Sony Ericsson C903 Review

Those looking for Sony Ericsson mobile phones with strong camera capabilities are sure to be pleased with the C903.

Pros

The camera features on the C903 are quite a bit more advanced than those of cheap mobile phones, with useful editing functions and the handy BestPic system that begins saving images before the shutter is released and holds up to nine shots to allow users to choose the best one.  There’s also a very good zoom and nice video recording capabilities.

The bright screen displays colours beautifully, as evidenced by the fun wallpaper photo slideshow that comes preloaded on the C903.  There’s a clever GPS system with Google Maps and NearMe, a programme that pinpoints nearby restaurants, cinemas, shops, businesses, and more.

Cons

The C903 is available in black or red, but the glossy case looks decidedly plastic and less sophisticated than some competitors’ latest mobile phones.  Because it is so small, the phone may present problems for some users, and the keypad is rather cramped.  There’s no space between individual number buttons and not much travel in the keys, both of which impeded fast and easy dialling.

The C903 is not Wi-Fi enabled so pictures and video have to be transferred over a mobile signal.  Also, there’s no 3.5 mm headphone jack so users are resigned to the in-ear headset that’s packaged with the phone.

Conclusion

The C903 is a compact mobile phone with great camera function and an intuitive GPS.  The drawbacks are mere annoyances when compared to the many benefits of this smart, pocket-sized handset.

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