Sony Ericsson W518a

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Attractive design, External music display and controls are convenient.
The Sony Ericsson W518a has great music quality, a brilliant display, and a respectable feature set.

Cons:

Doesnt come with headphones, Gesture controls are gimmicky
The Sony Ericsson W518a's call quality wasn't perfect, and its controls and keypad were difficult to use. Also, the phone is rather sluggish.

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Last revision on August 26, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Attractive design, External music display and controls are convenient
The Sony Ericsson W518a has great music quality, a brilliant display, and a respectable feature set

Reviewers Didn't Like

Doesnt come with headphones, Gesture controls are gimmicky
The Sony Ericsson W518a's call quality wasn't perfect, and its controls and keypad were difficult to use. Also, the phone is rather sluggish

Expert reviews and ratings

I love it when I can sum up a cell phone’s entire performance with just five words. It makes me feel good as a writer. And that’s exactly what I can do with the Sony Ericsson W518a. Those five words: “rough controls but otherwise...

By MobileWhack on March 11, 2010

The inexpensive Sony Ericsson W518a ($50 with a two-year contract from AT&T; price as of 8/18/09) combines style, sound, and socializing, making it an attractive cell phone for a teenager (or a teenage budget). But just like the coolest kids in...

By PCWorld on August 21, 2009

The Sony Ericsson W518a lives up to its Walkman name, but call quality and internal performance didn't quite measure...

By cnet on July 21, 2009

The Sony Ericsson W518a is for Walkman phone fans who crave a flip form. Even though AT&T has largely stayed away from high-end Walkman phones like the W995a, they continue the love for mid-tier Walkman phones. The W518a has Sony Ericsson’s...

By MobileTechReview on July 21, 2009

Here is a video tour of the Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman phone for the AT&T network. You can watch the video here: Or visit YouTube for more viewing and sharing options. Sound like your next phone? Shop for this phone and compatible accessoriesWant a...

By Phone Scoop on August 31, 2009