A small Walkman mobile : Sony Ericsson W550i

Back at Sony Ericsson is well and truly musical! After the W800i, the manufacturer actually launches its second mobile entirely oriented music. With the W550i, Sony Ericsson presents a new version of the brand stamped Walkman in a more compact.

Firstly, the concept of this mobile differs from its predecessor. To access the keyboard, it is necessary to rotate the valve on the side. The advantage of this format lies in the opportunity to take a call without having to switch the keyboard.

The W550i has a sensor 1.3 megapixels, a 4x digital zoom and a flash. As for the photo, she is in horizontal mode thus take full advantage of the screen. The W550i does not reflected in its customization features: Black and White effects, sepia, solarization. It also takes advantage of modes night, panoramic scope and gusty. His camera recorded two video formats: 176 x 144 and 128 x 96 pixels.

In the darkness, the flash can be used as a flashlight, it is adjustable to a minute. Another function "SOS" rather gadget emits the appropriate signal.

This little Walkman is a real nice success particularly in terms of its quality multimedia. When playing audio files, sound enjoys a good clarity thanks to the presence of two loudspeakers placed in the rear and on the side of the terminal. Side Sound configuration, this is an equalizer settings with several choices: "Graves, Mega Bass, Voice and Sharpen acute."

The management of the music is by reading list, artists or beaches. You can also configure the shuffle mode or in a loop. The application "Photo DJ" is also present! The software is first slide to insert MP3 tracks. A second application "Video DJ" allows the creation, in turn, personal video clips that make it possible to add MP3 tracks.

To download the latest ring tones in vogue, the terminal connects directly on the portal of the manufacturer via wap through its PlayNow.

The W550i is equipped with a radio with RDS function; To listen, you must connect the pedestrian kit which acts as an antenna. At startup, be aware that it is possible to activate the feature only music without turning on the phone.

Imaging side, the screen receives 262000 colors and demonstrated a good light. The menu is presented in 12 different icons. On the other hand, the navigation is done via the directional pad, which is very pleasant to use.

With 256 MB internal memory is quite impressive! The phone can store 60 to 120 pieces MP3 or AAC standard. It still regrets the absence of an additional memory card slot.

Some shortcuts make it easy to use: support on the sidelines volume provides information on the status of the phone (profile, drums, free memory). Also note the presence on the right flank and on the right side of the directional pad, two special buttons giving access to the Walkman function. Furthermore, the sliding button, located below, the camera locks.

The snags video games will also be pleased: the W550i will they have a real game console! In addition to the portrait mode, this model provides the opportunity to play in a horizontal position. Indeed, keys arranged on the top of the screen allow you to play using both hands. In terms of games, two versions 3D Worms Forts and Extreme Air Snowboarding are installed, and a new multiplayer version of Midway's Gauntlet.

Connection is to go since the photophone tri enjoys an infrared and Bluetooth connectivity. The downloading of music is through the software DISC2Phone via the USB cable. Note also that the mobile siglé Walkman can be customized through hulls Style interchangeable front and rear.