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Sony Ericsson Z610i
By: Aalaap Ghag   |   Dec 11, 2006
  • 3.5
Good looking exterior and display
Good quality camera
Good multimedia format support
NetFront XHTML web browser
No EDGE
No FM Radio
Average battery life
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Sony Ericsson may have made big headlines with their slim 'Ai' concept phone, but the current line up of phones seem entirely oblivious to the success of the slim RAZRs. The Z series of mostly women-oriented phones continue putting on pounds with the new Z610i.


Design

The phone has a very glossy, mirror finish on the top, just like the Motorola KRZR K1. The Z610i also has an external display that's hidden away underneath the shell, however, it's a monochrome display unlike the KRZR's. But even then, it does look better since you can't see the edges of the display; you only see the text from outside. Also, text is more legible on the Z610i's mono display compared to the KRZR's color display.

As mentioned before, the Z610i is a pretty thick 2cm phone that I didn't feel like carrying around in my trouser pockets. Even in the hand, it felt quite bulky. The phone is also considerably heavy at 110gm.
The inside of the phone shows off a large 2.0-inch screen, but it is marred by a low resolution of 176x220 only, though it shows 262k colors. Most of the text is too large for comfort and graphics don't look as sharp as you would expect a 2.0-inch display to show. The aforementioned external display is 128x36 pixels.

The keypad is well spaced out, but the keys are too flat, making the Z610i a fast-typer's nightmare. Even the backlight of the keypad is quite low and the very finely printed text and numbers are not easily visible. On the other hand, the 5-way navigation pad was a decent experience and should present no problems like the joystick on the K700i/K750i does.

Tech

The tri-band only, EDGE-lacking GSM/GPRS radio on the Z610i may not sound too interesting, but the phone does have 3G support with video calling, Bluetooth stereo A2DP and a driverless USB 2.0 interface that you can just drag and drop from. You do need the proprietory USB connector, but you won't need to carry around your driver CD. I still prefer the KRZR's standard miniUSB connector, but the driverless feature is a good step.

The phone memory is only 16 MB, but the Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot gives you the option to upgrade.

Browsing the web on the Z610i is nice with the built-in NetFront XHTML web browser. The lack of EDGE is a disappointment, though.


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I am having same prob no CD how to copy music??????????
s.gregory @ May 16, 2008
Is just what I need no frills phone
S. Gregory @ May 16, 2008
Z610i is the best mobile. Can anyone explain,without cd how can we copy the songs from pc to mobile with USB connector. When I tried, PC is displaying the unrecognised
device. If any one give suggestion it will be very much helpful for me. When we bought they are not providing CD drivers.
psrikanth @ Apr 14, 2008
who know the Sony Ericsson Z610i price pls tell me at love_jasmine94@hotmail.com..pls lo...
lawliet @ Apr 11, 2008
Make a FM Radio Software for This Handset and send me at moon_lvs_u@yahoo.co.in
Moon @ Jan 08, 2008
mail me catalog with prices of sony erricson phones
atk @ Oct 27, 2007
have a problem......can someone help??? oflate i am experiencing a unique problem with Z610i. suddenly the phone doesnt ring even when in the ring mode....then after a while or after i switch it off and on it will ring when i receive a call or a message.....this is a continuing prob...is anyone experiencing this prob?
ND @ Jul 09, 2007
plz i would like to know if there is a radio application in the mobile sony ericsson z610i ?? i want to buy a new fone so plz help me
maria @ Jun 19, 2007
WHEN FITING THE SIM CARD THE REAR COVER LUGS BROKE OFF, I THINK IT MAY BE DESIGN PROBLEM, DOES ANYBODY ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM, THE RETAILER HAS TOLD ME I HAVE NO WARRANTY FOR THIS AS IT IS CAUSED BY ME......
JESS @ Mar 13, 2007
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