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Sony Ericsson K550i - Left
Sony Ericsson K550i - Right
Sony Ericsson K550i - Front
Sony Ericsson K550i - Back
Sony Ericsson K550i - Top
Sony Ericsson K550i - Bottom
Sony Ericsson K550i - Perspective
Sony Ericsson K550i - Perspective
Sony Ericsson K550i3.50Explain star rating
RRP
$299.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 3rd of July, 2007

Features

Form Factor : Candybar
Mobile Network Bands : Quad Band GSM

What's Hot

2 megapixel Cyber-shot camera with auto focus and flash, M2 storage, TrackID service, A2DP Bluetooth profile, Price

What's Not

Small keypad and controls, Battery cover annoyingly needs clips to lock into place, Proprietary headphones and AC charger

The Final Word

The K550i isn't without its faults, but for this price you certainly get good value for money.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Data Services
Messaging Capabilities
Email, SMS, MMS
Data Services
GSM, GPRS, EDGE
Email Protocols
POP3, IMAP4, SMTP
Digital Camera
Digital Zoom
8x
Video capture
Yes
Camera Resolution
2.0 MP
General
Length (mm)
102
Width (mm)
14
Height (mm)
46
Weight (g)
95
Input Devices
Input Devices
5-way Navigation, Buttons
Main Display (Internal)
Display Technology
Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Colour Support
262k Colours
Screen Resolution
176x220
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
64 MB
Multimedia Features
Ringtones Type
Digitised Audio
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
MP3 Player
Yes
Voice Recorder
Yes
Picture Viewer
Yes
Video Player
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Keypad lock
Yes
Profiles
Yes
Predictive text input
Yes
GPS
No
Vibrating Alert
Yes
Java enabled
Yes
Video calling
No
Alarm clock
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Calendar
Yes
Phonebook
Yes
Notes
Yes
Video Recorder
Yes
Phone Networks
Mobile Network Bands
Quad Band GSM
Phones
Form Factor
Candybar
Talk Time (minutes)
420
Standby Time (hours)
350
Call Lists
Missed calls, Received calls, Recently dialled calls
Power Options
Power Supply
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Battery Size
Proprietary
Software
Operating Systems
Proprietary
Supported Media
Supported Memory Media
Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Supported Audio File Formats
AAC, MP3
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
GPRS, Bluetooth 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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