Sony Ericsson W995 Expert Reviews

The Sony Ericsson W995 is perhaps one of the most important and interesting offerings in Sony Ericsson's 2009 portfolio. As clearly suggested by the product name the phone is a high-end class Walkman phone, but that's not all. Sony Ericsson launched ...

One could think of the W995 as a lighter and improved music edition of the C905, although lacking the brilliant xenon flash found exclusively in the manufacturer's imaging handsets for the time being. This means that the W995 not only features a very ...

The evolution of the cell-phone camera takes yet another leap forward with the Sony Ericsson W995a. Along with a Walkman-branded digital music player, the W995a includes an 8.1 MP camera,...

8.1 MP camera ; speedy Web access and full email access ; external access and controls for camera and music ; stereo speakers

Expensive ; disappointing photos ; anachronistic Ericsson connecting jack ; below-average talk time

We see very few high-end Sony Ericsson phones offered by U.S. cell phone carriers. A pity really because there is still a large fan base here who love their Sony Ericsson Walkman and high-end camera phones. Luckily you can buy the latest Walkman ...

Great music features and loud stereo speakers. Good call quality

8.1-megapixel camera doesn't make it a killer camera phone. Price isn't competitive

Sony Ericsson Walkman phone fans have enough to be excited about with the W995a: it has an excellent music playback experience thanks to the easy-to-use UI and the new Walkman Player software. The dedicated hardware music controls, very nice sounding ...

With its Walkman and Cybershot series of models, Sony Ericsson has become a leader in the niche categories of camera and music phones. The latest addition to its North American Walkman line, the Sony Ericsson Walkman W995a ($600, unlocked, as of 6/24 ...

Superb audio quality Excellent 8-megapixel camera

No touch screen or keyboard Battery life disappoints

Battery life was below average: In our PC World Test Center trials, the W995a had a talk time of just 4 hours and 9 minutes

Sony Ericsson has had trouble gaining traction in the U.S. wireless marketplace. Most of the company's recent efforts, including the excellent Walkman W810i and the disappointing Xperia X1, have been aimed at the unlocked high end. Sony Ericsson aims ...

Chic styling. Stellar music and video playback. Robust GPS navigation

Short battery life. Perplexing UI. Screen could use more pixels

Sony Ericsson's unlocked W995a is an attractive phone and an excellent media player, but its high, unsubsidized price will limit adoption to the Sony faithful.

The recipe for cooking up a sweet multimedia phone? Take one part phone, mix two parts MP3 player, throw in some cool backlit buttons to impress the kids. Blend until creamy.

Standard headphone jack FTW. Slick animated menus and overall presentation. Sports a mini-kickstand for propping the phone up to watch video. Brilliant and colorful 2.6-inch 320x240 display. Decent audio clarity during headphone use. Decent data ...

Low volume for music and calls. Music or voice, it doesn't matter -- the speakerphone just sucks. E-mail client is both chintzy and web-based. Mediocre call quality. Buttons sit in recessions so deep, they need a government bailout

Is it a Cyber-shot, with it's 8-megapixel camera, or is this unlocked phone all Walkman inside? We decide in our Sony Ericsson W995 review.

Great music features, with an improved interface and management software. Surprisingly robust GPS features

Doesn't quite measure up to similarly-equipped smartphones. Camera and Web browsing features come up short. Call quality and battery life disappoint

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