Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman review: 8 gigs of character

Gsmarena have posted their review of the Sony Ericsson W980 Walkman clamshell. Here are the key features, main disadvantages and final words. Enjoy!

Key features:
2.2" 262K-color TFT LCD display of QVGA resolution
3 megapixel camera
8 gigs of onboard memory
FM transmitter
Great user interface
3G with HSDPA
External 262K-color display with a resolution of 176 x 176 pixels
Walkman 3.0 music player
Shake control
Light effects
Touch-sensitive keys
Ambient light sensor
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP profile support
USB 2.0 connectivity
FM radio with RDS
Good battery life
Comfortable keypad

Main disadvantages:
No auto focus nor flash for the camera
Inconvenient camera lens location
Shiny surface a fingerprint nightmare
Display kinda small for a high-end phone
Awkward context keys
Camera interface not user-friendly

Final words
As time has come for us to part with Sony Ericsson W980, we are left with quite positive impressions. The latest Walkman clamshell has a really nice feature-pack and great user interface to back it up.

The camera functionality was the only serious disappointment - the lack of auto focus and the ridiculous camera interface are anything but appropriate for a high-end such as this one.

However the Sony Ericsson W980 manages to flaunt a number of unique extras that make it stand out. The piano black front, light effects and the FM transmitter are not something to find on every other phone out there. Identity is getting more and more crucial in the overcrowded mobile market. That alone is enough for a well deserved pat on the back for Sony Ericsson W980.

The only reason for a cool-off is the lack of information about the expected price of Sony Ericsson W980. We can't help anticipating a rather hefty price tag on the new Walkman flagship. This might just be enough to throw it in the pool with some big sharks and we are not quite sure if the W980 will make it there. We do like it enough though to hope it proves us wrong.