About to descend on store shelves across Europe, the Sony Ericsson P990i is one of the most capable and versatile business phones ever to be made; here's a closer look.
More than a year old already, the Sony Ericsson P990i seems like last year's idea of what a smartphone might eventually look like. Advanced features like Wi-Fi and 3G support are welcome, and we were impressed by the handset's robust multimedia capabilities, but the P990i's interface is so different compared to other smartphones we've seen that it almost requires a secret handshake for accessibility. Meanwhile, the phone's sub-par productivity apps and sluggish performance are sure to disappoint hard-core business road warriors.
Specifications
GSM/EDGE/UMTS
2.8-inch QVGA high resolution touch screen
2-megapixel camera with autofocus
Integrated music player
60 MB of onboard memory
Memory Stick Duo memory expansion, 64 MB card bundled
Wi-Fi 802.11b connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity with headset, stereo headset and keyboard support
USB 2.0 connectivity with charging support
Microsoft Outlook synchronization via Bluetooth or USB