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

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

• 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