Test report and technical data Sony CMD Z5
Sony CMD Z5 - Small, but impressive!
A user-review from Sep. 30, 2002
Positive about the Sony CMD Z5: ease of use, display
Negative about the Sony CMD Z5: external antenna
G'morning folks,
I wanna report on the Sony CDM Z5 today. By now I actually own a Siemens SL45i, but I used to be really satisfied with my Sony CMD Z5 and I shall always remember the Sony CMD Z5. The Sony CMD Z5 is one of the smallest und lightet mobiles on the market. The Sony CMD Z5 still counts among the very best mobiles ever, although the Sony CMD Z5 already has a successor.
Design of the Sony CMD Z5:
The Sony CMD Z5 only weighs 87 g. The midget Sony CMD Z5 is however equipped with many, many features. More on those features later. The Sony CMD Z5 has an appealing, individual and noble design. A protecting flap spares the Sony CDM Z5 from dirt and damage.
The so called "Jog-Dial" makes simple operation of the Sony CMD Z5 possible. U can navigate easily through the menu of the Sony CMD Z5.
Features and technology of the Sony CMD Z5:
Li-Ion battery
Stand-by time: 220 hours
Talk time: 6 hours
Weight: 87 g
Dimensions: 88 x 49 x 21,5 mm
Extensive telephone book
Dictaphone
WAP-browser
T9-software
27 different ringer tones
Ringer tone editor
Vibratory alert
Organiser
Graphical clock
Calculator and currency converter
Ease of use of the Sony CMD Z5:
Via the "Jog-Dial" the Sony CMD Z5 can be operated with one finger only. Really handy!
Sadly the Sony CMD Z5 does not have a quick-dialling function.
A special goody of the Sony CDM Z5 is the integrated mailbox. This mailbox is really easy to use and it can save u a lot of money!
And, at last, a small advice for u guys: since the original antenna of the Sony CMD Z5 annoyed the shit out of me, I swapped it with a mini-antenna. The reception quality was not influenced negatively by doing that.
Summary of the Sony CMD 5:
The Sony CMD Z5 is a very chic, well thought-through mobile, which is equipped with a great deal of up-to-date technology. In addition to that the Sony CMD Z5 is easily operated. I can recommend the Sony CDM Z5 to anybody, who's looking out for something special!
Test-review of the Sony CMD Z5:
Technical features: ++
Reception quality: ++++
Ease of use: ++++
Battery stand-by time: +++
Design: +
Instruction manual: +++
Value for money: +++
Overall rating: +++
++++/excellent, +++/good, ++/satisfactory, +/poor
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