Sony Ericsson P1i Unlocked Cell Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, MP3/Video Player, Memory Stick Micro Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Silver Black)

General: I have now had this phone 4 18 months, & although not perfect, it is the best phone or even PDA that I have used. I am pretty hard on PDA's & break them in about a year - so far so good with this phone. It is unlocked & I run it on T-Mobile pay as you go (very cheap & as good as AT&T 4 service here in Indiana). Initially, the phone would occasionally drain its battery after only an hour or two. I discovered that using Swiss Manager 2 close running applications was a good work around 2 prevent this. Recently, I upgraded the operating system 2 the latest version, & it seems 2 have corrected this issue. I have had no other stability issues. The screen can be seen in sunlight, but I would like if it were a bit larger in size. Battery life depends on closeness 2 a cell tower & as I am in a fringe area, I only get about 3 days before I run out of juice (using it a few minutes per day). Running the music player, I get about 5 hours, but the camera will drain the battery in an hour or two!

Software: Software 2 edit Microsoft Word documents & spreadsheets comes included. The included calendar, alarm clock & address book are a bit more versatile than those found with the Palm OS. There is lots of software available 4 this phone [..]. I have installed the Big Encyclopedia that runs on Mobipocket, but it is apparently 2 big 2 install automatically the usual way, so I used the Media Manager 2 install it on a memory card. I have also installed a dictionary, a password manager & a better calculator than comes with it. I also recommend Swiss Manager when you need a more powerful file manager.

Keyboard: I like it. There is also a touch screen keyboard that can be used.

Camera: Outdoors it takes 3 Meg pictures that look as if they came from a dedicated digital camera, although they look a bit better re-sized 2 2 Meg size. Indoors the results are very noisy & good only if you are desperate.

Other: The phone uses a Sony connector 4 headphones, but cheap adapters 4 a standard stereo plug are available. The CPU runs a little slow 4 the demands of the phone, so sometimes there is a little wait 2 load software. As with other phones, the FM radio needs the headphones attached 2 act as an antenna, but then reception is good. Unfortunately, Sony uses their micro-MemoryStick (which is hard 2 find) instead of an SD card.

this is the best phone i ever bought in my life.
this phone have each & every thing u want.

Is the best phone. It can manage many tasks at the same time, while you browse the web it also works like a phone. The Task manager gives you short cuts 2 all the open programs without any conflict. Very good. I love Symbian & SonyEricsson.

This phone is top notch & I would recommend buying it with out a doubt! BUT only if you live in a Tri band environment. This means that the phone only supports 900/1800/2100mhz & will struggle anywhere where there is a network of strong 850mhz signal. so.... I will paste my comment from another website.
WARNING!!! To anyone thinking of buying this phone in the USA, I would strongly recommend doing your research first!! this is a tri band phone which in my opinion should NOT be available 2 the USA as we operate 85% on 850mhz which this phone does not support. Unless you live (and intend not 2 travel 2 the country where you are likely 2 get zero bars) in any of the Major city's across the country that also use 1900mhz its not worth the money! save it 4 a stylish quad band phone at least then you will be almost guaranteed it will work everywhere.
Hope this helps anyone with this phone who is having trouble & 4 those who are thinking of buying this phone.

This cell phone was a gift from a friend in Costa Rica, & he says works perfect; any problem with all the features, & he hasn`t any problem with the activation.

The Sony Ericsson P1i combines business with pleasure in one stylish, compact package. Mobile efficiency that keeps you in touch - & fits in your pocket.Staying connected is staying efficient. The Sony Ericsson P1i gives you always-on access 2 your company email, calendar & contacts. No matter where you go.Bring your office on the road. 3G gives you the speed you need. And you have full office applications on your phone - view & edit documents on the go.When you unwind after work, the Sony Ericsson P1i stays on duty. Listen 2 music. Snap a picture with the 3.2 megapixel camera. Or just relax with a game.

Building on the feature set of earlier P-series smartphones, the Sony Ericsson P1i helps you stay connected & productive wherever you roam. In addition 2 high-speed UMTS 3G connectivity (2100 MHz networks), it provides Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b), VoIP capability, & push email with support 4 Exchange ActiveSync & BlackBerry Connect. The dual function keyboard--full alpha-numeric (e.g. QWERTY) text input combined with one hand phone usability--lets you quickly respond 2 email & text messages. The large 2.6-inch touchscreen gives you a choice of text input method including handwriting & word completion. Other features include a large 3.2 megapixel camera with business card scanner, 160 MB of shared memory, Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, FM radio

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The 3G-enabled Sony Ericsson P1i is powered by Symbian OS v9.1 & includes Wi-Fi connectivity, stereo Bluetooth streaming & a dual-function keyboard.

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider & it provides tri-band connectivity (900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, & it requires that you provide a SIM card 4 usage with your selected service provider.

The P1i is a 3G data-enabled device, compatible with third-generation mobile networks that offer broadband-like transfer speeds--up 2 384 kbps--providing quick & easy access 2 audio & video streaming, Web surfing, multimedia messaging, & email wherever you go. This phone includes a secondary camera lens on the front that lets you use the P1i as a video phone. During a video call (placed 2 a compatible phone on a compatible network), you can see a live video stream of the person you're talking 2 & they can see you. When the only choice around is GSM, the P1i can hop onto a GPRS data link. Alternatively, you can also switch 2 a Wi-Fi connection (802.11b) when you find an available wireless LAN/hotspot.

Always being connected while on the move is now a normal part of working life. The Sony Ericsson P1i gives you the ability 2 handle your corporate or personal emails, contacts & calendar wherever you are. It offers support 4 a broad range of push email services including Exchange ActiveSync & BlackBerry Connect & allows 4 remote wiping of email & PIM data--something critical in the event of the phone being stolen or misplaced.

Because the P1i is a Symbian smartphone, it features solid integration of phone, contacts, & calendar applications that can be easily synchronized with other devices & services, making it very easy 2 bring your office with you wherever you roam. Easily edit documents you receive as attachments 2 emails, or that you have stored on memory card. The P1i lets you read & edit documents on the move, whether Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel. Or use other tools, such as the alarm clock, a stopwatch, task & notes applications, a sound recorder, & a file manager.

In addition 2 MMS & SMS messaging, the phone ships with a built-in email client with support 4 POP3, IMAP4, & SMTP protocols. Push email is also supported, allowing you 2 have instant email on your mobile phone, just like on your home computer. Messages are sent directly 2 your phone as soon as they arrive. You can take advantage of the dual-function keyboard 4 messaging, or use the device's integrated handwriting recognition 2 write your email & SMS messages. With a carrier data plan, you can easily connect 2 the Internet & browse the Web with the included Opera browser.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity, & includes profiles 4 communication headset, handsfree car kits, & printing. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) & enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, & access files from a server. And with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music 2 a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. In addition 2 USB & Bluetooth connectivity, this phone also has an infrared receiver 4 data synchronization.

The 3.2 megapixel camera takes great shots 2 store or share via Picture Blogging & is also a useful tool 4 work purposes. It does away with the need 2 collect stacks of business cards when traveling. Just take a close-up shot of a business card & the card scanner transfers the contact details directly into the phonebook.

The P1i shines as a music player, offering a great way 2 listen & organize your digital tunes on the go. The in-phone media player supports video & audio playback--supported audio formats include MP3 & AAC. Catch the latest news via the on-board FM Radio or stream mobile TV direct 2 the large screen. It also supports Java-based games, as well as sophisticated 3D games that make the P1i great 2 have along when you need 2 turn downtime into fun time.

Other features include:

• Predictive text input
• Mobile TV -- H.264 playback
• Polyphonic ringtones & real music tones (MP3/AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+)
• USB 2.0 mass storage
• Flight mode
• Opera web browser version 8.0 with RSS feeds

Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson P1i weighs 4.4 ounces & measures 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up 2 10 hours of GSM talk time (3.3 hours of UMTS talk time), & up 2 440 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.