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| Sony Ericsson W580i Black Phone (AT&T) | 
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| Brand: Sony Ericsson
Category: Wireless
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $0.01
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 102
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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| Customer Reviews:
 dont buy it April 7, 2008
10 out of 10 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
17 out of 18 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
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
My Favorite Celly February 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Superb phone & MP3 player combination. I am very happy with the phone and features. The build quality and finish are excellent. The ringers and speakerphone are very loud. Camera takes good photos although there is no flash.
I love the extras and features of this phone. The Walkman MP3 player works well and sounds great. I have a 4GB memory card that holds all the songs I need. It comes with a headphone adapter that includes a microphone so this can be used handsfree also. The fitness application is really useful for tracking distance and calories.
The only complaint I have is the regular speaker volume isn't loud enough when there is background noise. Very satisfied overall & would definitely buy another Sony Ericsson. The best part was I got it for next to nothing from AT&T.
w580i over my beloved w810i February 22, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Ok, if you're like me and you think that w810i is/was the perfect phone and thinking if this phone is any good, then I suggest you read the rest of the review. I'm gonna strictly compare this phone to my old w810i
The good:
1. Screen! you have to see it to believe it. Amazing clarity and quality. Blew the W810i away!
2. Smaller (thinner) than the W810i
3. Speaker is on the front side of the phone, so if you put the phone on the bed or carpet, you can still hear the speaker loud and clear.
4. Internet/Media Net is improved. Since resolution of the screen is way higher, you can see more text without scrolling all the time. Also it now has a progress bar when you're loading a page.
5. Walkman. This phone version's walkman (music player) is a lot easier to use than the old one. I also feel the sound quality is better on this phone. I now also listen my mp3 in my car through this phone.
6. When you have your bluetooth earpiece connected and you press the answer key on the phone, it'll default to the bluetooth (which is nice for me) but you'll also be asked if you want to transfer it to the phone
7. Picture quality of the camera is better on this phone
8. Holds more text messages (my w810i can only handle 200 text). I don't know the exact limit yet cause I haven't reach it
9. Five alarm set. You can configure each alarm however you like.
10. You can set your task as a "call task". So it's easier without having to go back and find the actual contact in the adrdress book.
The bad:
1. One of the first thing I noticed was the phone feels flimsier. When I first started playing with it without sliding it open, it makes some creaking sound
2. Texting! =( If you're a heavy texter, you'll be disappointed on how hard it is to text on this phone especially with one hand, mainly because the button is flushed, this part of the phone also very thin.
3. If you're a fast texter , you'll notice that it lags when you try to text fast.
4. Battery life is worse on this phone. I have my brightness all the way down to 50% and still worse than my old phone
5. No flash on this phone. This is really a down side for me since I used the flash as a flash light all the time on my old phone.
6. When paired to my plantronics 640, the bluetooth range is worse on this phone.
7. No little mirror next to the camera to take a picture of yourself
So all that said, if you ask me if it is worth it to upgrade from w810i to w580i my answer will be Yes! The screen and feature upgrade are definitely worth it.
On the other hand, you might want to take into consideration if texting and having a handy flash light is a main priority for you.
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