Reviews of the Sony Ericsson TM506 - amber (T-Mobile)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Sony Ericsson TM506 has a sleek, easy-to-use design with a brilliant display. Its functional feature set includes world 3G support, a camera, a music player, and Assisted GPS.
The Bad: The Sony Ericsson TM506's external display is small with limited functionality. It supports only three GSM bands and the speakerphone quality is mediocre.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Ericsson TM506 has a couple of faults, but it's broad 3G support and integrated GPS makes it a welcome addition to T-Mobile's lineup.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 297234 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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mobiledia.com
Review Summary: With its solid construction and a bundle of functional features, the TM506 is an appealing choice for users looking for a basic handset. There are a few shortcomings, including the static that comes with higher sound volume, the small external display and
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mobileburn.com
Review Summary: The Sony Ericsson TM506 is the first cell phone from Sony Ericsson to show up on T-Mobile in a long time. It is also the first HSDPA phone for T-Mobile's new 1700MHz 3G network. Ricky gives it the once over in this review.
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mobilemag.com
Review Summary: There is no need to question the robustness of T-Mobile's 3G network, if recent speed tests using the Sony Ericsson TM506 are to be believed. When Gizmodo's John Mahoney took the thin clamshell, T-Mobile's first 3G handset, out for a test drive, he discov
Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
Part number: TM506AMBTMB
General
- Cellular technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band / mode WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/1800/1900
- Weight 3.4 oz
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth (A2DP)
- Color Chrome with amber
- Standby time Up to 250 h
- Included accessories Headset, desktop charger, Battery
- Combined with With digital camera / digital player / FM radio
Phone
- Service provider T-Mobile
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Speakerphone Yes
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Melody Composer Yes
- Alarm Clock Yes
- Calendar Yes
- Additional Features Radio Data Service (RDS), AGPS
Digital Camera
- Camera highlights With a resolution of 2 megapixels, this camera phone will give you better pictures than other phones.
- Digital zoom 2.5
PDA Features
- Synchronization With PC Yes
Messaging / Data Services
- Voice Mail Capability Yes
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- JAVA applications Yes
- Mobile Email Yes
- Messaging / Data Features RSS feeds
- Messaging Services MMS
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards MP3, AAC
- Digital player/recorder type Digital player
Display
- Display Type LCD display
- Display technology TFT
- Color Support Color
Power
- Talk time Up to 570 min
- Audible Battery Alert Yes
Cellular
- Phone style Folder type phone
- Automatic Redial Yes
- Call Divert Yes
- Call Barring Yes
- Call Hold Yes
- Call Timer Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Call Waiting Yes
- Volume Control Yes
- Ringer Control Yes
- Conference Call Capability Yes
- Computer Link Yes
- Call Transfer Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Antenna Integrated
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