Sony Ericsson P990i
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Critic reviews
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“Well, all we can say is that the Sony Ericsson P990 is an excellent smartphone and if you need one you should definitely consider it when making your buying decision. When all the software bugs are worked out, the end product would be a device which hardly has any serious flaws.The competing HTC TyTN (a.k.a. Qtek 9600) and the Nokia E70 are rather good choices, too, so make your mind rather carefully when choosing the device that's right for you.When considering some of the competing smartphones with QWERTY keyboards, bear in mind that the obvious advantage of P990 - its touchscreen might turn out to be its most obvious drawback in the first days of usage. The Series 60 user interface is usually a lot easier to get used to even for an inexperienced user. The UIQ 3.0 interface would create many inconveniences for a novice. You would have to use the stylus all the time and while it may seem easy, in fact it demands that both your hands are free which may not always be the case. With the flip opened, you can hardly dial a number, for example, without concentrating your whole attention to the smartphone's screen while many of the functions require that you open the flip in order to use them. So in the end, it's a bit of trade-off. And where you stand is entirely up to you.”
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What people say
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5 ratings so far
Pro: Easy access to internet, nice keypads, touch screen, good quality of camera and plenty of lot more, easy to understand how it work Con: A bit heavy and poor styling Using experience: 18 months This phone is the best of Sony Ericsson, strongly recomend to people that like to take pictures, an...
Strengths: lightweight Weaknesses: blanks out and freezes when replying to emails or working with a word or excel,technical assistance does not have info on how to setup the remote sync, WLAN allows setup of only one secure acct Using experience: 30 Days The P990i is unreliable and freezes if mor...
Pro: The Sony Ericsson P990i is the crème de la crème of Sony Ericsson smart phones, with a sleek design that incorporates a QWERTY keyboard coupled with the latest in mobile technology. Features include a 2-megapixel camera, a music player, a business card scanner, video recording, and support f...
Overview
Software & Support
Display
Secondary Display
Camera — Main
Camera — Front
Camera — Scores
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Connectivity
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Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Radio: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: –
Included Software / Apps: –
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder
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What people actually want to know
When was the Sony Ericsson P990i released?
The Sony Ericsson P990i was released on October 10, 2005.
Where can I get support for the Sony Ericsson P990i?
Visit Sony's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Sony Ericsson P990i manual?
You can view and download the Sony Ericsson P990i manual on our dedicated manual page.
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