• The Sony Ericsson R300 is essentially a radiophone for those who do not want an MP3 player phone or who can not afford one. It is a candy bar phone that doubles as a portable FM/AM radio. It is a basic phone with not many bells and whistles. It has a basic 128 by 160 pixel display and a meager .3 megapixel (VGA) camera. It includes a WAP web browser as well as Bluetooth capabilities.

Sony Ericsson R300
A stereo wired headset is included with the purchase of the Sony Ericsson R300. The wired headset also serves as an antenna. On the back of the phone, along with the channel selector buttons, lies a large loudspeaker. It also includes Track ID support, which allows the user to tell what song is playing and the artist instantly. An audio enhancer key allows the user to activate volume boost.

The handset is basic, simple, and stylish. Two colors are currently available to the North American market, antique copper and steel black. Accessibility to the buttons and navigation is simple and easy. It also weighs only 75 grams and provides an amazing 9 hours of maximum talk time. Even the standby time is impressive, at around 17 days. Total dimensions are 101 by 46 by 12 mm.

Some of the features one will find on the Sony Ericsson R300 are games, email, and SMS capabilities. It has 8 MB of shared memory, with no port for expandability. It has polyphonic, MP3, and ACC ring tones with a vibration mode. The user can store up to 1000 contacts as well as pictures for photo Caller-ID.

Pros

Lightweight

Great radio functionality

Bluetooth capabilities

Cons

A meager .3 mp camera

No memory card

No infra-red

Overall

For the music lover with a shoestring budget, this is the best phone! It has great sound as well as web browsing and photo capabilities. It is simple in design and function, and therein lies much of its appeal. Its light weight makes it super portable. Small and stylish, this phone definitely delivers. The Sony Ericsson R300 is a great find at a great price!