Sony Ericsson S500i Review
Caroline Telford
Sometimes it's hard to imagine that there is something left to the mobile phone experience that some mobile phone or other hasn't already tried. With everything from mobile phones that resemble real digital cameras (or maybe it should be the other way around), to full fledged multimedia mobile phones, what ground is there really left to cover? In this, the Sony Ericsson S500i answers the question by producing something that, although maybe not entirely ground breaking in terms of features, is certain to make everyone gaze in adoration.
Features of the Sony Ericsson S500i
Foremost among the features of the Sony Ericsson S500i are its features, pardon the pun. Beauty may lie in the eye of the beholder, but by combining natural environmental themes into a mobile phone design, the Sony Ericsson S500i comes out looking smooth and slim with a shiny black finish to it. Not just that but the colour combinations of green, copper or yellow, truly not only complement the finish, but give it a distinctive overall look. Fortunately, the beauty of the Sony Ericsson S500i is not just skin deep. Within it, Sony Ericsson has introduced stunning visual themes, one of which even changes the entire visual look of the phone based on the time of day as well as season (and is aptly named 'Everchanging'). Unlike other mobile phones, when the S500i's themes change, everything changes from the background, menu colours, and even subtle animations such as fireflies flying around against the night background. Essentially, that is the strength of the Sony Ericsson S500i, its beauty. Leave that aside however and there is still a pretty decent mobile phone, not entirely special in any regards, but as a mid-range phone that is to be expected. Most of the expected features are present with the 2.0 megapixel camera and media player. One slight downside is that instead of using microSD storage, the S500i allows for Memory Stick Micro of up to 1GB to extend its existing 12 MB storage. Of course, the screen is top notch, and crystal clear, allowing the thematic beauty of the Sony Ericsson S500i to shine through. Bluetooth and USB connectivity as well as WAP and EDGE are also available, completing the phone in many regards.
Touching Beauty
Not high end, yet it is doubtful that many will care. Simply put the Sony Ericsson S500i numbers among the most beautiful of mobile phone deals that are available. From its sleek black exterior with the small patch of complementing colour of the keypad, to the changeable, self-shifting themes that fulfil their promise, there isn't much that can come close. Appeal, in this mobile phone, is certainly not something that will be a problem, as it can't help but draw eyes and evoke smiles at its small but noticeable quirks. Certainly something different from the usual camera focused or music focused mobile phones.
To all appearances, this mobile phone is intended to target the non-techies that don't really see the point of having a phone full of features, but would rather something with good looks and functions that they can manipulate. In that, the Sony Ericsson S500i is one of the best, if not the best of, mobile phone deals.
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