Sony Ericsson Z750a Cell Phone Review - Intro
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Alfredo Padilla Published on June 12, 2008 Comment on this |
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The Sony-Ericsson Z750a is an entry level flip phone that represents Sony-Ericsson's first 3G device for AT&T. As with any 3G device we were concerned about battery life, but found ourselves pleasantly surprised by the results of our tests. In fact we found ourselves smiling a lot as we wrote this review. The Z750a is akin to Quasimodo, on the face it might not look great, but underneath there's a lot to love.
In addition to battery life we found the Z750a's camera performed well, we were able to type quickly on the keypad, the text messaging interface was well designed and multimedia features were solid, if unspectacular. Considering the Z750a goes for only $49.99 with a two-year contract, after a $100 mail-in rebate, and it makes for a compelling package.
| Section | The Good | The Bad |
| Tour & Design | The front is shiny | We wouldn't use the word stylish here |
| Audio Quality | Audio sent by the phone was very good | The audio you receive on the Z750a isn't very good |
| Imaging | Very good video recording with solid still capture performance |
The camera interface was not very well designed |
| Making/Receiving Calls | Dialing a number was speedy and you can use your own ringtones | It took too long to start up again if you turn it off |
| Messaging | Very nice integrated text messaging interface | Email support is limited to a Java application |
| Organizer | Getting to organizer features was quick, once you learn the keypad shortcuts | It's not going to replace a PDA or smart phone |
| Multimedia | The media player software is very pretty and supports background play | The music software was very slow to get a song playing |
| Software | A very good web browser and attractive interface | Lmited options for customization and no full version games included |
| Battery Life | Solid performance in talk time and music playback | Web browsing time was a little low |
| Connectivity | Support for AT&T's 3G network for fast downloads |
No Wi-Fi |
| Hardware | Almost 45 WPM typing on the keypad |
Terrible bright light performance for the display |
| Other Features | Can be used as a modem for your computer | Although it has an FM radio built in you need a headset to use it (sold separately) |
| Value & Comparisons | An excellent value at only $50 | You'll have to wait around for your $100 rebate |
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