Sony Ericsson J10i2: review, description, specifications and reviews

Sony Ericsson J10i2 is a mobile phone that belongs to the GreenHeart lineup. However, he remembered not belonging to the ecological series, but his interesting design and a wide range of functions. There are many models in the line, but today we will consider J10i2.

Set

For sale Sony Ericsson J10i2 in a box of recycled paper. It is small and looks more compact than other models. In the complete set there are no paper manuals which practically are not read by users. Reducing the use of paper, the producer managed to save more than one tree, which he told on his website.

Accessories in the kit goes a little. It includes: phone, battery, charger and headset. I must say that the headset is the simplest, there are not even buttons for switching tracks in the player. The package also contains a small paper bag that can be used as a cover. In some regions of Russia, the kit also includes a 4 GB memory card.

Appearance

The front side of the Sony Ericsson J10i2 is made in the classic style, which is inherent in many models of the company. The user is greeted by a black candy bar, in which there are no frills. Some scold Sony Ericsson J10i2 for the lack of refined lines and strong simplicity. It's enough to look at the phone from the side and you can understand that not everything here is so bad. The case of Sony Ericsson J10i2 is made uneven. The middle part is the thickest (14 mm), the bottom is slightly smaller, the top is made as thin as possible (9 mm). Thanks to this structure, the model is more convenient to hold in your hand than the usual mobile phones. Transitions are made smooth and smooth, which improves tactile sensations. However, this design can not please everyone.

The back cover is made of thin aluminum, which covers the frame from recycled plastic. It is painted in silver, which dilutes the officiality of the Sony Ericsson J10i2 Elm. In the lower part there are small grooves that are part of the design. Slipping device out of hand they do not interfere.

The basis of the case was recycled plastic, which is focused on the manufacturer, describing its product. In appearance and touch, it does not differ from the one used in budget-level devices. But the phone Sony Ericsson J10i2 is a little higher, so the buyer wants to get something more worthwhile.

Dimensions do not differ greatly from other monoblock phones, just a little longer. Ultra-thin it can not be called, but in the hand it feels rather easy. Sold mobile phone in two colors: black and pink. The second option can attract the female sex. In the hand lies comfortably, the corners do not press on the palm of your hand, you do not want to throw out the phone after several minutes of use. The body is assembled qualitatively, there are no backlashes, panels do not collect fingerprints, despite the material of manufacture.

Keyboard Sony Ericsson J10i2

Firmware on the phone, by the way, is on the manufacturer's website, you can download it for free, the device is flashed for a few minutes. The keyboard is installed as large as possible. It comes close to the edges of the case, which makes it convenient to use it. The keys are divided only horizontally by small grooves. Made of soft plastic, which is rough to the touch. Erroneously clicking on another button is difficult. There is a five-way control key, the end and call buttons are made smoother so that you can distinguish blindly. In addition, the developer has managed to accommodate two more buttons: quick access to the menu and erasing the text.

On the right side there is a volume rocker and a camera activation key. It works here on two positions - focusing and taking a picture. Are located comfortably, pleasant to the touch.

Autonomy

A battery with a capacity of 1000 mAh is installed. The manufacturer promises up to 10 hours of talk time and 430 hours of standby time. The phone with short conversations, included Wi-Fi and several hours of the Internet per day is able to work up to 3 days. In the gentle mode can be active for almost a week. Autonomy is quite acceptable for this type of battery.

Screen

The Sony Ericsson J10i2 display is manufactured using TFT technology. The 2.2-inch diagonal has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. A special glass is installed, which protects against scratches and other damages. Contrast and color rendition are at a high level. Viewing angles are not very large. Even with a slight deviation of the screen, fading occurs. The text is read, but the colors are badly distorted. An ambient light sensor is installed , which controls the level of illumination of the screen and keyboard.

Camera

The device has a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus. There is a flash that is used when recording movies as a backlight. By the way, it can be used as a flashlight. The maximum resolution of photos is 2592 x 1944 pixels. The same interface is used as in the previous models of the ruler. The whole screen performs the function of the viewfinder. On top of it are located control buttons and settings. Approach is carried out by means of a volume rocker. The "0" button gives all information about the shooting features.

There are four modes: smile detection, frame, panoramic and standard shooting. There is a timer and settings for the built-in flash.

In video shooting mode, there are significantly fewer settings. The maximum resolution at which you can record is 640 x 480 pixels. The clips are saved in MP4 format.

It's easy to use the camera. The quality of the images is at a high level.

Memory

The phone has 270 MB of memory, which can be slightly expanded by deleting some files. You can install memory cards (the device supports microSD) up to 16 GB. The slot is located under the back cover. To install, you do not need to remove the battery and turn off the phone, which greatly simplifies the task. For most purposes, a 4GB card will suffice (video, games, photos, music). The amount of free memory is displayed in the device's gallery.

Communications

A standard port is used to connect wired devices. And he is in the device alone for everything (charger, headphones, connection with a personal computer). When connected to a PC, you can select the use mode - drive or player. It works without problems with all operating systems. Wireless interfaces include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. They work stably, without interruption of communication.

The result

Sony Ericsson J10i2 turned out to be typical for the Japanese company. At the time of release of the phone, the firm was going through hard times, and the new model was a breath of fresh air. Of course, the price in Russia is quite high and is about 10,000 rubles. The phone did not receive the necessary advertising, so it was only seen by true SE fans. In terms of the body model is unlikely to stand out, but the module Wi-Fi is not every phone in this price category.

Pros:

• Mineral glass;
• Availability of Wi-Fi;
• A good camera;
• Presence of aluminum;
• Quality assembly.

Minuses:

• Inexpensive plastic;
• high price;
• No microUSB port.

Reviews

Users are positive about the model. Sony Ericsson Elm J10i2, according to many, got everything necessary for comfortable use. Pleases buyers price. The phone works stably and leaves a pleasant impression. It is not bad showing itself for a long time without bringing the owner.