Audio

The Z200 goes above normal in audio capabilities. At 40 simultaneous chords, you can be sure that the Z200 will sound great when someone calls or when playing games. The more voices a phone supports, the more like real music it sounds.

Additionally, the Z200 comes with a built-in melody composer so you can create your own melody. Add up to four separate tracks by selecting existing instruments to create your own distinctive sound.

Unfortunately the Z200 does not have the ability to record or play WAV or MP3 files. However, additional accessories can be purchased and attached such as a FM radio.

Messaging

As far as technological content is concerned, aside from the inevitable SMS, the Z200 also supports EMS. EMS (Extended Messaging Service) allows messages to be sent with graphics, icons and sounds. The Z200 has T9 predictive text so you can type text messages faster.

However, MMS is noticeably missing. This may be a huge drawback for some, but the Z200 is aimed at the younger market. And price is going to be a big consideration.

Entertainment

Sony Ericsson has always been known for its ability to change the look of the menu, and the Z200 does not disappoint.

But perhaps the most versatile feature is the ability to make and use your own themes. Similar to the T610, the Z200 allows you to change everything: font, colors, backgrounds, etc. There are 3rd party software solutions to create your own themes easily. Just choose the colors you like, add backgrounds, and all you have to do is transfer them to the phone through data cable or infrared.

Edit existing pictures using a basic graphical editor. Granted it doesn't quite match the tools of PhotoShop, but you can draw simple pictures.

As we have already said, the Z200 is a cellular phone equipped for fun. In fact, it includes three action-packed games: Alien Scum, Honey Cave and Mini Golf. But if you get tired of the preinstalled games, you can download and install from the over 500 games based on the Mophun platform.

A major drawback in this area is that it does not include support for J2ME (Java). Other features that are included include an alarm, calculator, and calendar.

Camera phones are all the rage nowadays. Although the Z200 doesn't have a built-in camera, an external add-on camera (Communicam MCA-30) can be purchased and attached.

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