Sony Ericsson has launched the 8 GB touch screen W960i Walkman phone. With room for up to 8,000 songs and finger-touch navigation around playlists, the phone also has a 2.6″ display and a 3.2 megapixel camera. It can be hooked up to the Web using the 3G network or via a Wi-Fi access point. The W960i Walkman phone features a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus within its 16mm frame, and allows picture messaging, email or picture blogging. It incorporates Sony Ericsson’s TrackID music recognition software, that lets users record a clip of a song on their phone and find out instantly the name of the artist, track and album. The W960i Walkman phone comes bundled with a stereo portable handsfree, is UMTS 2100-GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 and available in Vinyl Black.
Whereas Nokia N95 has Up to 5 megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels) camera Carl Zeiss optics Tessar lens, MPEG-4 VGA video capture of up to 30 fps, Video and still image editors, Front camera CIF (352 x 288) sensor, Integrated flash Flash modes: on, off, automatic, redeye reduction, Direct connection to compatible TV via Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U, included in box) or wireless LAN/UpnP, etc. Its operating frequency is WCDMA2100 (HSDPA), EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS). It digital music player - supports MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA/M4A with playlists and equalizer along with integrated handsfree speaker. I can’t just keep counting its features, because the list goes on increasing.
Nokia N95 8GB cell phone is the first in the world to receive Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certification. DLNA is a body advocating the interoperability of wired and wireless consumer devices. DLNA certification would mean “convenient and intuitive connectivity” between your future DLNA Certified home electronics devices, including personal computers, and your Nokia N95 8GB.
As far as looks are concerned, you cannot really win over Sony Ericsson (SE). The W960i feels great in hand as compared to the Nokia (N95), which comes out to be a bit thick sliding. The glossy front and the velvet back add to the appeal and also the feel. Buttons are better than the N95 and you’ll surely love those hidden music touch buttons. Coming to the OS, both devices run on Symbian OS 9.1, but the N95 has S60 which scores more than the W960 in the ease of use. Surely, for people who are addicted to S60 phones, it’ll take them a day or two to get used to the W960, but once you do that, the W960 turns into a wonderful piece of equipment. It is easy to navigate through the N95, but you must note that the W960 is a touch screen with UIQ 3.0.
I don’t doubt the greatness of the N95, but if you want a phone which gives you immense satisfaction in all departments, go with the Sony Ericsson W960i. It’s a wonderful phone capable of stealing many eyes once you take it out in the open. There’s everything, a 3.2M camera, 8 GB, Walkman, Touch screen, 3G, Wi-Fi and the great looks. The touchscreen is really great. Customization in the W960 is far more advanced than Nokia as it gives three options - a standard view, a walkman view and a business view of the home screen, all 3 of which are unique. Coming to the camera front, the N95 bags the awards with its 5MP Carl Zeiss Optics which delivers marvelous pictures and videos. But the W960 also gives decent picture quality with its 3.2 MP camera with 2 photo lights. There’s no argument about the memory as both devices boast 8 GB of inbuilt memory plus 100+ phone memory for contacts, messages, etc. Now over to the music department, the W960 offers excellent sound with its headset provided. Visualizations are something you’ll surely love.
