Sony Ericsson S500i

The Sony Ericsson S500i is a theme-based mobile slider phone featuring special external lighting effects that change based on time of day. It features Bluetooth technology for wireless transmissions, PictBridge for sending photos straight to a printer, and PC synchronization via USB for aligning data between the unit and one’s computer.

In addition, the Ericsson S500i boasts a 2.0-megapixel camera with a 4x digital zoom that also records videos and allows for immediate transfer of pictures to the Web. Additional features of the Sony Ericsson S500i slider phone include support for polyphonic ringtones, support for A2DP headsets, and Internet functionality, such as emailing, web browsing, and even accessing RSS feeds. The Sony Ericsson S500i retails between $145 to $245, and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.