TECHNOLOGY: 4.5 stars
Loaded with usual suspects such as web browser (WAP/xHTML), messaging (SMS/MMS), sound recorder, Java, games, usual desktop applications (calculator, calendar, alarm, etc.). My phone came with 128MB SanDisk memory stick - which is plenty to get started.
LCD DISPLAY: 5 stars
176 x 220 pixels. Large, bright, crisp. Display more than 256k colors.
SIZE: 5 stars
Not too small, not too big or bulky. Just the right size/weight - fits into the palm easily (unlike some of the smart phones!)
PHOTO: 4 stars
2 Mega Pixel, auto-focus and zoom camera produces excellent indoor/outdoor 640x400 photos, the larger dimension photo (1632 x 1224) has grains so I dont bother using it. There is also a macro (close-up) mode and a small light for low light conditions.
AUDIO: 5 stars
I found the Walkman features better than the iTunes phone. Soudn quality (speaker or ear phone) is excellent. The stereo ear buds are cool (remove external noise) and can be replaced by your own head/earphone conveniently into the mic attachment. You can transfer all kinds of digital music, (I use MP3, incl. variable rate) using a computer. The software comes with a CD song transfer utility, but I dont use it. The browse buttons are simple and convenient to use (one you get used to them). One button pause and play!
VIDEO: 4 stars
The video quality is moderate, good for transferring small sized videos online. Internal phone software available to edit your video!
INTERFACE: 4.5 stars
Bluetooth, Infrared, Memory Stick Pro Duo, USB
All work great. The phone can be connected to a computer (I tried Windows XP) using Bluetooth, Infrared and USB. It instantly acts like a file manager, so you can transfer files either way. This is a great, with a big enough memory stick, you may not need to worry about carrying a USB/Jump drive.
SOFTWARE
Comes along with the phone, dont have to purchase it separately like the Motorola L7 SLVR.
Internal apps include MusciDJ, PhotoDJ, VideoDJ
..and oh yes about the PHONE features:
Quad band GSM world phone
1000 entry phone/address book
Multiple call logs
Right size buttons
Good sound quality, incl. speakerphone, earphone
Long enough standby and talktime
Call waiting, conferencing, mute, etc. standard features are all included.
There are a lot of pros with with phone, not many cons. However, what I would have additionally liked in this phone:
* Support for more popular (mini) SecureID card,
* Better quality video,
* Faster transfer when connected via USB port