Sony Ericsson C702 Review
This is another solid phone from Sony Ericsson that features HSPDA (3.5G) and GPS. While there isn’t anything massively wrong with this handset, parts of it are slightly disappointing, such as the battery cover being outrageously hard to open and the lack of xenon flash on the camera.
Aimed at outdoor types, the Sony Ericsson C702 is described as dust- and splash-proof and packs a 3.2-megapixel camera and GPS. Is this sturdy phone more than just tough looks? It’s currently available from several networks for free on a monthly contract or for about ￡200 on pay as you go.
Before we go on to describe our experience with the overall design of the C702, we have to point out how difficult it was to initially remove the battery cover. We don’t normally have any problems opening battery covers, but the C702’s cover presented a real challenge. First, you have to unlock the cover and then pry it open to the point that you think you’re going to snap it in half. Aside from keeping the battery very secure, we’re not sure why Sony Ericsson opted for this type of cover and hope not to see it again.
As a Cyber-shot phone, the C702’s 3.2-megapixel camera is its key feature. Flick the lens cover open and the camera is activated along with four blue lights, which appear on the right side of the keypad and give certain keys camera-specific functions.
The camera starts up quickly and there isn’t a lot of shutter lag, so taking pictures is a fairly pleasurable affair. As for picture quality, images taken in daylight came out well. They’re not as good as the K850i’s, which has a better camera. Both, however, lack a xenon flash.
Form factor : Candy-bar
Size (W x H x D): 48 x 106 x 16 mm
Weight: 105 g
Battery type: Li-polymer
Talk time (mfr): 420 min
Standby time (mfr): 300 hours
GSM frequencies: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Available colours: Black, Blue
Tags: 16 mm, battery type, candy bar, flick, GPS Guide, gsm, polymer, quality images, shutter, sony, standby time, xenon flashRelated posts
Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by admin
Filed under: GPS Guide
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