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Sony Ericsson T290a Phone (Unlocked)

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This so-called entry-level phone from Sony Ericsson actually has features usually found on high-end phones, features like a speakerphone, support for MMS-based messaging, photo caller ID, and voice dialing. Add these goodies to a built-in engine that supports robust gaming, and you have an amazing mobile companion in the T290a.

Design
The T290a adopts the tried-and-true candybar form factor and the phone's 101 x 80 display boasts 4096 colors. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Up/down keys on the side of the device allow you to control volume, and there's also a port to accept a hands-free headset. USB support is provided for transferring data to and from the device.

Calling Features
The phone's built-in address book that can store up to 250 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and other contact information. The T290a also comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones. There's even a built-in composer so you can fashion your own ringtones. A voice recorder function also allows you to fashion voice-based ringtones. Picture caller ID allows you to assign pictures to your contacts, and an integrated speakerphone makes it easy to conduct calls hands free. A silent vibrate mode is available, too, for times when you want to keep things discreet. Voice dialing is provided, as well, allowing you to dial contacts with the sound of your voice.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
Packed with valuable mobile technologies, the T290a is sure to please the mobile messaging aficionado. Sending messages with text, sound and photos is a snap with the phone, thanks to support for the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). The phone also ships with an email client that allows you to access POP3 and IMAP4-based accounts. There's a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the T290a including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar and an alarm clock.

Entertainment
The T290a is built for fun, thanks to its use of the Mophun gaming platform. One game, V-Rally, ships with the phone.

Vital Statistics
The T290a weighs 2.79 ounces and measures 4.00 x 1.71 x .71 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 12 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Features of Sony Ericsson T290a Phone (Unlocked):

amazing 4,096 color display on a 101x80 pixel screen
impressive speaker phone function lets you talk handsfree
record voice messages or other sounds and even sent it to friends via text messaging.
send text, music, sounds and color images to another mobile phone or to an e-mail address
unlocked for use with your existing gsm 850 mhz or gsm 1900 mhz service provider and sim card. note: this phone does not come with service or a sim card.

Reviews:

Works perfectly in Brazil, South America :)

Rating: 5

I decided to buy this cell phone model beacuse I tested several brands and models at a local cell phone store (in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and this one was the one that had the LOUDEST sound. Since I live in a very agitated city, where you can hardly hear the person speaking beside you when you are on foot on the street, I needed a cell phone which can handle the noise happening around you in a big city.

I tested several cell phones in the middle of a corridor of one of Rio's most busies malls, and this is the one that passed the test ! :)

As another poster already mentioned. It has everything a cell phone should have and nothing you don't need.

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looks cool but kinda small

Rating: 4

the phone's kind of pretty to me. I really like how it looks. However, the keypads are so tinny that I sometimes reach the wrong buttons. I've just received the phone and haven't spent much time on it, so I don't see any other problem.
I like the Sound&Picture file in its desktop because it has COMPOSER and RECORDER that I can personalize my phone with my own ringtones. So far, the functions of desktop's files work well.
Scine someone has complained about the weak signal in T290a, I tried to find out in the instruction book that because T290a has an internal antenna which located at the area of Sony Ericsson logo (the back), so when you hold the phone for a call, try not to cover the logo area. I assume this is the reason that may disrrupt or stop your calling.
In brief, I love the phone. Although my T-mobile contract is almost over, and they offer me many great discounts to upgrade new handsets, I disregarded it for my T290a in Amazon. Hope these help!!!

By Sony Ericsson