I’m actually an enormous fan of Sony Ericsson hardware — they make very pretty, very solid phones with stable operating systems and excellent features. That’s why I’m at a loss with the W205a. Well not exactly at a loss but my gadget lust isn’t exactly tingling. Here’s why: this 3.3-ounce GSM slider announced today is a checklist of mediocre features. FM radio, Bluetooth, Track ID, Opera Mini Web browser, multiple phone books, 1.3 megapixel camera. There’s no serious innovation here guys. The 1.3 MP camera is especially troubling considering the company offers a handset infused with a 5-megapixel shooter. Pricing haven’t been but it looks like the W205a will be available "in selected markets" (probably Europe and eBay) in Q2.
Our advice? If you’re absolutely jonesing for a piece of Sony Ericsson hardware, I’d wait until late spring/ early summer when S.E. is expected to announce a handset that fronts an Android OS. But in the meantime you best belive we’ll get a hold of a W205a and review the hell out of it post haste.
Press Release for the W205a can be found here.
Photo by Sony Ericsson
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