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Sony Ericsson C905 Plus
Flagship photo phone functions facelift
Still, we're not happy that Sony Ericsson isn't giving us the opportunity to upgrade the below-par headphones that come with the C905 Plus. They're not terrible but – since they connect via SE's two-pronged charger plug, and there's no adapter for a standard 3.5mm jack – you're pretty much stuck with them. For such a media-focused handset this certainly is a disappointment.
No full-screen option for Youtube and iPlayer undermines small display viewing
Other additions to the C905 Plus include a trial version of Wayfinder 7 satnav, offering voice directions to back up the A-GPS with Google Maps. There's also an SMS Conversation app, to do the text thing, chat-style, with a volley of text messages appearing in little speech bubbles, giving the impression of instant messaging.
Call quality proved to be fine in various locations on our travels around the north of London, with the speaker offering crisp, natural vocal tones. And for those who already use a C905, the good news is, there's no need to trade it in – you can get a free upgrade from the Sony Ericsson site. Check with your operator though, as some won't support all the services, if they conflict with network offerings.
Verdict
Sony Ericsson's brush and polish of its already impressive C905 camphone keeps it up-to-date with the competition in the 8Mp camera arena. The 8GB memory card helps, along with the welcome software additions, especially the BBC iPlayer, with Youtube, Smile Shutter, print ordering and SMS Conversation proving useful too. The C905 Plus hasn't exactly steamed ahead but, having a superb camera already, these upgrades merely serve to keep it just about in front – for now. ®
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