Sony Ericsson Satio Review

The newest phone in the Sony Ericsson range has been anticipated for a long time, and has been promising plenty of innovations – which it definitely delivers. It might look a little strange, but that’s because there’s an awful lot packed into a single device, with plenty of innovative styling to set it apart from the competition.

The big selling point is the camera, which is what makes it look so different, since it’s essentially an addition on the back (and well as a front-facing video camera for video calling, if a user desires). All the controls for the camera are located on the right side of the phone, and are quite intuitive, while the picture quality is superb, as is the video, building on what the company has achieved with the Cybershot.

The look is definitely minimal, with very little on the front; instead, most controls are on the phone’s left side, although, disappointingly, there’s no 3.5mm headphone jack, which would have made the Sony Ericsson Satio much better as a few mobile phone reviews have noted, especially as it is being touted as a multimedia device. There is, however, a microSD card slot, and a video out slot, so users can even play mobile phone footage on a TV.

Granted, the Sony Ericsson Satio looks a little awkward, certainly when compared to other handsets on the market, but it is light and fits well in the hand, and the stylus works very effectively on the screen, which is set up for handwriting recognition.