Sony Ericsson T610

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3.8 / 5
72% of users recommend this

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“Despite its physical beauty, my love affair with this...”

Written on: 30/12/2006 by sourdust (1 review written)

Despite its physical beauty, my love affair with this phone ended quickly. The software seems almost willfully frustrating, with nothing where you expect it to be and few options to customise (good example - if look up a name in your phone book, you can't directly text to that number!) The joystick control is used to bring the phone out of sleep mode, but moving it activates shortcuts (such as WAP) when you didn't want to.

Sony have improved on most of these annoyances with their later... (read more)

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“For the usual price, Sony Ericsson T610 is a good...”

Written on: 02/10/2006 by BorisT (10 reviews written)

For the usual price, Sony Ericsson T610 is a good phone with some nice features, but the camera isn't that good. You can barely make something out because of the quality, and it's not even VGA. Nonetheless, it's a good valued phone. You might have difficulties with the joystick after a couple of months of using it. (read more)

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“I found that the Sony Ericsson T610 was a very good...”

Written on: 27/07/2006 by alib44

I found that the Sony Ericsson T610 was a very good phone, however I had problems with mine before and had to get it replaced. It wasn't a big deal, my sound just gave up. Overall, if your not fussed about features, then this is an ideal phone for you. (read more)

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“The Sony Ericsson T610 is a good, average mobile phone...”

Written on: 16/06/2006 by jovisa737590 (6 reviews written)

The Sony Ericsson T610 is a good, average mobile phone with a nice design. It hasn't gone wrong once yet. The only thing was that reception wasn't brilliant, but it was good enough. I'm sticking to Sony Ericsson's because of this phone, so I like it a lot, but it's getting old now, so it is time for an upgrade. (read more)

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“Maybe it's time that I bought a new mobile phone! I've...”

Written on: 08/06/2006 by Belgarion (30 reviews written)

Maybe it's time that I bought a new mobile phone! I've had the Sony Ericsson T610 since November 2004, and for the last 5 months i.e. out of warranty, I have been unable to send picture messages, access WAP or use some of the other connectivity features. This is despite fairly constant re-programming. In its time this phone was a definite market leader, and I suppose I still keep it as my personal phone out of a sense of having got used to it, and after all it makes and receives phone calls... (read more)

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“The Sony Ericsson T610 is a great mobile phone that...”

Written on: 20/11/2005 by Devouy Moncrieffe

The Sony Ericsson T610 is a great mobile phone that has almost everything, and it is also easy to find downloadable content - for example pictures, ringtones, and themes etc...

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“The Sony Ericsson T610 is a good value, easy to use...”

Written on: 11/09/2005 by CasparMoran (8 reviews written)

The Sony Ericsson T610 is a good value, easy to use mobile phone, but it does have the occasional fault. (read more)

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“When you first turn the Sony Ericsson T610 mobile...”

Written on: 08/09/2005 by funkymanmrsam (2 reviews written)

When you first turn the Sony Ericsson T610 mobile phone on, you can't get to the messaging section for about ten seconds. If you press the buttons loads of times, it remembers every move, so when it wakes up it will go through each of those presses first!! Once on though, it is fine, and the menu is good. However, if you have gone down too far and want to scroll up again using the joystick, it can be very fiddly, and will select the thing you don't want. In bright sunlight you can't see... (read more)

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“This is a great phone if you need to update your old...”

Written on: 10/08/2005 by koolchris (2 reviews written)

This is a great phone if you need to update your old phone. Has nearly everything you need for a low price. (read more)

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“I struggle to find anything to recommend this phone. ...”

Written on: 01/08/2005 by Cavebear (1 review written)

I struggle to find anything to recommend this phone. It hasn't suffered from any SIM card troubles, as other users have reported, but I would echo everything else negative that they have already said. It is poor design personified. (read more)

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Verdict for Sony Ericsson T610

Sony Ericsson T610 - Read our summary of over 120 consumer reviews plus detailed features and specification guide. Written June 2006.

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Sony Ericsson T610

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Main Features

  • QuickShare Easy Picture Sharing
  • Integrated Camera
  • MMS Multimedia messaging
  • Bluetooth

Overview

  • Featuring a large screen, cool design and easy to use multi media and including digital camera, Bluetooth, instant messaging, games and polyphonic ringtones this phone was the first astounding success of the Sony Ericsson range.
  • Sony Ericsson experienced difficulties after its formation in 2001 but the launch of the T610 in 2003 changed everything.
  • This phone transformed the fortunes of Sony Ericsson leading to astounding sales.

Reviews

With over 120 reviews the Sony Ericsson T610 is clearly popular with Review Centre's users. It has a 72 per cent recommended rating which is high for so many reviews. Those that do recommend the phone highlight advantages such as its small size, easy of use, its reliability, durability, looks and range of features, including internet access.

Many reviewers also find it good value for money and are impressed by its memory capacity and the excellent quality and value for money of its multi media, wireless and texting capabilities.

On the negative side a minority of reviewers have commented on only average battery life and have experienced some unreliability with reception and functionality. A few reviewers have been unimpressed with the quality of the camera.

Sony Ericsson T610 - Main Specification

  • Size - 102 x 44 x 19 mm
  • Weight - 95g
  • Networks - GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
  • Colours - Aluminium Haze, Abyss Blue, Volcanic Red

Sony Ericsson T610 - Features Explained

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  • A 65K colour screen and inbuilt digital camera make this camera a powerhouse multi media phone. It takes seconds to take a picture and send it to friends.
  • The T610 was the first Sony Ericsson product with QuickShare image sharing software.
  • Share pictures between the phone, PC and other devices via Bluetooth or cable or with MMS or e-mail.
  • Smart design incorporating textured materials including Aluminium panels and superb finish.
  • Storage for up to 2MB of images and sounds.
  • Downloadable games options and multi player games technology via Bluetooth with a joystick for further enjoyment.
  • The T610 supports the Java and Mophun platforms.
  • Reputation for first rate graphics.
  • Polyphonic sounds.
  • Options for personalising your phone with wallpapers, screensavers, including your own photos or downloads from the web.
  • Personalised ring tones with built-in MusicDJ using a library of pre stored instruments and tunes.

Sony Ericsson T610 - Detailed Features List

  • Integrated Camera
  • EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
  • Picture wallpaper
  • Viewfinder display
  • Bluetooth
  • GPRS
  • Infrared
  • RS232 cable support
  • Apple and PC Synchronisation
  • USB support
  • Alarm clock
  • Business card exchange
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Conference calls
  • Contacts
  • Memory dynamic
  • PIM Sync
  • Phone book
  • Stopwatch
  • Tasks
  • Predictive text input
  • Timer
  • Email
  • MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
  • SMS long (Text Messaging)
  • Sound recorder
  • Modem
  • WAP 2.0 XHTML
  • WAP 1.2.1
  • Content Online
  • Games Embedded
  • Java
  • Joystick
  • Menu shortcuts
  • Vibrating Alert
  • Melody Composer
  • Midi
  • Music DJ
  • Camera button
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