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5.9 out of 10

Sony Ericsson W705

 

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  • User Score (273)
    8.5 8.5 from 273 reviewers
  • Expert Score (16)
    7.3 7.3 from 16 reviewers
  • Design (26)
    6.7 6.7 from 26 reviewers
  • Value for money (17)
    6.0 6.0 from 17 reviewers
  • Features (52)
    5.9 5.9 from 52 reviewers
  • Ease of use (30)
    6.3 6.3 from 30 reviewers
  • Sound quality (14)
    6.5 6.5 from 14 reviewers
  • Sound (5)
    7.2 7.2 from 5 reviewers
  • Durability (9)
    5.2 5.2 from 9 reviewers
  • Reliability (16)
    6.4 6.4 from 16 reviewers
  • Overall quality (6)
    6.1 6.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Looks (13)
    5.4 5.4 from 13 reviewers
  • Battery performance (34)
    5.7 5.7 from 34 reviewers
  • Display (14)
    6.5 6.5 from 14 reviewers
  • Weight (5)
    6.8 6.8 from 5 reviewers
  • Reception (3)
    6.6 6.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (8)
    6.4 6.4 from 8 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PhoneArena.com

    PhoneArena.com
    12 November 2011

    If we ask how many of you are into listening to music on their phones, we figure quite many shouts and raised hands are to follow. But the question is rather “Do you like Sony Ericsson´s music phones”? Hm, the enthusiasm seems to have subsided a bit, doesn´t it? While top of the range phones (such as the , the and the ) come loaded with extra features such as high-end cameras or quality sound, more affordable devices (the and the , which we have reviewed as well)... Read more

  2. What Hi-Fi?

    What Hi-Fi?
    8.0/10
    25 June 2009

    If you're a mobile phone with a penchant for playing music, then comparisons with the iPhone are inevitable. But Apple's device isn't on everyone's wish list, and Sony Ericsson has a broad range of music mobiles to choose from, all stamped with the Walkman brand. The W705 is one such phone. This 3G handset is a stylish 'slider' model, with a 2.4in screen. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity feature, as does DLNA compliancy. Read more

    • Simple connection and easy to use; wireless music; good compatibility; remote control
    • Sound lacks dynamics and top-end control

  3. MobileTechReview.com

    MobileTechReview.com
    7.0/10
    16 August 2009

    Conclusion A very strong music phone at a more reasonable price, the W705a is a good all around phone for those who want a Walkman phone but don’t want to sign a 2-year contract or spend $599 list for the W995a. The phone has most of the bells and whistles of a high-end Walkman phone including Walkman Player 3.0, FM Radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with A2DP, 120MB internal memory and a Memory Stick Micro card slot. It also has U.S. Read more

    • Con: Wi-Fi range is poor.
    • Price: $399.99

  4. Register Hardware

    Register Hardware
    7.5/10
    30 July 2009

    Sony Ericsson has got the stylish, sophisticated music phone look off pat, and its smart W705 slider has plenty of appeal. It has a good, solid selection of attractive features, with Wi-Fi connectivity and its fine music player particular highlights. It’s no do-it-all phone, though. The camera is lame and if you pine for GPS, you'll have to go for the Vodafone-only W715. Read more

  5. Tech2

    28 June 2009

    A s usual Sony Ericsson is out with another smashing looking handset in the W705 Walkman Series handset. But all that glitters is not gold, at least not necessarily. So without further ado, here’s the W705 and my opinion on the same. Form Factor It’s a well crafted handset, that’s the first thing I thought when I laid eyes on it. The 2.4-inch display sports a 240 x 320 pixel resolution with 256k colors. Read more

  6. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    17 March 2009

    The Sony Ericsson W705 Walkman takes a good swing at replacing our MP3 players with its great sound reproduction, dedicated music-player keys, heaps of features and classy looks. But it's missing a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and its music transfer software gives us a nosebleed, so we may wait for the W995 -- if it ever comes Read more

    • Design is just the right side of bling, Great sound quality, Speedy Wi-Fi and HSPA connectivity, Podcast support, FM radio
    • Proprietary headphone jack, Teeny-tiny Walkman button, Dull, confusing music transfer software

  7. Mobile Choice UK

    Mobile Choice UK
    6.0/10
    16 March 2009

    Verdict A capable, if unoriginal, music phone from Sony Ericsson with a good array of entertainment features. Read more

    • Great sound quality and music player, wireless file sharing, diverse and fun range of games.
    • Lack of 3.5mm audio jack, gimmicky shake control feature.

  8. MobileFoneReviews

    MobileFoneReviews
    8.0/10
    30 April 2009

    The Sony Ericsson W705 is one hot piece musical equipment but the with the added bonus of high speed broadband internet access as well as many many more amazing features and functions to match. We believe this stylish and very funky mobile phone will be very hard to put down and that is the only problem we have about this handset. It will keep any user amused, occupied and certainly entertained endlessly with which ever feature is chosen to be used. Read more

  9. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    6 July 2009

    The Sony Ericsson W705 is a comfortable, well-built and easy to use phone, though it does suffer from that awful headset connector. However, by adding BBC's iPlayer and Wi-Fi to round out its features nicely, Sony has made the W705 an attractive option. Read more

  10. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    23 July 2009

    Sony Ericsson's W705a is a Telstra-exclusive version of the . It offers the same design and features as the original model, but the TelstraOne Experience interface offers a new dimension to this phone's usability. The W705a Walkman phone is a slider handset that boasts a stylish design. It features a black brushed steel finish, chrome edging and a matte black rear case — a sleeker look than the original's brown and gold colour combination. Read more

    • TelstraOne Experience interface, design, well-implemented controls and keypad, smooth slider, HSDPA-capable, Wi-Fi, 4GB M2 card included
    • Slider does wiggle slightly when pressed, incoming audio could be louder, no GPS

  • User Reviews

  1. Get your money worth, with this phone.

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Blane on the go!!!!, J&R
    6 August 2009

    This phone really delivers what it says it will. Modern and fully equipped, it makes my life very simple and intact. Read more

    • Easy Buttons and Controls, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Neat Features, Strong Signal
    • Flimsy

  2. Esato

    Esato
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: pranit, Esato
    6 July 2009

    I MUST SUGGEST TO ALL WHO ARE PLANNING TO BUY THIS PHONE PLEASE PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS PHONE OTHER WISE YOU MONEY WILL BE WASTE Read more

    • THE SCREEN TOO SMALL FOR FEATURES THIS PHONE HAVE . WI FI IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE FOR INTERNET BROWSING .YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONNECT TO YOUR...
    • THIS PHONE IS TERRIBLE FOR INTERNET USAGE GOOD FOR SOUND..BUT MUCH MUCH SOUND QUALITY ONE CAN HAVE IN THIS PRICE IN IPOD.CAMERA IS ABSURD

  3. Sony Ericsson W705, good at first

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: zacharys, Ciao
    7 June 2011

    When I first bought the sony ericsson W705, I was astounded at the wide range of features it has. It has wifi capabilities, it had radio capabilities, youhad access to an online store where many applications and games were offered and finally, this phone offered a shortcuts menu, where you could select an application fast and easily. However, over time, the short-comings of this phone began to outweigh its range of capabilities. Read more

    • Many features
    • Doesn't last long before strange occurrences in performance

  4. HandCellPhone

    HandCellPhone
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Pharmg773, HandCellPhone
    16 November 2011

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  5. Sony Ericsson W705: Easy to use but becomes sluggish

    Dooyoo
    8.4/10
    Reviewer: Charlotte391, Dooyoo
    5 July 2009

    A reliable and easy to use phone but with some sluggish elements. Read more

    • 'Conversation' text messages, easy to use, reliable, high battery life.
    • Sluggish walkman if too many songs in playlist.

  6. Your Mobilephone Review

    Your Mobilephone Review
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: Wordlife - UK, Your Mobilephone Review
    25 June 2009

    I love this phone but is it just my dodgy hands but the centre button has completely snapped off & it is falling of with my second one! A recommend if you don't have rugby players fingers though. Read more

  7. Sony Ericsson W705

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    6 July 2009

    Had this phone for 6 months and was working fine for this time. Then just the other day, got an error finding my usual 2G network (Rogers). A couple of days later, my w705 would fail to start at all. Getting repaired under warranty and don't know if they will fix the root cause of this issue. Not sure if it is a firmware or hardware problem. Take my advice and find another phone if you don't want trouble! Read more

  8. Mobile Choice UK

    Mobile Choice UK
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Mobile Choice UK
    10 March 2009

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  9. This phone is horrible, I've only had it for 1.5 years

    Reviewer: Eddy, Cell Phones etc.
    22 March 2011

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  • WikiFreak Description

Sony Ericsson W705a

The Sony Ericsson W705a is a HSDPA / GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100 / UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 network mobile phone that is designed with a slider form factor. The W705a measures 95 x 48 x 14 mm and weighs 98 g. It features an internal antenna, a 5-way navigation keypad, and is powered by a lithium-ion battery that provides up to 10 hours of talk time and 400 hours standby time. The W705a supports 120 MB of internal memory with expandability via a Memor…

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Sony Ericsson W705a

The Sony Ericsson W705a is a HSDPA / GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100 / UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 network mobile phone that is designed with a slider form factor. The W705a measures 95 x 48 x 14 mm and weighs 98 g. It features an internal antenna, a 5-way navigation keypad, and is powered by a lithium-ion battery that provides up to 10 hours of talk time and 400 hours standby time. The W705a supports 120 MB of internal memory with expandability via a Memory Stick Micro. The main screen is a 262 K TFT display with accelerometer and a 240 x 320 pixel resolution. The W705a also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with built-in flash, 3x zoom, photo fix function, video recording capabilities, picture blogging and video calling. It also has geo tagging capabilities and up to 3x digital zoom. It supports an MP3 Player that plays MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, M4A, Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, PlayNow, SensMe and TrackID. The Sony Ericsson W705a also features FM Radio with RDS and speakerphone. The phone is available in Luxury Silver and Passionate Red.

Features

The Sony Ericsson W705a is a HSDPA / GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100 / UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 network mobile phone that features 240 x 320 pixel wallpapers and screen saver, and has MP3 ringtone support, themes, J2ME / Mascot Capsule 3D games, and multimedia streaming. It also supports SMS / EMS / MMS / Email (POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP), chat and predictive T9. Other features on the Sony Ericsson W705a are desktop direct search to online music for songs and videos on YouTube; Wi-Fi and DLNA certification to connect the to hotspots for high-speed Internet; PlayNow arena for mobile entertainment; shake control that switches tracks and controls the volume with the movement of a wrist; SensMe playlist creator that creates lists based on mood; a 2.4-inch screen; and automatic rotation switches from portrait to landscape when the phone is tilted. The mobile phone also features a built-in 3.2-megapixel camera that allows users to capture images and share via Bluetooth, FM radio with TrackID to listen to the radio and a Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support up to 4 GB that extends its 120 MB internal memory. Users can surf the internet with its WAP 2.0 XHTML and Access NetFront™ Web Browser. It also features WiFi™, PictBridge, USB support, USB mass storage, synchronization, modem, Bluetooth™ technology, is DLNA Certified™ and has Google Maps™.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The W705 is much more than a music phone. Its exclusive metal finish combines with a large screen in an elegant and compact slider for a professional feel. Use the 3.2 megapixel camera to snap photos of friends and upload them using Wi-Fi to your social networking site for all to see. Canâ.

  • Network Type: GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 GPRS EDGE HSDPA 2100 UMTS 2100
  • Style: Candy Bar, Touch Screen
  • Design: Mobile
  • Screen Size (Diagonal): 2.4 inch
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  • problem with sony

    I purschased a sony ericsson w705 on jan 26 2010 for 12000.With in the first week of purcase it started connection problems i took it to an sony ericsson service centre in tambaram sanitorium they changed the software (work order no SE310MC110857)..it worked fine for 2 3 days then again problem started and when i took it back they changed its mother board (work order no SE310mMC110897). tis time it worked fine for 1 week and again problem started . this time they said they changed the connector but i din get any job sheet. this also failed in 2 days and now they have said me again they are going to change its mother board (work order no SE310MC111326).. And wen i talked to customer care abt it they say straight on face u cant speak to a heigher official no matter wat u do .. wat ever ur prob is.. I THINK THIS KIND OF TREATMENT IS GIVEN ONLY TO INDIAN SONY CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD. NEVER HEARD OF IT MY 23 YR LIFE.

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  • What about the wifi?

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  • What about the wifi?

    Is the wifi really efficient? Nobody mentions that feature!!!What does wifi let you do?

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  • Frequently jams and locks me out my media, and I have to turn it

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  • Frequently jams and locks me out my media, and I have to turn it

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