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Sony Ericsson S500I

Sony Ericsson S500I
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alaScore 84

2383 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2383 reviews of Sony Ericsson S500I. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and portability. The design and size are also mentioned favorably, but views about the screen and camera are mixed. There are some critical reviews about the connectivity and GPS navigation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Ericsson S500I is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Ericsson S500I

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Sony Ericsson S500I from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the camera and usability are on the whole positive. The design and price also get good feedback.

size, price, design, usability, camera

84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Ericsson S500I

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony Ericsson S500I from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and design are on the whole positive. The sound and camera are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reliability and performance.

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performance, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Sony Ericsson S500i

 

The S500i is easily one of the best budget priced handsets on the market, and has all the features you'd expect in a more expensive model, even if none of them are standouts.

It's one of the sexiest handsets around, Easy to use, Excellent call quality, Music player with excellent headphones

No 3G, No 3.5mm headphone input

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : Softpedia (softpedia.com)

Sony Ericsson S500i Review

 

Sony Ericsson refreshes its mobile phone�s lineup every 2 or 3 months launching new devices on different markets and for different targets. This time, the S500i handset seems to be intended for fashionistas and is available in 2 colors: "Mysterious...

By far, the design of the phone makes up for all the major drawbacks that the slider might have. I believe that manufacturing a fashion phone might prove more difficult than producing a full-feature high-end phone. While lacking some important...

I believe the most "unattractive" flaw that can be found in this slider is the easy to crack keypad. This is a major drawback (see the Nokia N76 case) that might force Sony Ericsson to entirely withdraw all its shipped stocks of S500i handsets or start...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Amanda Lian (hardwarezone.com)

Sony Ericsson S500i

 

The Sony Ericsson S500i mobile phone features a nature theme and comes complete with interchanging colors to match seasons or your mood.

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Stylish design for those on a budget.

 

At this price the S500i is reasonable value, but it doesn't boast any outstanding features. Its design should appeal, but the keypad and controls may pose some problems.

Price, ease of use, excellent display, light effect feature, A2DP Bluetooth

Questionable design of controls and keypad, no 3G, proprietary headphone jack

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti and Nico Bell-Romero (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Ericsson S500i

 

Stylish design for those on a budget.

Price, ease of use, excellent display, light effect feature, A2DP Bluetooth

Questionable design of controls and keypad, no 3G, proprietary headphone jack

At this price the S500i is reasonable value, but it doesn’t boast any outstanding features. Its design should appeal, but the keypad and controls may pose some problems.

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Ericsson S500i

 

A slider for every season? Sony thinks so, but is Sandra won over?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Sony Ericsson S500i review

 

A sliderphone that knows how to attract attention

Novel colour and lighting combinations ; Swappable M2 card memory expansion option ; Good value for money features

No 3G ; Camera lacks autofocus and flash ; Plastic cover a bit squeaky

An attractive choice for the style-conscious, but leaves a bit to be desired in terms of features

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Mobile Fone Reviews (mobilefonereviews.co.uk)

Sony Ericsson S500i

 
Jul, 2008
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Expert review by : Joseph Hanlon (cnet.com.au)

Sony Ericsson S500i Review - Mobile Phones

 

sony ericsson s500i review: What the S500i lacks in the high-end gadgetry of its competition, it makes up for it in style, ease-of-use and its budget price tag.

It's one of the sexiest handsets around, Easy to use, Excellent call quality, Music player with excellent headphones

No 3G, No 3.5mm headphone input

The S500i is easily one of the best budget priced handsets on the market, and has all the features you'd expect in a more expensive model, even if none of them are standouts.

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Sony Ericsson S500i review

 

Sony Ericsson has answered the call of nature and designed its latest fashion slider, the S500i, around flora and fauna

Jul, 2007
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