Sony Ericsson M1i Aspen

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

5

Pros:

Powerful Battery, WiFi, 3G & GPS, Very Good Music Playback, Very Useful Organizer/Scheduler, Excellent Call Quality
Tight integration with Microsoft services; good set of connectivity features; sizable catalog of third-party applications on the Web.
Looks, large keys, audio output, zippy UI, battery life

Cons:

Poorly Designed UI, Resistive Touchscreen, Poor Screen, Average Camera, Web Browsing isn't Good
Touchscreen almost impossible to use under the sun due to reflective surface; lacks front-facing camera for video calling; rudimentary camera features; user experience not well-thought-out.

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Last revision on January 23, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Powerful Battery, WiFi, 3G & GPS, Very Good Music Playback, Very Useful Organizer/Scheduler, Excellent Call Quality
Tight integration with Microsoft services; good set of connectivity features; sizable catalog of third-party applications on the Web
Looks, large keys, audio output, zippy UI, battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poorly Designed UI, Resistive Touchscreen, Poor Screen, Average Camera, Web Browsing isn't Good
Touchscreen almost impossible to use under the sun due to reflective surface; lacks front-facing camera for video calling; rudimentary camera features; user experience not well-thought-out
Fat, poor display resolution, small display, average camera

Expert reviews and ratings

Still, even with Sony Ericsson’s “GreenHeart” eco-friendly branding (only used to draw a broader audience I’d imagine), the Aspen is easily overshadowed by SE’s Xperia line of Android-based devices. It’s not a bad...

By ZOMGitsCj on December 03, 2010

The Sony Ericsson Aspen belongs to the GreenHeart line-up and has a QWERTY keyboard and a resistive touchscreen....

By PCWorld India on September 17, 2010

Overall, priced at Rs. 16,744, the Aspen is not exactly great value for money, and neither does it stand out as a special handset. It’s a fairly middling phone and, for the price, there are better options available.Specifications:Network: 3G...

By ThinkDigit on September 17, 2010

The Sony Ericsson Aspen's green credentials, decent QWERTY and tight integration with Microsoft services are welcomed features, but the tiny 2.4-inch low-resolution touchscreen isn't the most thumb-friendly around. To be fair, the Aspen...

By CNET Asia on August 10, 2010

Talk and Text plus cute games. Small screen takes some getting used to. Tags : Sony Ericsson Aspen Latest Phone · Sony Ericsson A8i · Sony Ericsson Yendo · Sony Ericsson Cedar · Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 · Sony Ericsson BRAVIA...

By Mobile88 on October 08, 2010

So how does the Sony Ericsson Aspen stand as a phone? That really depends on what you need in a mobile device. Those who wish for a physical QWERTY keyboard will find the Aspen to be a good fit for their messaging needs. But with its limited screen...

By HardwareZone.com on August 31, 2010

The QWERTY phone segment has seen a major rise in the entry level category, however in the high-end segment there are very few options available. With the Aspen, Sony Ericsson has tried to aim at the high end segment with a Smartphone that offers...

By CIOL on July 19, 2010

It’s been a while since we last had to deal with a QWERTY-enabled PocketPC candybar. But it looks like we’ll be seeing quite some of them around. We don’t know if the industry is running out of ideas and trying to recycle old concepts....

By GSMArena on July 08, 2010

Back when Sony Ericsson first announced the Aspen smartphone, a Windows Mobile 6.5.3, in early February 2010, we wondered whether the QWERTY-equipped handset would have enough room to make its mark before Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 by the end...

By SlashGear on June 19, 2010

Overall I have enjoyed my time with the Aspen, but being a HTC Snap fan, I didn't take a lot of convincing. This is a very capable phone for business and for pleasure. I would like to think that with the last minute tweaks that Sony Ericsson may...

By Tracy and Matt's Blog on April 06, 2010

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