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radio can be run in the background. The music player is compatible with MP3, WMA AAC,
AAC+ file formats (and many more). The earphones come with a remote control that offers
the possibility of attaching any other 2.5mm jack headphones. There is a microphone on the
remote control for use as hands-free and a Send/End key. One major drawback is the fact
that it lacks any music controls, so you'll be forced to "extract" your phone from the pocket if
you want to skip some songs, pause, stop or play.
Battery
Sony Ericsson's W660 features a 950 mAh Li-Polymer battery that is more than enough to
serve any heavy user of the phone. The official numbers states an autonomy of 360 hours
in standby mode and offers something near 6 hours of talking time. It takes a little bit over 2
hours to fully charge the battery. We have continuously used the music player and the
battery lasted around 15 hours, which is a little bit more than great. On a daily use of 10-20
minutes of talking and 1 hour of music playback the battery didn't last more than 3 days
(including 2 nights). Built to last long, Sony Ericsson's batteries are much better than those
made by Samsung, Motorola or even Nokia.
Impressions
Even if this phone cannot be considered a fashion phone it still features some of its
characteristics. Nothing new or out of the ordinary that you should expect from this model.
There are no innovations and there are little drawbacks. My suggestion is to simply go see
and try it in a specialized shop and buy it if you like it. There is no alternative to this handset
as Sony Ericsson doesn't compete with its own devices.
The Good
I'd say the best thing about this phone is the sales package and the music sound that it
offers. There's also the battery, which lasts more than enough to satisfy any music lover's
need. The 3G and Bluetooth connectivities are also nice to have, especially if you're using
the Internet heavily and need fast data transfers.
The Bad
You are probably fed up by the same old Sony Ericsson design which seem not to change,
I know I am. The phone looks "unsure" and for a device that should be more used as an
MP3 player than a phone, the device is not looking compact at all. The 2 megapixel camera
shoots low quality pictures, but we should get used to have low cameras in Walkman series
phones. Plus it lacks autofocus and flash capabilities. There's also the problem of the price,
which seems to be a little stiff for what it has to offer.
Sales Package
Sony Ericsson W660
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