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| Brand: Sony Ericsson
Category: Wireless
List Price: $399.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
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Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
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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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 Sony Ericsson W580i vs LG Shine CU720 August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Background: Over the past two months, I have spent a great deal of time debating between whether to get the Sony Ericsson W580i or the LG Shine CU720. After making numerous threads at various forums regarding this question, reading countless reviews, watching many videos, looking at hundreds of pictures, and mapping out the pros and cons of each one multiple times, I have settled on the Sony Ericsson W580i. Since my family just got a family plan with ATT (3 lines/550 minutes shared) and one of my sisters got the Shine, I was able to do a comparison between the phones.
Battery Life: The claim that Sony Ericsson has poor battery life, in short, is complete bull ****. Those that say they had short battery life... you just got a lemon (or are trying to reason yourself out of the fact that buying a shine was actually a poor decision). My OTHER sister, who also got a Sony Ericsson, also gets great battery life with hers. Rather than the claimed "3-4 day charge" that many people on this forum and others are claiming, I have found that the phone will last over a week (11-13 days). The LG Shine, which is said to have poor battery life, disappoints: its battery life is indeed very short. The papers that the LG Shine comes with claims that battery life is around 3 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time, is standard marketing bull ****: through a test of 10 different charges with three different batteries, the phone has lasted no more than 3 days before it required a charging.
SE: 10/10 Shine: 3/10
Durability: People say the LG Shine has a stronger build than the Sony Ericsson, but if you actually compare the two, you find that you cannot actually compare the two... Why? The SE is a plastic phone; the LG shine is a plastic phone with metallic components. One thing that is not usually noted is that the Shine actually has VERY little metal in its body; it's only the battery cover and some of the front. The LG shine doesn't really feel that much more durable than the SE. If you drop the shine, you will certainly damage the screen, and/or scratch the body, and/or break the phone. With something plastic, eg. Sony Ericsson, a drop will do no more than give a few scratches. Regarding the slider mechanism, the LG Shine's "snaps" when you open and close it, whereas the SE's slider is not as snappy. Due to the difference in the way that the phones slide, it isn't really accurate to say that one feels more durable than the other. Since the durability was one of my biggest concern in getting the phone, I did a test of each phone upon cracking open the box: I opened and closed each phone 300 times. Results: The LG Shine's slider remained the same; the SE's slider got smoother after the test.
SE: 9/10 Shine: 6/10
Fingerprints/Scratchability: The claims that the Shine is a fingerprint magnet could not be more true. The Shine cannot stand to be touched at all. Walking around with the Shine put in my side jeans pocket for a day, the Shine went in looking stellar and came back looking pretty poor. The back plate had obviously been rubbed on, the front plate exhibited small, but noticeable scratches. I'm sure you could prevent the Shine from getting scratched by getting a screen protector and/or case, but the hassle of one is not something that I'd want to deal with (not to mention such protection would take away the "beauty" of the Shine). The Sony Ericsson, as one may predict, does not scratch easily. Same jeans, same walk, and the SE still looked great after. There was something that looked like a small scratch on the front screen on the SE, but nothing a wipe could clean off. Speaking of which, with the LG Shine, you cannot wipe the phone with any shirt; it will scratch if the fabric of the cloth/shirt is rough. A BIG reason people get the Shine is because it looks good. Well, if you don't take care of it like a newborn baby, it's going to look like **** and ipso facto, it was a poor decision to buy the phone for its looks.
SE: 9/10 Shine: 1/10
Keypad: People always complain about the keypads of the Sony Ericsson and the LG Shine and say how small they are and how difficult it is to text with them... Most of these complainers are complaining from hearsay (they repeat what they read/hear from others, not from their own experience). The problem of cracking keypads is also a huge concern for potential buyers of the SE. First, to address the keypad. The size of the keypad is very usable for texting and other usage. I have 6'2" and have large hands and I can still manage to comfortable use the phones' keypads. Texting with both is very easy (albeit not as easy as texting on a RAZR). The SE's keypad is not as responsive as the Shine's, meaning the click down are not as solid, and that the row of numbers are connected so that one press on a number slightly depresses the row, but nonetheless, it is very solid. The LG Shine's keypad is like a smaller version of the RAZR. Regarding the cracking keys on the SE, I performed a test to see if this rumor was true. Over a period of 2 days, I had the phone off and during my spare time (which is a lot since it's summer), I've been clicking away at the keys (with a good amount of pressure I might add), and the keys exhibit no sign of cracking. Clearly the cracking keys is an issue with older phones (which you could potentially still buy if the reseller of your phone has old stock).
SE: 9/10 Shine: 9/10
Navigation: Those that say navigation on the Shine is difficult are clearly retarded: physically or mentally. The joystick on the Shine takes no practice to nail. It is very easy to use, and is not too small. The SE, with no joystick, as imagined, is also very easy to use. My only caveat with the SE is that there's no dedicated end call button like my old Nokia. The numbered menus in the Shine are very easy to use.
SE: 9/10 Shine: 9/10
Reception/Sound Quality: I live in Northern California in a well populated city, and everywhere I go, I get 5 bars with the SE and from 3 to 4 bars with the Shine. I have found the number of signal bars that you get has a big impact on the call quality (as it should)... The Shine frequently echoes what the other person says, and a background static seems to be present in all calls. To ensure that I didn't receive a lemon shine, I tested a friend's shine and sure enough, it was the same. My friend told me they didn't notice the static (he probably got use to the poor call quality)... The SE's reception and sound quality it top notch. No complaints whatsoever here. Even with 3 bars (in a tunnel), the call was still strong.
SE:10/10 Shine: 5/10
Features: SE wins hands down. Read the features at each phone's respective website; I won't waste your time here. The LG Shine is the most basic of phones. The only thing its got over the SE is 3G. The Shine is all looks.
SE: 10/10 Shine: 2/10 (absolutely pitiful for a phone be so lackluster in features)
Other concerns and notes:
- The speaker on the SE kills that one which is on the Shine
- Both phones have ringtones are loud enough to be heard
- Both phones can [be modified to] receive games and , but with the SE, you have more options.
Best phone with added features for the price! August 4, 2008
I was due for an upgrade on my AT&T wireless plan. My intention was to just buy a decent phone. I didn't need or want any extra bells knobs or whistles....just a phone. The salesman handed me this, and stated that it also had FM radio capability. It was cheaper than the others I was looking at anyway, and I figured, sure why not. Let me tell you, this is the best phone I have ever owned. I love the sliding feature, as I was never big on flip phones anyway. The sound quality and clarity is unbelievable. The FM radio is cool...but I've also downloaded most of my tunes onto this gadget and it has literally replaced my ipod. ( I did buy a memory stick) It takes really decent pictures at only 2MP. It's true, the key pad is a bit small and maybe a bit delicate and difficult to text for those of you who are hardy texters. The battery may die down quicker, which I have noted when using the media features...but that is to be expected for increased demands require increased energy. But remember it was a "phone" I originally wanted and I think I hit the jackpot with all it's added features!! I'm very rough on my phones and I have already dropped it twice with it falling apart, and battery flying out. I put it back together, and no problems! It's a great PHONE for the money, and it's extra features are an added plus especially for you ipod/mp3 users.
 Not a bad phone August 4, 2008
I have had This Sony Ericsson W580i for just over a month and it has been good. At first I felt that it was very fragile but it has proved to be slightly more rugged than I first thought. I like the size of the screen, though it is hard to keep clean. The walkman feature is fun to have. I do not text so the use of the keys isn't really a big deal for me. It takes pretty good photos for a phone. I purchased the card for additional memory. After spending quite a bit of time getting the slot open to install it I spent a little more time getting some music loaded. But that was probably the user rather than the phone or the card.
Oh yes and it is a pretty good phone too. Calls are clear etc. It is important to be sure that you use the key lock feature as it is easy to connect to the internet inadvertantly. I should also note that a case for the phone should not have a magnetic closure as the magnet causes the phone to turn on or as least think that you have opened the slider. Apparently the slide mechanism uses a magnet. Go for velcro.
Overall I think I am reasonably happy with the phone.
 Great features... INVEST IN THE INSURANCE!!! July 31, 2008
Let me start by saying I love the features of this phone.
MUSIC:
I love that I can create my own ringtones, and drag & drop them like it's a flash drive when hooked up to my computer.
INTERNET:
The internet is a little slow, so you wouldn't want to use this phone primarily for that. I do check my email on it from time to time, but it is very slow.
TEXTING:
As far as ease of texting, the buttons aren't a breeze to push. My razor was faster, and I hated that phone. My texting speed is definitely faster then these buttons can be pushed, so you have to go a little slower.
CAMERA:
The camera is pretty good, but it really needs a flash. I've seen an older Sony phone that looks very similar to this phone, and that phone had a flash. I'm not sure why they would discontinue that, because the older phone had a similar camera and the pictures turned out much better. Even in normal light, it seems like the pictures this phone takes are on the darker side. It's fine if you're just going to take a pic and text it to someone, but I've just purchase a separate digital camera to take more high quality pics.
MAKE SURE YOU INVEST IN THE INSURANCE:
Please be aware that the top buttons started cracking on this phone within 2 weeks of normal use. I never dropped my phone, or did anything besides normal phone use, and yes... all it took was 2 weeks for the buttons to begin to crack. I have now had this phone for 8 months, and some of the cracked buttons have stopped working. Luckily, the phone is still under warranty because I haven't had it that long, but it is still inconvenient to have to take it to the service center to get fixed. If you are unfortunate enough to have this phone past the warranty when the buttons stop working, you're out of luck, so I would suggest investing in the insurance if you purchase this phone.
FEATURES IN GENERAL:
This phone has a lot of features, but definitely focuses on music and ringtones. If you want a lot of features, I would suggest go for it but make sure you invest in the insurance. I was thinking of getting a different phone, but haven't really found one that has as many features as this one. I'll be taking it to the service center (which is not exactly conveniently located) with the next few weeks to get the buttons fixed.
 Mediocre Phone. July 29, 2008
First the good stuff
-- The hardware design is pretty good. The phone looks good, it's flat and fits nicely in a pocket.
-- Works well as a plain phone. Sound quality is good, battery life seems adequate to me. Sound quality of the included ear buds is also good.
Now the bad.
-- The software installed on the phone is extremely 'clumsy'. It feels like an alpha or, at best, a beta version. There are millions of usability issues with the phone that come from the bad software. For example, the phone is extremely hard to unlock. It often takes me 4 or 5 button presses to unlock the phone, which is extremely irritating.
-- The media player interface is also bad. The controls are extremely unintuitive.
-- The phone connects to a computer using USB 1 interface which is extremely slow. I bought a 4GB card to use with the phone and it took it all night to download mp3 from my computer. What is worse, the phone turns off (cannot be used as a phone or to receive phone calls) when connected to the computer.
-- Finally the connector that is used to attach the headphones to the phone is just horrible. Sony chose to use the same 'universal' connector for all external connections -- power, usb, headphones. The result of this is that the connector is huge and flimsy.
My overall conclusion -- no attention to detail. Spend your money somewhere else.
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