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Sony Ericsson Walkman W800i review: The 2005 Walkman-branded music phone that defined the genre.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2005·$400
Overall
38/100
Class rank
#1 of 1
Tier
Mid-range
Buy?
Look elsewhere
The verdict, up front

When phones became music players.

The Walkman W800i co-branded Sony Ericsson with the iconic Walkman name, delivering 30-hour music playback, a dedicated player and FM radio in a striking orange candybar. It launched the Walkman-phone genre and sold millions to MP3 fans.

01Display

44/100

44/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2005.

TypeTFT 262k colours
Size1.8 inches
Resolution176 × 220 px

02Camera

48/100

48/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2005.

Main2 MP, autofocus, no flash
VideoQCIF

03Performance

36/100

36/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2005.

ChipsetEMP feature-phone
Storage34 MB + 512 MB MS Duo card

04Battery

64/100

64/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2005.

Capacity900 mAh (BST-37, removable)
Music playback~ 30 hours

05Build

60/100

60/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2005.

06Value

60/100

60/100 — right at the average for mid-range phones of 2005.

What works
  • First Walkman-branded phone.
  • 30-hour music playback was huge for 2005.
  • 512 MB Memory Stick Duo bundled.
  • Iconic orange Walkman styling.
What doesn't
  • 2G only.
  • No 3.5 mm jack.
  • Tiny screen.
  • Proprietary memory format.

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