Review of Sony Ericsson’s T290a Pre-Paid Phone

Sony Ericsson T290aMichael Oryl over at Mobile Burn has a review up of the T290a which is an update of the T237 entry-level handset.

It lacks the megapixel camera and high resolution display that some of Sony Ericsson’s high-end phones possess, but it covers the basics well, which makes it a good choice for somebody’s first phone, or as an upgrade for an older phone that lacks a color display - without taking a major hit in your wallet.

The Sony Ericsson T290a is a good, solid entry-level handset. It weighs next to nothing, and has a usable color display, a good MMS editor, and fantastic battery life. Sure the keypad is a bit rubbery feeling, and the call audio quality is only average, but the overall package makes it a great starter phone for somebody looking for a pre-paid GSM calling plan.

In the end the phone still gets a recommended rating despite a slow UI and a rubbery feel.

November 4th, 2005 Posted by David in Reviews, Sony Ericsson at 11:41 am Comment Now! »
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