Sony Ericsson txt pro Review
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The struggle and agony of the txt pro lies in the fact that it's a feature phone with a touchscreen, one of the few left out there and it will inevitably face comparisons with low-end Androids. And it will inevitably lose them. Despite that, Sony Ericsson has equipped the phone with the Touch user interface, on a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen.
Design:
The Sony Ericsson txt pro looks very compact, but not in terms of its waist line. It weighs 3.53oz (100 g) but it's as thick as a brick at 0.71” (18mm). The 3-inch scratch-resistant capacitive touch screen comes with a resolution of only 240 x 400 pixels. The screen is responsive to touch, but we wouldn't say that translates into smooth flicking and tapping - the problem seems to originate in the interface or the slow processor. Otherwise, it has average viewing angles, but it attracts fingerprints, smudges and all kinds of human finger debris at an alarming rate.
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The Sony Ericsson txt pro looks very compact | |||
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Apart from the screen, the design of the device is very toyish, a feeling conveyed by the plastic materials used to build the phone, but also by its miniature dimensions. Except for that cheap feeling, it looks well built and we were particularly happy with the nice soft touch coating on the back cover.
The side sliding mechanism is sure to take a hit as the common user would pop it open and close it multiple times throughout the day. That's why we were happy to report that it felt solid in operation. Popping the keyboard in and out happens with a distinct loud clicking sound (a bit too loud, actually). We found it to be just a tiny bit harder to slide it in and out than we would like to, but you get used to it.
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The side sliding mechanism felt solid in operation | ||
The 4-row QWERTY keyboard on the Sony Ericsson txt pro is definitely small, but it doesn't feel packed - buttons are well spaced for most hands, but bigger thumbed users still might have difficulties operating them. The big majority though won't have a problem using it. The buttons are slightly tough to press, but you get used to it in a matter of minutes.
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The 4-row QWERTY keyboard of the Sony Ericsson txt pro | |||
On the front, a half-circle home button, a signature feature of Sony Ericsson's latest handsets adds instant brand recognition, but is also very big and easy to press, overall a welcome addition.
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The half-circle home button on the front | ||
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The sides of the Sony Ericsson txt pro | ||
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41 Comments
1. JLHON (unregistered) posted on 26 Jul 2011, 07:11 1 3
Ahhh... classic PhoneArena stuff... always "reviewing" the bad side of phones... but if it was made from Apple.... OMG this phone was great! 9/10... come on you guys be serious for a minute, it's true it may be a little crappy but for the price what do you expect? a 4/10... I dont think so...
2. bling bling (unregistered) posted on 26 Jul 2011, 08:03 0 2
yes you are right it should have scored more 4 does not do justice , it should have scored atleast 3 or 2
5. JLHON (unregistered) posted on 26 Jul 2011, 14:33 0 0
dont start crap... you know it's not fair... but anyways it's your opinion so whatever... 9_9
3. John (unregistered) posted on 26 Jul 2011, 09:34 0 0
Nice cheap phone, until i saw, that it lacks 3G.. So it must not score more than 4 stars. Yeah, qwerty is nice, price is decent, but nowdays even the crappiest phone has such feature.
36. ferongr posted on 02 Oct 2011, 12:26 0 0
I've used it, it's a bad phone, does not deserve its pricetag. Even basic functions like Contacts and Messaging are badly thought-out.
4. TreyTreyTaylor posted on 26 Jul 2011, 11:41 0 0
SE start making some hardcore high end androids for the US. All we have is the Play and X10/X8. The Arc would've sold very well on a US carrier IMO.
6. funny (unregistered) posted on 29 Jul 2011, 20:47 2 0
"We found it to be just a tiny bit harder to slide it in and out than we would like to, but you get used to it."
That's what she said. lol!
7. ana shahkira (unregistered) posted on 03 Aug 2011, 11:10 0 0
menapa gprs x ade dlm senarai sony txt pro.....
8. navinya (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2011, 11:44 1 0
i m very much excited abt this phone :-)
9. kunal (unregistered) posted on 05 Aug 2011, 14:39 0 0
is this phone worth buying ????ths phn jst fits into my budgt.can u suggest some other mobile phones in ths range better thn ths.A QWERTY is must.
17. ulluboy.l posted on 27 Aug 2011, 06:13 0 0
this is a nice qwerty at this budget. u can go for it.
10. mikerotch1993 (unregistered) posted on 13 Aug 2011, 15:20 0 1
come on its a cheap phone that does the job right. Personally i think people who spent hundreds on phones are pretty dumb unless its like an iphone but if you wanna text people and call them why spend so much? i don't want 3G and i don't want a browser i have a laptop ffs
34. TXT Pro (unregistered) posted on 01 Oct 2011, 10:25 0 0
Completely agree with you... has been reflected from its name TXT PRO! This TXT PRO is not a smartphone, why need 3G for sending TXT? Alternatively, use the WiFi for internet browsing!
12. lei (unregistered) posted on 16 Aug 2011, 21:09 0 0
how do you use the SYM "ü" option in the keyboard for sony ericsson txt pro?
thanks.
14. nobleboy44 (unregistered) posted on 23 Aug 2011, 01:34 0 0
this option is for adding symbols in the msg
13. nimrat (unregistered) posted on 17 Aug 2011, 05:38 0 0
I m using txt pro but does not know how to minimize a running application . Can anyone please help me and tell how to minimize an application .
22. joska (unregistered) posted on 07 Sep 2011, 12:58 0 0
it doesnt have any OS so it's impossible to minimalize it
15. jithu (unregistered) posted on 25 Aug 2011, 04:34 0 0
Hai Guys is that possible to hide display clock time home screen pls tell me i going to buy this. please tell me the + of the Phone And of the phone i am waiting for your reply
Thanks Guys.....
16. honey sing (unregistered) posted on 25 Aug 2011, 18:41 2 1
awsome phn yrr i buy dis phn and its awsome to use widout 3g olso..
so guys dont give comment until u use it..a
wsome sony ericson...
18. r3mpuia (unregistered) posted on 31 Aug 2011, 12:33 0 0
Main qualms I have with this phone:
1. Music, Camera, Phonebook, Messages, Dialling keypad (touchscreen) has only one accesspoint. Not even the shutter acts as a camera shortcut as most phones do. Also, you cannot set your personalized shortcuts anywhere.
2. Unability to use the up down button at the side for browsing the menu.
3. Calculator does not rotate and cannot be operated from the keypad. Which is a problem because the touchscreen sensitivity on the bottom corners is particularly useless. Which also creates problems when you want to end a phone call.
4. I am an avid fan of Sony Ericsson because I personally think their user interface is the easiest and most friendly to use. Even on phones costing as low as Rs.5000. This phone is NOT FRIENDLY. Even Micromax has much much better UI which is friendly even on their phones costing around Rs3000.
5. Sound is poor, especially on playbacks. Nokia gives much better sound clarity in their low end phones than this.
Dont buy. If you want qwerty, look somewhere else. if youre just looking for a phone which is smart and easy to use, get the Nokia X2-03 touch & type. Almost the same price. Youll be much happier with it.
