Sony Ericsson P1i
Frazier Barretto, Oct 05, 2007 2137 hrs IST
Sony Ericsson's P1i flaunts push email feature and also delivers on the multimedia front.
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Frazier Barretto, Oct 05, 2007 2137 hrs IST
Sony Ericsson's P1i flaunts push email feature and also delivers on the multimedia front.
Sony Ericsson launched the P1i to build on its range of P Series handsets. The P1i boasts of having push email features. Apparently, it also delivers on the multimedia front. But can it level above the P990i? Read on to find out.







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by Ajay, Pune, on Jun 15, 2009 11:44 AM, Report abuse Reply
I have used P990i and P1i. P1i beats all smart phones in the market in all aspects. It has smart-QWERTY keyboard, Memory expansion, Blackberry connect, UIQ OS, decent camera, touch screen interface. Only thing this phone lacks is EDGE. This is a complete business-entertainment phone which is not as big as BB handsets yet more powerful. With its expanded memory (128 MB) it can really do multi-tasking well. I am using WiFi with Fring (free download) to do voice chat with MSN/Google/Sky contacts which is an amazing thing.
by Amar, Chennai, on Oct 22, 2007 02:44 PM, Report abuse Reply
hey amar, i have some query on Fring. Can we call MSN&Google contacts directly via Fring or does the software call to some local number to connect and we are charged for a local call + data call(GPRS/3G) ??
by nanda kishore, tampere, on Oct 22, 2007 06:58 PM, Report abuse
Nanda, Thru your WiFi connection between your mobile and the wireless access point, Fring logs to MSN/Google/Sky etc?Fring consolidates all available contacts and shows it up in a screen. It does not use telephone numbers to make calls instead it uses SIP protocol to initiate voice calls between you and the contact. Infact, you will even receive ring tone from Fring when you receive calls from the otherside. With your Bluetooth headset you can even walk freely and talk with your MSN/Google/Sky contacts. Apart from this there is another option where you need to register with Fring to call telephone number ? this is more like VoIP calls. Basically, both options are possible based on your needs.
by Amar, Chennai, on Oct 24, 2007 10:22 AM, Report abuse
Excellent smart phone with compatibility
by Prasanth G, Trivandrum, on Jan 04, 2008 11:14 AM, Report abuse
Hi , can u tell me in what way does it lack without EDGE. How is the internet connectivity speed
by Raj, Bangalore, on Apr 27, 2008 11:18 AM, Report abuse
amar i tried installing the fring.. but it fails when it tries to establish contact ?? can u help me understand the installations and usage process better ??
by PMS, coimbatore, on Jun 10, 2008 08:43 AM, Report abuse
Amar, does ur tel operator charge 4 the fring voice chat over the Wi-Fi? as per logic, it seems yes, as each and every sip call will utilize some amount of bandwidth and u gotta pay as per internet data tariff plan, isnt it?
by Jyotirmoy, delhi, on Apr 25, 2009 09:58 AM, Report abuse
Hi I am using sony ericcson p1 i model n i cant aceess internet on my phn its saying could not locate remote server.Can anybody help me plzzzzzzzz
by Sahil, Mumbai, on Nov 08, 2008 11:58 AM, Report abuse Reply
Activate GPRS and ask for the settings ie the POP ID from your service provider. Net will work!
by R Dixit, Shillong, on Nov 19, 2008 09:13 PM, Report abuse
Hi Sahil,This is not the handset problem.Please check the Internet settings with ur Operator, and set the right APN for internet settings.
by Shivendra, Gurgaon, on Jan 10, 2009 01:22 PM, Report abuse
you need a software reset/update . can do oit through sony website . sorted my issue the same way
by Robin, delhi, on Jan 15, 2009 10:29 AM, Report abuse
hi i have same prob yaar how to we get this.....?
by umesh, mumbai, on Apr 13, 2009 12:29 PM, Report abuse
P1i is a good phone and very easy to use..... but if it decides not to wrk then u got a problem, bought the handset from hotspot in delhi. within 2 months loudspeaker and side scroller stopped wrking. took sony n hotspot 2weeks to repair and problem recurred within a month. it took 1month to repair this tym but screen was all scratched n screen guard missing.again its bak at service center.wen ques hotspot, they say during repairs phone can get scratched and they r not responsible.no clue if hotspot is responsible or sony. is it an isolated prob or others also face problems with sony and hotspot????
by Rikshit, Delhi, on Mar 21, 2009 03:58 PM, Report abuse Reply
SE should try and re-launch the P1i with EDGE and a little bit of extra processor and this phone's 100% gonna rock the market!
by Joshua, Bangalore, on Jan 13, 2009 03:38 PM, Report abuse Reply
Do we have a better mobile than the P1i? Preference is of a windows moblie phone.
by R Dixit, Shillong, on Nov 19, 2008 09:10 PM, Report abuse Reply
can any one tell me what is the latest price of P1I
by Ram, hyd, on Oct 27, 2008 07:01 PM, Report abuse Reply
hey...does any one no....what is the price of this phone nowadays in delhi and from where can I get this as cheap as possible.........???
by jazz, delhi, on Aug 18, 2008 01:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
I bought mine at Alfa, Vile Parle, Mumbai 15 days back for Rs. 16300. and its an awesome phone. Simply fantastic
by Avinash Tauro, Mumbai, on Aug 18, 2008 09:53 PM, Report abuse
Rite now i am using p990i but i am pissed off with it. Now i am thinking of purchasing a new cell so should i buy this P1i or the E61i?
by Anish, New Delhi, on Oct 07, 2007 11:13 AM, Report abuse Reply
hey I am in a dilemma whether to get nokia N-82 or P1i . What do you suggest ???
by Danny, coimbatore, on Jul 27, 2008 11:14 AM, Report abuse
how much does this phone cost???????pls reply people......
by cherian mathan, mumbai, on Oct 06, 2007 01:55 PM, Report abuse Reply
it cost almost 15600,but i am assuming its price will cut dowm within 10 days
by chirag, udaipur, on Apr 26, 2008 10:39 AM, Report abuse
by Srinivas, kakinada, on Jul 04, 2008 10:10 PM, Report abuse
Hi, I have a P1i phone. I find this very user friendly. I have a small query. The Blackberry registration is done and the symbol appears on the right side. Iam not able to close this. If I try doing something, I get a message as Dump File Created and Reason Code as 3 etc etc What does this mean? I was getting such message for some other functions. This used to pop continously. I got the software reloaded. Now similar thing pops up when I try some settings to be changed. Can someone advise.
by Santosh, Bangalore, on Jul 03, 2008 06:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
I bought this phone 4 weeks before. Was working fine when i got it , from the first day i usually restarts saying your phone has been restarted for improving performance, and after two weeks it had its display blank. I took it to Sony erricoson service, they changed almost everything in phone starting from LCD to motherboard, and it took 10 days for the same. For a two week old phone and repair of 10 days, there is no better way to waste your money and efforts buying this phone . Believe me Sony erricson has pathetic service , they dont respond to calls nor replies to email. The products are victim of pathetic quality checks, I heard if you buy outside india, you get the product made in Sweden rather than one you get it from India which is chinese made
by Kiran, Bangalore, on Jan 25, 2008 01:49 PM, Report abuse Reply
i got this mobile say about 4 weeks back.. and i found tat the handsfree was not perfectly fitting to the connector port. i took it to the sonyerricson service and they took it back and gave me a receipt with an option to get a new handset from the place of purchase. They keep up the promise of replacement guarantee. check it out and ask for a new handset...
by Anonymous, coimbatore, on Jun 10, 2008 07:47 AM, Report abuse
Not necessarily. Phones sold through dealers in Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, and Hong Kong are generally made in China. You can get Swedesh SE phones from smaller, independent sellers. While it's true that there used to be quality differences between Swedish and Chinese SE phones, this is already minimal as global production has shifted to China and quality has improved. And it's true that SE after-sales in India is horrid, if not the worst. I heard they've closed the service centre in Andheri.
by Paul, Kolkata, on Jul 03, 2008 07:56 AM, Report abuse
Sony Ericsson P1i is available at lowest price of Rs.15999 in Bangalore through Helpline 9740111822.I found that to be the cheapest deal in Bangalore.
by Rohit, Bangalore, on Jun 10, 2008 12:15 PM, Report abuse Reply
Tha's a steal. Is this GPS-enabled?
by Paul, Kolkata, on Jul 03, 2008 07:43 AM, Report abuse
i am finding it difficult to syncronise with my PC.. i used to find it so easy with the nokia handsets. i want to hook on to the PC and do my msg, edit contacts or send mail etc... can anyone pl. guide me in this ?
by PMS, coimbatore, on Jun 10, 2008 07:55 AM, Report abuse Reply
Look good, but cost is not given..which is disappointing me.
by VINAY KUMAR VER, DELHI, on Jun 01, 2008 11:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
This phone is damn hot guys. I got 1 from singapore. Fr around 6,000 INR. cheapsia,, I am kinda love with it now.
by Neil, kolkata, on May 09, 2008 01:25 PM, Report abuse Reply
Hello Sir, i'm very much interseted to buy this SOny P1I phone it costs 18900/- in bangalore. is there any other SMART phone to buy wen copmared to this one.
by Jagadeesh.R, Bangalore., on Apr 08, 2008 11:19 AM, Report abuse Reply
p1i is rs 18 300 at Sony World & still lesser at mobile store. u can try that
by Raj, Bangalore, on Apr 27, 2008 11:13 AM, Report abuse
by samuel Konger, Itanagar, on Oct 07, 2007 03:31 PM, Report abuse Reply
P1i does not have EDGE. i found out from net that EDGE increases speed of browsing. That is the only disadvantage. I am a little confused . i need to buy a phone for internet acess with good speed . can any one suggest me? Should i go for black berry?/ Motorola q9h. V raj, 91-9423059731
by Raj, Bangalore, on Apr 27, 2008 11:10 AM, Report abuse
by aldonza mc greg, london, on Mar 27, 2008 03:45 PM, Report abuse Reply
by aldonza mc greg, london, on Mar 27, 2008 03:42 PM, Report abuse Reply
by pala, coimbatore, on Oct 06, 2007 09:08 AM, Report abuse Reply
Why don't people read the full article. The price is mentioned in the conclusion para. Dumb people ask dumb questions.
by ssc, baroda, on Oct 06, 2007 01:37 PM, Report abuse
by prash, pune, on Mar 24, 2008 06:36 PM, Report abuse
the way i c it.. apart frm da camera and xtended RAM & design this fone is da same as P990i and considerin da fact dat P990i is quite stable now wit da l8est firmwares it wud b better to go for a P990i. i kno da P990i is outta production but the ones already in da market havent been sold yet...and its cost is like 12k for grey and 18k for bill.. and it'll keep comin dn even more in da comin month.
by P990 user, Bombay, on Oct 06, 2007 11:17 AM, Report abuse Reply
I find this userfriendly, good featured. I am using Bsnl connection, to me gprs is quite Ok. u will get this phone for Rs.21000/- in kochi, Marigndrive including vat.
by kunjikaly, Cochin, on Oct 07, 2007 05:15 PM, Report abuse
true....but what's with the size bro!! P990 is a brick compared to the P1..remember..thats why SE had to release the P1 immediately after the P990..coz people simply denied to carry a brick in their pockets..n if u r flying..u d need to book an extra seat for P990..for God's sake ! my laptop is lighter and smaller than the P990...maybe even my desktop!! on the price front P990 is a good buy..and u cud get it for 12K in the grey market.. but always keep it in mind P990 is outdated even when u buy it..so my advise ! STAY away from it n go for the P1i....its simply cooler,lighter, sexier and smarter.
by Ansh, Hyderabad, on Mar 24, 2008 05:58 PM, Report abuse
To all those thinking of buying the P1i - DO NOT. Nothing much wrong with the phone, but UIQ is the shittiest "smartphone" platform to have ever existed.
by Lycanthrope, Mumbai, on Mar 22, 2008 11:55 PM, Report abuse Reply
I am in 2 minds whether to go for ASUS526/526 or the P1i. With the Asus it is not complicated to use word/excel on the move and then transfer work between the phone and PC with the P1i I wonder whether it will be a smooth easy affair
by Raj s. Iyer, Thane, on Feb 09, 2008 01:07 PM, Report abuse Reply
same same same thing here ...both good..but then pc conctivity may prove to b a issue with Symb OS
by keshav, ahmedabad, on Mar 12, 2008 11:03 PM, Report abuse
go ahead n buy one... its a good phone, has a very good key pad....
by sid, sid, on Mar 16, 2008 06:28 AM, Report abuse
Mobile mfrs should try to standardise on connectivity like mini USB for all applications which will make life easier for users
by srinivas, chennai, on Oct 06, 2007 12:28 PM, Report abuse Reply
Hey Everyone... can anyone tell me the price of P1i in Pune... also the store name which is relaible to get it from in lowest price.
by Jayant, Pune, on Mar 11, 2008 01:05 PM, Report abuse
I bought this on 27 Jul 07 frm chennai... very first day it first arrived in the stores... have been using it without problems since then... got it for 23500+VAT. may be you can get it for 22K + VAT today... the display is brilliant and the loads of 3rd party s/w available make ur life easy... I am using Airtel and GPRS is real slow.... but still can easily set up pop3 access on the phone to check office and gmail emails... no problems there... The web browser... opera is very gud without support for flashLite though. Google is providing free GOOGLE-MAP software for UIQ3 and works well on this phone... indian maps are fairly detailed to street level and decently tagged too.... i write block letters and find the handwriting recognition very helpful for text input... Now there is no 3G in india... wi-fi hotspots are rare or paye per use... gprs speed sux... so this phone is practically for photo-shooting, mp3 and style... there are many less expensive phones that can do the same.
by satya, delhi, on Oct 06, 2007 06:21 PM, Report abuse Reply
can u plz tel me the free software lnks for p1i....
by chinmay, pune, on Nov 04, 2007 12:38 PM, Report abuse
Will you please suggest me less expensive phones that can do the same i.e. as in case of P1i ?
by Sandeep, Mumbai, on Mar 10, 2008 12:26 PM, Report abuse
P1i prices is coming down? i saw advertisement where the price best buy price quoted as 18,959/-
by argawal, bangalore, on Oct 16, 2007 12:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
hai can u just tell me the appropriately where can i get for 18959 for pi1
by lobs, mangalore, on Oct 18, 2007 01:08 AM, Report abuse
where did you see the ad and when? pls inform.
by dipankar, Mumbai, on Nov 22, 2007 01:02 PM, Report abuse
Check in Subhiksha Mobile Chain, it costs Rs. 19100/- there. I checked yesterday only...
by Rajesh, Pune, on Feb 04, 2008 01:33 PM, Report abuse
In univercell it is at 16700/-
by Ambuj, Bangalore, on Mar 07, 2008 05:08 PM, Report abuse
I have zeroed on to to buy one P1i .. any last moment suggestion guys ?
by shylesh, Dubai, on Feb 23, 2008 09:02 PM, Report abuse Reply
For those who are using the PI1, could you please comment on its speed. I am using the HTC TOUCH and the speed is really bad. At times I would need to wait for nearly 20 secs before I can dial.
by Jagdish, Chennai, on Feb 10, 2008 03:45 PM, Report abuse Reply
Excellent Handset. Speeds much faster. Remember HTCTouch is a "Windows OS" & P1i is Symbian UIQ OS. Takes sme time toget used to the UI. Overall superb value for money Excellent Business functionality with an equal combination of Entertainment features.
by Rustom, Mumbai, on Feb 23, 2008 03:06 PM, Report abuse
by arun shrestha, kathmandu, on Feb 19, 2008 04:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
by somnath, bankura, on Feb 06, 2008 06:21 PM, Report abuse Reply
I have seen both the mobiles P1i and Nokia 61i, but i guess the P1i has better features compared to that of the 61i and this ones got a touchscreen, FM and many other features which really lack in 61i. Except for its the best pathetic service offered in bangalore as specified earlier this phone is good ones to go with.
by Murali, bangalore, on Feb 03, 2008 11:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
One of the Best Mobile Phones I have ever come accross. Thanks Sony........
by Kanwarjit Singh, Delhi, on Jan 06, 2008 02:20 AM, Report abuse Reply
i like it that why i want to buy tell me Rs.
by Mukesh Kumar, Delhi, on Oct 30, 2007 09:28 AM, Report abuse Reply
Boss not able to understand, what you are tryin to say. You write in hindi as well.
by Kamaal, Bangalore, on Jan 04, 2008 08:33 AM, Report abuse
i have purchased a phone faar more better features as compared to this bluddy one..
by ASHOK KUMAR, GURGAON, on Oct 06, 2007 08:52 AM, Report abuse Reply
Bhaiya.. phone ka naam n model number bhi to bata do...
by Vivek, Gurgaon, on Oct 06, 2007 11:20 AM, Report abuse
badi acchi baat hai.... wo chal rahe hain in dino 6000 waale chinese models tum jaise fukron ke liye
by Lohani, New Delhi, on Oct 06, 2007 12:11 PM, Report abuse
Dude...plz mention the name of that model which seems to be a prized possession for ya...we low lying earthly souls can also give it a try...
by Kewl Kapri, Bangalooro, on Dec 18, 2007 01:38 PM, Report abuse
how can i setup pop3 email in pi1..i am an airtel user. can any one help me in this regard..!
by sathwik, hyderabad, on Nov 23, 2007 07:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
would you tell me the real price of P1i in indian ruppee
by inder, uttrakhand, on Oct 29, 2007 02:57 PM, Report abuse Reply
by aneesh, ldh, on Nov 03, 2007 05:50 PM, Report abuse
How can set GPRS for k750i in idea connection
by Haris, kerala, on Oct 29, 2007 03:43 PM, Report abuse Reply
by Anonymous, bvn, on Oct 29, 2007 09:59 PM, Report abuse
After seeing this beauty I was astonished about the features that were offered. Smart phone with smart feartures!!!
by Ajay, Lucknow, on Oct 27, 2007 11:08 AM, Report abuse Reply
by Sachin p patel, hubli {karanataka}, on Oct 22, 2007 01:48 PM, Report abuse Reply
by gowri, cbe, on Oct 18, 2007 04:20 PM, Report abuse Reply
The internet service provided by thes cell phone operaters is hopelessly slow.So we should buy phones only if they have Wi-fi .Only very few phones are Wi-fi enabled!Sony and NOKIA they simply refuse to adopt widows mobile os for reasons known only to them!!!nearly 90% of pcs and blaptops use windows os then synchronisation between cellphone and pc will be much easier !!Hope will happen in near future.
by manikumar, chennai, on Oct 15, 2007 02:50 PM, Report abuse Reply
NOKIA 5700 Express music is another excellent buy 2Mp panoramic mode camera,3G,Hsdpa,A2dp,EDGE,16 million colour QVGA screen, all at a very reasonable price!!!
by manikumar, chennai, on Oct 15, 2007 02:37 PM, Report abuse Reply
19600, for delhi only..if you want email me at vibhor.jain83@gmail.com
by Vibhor, Delhi, on Oct 13, 2007 11:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
can any one tell me what is the PRICE.?
by SN VERMA, MUMBAI, on Oct 07, 2007 12:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
Hey dear...the latest price for this handset is 19600..if you want it mail me at vibhor.jain83@gmail.com,infact anybody else wants it..just mail me..and yes somebody was asking its price in grey market...this phone does not sell in grey market..coz this comes only tax paid and no grey market for this phone..and yes please email delhi people only..
by Vibhor, Delhi, on Oct 13, 2007 11:18 PM, Report abuse
I think HPipaq512 @Rs 12000/= is a far better choice Wi-fi,EDGE,Windows mobile os6.0,voice activated E-mail,messaging,.......an excellent buy
by manikumar, chennai, on Oct 06, 2007 03:36 PM, Report abuse Reply
by rajesh, chennai, on Oct 10, 2007 09:17 AM, Report abuse
by Deepesh, New Delhi, on Oct 12, 2007 10:10 AM, Report abuse
it does nt have that camera, music style nd much more...
by yuvraj, delhi, on Oct 13, 2007 10:11 PM, Report abuse
by yuvraj, delhi, on Oct 13, 2007 10:08 PM, Report abuse Reply
I want to purchase this Mobile pls dent me Prize
by Lalit Yadav, Udaipur, on Oct 10, 2007 10:47 AM, Report abuse Reply
u got any mail for this product price
by Suresh Kumar, Coimbatore, on Oct 12, 2007 11:25 AM, Report abuse
by yuvraj, delhi, on Oct 13, 2007 09:49 PM, Report abuse
by Suresh Kumar, Coimbatore, on Oct 12, 2007 11:23 AM, Report abuse Reply
how and where to buy this phone as grey in bangalore
by pravin, bangalore, on Oct 09, 2007 09:28 PM, Report abuse Reply
This handset is really too good,but price of 21k-22k is bit higher.Price should have been around 16k-18k.Other P series handset are bulky in looks,but this one is slim and the touchscreen is also very good.Camera is also good as SE cameras are always good.Other features are also good and best feature is WIFI, it is pretty fast and one can use it at airports,coffee parlours or colleges.Also this handset has superior sound quality and believe me sound quality is better then walkman phones.Overall this phone is 4.5/5 for features and 4/5 in looks.
by Anonymous, MUMBAI, on Oct 09, 2007 04:59 PM, Report abuse Reply
i have just bought p1i. i already have a nokia e90. i am not able to set p1i to access net via wifi where as i could easily set nokia e90. can anybody guide?
by pkm, raipur, india, on Oct 08, 2007 09:56 PM, Report abuse Reply
WHAT IS THE COST OF THIS MOBILE HOW CAN I PURCHASE FROM U
by AMAR, AMRITSAR, on Oct 08, 2007 03:45 PM, Report abuse Reply
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by sbasaveswarredd, hydearbad, on Oct 08, 2007 01:09 PM, Report abuse Reply
hellow sir cell no calling no how see plz tell me
by sbasaveswarredd, hydearbad, on Oct 08, 2007 01:07 PM, Report abuse Reply
Not sure why any business person would go for this phone... MP3, camera and wifi in phone are not of great use, there is no sign of 3g in india yet, and a blackberry 8700g is far more functional for business and emails than this equipment, for around the same price.
by Mani, Bangalore, on Oct 05, 2007 11:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
Wat a donkey. Idiot.... WIFI is not important for business? wat business are you doing? are u a butcher or something? fool...... and which business phone doesnt have any of the above mentioned features??? Thats why i say.... mind ur own' 'business'
by FuckMani, FuckBangalore, on Oct 06, 2007 01:31 AM, Report abuse
i have purchased a phone faar more better features as compared to this bluddy one..
by bhanurwt, NOIDA, on Oct 06, 2007 08:08 AM, Report abuse
I actually agree with you. With the GPRS Connection having a crawling speed, to put this phone to any kind of use, we will need to rely on WiFi. The other thing with I dont like about these phones is that every maker has their own charger. I have to carry along two things, one is their data cable and the other is their charger. Why dont they just standardize on something!!!! For me Unless it charges through a standard USB Cable (micro/mini etc) I am not going to buy it.
by rajiv7374, Bangalore, on Oct 06, 2007 09:05 AM, Report abuse
I have a blackberry 8700g and I know how functional it is. If you want wifi, you would rather use a laptop than a phone. And my above comments are purely my opinion, no one has any right to use my name in an offensive manner! I have reported the first message for offensive, please behave yourself and if you disagree with me, do it so politely.
by Mani, Bangalore, on Oct 07, 2007 03:47 PM, Report abuse
vary attractive,useful & stalist mobile. world no.1 mobile in all manufacture
by amit, mumbai, on Oct 06, 2007 09:17 PM, Report abuse Reply
hey
by nooyo, mongolia, on Oct 12, 2009 01:48 PM, Report abuse Reply