Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a

Last update : 03 December ‘09
- Review by CNET

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a is a camera phone with unique 2.4-inch display (240 x 320 pixels, 262K color depth) made of mineral glass–the same material used in watch crystals–which offers excellent scratch resistance. It also features 8.1MP camera, 3G and bluetooth connectivity.

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ | Latest Price Info


Expert Reviews

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a Reviews

CNET reviews the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a and writes;

The good: The Sony Ericsson C905a has a good 8.1-megapixel camera, 3G/HSDPA speeds, quad-band support, a music player that supports audiobooks and podcasts, and it has good call quality, too. The bad: The Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905a doesn’t have a 3.5-millimeter headset jack. Unlike its international counterpart, it does not have built-in Wi-Fi.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

MobileTechReview reviews the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a and writes;

“Voice quality on AT&T’s 3G network in the Dallas area is excellent. It’s on par with Nokia N and E series smartphones and the BlackBerry Bold. Reception is middle of the road: a bit stronger than the Samsung Eternity but weaker than the Bold and several Nokia phones (to be fair, high end Nokia phones have excellent reception). We have no qualms recommending the C905a as an excellent voice phone, but if you live in a marginal 3G coverage area, be warned that the phone will lose 3G and switch to EDGE.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PCmag reviews the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a and writes;

“…The 8-megapixel camera has lots of options (including face detection) and a very powerful flash for a camera phone. It lit up simulated indoor and night shots surprisingly well. But in outdoor daylight, the default exposure metering washes out bright areas and the edges of things appear just a touch soft. Thanks to the much better low-light performance, this camera comes out ahead of the W995a, but I still prefer the Samsung Memoir’s daylight photos…”
Rating: ★★★★☆

MobileWire reviews the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a and writes;

“The C905a’s Entertainment app handles music and video playback as well as photo viewing, and it includes a handful of games. The interface is reminiscent of what you see on the PlayStation Portable or the PlayStation 3 game console, and it works about as expected. The player is easy to navigate, and it’s the most attractive part of the phone’s interface. One downside is that the C905a lacks a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

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User Opinions

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a User Reviews

A monster in a box – once debranded! by Tor Slettnes
Rating: ★★★★★

“…I compared the cameras of the C905a with the Nokia N97 (now back from repair). As it turns out, not only do the C905a’s still pictures have better optical resolution, particularly in low light conditions, but it turns out that zooming in on subjects while recording video is handled much better as well. The C905a’s zoom zooming operation is smoother, and subjects remain relatively sharp up to a factor of 3x-4x or so, whereas the N97’s zoom operates in discrete steps (“choppy” zooming), and the videos immediately become more grainy as you zoom in. It may simply be that the C905a features optical zooming in video recording mode, while the N97 is all digital zoom…”

Best subsidized non-smartphone in USA by Krishna Polina
Rating: ★★★★☆

“…The build quality is excellent and much better than W760a.The screen is very bright and readable in sunlight and with sunglasses unlike several other phones. Smart dialing is very useful if you have a huge contact list. Also, from call logs, you can choose “Details” and view all other numbers and for the contact. Comes in very handy when you want to dial a different number of that contact. Installed Opera Mini for browsing and it makes browsing a much better experience compared to the standard browser that comes with the phone. Bought a 8GB Memory Stick Micro Card to add music collection plus to not run of memory when I go on photo-shooting marathon. Unlike iPhone you can delete the songs if you want more memory to take video or photos without having to sync…”

Just Love it!! by by Hemant Jindal
Rating: ★★★★★

“…Free WiFi, GPS and Great Camera. Flash will just blind you!
As mentioned by other reviewers, This phone is just great after unbranded. And unbranding is real simple just three simple steps.
1. Download A2Uploader
2. Put the the version number in a xml file
3. Enjoy! …”

Manual

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Features/Specifications

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a Features/Specifications

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a Specifications

* 3G-enabled Cybershot camera phone with 8.1-megapixel lens, flash, 16x digital zoom, image stabilizer, sharing with blogs and Facebook

* Compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS, Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and streaming video from Cellular Video service

* Bluetooth stereo music; digital audio player; M2 memory expansion; access to personal email and instant messaging

* Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 350 hours (14.6 days) of standby time

* What’s in the Box: handset, battery, travel charger, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual

Press Release

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot c905a Press Release

The Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot™ camera phone offers the ultimate digital camera experience on a phone and W518a Walkman™ phone makes mobile social networking easier than ever.

DALLAS and Research Triangle Park, N.C. – July 15, 2009 – AT&T and Sony Ericsson deliver the ultimate photography and social networking experiences this summer with the introduction of two new devices, the Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot™ and the W518a Walkman™. These mobile phones offer exciting features that encourage self-expression and allow users to share exciting moments in their lives.

Boasting an impressive 8.1 megapixel camera, the highest resolution ever in a phone from AT&T, and advanced features such as face detection, autofocus, xenon flash and GPS tagging, the C905a Cyber- shot™ camera phone helps photo enthusiasts simplify their lives by using one device to capture moments on the go while also taking advantage of the latest wireless services on the nation’s fastest 3G network.

The W518a Walkman™ phone is the total package in personalized entertainment, revealing a new way to use Facebook®, conversational messaging, highly interactive music features, and a 3.2 megapixel camera. Stay up to date on W518a news and events by becoming a fan of the W518a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SEUSA.

“Sony Ericsson has created two signature phones that enhance the quality of photography and social networking on a phone and take advantage of exciting AT&T services like AT&T Navigator and Video Share,” said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “The C905a is the best camera available in a mobile phone today and the W518a’s unique Facebook® user interface and Walkman music features will elevate how our customers express themselves.”

“We have two new phones appealing to camera lovers and Facebook® users, delivering unique ways for consumers to express themselves,” said Karen Morris, vice president of marketing, Sony Ericsson. “Featuring a broad range of capabilities packed into a slick, easy-to-use slider form factor, the C905a is a versatile choice, whether you’re an avid photographer and early technology adopter, or a proud parent who always wants your digital camera by your side. The W518a is a compact, stylish phone for multitasking consumers who must stay connected to their friends. The addictive Facebook® application combined with great music and multimedia features place users at the forefront of social networking. We’re excited to bring these phones to the U.S. market with AT&T.”

C905a Cyber-shot™ – capture brilliant images with your phone
With versatile new features and a sleek design, the C905a raises the bar set by other camera phones as the first phone that looks, acts and feels like a digital camera. The 2.4-inch scratch-resistant mineral glass screen provides users with a crystal-clear view of their subject, and dedicated camera keys and shortcuts make it easy to point and shoot. This full digital camera experience is packaged in a stylish 3G slider phone.

Highlights of the C905a are face detection, a xenon flash with red-eye reduction and Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) storage compatible up to 16 GB, so an extensive portfolio of photos can be stored and easily transferred to and from your computer using the included USB cable. The USB cable also enables easy printing from the C905a directly to PictBridge compatible printers. BestPic™ technology captures seven successive photos with one click, allowing the shooter to choose only the best photos to keep. The Smart Contrast feature compensates for areas that are too bright or dark.

The C905a, which Outside Magazine recently awarded “Gear of the Year,” is also loaded with an array of multimedia offerings, including AT&T Video Share, video recording, AT&T Music, FM radio, Mobile Email, AT&T Navigator and instant messaging. With AT&T Video Share, consumers can share their summer experiences in real-time streaming video.

W518a – Stay in tune with your social circle
The W518a is a unique, all-in-one device that enables people to stay connected and express themselves on the go. Packed with social networking features in a thin design, users just open the phone to view Facebook® friends’ status updates and profile photos. One click from the W518a’s standby screen allows social butterflies to update their Facebook® status. Also it’s easy to upload photos to your profile directly from the W518a’s 3.2 megapixel camera

The W518a is also loaded with other cool innovations to deliver a highly interactive music experience. Advanced Shake Control technology lets users shuffle, skip and control volume with a flick of the wrist. Music buffs no longer have to be tied to their computer to buy music – the W518a lets users purchase and download music over the air from Napster™ Mobile and eMusic Mobile™ via AT&T Music.

In addition to Shake Control for music, Gesture Control technology lets users reject incoming calls or send the alarm to snooze with just a wave of the hand over the W518a’s camera lens.

Pricing and Availability
Both the C905a Cyber-shot™ and W518a Walkman™ will be available in AT&T stores or at www.wireless.att.com beginning July 19. The Sony Ericsson C905a will be available for $179.99 and the W518a for $49.99, both after mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement. (For the C905a, pay $ 229.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. For the W518a, pay $99.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card.)

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About Sony Ericsson
Having sold over 100 million phones in 2007, Sony Ericsson is currently one of the five largest mobile phone manufacturers in the world. An important industry player operating in over 80 countries, our phones, accessories and PC cards are synonymous with innovation and style. With R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and North America, diversity is one of the core strengths of the company. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London.
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The Liquid Identity logo and BestPic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony, WALKMAN, Cyber-shot, and Memory Stick Micro (M2) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. AT&T, AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Facebook is a trademark or registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.



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