The W595 is a very nice addition to the extensive line of Sony Ericsson mobile phones thanks to its 3.2 megapixel camera, 3G connectivity, stereo speakers, and a unique share jack that lets users plug in two sets of headphones at once.
Pros
The QVGA displace screen is a bit small, but colours are sharp and vibrant. The user interface has simple menus and clear icons. A dedicated Walkman button takes users straight to the media player that allows for easy browsing through music, games, and more.
Users can get even more from the W595’s multi-media features thanks to Sony Ericsson’s music software, great audio quality, video playback, and web browsing. The HSDPA connection is extremely fast, making video viewing and uploading quick and convenient.
Cons
A common complaint with Sony Ericsson mobile phones is that most do not come with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and the W595 is no exception. This is particularly troubling considering the W595 is marketed as a music phone. Users are forced to rely on the low quality bundled headphones or invest in an inconvenient adapter.
The 2 GB memory card is sufficient, but for serious music lovers there’s nowhere near enough storage. The 3.2 megapixel camera is rather bare bones, as well; there’s no flash or autofocus feature.
Conclusion
As new mobile phones go, the W595 is not as high-tech as some of its competitors. For the price, however, it does all the basics as well as some of the latest mobile phones.
