Sony Ericsson K500i Review

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Sony Ericsson K500i
3.9 stars
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hallegirl's Review of Sony Ericsson K500i

1st Jun 2005

Overall Rating

0 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Time Phone Owned
    1 - 6 Months
  • Battery Life
    2.5 stars
  • Reception
    3.5 stars
  • Reviewers Network
    Telstra
  • Screen Quality
    4 stars
  • Features
    4 stars
  • Style
    3 stars
Good Points

Media player, great screen, Java, easy-to-use interface.


Bad Points

D-pad/joystick breaks after a few months!
No bluetooth, no memory card slot, poor battery life.


General Comments

I was initially impressed by the feature set of the SE K500i - a good media player (albeit with a lack of memory or card slot), Java, excellent screen and reasonable camera - for the price.

I have since found that the small joystick below the screen - which is necessary to access most of the phone's features - has a lifetime of between 1 and 6 months - I have just made a warranty claim on mine after 8 weeks. I've spoken to other people who own this phone and have had the same problem with up to three replacement phones, until their warranty has expired and they've been stuck with a broken & useless phone.

I should point out that I purchased this phone in Australia, and it *may* be a localised manufacturing fault - but my advice is, _don't_ buy this phone unless you can confirm this.

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