Sony Ericsson W205 Review
For those interested in basic, cheap mobile phones with simple capabilities like calling, texting, and a handful of games, the Sony Ericsson W205 is one of the best mobile phone deals around.
Pros
A throwback to a time when mobile phones were meant for making calls and sending texts, the W205 has a refreshingly old-fashioned menu appearance. There’s an element of charm in the phone’s pixellated icons and block text.
The Walkman feature performs admirably despite the limits of the bundled headphones. There’s an integrated FM tuner and TrackID, though, which are nice to have in such a basic model.
One of the most attractive features of the W205 is its price. For around £30 for a pay-as-you-go plan, this little phone blows many contract mobile phones out of the water.
Cons
The home panel is crammed with nearly a dozen functions in a tiny 2×5 cm space. Small fingers should have no trouble with the tight slide-out keypad, making this a great choice for a youngster’s first mobile phone. Large hands may struggle to press the right keys, however. The tiny screen is also better suited to young eyes; anyone used to the larger screens of smartphones may find it almost impossible to read the W205 clearly.
The primitive WAP mobile internet access simply can’t handle photo and video uploads as fast as 3G, hampering social network connectivity. This could be a real turn-off for teenage users.
Conclusion
The W205 is a great choice for those in search of cheap mobile phones for a youngster, as it performs basic functions well at an incredibly affordable price.
