Sony Ericsson P1i ----Pros & Cons

The Sony Ericsson line of smart phones have long had a loyal fan following. The P1i was announced about a year before market availability, then it did go on sale May, 2007. Though it creates interests among the tech-geek crowd for its features, users were soon disappointed to find that there were quite a few bugs in its built-in software.

The mobile phones in the P series have always been somewhat bulky. The last few models had flip-out keyboards, the last two of which, the P910i and P990i, had both a QWERTY and numeric keyboard each. That has now changed with the P1i. It looks similar to the M600i than any P series device. Because of its matte metallic finish around the edges with a piano black gloss around the sides and front looks sophisticated.

Compared with the M600i, the P1i has a much more solid feel to it. This is not just because of the material used but also due to its heavier weight. The reduced size and weight compared with the P990i will surely appeal to some who stayed away from that model because of the form factor.

Sony Ericsson did not include a full QWERTY keyboard on the P1i, but instead put all the letters and numbers in 20 keys. A scroll wheel is found on the left side of the device, meant for use with the left thumb. A back button below that makes it easy to get out of applications and menus. On the other side, there are shortcuts to the Web browser and camera (3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus) application as well as a slot for the M2 memory expansion card.
But, still with all these pros and cons, I think P1i is the best P series phone from Sony Ericsson.
Anyone updated the firm wire software? Please let me know, I want to upgrade my firmware ...
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