So where to begin. First of all you can pick this device up from a Telecom Retail store for $999 outright. A THOUSAND bucks you’re screaming? Well - let me just point out a few things that may change your mind.
First of all I have the w995a. The a isn’t really required - however it just tells you that it is the 850/1900 3G model.
Features:
- w995.
W for Walkman. This is multimedia powerhouse - with approx. 4GB on board and a further 8GB m2 memory card with the device that's a lot of music, videos and photos. A 3.5mm jack and Bluetooth capability for audio.
- 8.1 MP Camera.
That's right - Eight point one megapixel camera. This thing is amazing - the video and photo quality is great. With face detection, flash, macro function, B&W, sepia, negative and solarise modes, self timer and different white balance modes this camera will suit most needs for any snapper. Short of manual functions (it’s a phone!) the camera capabilities are amazing!
- Email.
Yes pop3 email and even Microsoft Exchange support in my experience one of the easiest phones to setup your exchange email. Allowing email, calendar and contact support!
- Form-factor.
A slide phone with a 2.6" 240 x 320 screen and accelerometer that adjusts to landscape or portrait its feels like a very solid and durable phone.
Media, volume and camera shortcut buttons on the right and Walkman key on the left.
On the top we have the 3.5mm jack point as well as a silver clip that you use as a stand to place the phone on a flat surface and watch movies in landscape mode.
Standard 12 key keypad is surprisingly easy to use and feels good when texting.
- Software.
Let me just list this:
YouTube app
Games
Location Services (Google Maps, Navigation, Tracker and status info)
Track ID
Video, Music and Photo DJ
Standard organiser functionality - Alarm, calendar, timer, stopwatch, light (from flash), calculator, tasks
Video call capable
WiFi - Also allows media sharing over DLNA.
(Basically - connect to your WiFi network at home, turn on network sharing on your phone and watch your media from your phone on your TV - through your PS3!)
Themes
You can download themes for your 995 however I have linked 3 themes here for you to download straight to your PC of handset.
Green Sony Theme Spongebob Theme
Next update - what's in the box!
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