I used a Sony Ericsson S710a when it first came out for about 8 months, and absolutly loved it. I especially liked it's phenomanal 1.3 megapixel camera, and removable flash memory slot. I loved being able to snap decent quality photos anywhere I go that looked quite good on a computer. Then due to an aquatic incident, my phone got absolutly soaked and was ruined.
With my insurance plan I was able to get the newer W600i (also a spin phone with 1.3 megapixel camera and other similar features) as a replacement. I was pretty excited, thinking all the features I loved in the S710a would be even better in this newer model. Wrong. The camera is absolutly horrid! I don't even use it anymore because the picture quality just isn't worth it.
I have S710a and W600i pics here for comparison:
http://www.toddfx.com/pics/phones/
Both folders have assorted high and low resolution pictures. I can hardly believe that the W600i pics came from a NEWER phone that supposidly had the same camera. The S710a pics look great high and low resolution, as well as in darker situations. If I don't have ample light on the W600i (i.e. outdoors on sunny day), they get very noisy and pixelated. There is a light meter as well as white balance settings, but nothing helps the quality.
Every other feature I liked on the S710a has also somehow been downgraded on the W600i! Theres no removable media slot (I loved that because my laptop also has a built in 5-in-1 reader), the spin action has much more friction, the number keys are very cramped, and the screen is smaller!
My point is, i'm looking to upgrade. I'm even considering down grading back to a S710a! Does anybody own a W900i or other Sony Ericssons that are as good as the S710a? I'm mostly interested in the camera and memory capabilities.
I was just interested in hearing your opinions on the Sony Ericssons, or something else that you would suggest with similar features in mind.