6.1 out of 10

Sony Ericsson U5i Vivaz

 

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Best Price: $199

  • User Score (1371)
    6.9 6.9 from 1371 reviewers
  • Expert Score (49)
    7.3 7.3 from 49 reviewers
  • Design (90)
    6.6 6.6 from 90 reviewers
  • Value for money (68)
    6.2 6.2 from 68 reviewers
  • Features (142)
    6.4 6.4 from 142 reviewers
  • Ease of use (111)
    5.7 5.7 from 111 reviewers
  • Performance (7)
    5.8 5.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Sound quality (36)
    6.1 6.1 from 36 reviewers
  • Sound (8)
    6.1 6.1 from 8 reviewers
  • Reliability (35)
    4.5 4.5 from 35 reviewers
  • Overall quality (53)
    5.6 5.6 from 53 reviewers
  • Battery performance (37)
    5.2 5.2 from 37 reviewers
  • Display (37)
    7.1 7.1 from 37 reviewers
  • Weight (7)
    7.0 7.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Functionality (6)
    6.3 6.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (11)
    4.8 4.8 from 11 reviewers
  • Connectivity (2)
    8.6 8.6 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    7 August 2010

    The second smartphone we've reviewed that records 720p HD video, Sony Ericsson's Vivaz sports a very stylish, curved design. This touch-screen smartphone has impressive hardware and is a delight to hold, but Sony Ericsson has again dropped the ball by opting for the buggy and outdated Symbian operating system. We're a huge fan of the Sony Ericsson Vivaz's design: it is smaller than the but doesn't sacrifice too much screen real estate. Read more

    • Stylish design, light, 720p HD video recording with continuous autofocus, home screen standby panels, 3.5mm headphone jack, Facebook and YouTube apps included
    • Drab and outdated Symbian OS, inconsistent UI that isn't particularly fast or smooth, resistive touch screen, awkward placement of headphone jack

  2. Hardware Zone

    7 February 2010

    Previously known as the Kurara, the latest Sony Ericsson smartphone has been renamed; say hello to the Vivaz. With Sony Ericsson's penchant for christening their devices odd names (think: Jalou, Idou, Yari and Satio), you would be glad to know the inspiration behind the name in Spanish translates to "lively" or "vivacious" Now, the Vivaz is Sony Ericsson's second attempt at the Symbian S60 5th Edition Operating System, while the first is the Satio (launched late last... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Sony Ericsson Vivaz

    CNET
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: All I wanted was a good phone, CNET
    7 August 2010

    Terribly unuser friendly. Clock loses 4 minutes per day. Syand buy mode is so short it renders the camera unusable. The only thing this phone does well is to continually try and log onto the internet. Finally, it needs charging EVERY day, and it is only 3 weeks old and i make maybe 4 short calls a day. Do not buy this turkey, all it does is gobble your internet access! Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Your life in brilliant HD - Clips from your summer holidays. Your little baby daughter’s first smile. Shoot it. In brilliant, sharp HD video with one touch of a button.
  • Windows 7 compatible - Want to see what Windows 7 Device Stage™ has to offer? Grab a USB cable and connect your Vivaz™ to a PC. Enjoy easy access to Media Go. Discover tools that help you make the most of your creativity. Or just relax and let yourself be entertained.
  • YouTube™ compatible - Watch …

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