevent problems like this, but it sometimes doesn't work. If you get this phone DO NOT use a phone case with a magnetic clasp. With the keyboard locked, the magnet will not only deactivate the lock, but will activate a variety of phone features, from placing phone calls to people in your address book or recent call list, to connecting you to the internet. I know this from personal experience. I could pass the case over the phone without even touching it & it would place phone call.
The display screen is small, but it's very hi-def, bright, and has deep color saturation. I have bad eyes yet have absolutely no problem seeing the display. To me, this is a real plus over a lot of other phones.
So in conclusion, Sony... get that internet button off the cover of the phone! That was a really stupid idea. All they have to do is put it underneath where the number pad is where it's protected.
Functional and good looking November 22, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had the phone for a couple of weeks now and am enjoying it.
Pros: It comes with a data cable which helps a lot (esp. with MyPhoneExplorer)
A built-in FM radio
A built-in Pedometer
Mature calendar application
Good MP3 functionality (esp. with added memory- M2 card)
Clear conversations
Very easy shortcut setups
Very bright screen
Cool look
Cons: Some of the buttons are easily squeezed so that the standard carrying cases you find at the mall may cause issues.
I am also not in love with the fact that it uses M2 for expanded memory instead of MicroSD, but I understand that Sony is going to promote their standards.
It is sometimes not intuitive how to end an application, although it can usually be sorted out in 4 or 5 clicks.
Some functions, such as Bluetooth, are a bit spread-out. I have had Sony Erricsson's before, so it does not bother me as much as it might a new user.
Moving icons from entertainment to organizer, for example, is hard or impossible (I haven't found a way yet).
 WORKS WONDERS!!!! THE PHONE IS TOUGH!!! November 8, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I like this phone. if u lose it, get some one to call it and you would be able to hear it about 100 yards away, it has very loud speakers, and the music sounds great. THIS PHONE IS TOUGH
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