Sony Ericsson V640i 3G Phone Overview

Key Features
3G Technology
32 Mbytes Internal Memory Plus Micro™ M2™ Memory Support
Media Player
FM Radio RDS
2 Megapixel Camera with 2.5 x Zoom
Push Email

Sony Ericsson V640i 3G Phone Review

The V640i is a stylish 3G mobile phone which comes in a user friendly handset. The Sony Ericsson V640i is a Vodafone exclusive mobile phone. The handset is available in two colours which include a stylish quick black coloured casing or a havana gold coloured casing which is extremely distinctive & eye catching colour. The phone comes with a colourful TFT screen which has a screen resolution of 176 x 220 pixels & displays up to 262k colours. The V640i comes with a neat & well spaced keypad complete with easy to use navigation key. The Sony Ericsson V640i is from the same family as the Sony Ericsson V630i which is also a Vodafone exclusive handset. The V640i is easy to carry which measures 103mm by 47mm by 15.5mm & weighs a total of 97 grams.

The built in music player comes with easy to use music features which allow the user to manage & play their music easily. The phone comes with a media management CD included in the start up kit which will assist the user when managing their music, video or even photos. The phone supports Bluetooth™ Stereo A2DP which allows the user to enjoy a wireless connection between their V640i & their Bluetooth compatible headset. The Sony Ericsson V640i comes with a built in FM radio complete with RDS which allows the user to read information sent from the radio station whilst listening to their favourite music or chat show. The phone supports PlayNow™ music download which allows the user to quickly & easily download new music onto their V640i. The TrackID™ feature is a music recognition feature which allows the user to record a few seconds of music which they like the sound of & TrackID™ will let the user know the name of the song, the performing artist or group name & the name of the album. The TrackID™ music feature is powered by Gracenote & has become a well talked about music feature to have on a mobile phone.

The user can store their photos, video & music on the phones 32 Mbytes of internal memory which can be extended up to 4 Gbytes of memory using a Micro™ M2™ memory stick which is an optional extra. The Sony Ericsson V640i is a 3G mobile phone which provides easy access to broadband speed Internet services. The user can enjoy video calling, video streaming & music streaming with their 3G mobile phone. The user can enjoy wireless & tangle free connections to other devices using a Bluetooth® connection between any Bluetooth® compatible devices. The user can use a USB cable to connect their phone to other devices which are not Bluetooth® compatible. The Sony Ericsson V640i is a tri band technology with UMTS mobile phone which works over GSM 900, 1800, 1900 & UMTS 2100.

The user can enjoy taking photos or recording video clips with the built in 2 megapixel camera which comes with a 2.5 x zoom. The camera feature is easy to use & comes with easy to access camera keys. The camera comes with dedicated camera menus & the user will enjoy the imaging features available on their new phone. The user can store their photos or video on their phones memory or share them with others via the messaging services. The user can enjoy video or picture blogging which allows the user to share their photos or video footage with others on the user own blog site. The user can simply upload their photos or video in a few simple clicks then others can access the blog site at any time. The V640i is a 3G phone complete with 3G video calling capabilities which allows the user to view a live video stream of their contact whilst on a call. The video call is a fun calling experience which brings a realistic feel to any call.

The phone comes with embedded games for the user to enjoy straight away or the user can easily download games to suit the users gaming taste. The V640i supports a push email service which allows the user to receive instant emails on their new handset. The user can create, send & receive text messages or multimedia message which is a quick way to communicate with others. The multimedia message can contain either a photo or a video clips which allows the user to share their experiences easily. The phone comes with an Access NetFront™ Internet browser with RSS feeds support. The V640i comes with onscreen widgets which are on screen icons which allow the user to gain one click access to their favourite sites or services.

Sony Ericsson V640i Specifications & Features

Screen
262k TFT Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
2.5 x Digital Zoom
Picture Blogging
Video Player
Video Record
Video Blog
Video Streaming
Video Clip
Video Calling
Wallpaper Animation
Picture Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
SMS Long
Email
Push Email
Predictive Text Input
Sound Recorder

Sound
Media Player
FM Radio RDS
MP3 & AAC Ringtones
Polyphonic Ringtones
TrackID™
PlayNow™
Bluetooth™ Stereo (A2DP)

Entertainment
Java™ Games
3D Games
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calculator
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Stopwatch
Timer
Notes
Tasks
Speakerphone
Vibrating Alert
Flight Mode

Connectivity
3G
HSDPA
Bluetooth®
EDGE
USB
Modem
Synchronisation PC

Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
UMTS 2100

Internet
Access NetFront™ Web Browser
RSS Feeds

Memory & Talk Time
32 Mbytes Memory Plus Micro™ M2™ Memory Stick Support
Talk Time TBC
Standby TBC

Weight & Size
97g
103 x 47 x 15.5 mm