Sony Ericsson W300 / Z530
W300i VS. W810i
I can't decide if the W300i is better than the W810i....anyone have any input???? Does the W300i have flight mode???
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Yes, the W300i has flight mode.
The W300i is basically a low end flip version of the W810i.
The W810i has a far superior camera. More internal memory. More of those little extra functions.
I just bought the W300i because its a lot less expensive and I don't need a good camera in my phone right now. Plus Sony is going to include Cyber Shot cameras in their phones soon so I figured this would tide me over until they put true digital cameras in their already awesome phones.
The W300i is basically a low end flip version of the W810i.
The W810i has a far superior camera. More internal memory. More of those little extra functions.
I just bought the W300i because its a lot less expensive and I don't need a good camera in my phone right now. Plus Sony is going to include Cyber Shot cameras in their phones soon so I figured this would tide me over until they put true digital cameras in their already awesome phones.
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I was all set to get the W810i, till I learned there's no connection or even adapter for standard headset or earphones. I don't want to be wedded to Bluetooth, and yet another set of headphones (even if free).
A Radio Shack rep said the 300i has a standard headset adapter, but I have NOT been able to verify that. I was about to check, but the local Cingular company store doesn't carry the 300i, and the Cingular plan I want isn't available at RS.
Sigh.
I don't know if we can say exactly that Sony's shot themself in the foot, but mine are worn out.
A Radio Shack rep said the 300i has a standard headset adapter, but I have NOT been able to verify that. I was about to check, but the local Cingular company store doesn't carry the 300i, and the Cingular plan I want isn't available at RS.
Sigh.
I don't know if we can say exactly that Sony's shot themself in the foot, but mine are worn out.
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For the record, the W810i comes with a wired earbud headset that has a mic built into the cord. There are two earbuds, enabling you to use them as stereo earbuds for music. There's a 3.5mm jack between the mic and the phones so you can use your own stereo headphones if you prefer. You can still answer the phone and use the mic when using your own headphnes. Unfortunately, you can't use your own phone headset (mic/earpiece).
Anyone know if this part is available separately, and is it compatible with the 300i?
Anyone know if this part is available separately, and is it compatible with the 300i?
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If you haven't done this already, use phonescoop's compare feature (no need to mess with Phone Finder for two specific phones).
https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?id%5B% ... »
According to the chart, no flight mode with W300i.
300i also doesn't have voice dialing, W810i does. Unless voice dial is a no-extra-cost feature with a low cost Bluetooth headset for driving (open interstates only, folks!), that kills it for me. A shame, because I prefer clamshells. And with the savings could buy the BT.
Still on the fence myself.
PS: Another tip -- go to the Info tab, click through to the SE site and download the manuals.
https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?id%5B% ... »
According to the chart, no flight mode with W300i.
300i also doesn't have voice dialing, W810i does. Unless voice dial is a no-extra-cost feature with a low cost Bluetooth headset for driving (open interstates only, folks!), that kills it for me. A shame, because I prefer clamshells. And with the savings could buy the BT.
Still on the fence myself.
PS: Another tip -- go to the Info tab, click through to the SE site and download the manuals.
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Sensible said:
If you haven't done this already, use phonescoop's compare feature (no need to mess with Phone Finder for two specific phones).
https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/compare.php?id%5B% ... »
According to the chart, no flight mode with W300i.
300i also doesn't have voice dialing, W810i does. Unless voice dial is a no-extra-cost feature with a low cost Bluetooth headset for driving (open interstates only, folks!), that kills it for me. A shame, because I prefer clamshells. And with the savings could buy the BT.
Still on the fence myself.
PS: Another tip -- go to the Info tab, click through to the SE site and download the manuals.
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Check the URL. I don't have a 300i, so all I can tell you is what's on the Phone Scoop chart. Where did you read different?
If the 300i has voice dialing, it's one step closer to making my own list.
Unfortunately, although I haven't used it, I have examined it in a store and and don't see a headset jack, which is another mandatory with me. So top of my list is still a Motorola 365.
Acidburn1, if you can't visit a dealer, check out the manual at the sony ericsson site. Phonescoop page links to it, IIRC.
If the 300i has voice dialing, it's one step closer to making my own list.
Unfortunately, although I haven't used it, I have examined it in a store and and don't see a headset jack, which is another mandatory with me. So top of my list is still a Motorola 365.
Acidburn1, if you can't visit a dealer, check out the manual at the sony ericsson site. Phonescoop page links to it, IIRC.
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Sensible said:
Check the URL. I don't have a 300i, so all I can tell you is what's on the Phone Scoop chart. Where did you read different?
If the 300i has voice dialing, it's one step closer to making my own list.
Unfortunately, although I haven't used it, I have examined it in a store and and don't see a headset jack, which is another mandatory with me. So top of my list is still a Motorola 365.
To be honest, I'm not sure where I read it. I've read several reviews on the W300i. I think I remember reading that the W300 did not have those features, but the newer W300i does have them. The headset plugs into the bottom of the phone in the same port as the charger if I'm not mistaken. The p...
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***IF*** the features have been added to the phone, Sony ought to tell dealers and phonescoop. The Cingular store I visited yesterday didn't contradict me.
The adapter you describe might be a Sony or maybe third party accessory. It it's compact right-angle jack built into the proprietary connector, that's a start. But not the equal of a built-in jack. What if you forget or lose it? Can you get a replacement? Can you plug anything else in while using it?
If it's like the "headset" for the W810i, it's a non-starter. That's just a long, awkward proprietary cord with an inline clip-on mic on it, that you can plug stereo headphones or buds (NOT a headset) into, or use the included flimsy, tangly, low-fi earbuds.
Cool thing about the W8...
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The adapter you describe might be a Sony or maybe third party accessory. It it's compact right-angle jack built into the proprietary connector, that's a start. But not the equal of a built-in jack. What if you forget or lose it? Can you get a replacement? Can you plug anything else in while using it?
If it's like the "headset" for the W810i, it's a non-starter. That's just a long, awkward proprietary cord with an inline clip-on mic on it, that you can plug stereo headphones or buds (NOT a headset) into, or use the included flimsy, tangly, low-fi earbuds.
Cool thing about the W8...
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Sensible said:
Cool thing about the W810i, though, is its voice recognition. Haven't actually tried it yet, but it's TOTALLY hands-free ... say a personal "magic word" and it's ready to accept your voice dial. Other phones, you have to push something on the phone to initiate voice dial. If voice dial has been added to the W300i, I hope it works like the 810i.
That is how it works on the w300i. I went to the Sony Ericcson website and read the owner's manual.
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