The good news is that the new SonyEricsson 2 mega pixel handset is
available on Vodafone UK. The bad news is that it is heavily
Vodafone Live! branded and has limited functionality compared to a
standard SE handset.
1. Vodafone has disabled MP3 ring tones.
2. The user interface is different from the SE original. Buttons
have been reassigned, menu icons are Vodafone versions (uglier) and
have different positions.
3. Vodafone logo on bottom of phone, Vodafone button above joystick.
4. This "special" edition handset is in silver (brushed metal)
unlike the standard black.
5. Vodafone Live! is accessible from at least 5 different points
(buttons and menu options).
Orange has also branded the K750i. While the branding is not as
heavy as the Vodafone one, the icons have been replaced with low
quality version.
O2 is currently the least branded k750i, unless you get a SIM free
version.
Some of these issues can be remedied. To be able to play MP3 tones,
MP3s can be altered with the SonyEricsson DRM (digital rights
management) packager. The packager will add the digital rights in a
quick step (less then 5 seconds/ song). The files will get the dm
file extension and can be used on the Vodafone Live! branded K750i
as ringtones.
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After using the phone for a couple of days I find the features of
the phone to outweigh the Vodafone branding so I can still recommend
it, especially if it is a "free" upgrade.
The 2 MP camera is very good for a mobile phone. Maximum resolution
is 1632x1224 pixels. Auto focus has been added which lets you focus
on certain items by pressing down the shutter button half-way. Macro
mode actually works and a light has been added to be able to take
pictures in dark environments.
The phone records decent mp4 video clips as well. All can be stored
a Memory Stick Pro Duo (that's a mouthful) card which nowadays are
available up to 2 GB.