Internet

Integrating HTML browser that supports a complete web standard suite (including HTML 4.01 WML 1.3, and xHTML 1.1), NetFront 3.3 is included on the W810i.

The W810i uses GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Class 10 (4+2) technology to transfer data at rates of up to 48 kbps. However users will most likely opt for EDGE (Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution).

As the new 3G network for Cingular, EDGE users are able to transfer two to three times faster than traditional GPRS networks, averaging speeds from 70 to 135 kbps. Cingular's EDGE network is currently expanded to over 13,000 U.S. cities and towns and more than 39,000 miles of U.S. highways. Reaching a population of nearly 253 million people and growing, international EDGE and GPRS roaming is also available in more than 80 countries.

Storage

The W810i comes with 20.0 MB of internal memory with a 512 MB Memory Stick Pro Duo card. Free space is dynamically shared among stored multimedia, however more cards (up to 2 GB in size) can be purchased for additional storage.

Unfortunately, the W810i's Memory Stick Pro Duo is a Sony proprietary format, so cards cost more than traditional TransFlash media.

Connectivity

The W810i supports Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology, allowing several devices to be connected within a 33 feet (10 meters) radius. For example, the W810i can be answered with a Bluetooth headset when it rings and images can be sent to another phone at the same time. Several mobile phones can take part in a Bluetooth supported game and the phone and a computer can exchange data such as images and music files.

Unlike many other Bluetooth-crippled devices, the W810i supports all the popular Bluetooth profiles. Generic Object Exchange Profile (OBEX), allows users to transfer and offload multimedia to and from the W810i and a PC (also through infrared or USB cable), while Dial-Up Networking Profile (DUN) lets users connect a connect a laptop to browse the web or check email.

Additionally the W810i includes Bluetooth Human Interface Devices (HID) Profiles. Using HID, users can essentially turn the W810i into a remote control. Simulating a combined keyboard and mouse, consumers can assign specific combinations of computer keyboard key presses to each button on the W810i's keypad. By programming the arrangements, users can control computer applications from across the room with a single press of a button.

Unfortunately the W810i doesn't support the new Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) format. Allowing streaming stereo music over Bluetooth technology new music devices are starting to be developed to take advantage of wireless headphones.

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