- 3G-enabled phone in red with accelerometer for shake-to-shuffle music and tilting the phone to control gameplay
- Compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS, Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and streaming video from Cellular Video service
- 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder; 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 240 hours (10 days) of standby time
- Includes: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual
Amazon.com Product Description
Packed with entertainment features and great innovations to take music and gaming interaction to the next level, the Sony Ericsson w760a for AT&T can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T’s lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, this GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share serve, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call.
This Walkman phone includes the innovative “shake to shuffle” feature, which randomly chooses another song stored on your phone with just a flick of the wrist. This phone is also great for gaming, thanks to that built-in motion sensor that enables you to tilt the phone to control gameplay. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth 2.0 for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion, access to personal email and instant messaging services, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time.
Take advantage of AT&T services including Mobile Music, Video Share, and AT&T Navigator turn-by-turn directions. |
AT&T Service Options
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS 850/1900 MHz network, and this phone is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks (found in international territories). The AT&T 3G network provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. (For use outside the United States, an AT&T international data plan is recommended.)
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you’ll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it’s fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You’ll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.
With 3G connectivity, you’ll be able to access AT&T’s Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company’s 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) A majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day’s work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.
You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.
With 3G connectivity, you’ll be able to access AT&T’s Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what’s playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what’s hot with The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T’s Internet, video, and music services.)
The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T’s MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.
The integrated accelerometer lets you shuffle music by shaking and play games by tilting the phone. |
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Phone Features
The slider-style w760a features a top face with a 2.2-inch, 262K-color LCD screen (240 x 320-pixel resolution), five-way navigator (with music play/pause button in the center) and standard send/end and soft navigation keys. The phone slides smoothly up to reveal the alpha-numeric keypad. The phone has a 32 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional Memory Stick Micro (M2) media (up to 4 GB in size). The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries with space for up to 7 numbers per entry and support for picture and ringer ID.
This Walkman phone offers a full-function digital audio player that’s compatible with MP3 and AAC files, and it includes Sony Ericsson’s innovative “shake to shuffle” feature. With Shake Control activated, just flick your wrist and a vibration lets you know that the track has been changed–a new song from your current playlist is randomly selected and automatically played. Playback settings also include an equalizer, playlists, stereo widening, and shuffle and loop modes. This Walkman phone features MegaBass enhancement for added depth of sound, a flight mode that lets you keep listening to tunes with the phone’s network connectivity turned off, and the PlayNow feature that enables you to download new music tones directly to the phone.
Sony Ericsson’s SensMe technology is used to incorporate mood analysis into the track details, which allows you to create playlists that suit your mood. Select SensMe in the downloadable Sony Ericsson Media Manager software, and it will mood-analyze all MP3 files on the computer. When you transfer music from a CD or a PC to your phone using Media Manager, the tracks will automatically be analysed. Instead of selecting tracks for your next playlist, just select your mood.
With the W760, gaming is more fun than ever. The integrated accelerometer allows you to shake or tilt the W760a to simulate motion while playing video games, and dedicated A and B gaming buttons also allow extra control and interactivity. The intuitive Media User Interface rotates depending on how you’re holding the phone, so you can see everything you need at a glance. Auto rotate works for photos, videos and games.
This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking–surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
The built-in 3.2 megapixel camera captures stills and video–and playback of video or still pictures is only limited to the memory card size (or capped at 20 seconds for sending via MMS). You can choose from four resolution sizes and two quality settings for still photos, and it also features white balance and brightness adjustments, digital zoom (up to 3.2x), night mode, panorama, and multi-shot mode. It provides support for PictBridge technology so you can print your photos without the need of a PC (either using USB or Bluetooth). Video clips can be shot at up to QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels) at 30 frames per second (fps).
The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3 and IMAP4 protocols, while the included Access NetFront Web Browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. It also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit–a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Other features include:
- Flight mode allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of this phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight
- Instant messaging via AOL, Windows Live, Yahoo!
- Organizational tools: calendar, calculator, alarm clock, tasks, timer, notes, stopwatch
- USB mass storage capabilities
- Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrating alert
- Speakerphone
- Voice dialing and voice commands
- Built-in FM radio
Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson w760a weighs 3.6 ounces and measures 4.05 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches. Its 930 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T’s 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).
Sony Ericsson W760a Phone, Red
I received this phone from Amazon last week. And I am still going over all the cool functions. I owned a S.E. W580 before this one. So, i was already familiar with the walkman features. But, I was pleasantly surprised by this phones improvement (over the W580) in audio quality. I thought i would never say that, after being so satisfied with the W580. But, I can hear music parts of songs, on this phone, I have never heard before:-) And some of the songs were over 30 years old. And listened to MANY MANY times before. On Very good stereo equip. So, I thought I heard everything in these songs before. *BUT*! The output audio level is lower than the output audio level of the W580. The MEGABASS EQ is almost unnoticeable, compared with that of the LOUD W580. But, the quality of music on the W760, makes up for the slight deficiences in sonic output. The voice quaility on phone calls, is also very good. The 3G speed for internet and video access is FAST and CLEAR ! The SENSME feature is interesting. But cannot be used on PREVIOUSLY downloaded music:-( It could only be added, WHILE DOWNLOADING NEW MUSIC. So, the 900 plus songs I downloaded with my W580, onto a 4GB M2 memory card, does not have SENSME:-( I will have to DOWNLOAD ALL MY MUSIC AGAIN (From Media Manager @S.E.) To get the SENSME feature added to those songs. (I sill might do it. But. A few of the 130 CD’s at a time.) I have the Red one. And ordered the Black rubberized plastic case. I like the contrast in those colors:-) I could go on and on about this phone. But, I will end it here, for now:-)
2 thumbs up to Amazon ! For offering this GREAT PHONE, as an upgrade with my AT&T service provider:-) And the price was right too ! (1 cent) lol
I was going to upgrade to this phone anyway ! And would have paid the AT&T or S.E. price to get it:-) Its that good a phone !
Anthony
Rating: 4 / 5
I use iPhone, which offers the greatest overall mobile device experience (other than the AT&T voice network which is substandard compared to Verizon). I got this Sony Ericsson W760a for my wife (she didn’t want iPhone). It looks very nice. However, there is a serious design defect in the keypad backlight. The buttons of 6, 9, # are barely visible, and the letters on them (if you need to text) are invisible. If you just dial, may be you can live with this defect, but if you need to text, it is dysfunctional.
Rating: 3 / 5
I’ve owned this phone since April and I’ve become very accustomed to it and finally feel I’ve had enough experience with it to write a thorough review.
I love that it ISN’T a smartphone! It’s becoming very difficult to avoid those clunky things and I have no interest in heavy-duty texting, mobile internet, etc. I wish more companies would make phones like this one.
I’ll start with my gripes:
This phone is very lightweight. Part of the reason it is so lightweight is the rather flimsy plastic. The back cover could easily break, just warning you. I bought one of those rubber-type snap cases here on Amazon to snap around the phone and that has made the phone feel more substantial in my hand and more comfortable to use. Also, will make the back cover less likely to break.
One more downer is that the phone is buggy. It has some little glitches from time to time (haven’t had one in a couple months) that require me to plug it into the charger, sort of to snap it out of its fit. haha. It works, so why am I complaining?
Another thing is that you really cannot use this phone while it is charging because the heat generated makes the phone so hot that I can barely hold it in my hand. Not kidding.
Another problem is that a lot of the components: earbuds, data cable – have to be purchased separately. Come on now, Sony. You should include those. On the plus side, they are available here on Amazon for very little money.
Now that I’ve gone through my complaints, it’s time to show some love. I love the color. It’s a deep, sexy red. I love the size of this phone. It’s big enough to hold, but not clunky. I love the slide feature. Again, this helps with minimizing space. I love the big screen, it’s easy to see and very bright. The camera is great on this phone. Being over 3 MP, it’s one of the better cameras you will find on a phone. You can transfer these to your computer and the resolution is good enough for prints. I like how easy it is to expand the memory and you can get the memory cards cheap here on Amazon. Never again would you need a separate digital camera to lug around. I love the Walkman feature and how you can use your own songs as your ringtones. Never again have to pay for ringtones!
When I bought this phone, I saw nothing about signal quality and figured that must mean it is okay or people would be complaining about. Well, the signal quality is good, but you will find it even better when you use the earbuds. Not sure why this is, but I get phenomenal reception (an extra bar or even TWO) with the earbuds.
After reading all this, you probably wonder why I would give this phone 3 stars with all the complaints, well, I really like the phone in spite of its issues. It has a lot of great features and the things that are great about it are really wonderful. I do not regret purchasing this phone because I do love it, but wish Sony would take the initiative to make it as good as it could be, so I could give it a better rating.
Rating: 3 / 5
I’ve owned a Motorola Razr for years and like the large keypad for ease of dialing. The Voice dial is exceptional and the keys are responsive, which takes me to why I had to sell the Sony W760a. The voice dial set up is terrible. Took me a long time to activate 3 entries and it is entry specific. The Razr allows you to voice dial ANY entry on your Sim card after you activate the feature. Also, the Sony has an annnoying delay after entry of numbers and data. The slider feature is attractive but several times when I thought the keys were locked, I was actvating the browser! It showed on my bill. So, I’m back to my Razr and other flip phones.
Rating: 3 / 5
i am on my 2nd w760a now. my replacement phone has the same problems as the previous one. lockups, shutdowns, problems with bluetooth (on multiple bluetooth devices). i got this phone because i was tired of carrying around a bulky “smart” phone…but this is ridiculous. I had a motorola razr that lasted for about 5 years with never any single issue what so ever. additionally, all the extra accessories you have to buy on this thing are ridiculous. i can honestly say i will never again purchase another sony phone, or probably any other product. oh, and all these problems happen with the ATT software, or debranded. if you have this phone and don’t have any problems, at this point i would recommend you buy a lotto ticket.
Rating: 1 / 5