Sony Ericsson K850i
Key specs
Critic consensus
“We believe the Sony Ericsson K850 lives up to the responsibility of being a landmark product in the company portfolio. With rich camera settings, the K850 comes incredibly close to stand-alone digital cameras. The novelties in navigation suggest the K850 will not resort to simply being an upgrade to older Cyber-shot handsets and will be aiming beyond the brand-loyal consumers. However, the first 5 megapixel Cyber-shot will be forced to handle a lot of pressure. It's been a year since Nokia N95 was introduced, which indisputably outruns K850 in non-cam features. Other tempting 5 megapixel mobiles as LG KU990, Samsung G600, Samsung F700, and Nokia N95 8GB will soon be crowding the cameraphone market. With an expected price tag of about 430 Euro, some users will think twice before buying a K850 at its very release. If the mentioned rival phones get launched at the same time, the domination of Sony Ericsson K850 will be put to a serious test.”
“Image isn't everything. Beyond a solid Cyber-shot-branded cam, this tidy 118 gram candy bar comes chock full of sweet, easy-to-master programs that let you edit, remix and publish sharp pics and vid clips on the fly. In minutes, we whipped up a 45-second, 1.7 MB video slideshow that looked surprisingly decent online at 240x320. But despite Bluetooth, adequate web browsing and RSS feeds, this pin-striped, 3G beauty isn't picture perfect. Switching between the somewhat finicky partial touch screen and quasi-D-pad really took some getting used to. And the keypad's tiny nubs could aggravate even the daintiest netizens of Thumb Tribe, USA.WIRED Truly pocket-size, accelerometer allows quick-flips between landscape and portrait. Swift and seamless, on-the-go publishing to Blogger. Always-on headlight option for dim video shoots. BestPic takes rapid sequence of nine images - bonus: best recommendation is mostly right on. Super accessible microSD slot can hold up to 4GBs (perfect for those Cloverfield moments)TIRED No optical zoom. Sluggish Auto Fix takes 30-45 seconds per pic. Snapping shots silences FM radio. No Wi-Fi, no GPS, no geocoded vaca pics. Neither a 3.5 mm nor a 2.5mm headhpone jack (better RFID that Sony FastPort set of earbuds!)”
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What people say
Pro: Battery life, coverage, 3g Network, great camera, dialup modem compatible with computer via bluetooth or usb, reliable for 1 year Con: Bugs with phone, ear phone volume, kinda bulky Using experience: 1 years This phone is great altogether, the price has dropped alot since i bought it a year ...
I had ordered this phone from my service provider yesterday and got it in no time flat first thing today! Not the problem! After doing much research and reading plenty of reviews on this phone, I was shocked to have received this piece of junk! What a total let down. Spent a half an hour trying t...
In April 2008 I purchased a Sonyericsson K850i to replace my K790 which was worn out. The 850 was supposed to have a much longer talk and standby time which it does not. I was lucky to get two days between charges. The repair depot sent me a new battery and the improvement was only slightly bette...
In Depth
Sony Ericsson is known for great displays and serious cameras, and the K850i is no exception. Sporting a 5MP camera, complete with LED photo light, flash, video recording, and a host of photo-editing features, you are guaranteed a quality picture! In fact, the K850i feels and operates almost exactly as a standalone Cybershot camera when being used for picture taking.
This 3G capable candy bar phone has a beautiful 240×320 pixel screen, measuring 35x45mm, capable of reproducing 262,144 colors (I can name the first five!). Available in shiny-black only, you also get an FM radio, 40MB of onboard memory (external memory via Memory Stick Micro).
While the Sony Ericsson K850i is great for pictures, it appears to be at the expense of a comfortable keypad. The 4-way navigation pad is set in the middle of the keys, making “misses” probable. They keys are easy to press but are close enough to cause still more errors. It would have been much better had Sony Ericsson spent more time on the keypad layout.
The K850i supports WAP protocol 2.0 and Java, providing an enhanced web experience.
The K850i is rated at a talk time of 540 minutes and a standby time of 400 hours. This will vary depending on usage patterns.
If you want a good phone with a great camera, and if you are not a heavy texter, take a look at the Sony Ericsson K850i.
What people actually want to know
When was the Sony Ericsson K850i released?
The Sony Ericsson K850i was released on June 15, 2007.
How long does the battery last on the Sony Ericsson K850i?
The Sony Ericsson K850i has a 930 mAh battery.
Where can I get support for the Sony Ericsson K850i?
Visit Sony's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Sony Ericsson K850i manual?
You can view and download the Sony Ericsson K850i manual on our dedicated manual page.
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