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    I can't decide between these two phones. I'm actually leaning toward the W300i. How is the reception/clarity and battery life with each phone? I've only ever owned Motorola's and Samsung's. I've never had a phone that played mp3's etc. Is there any special equipment/accessories that I will need to play mp3's? Is there a charge to use the FM radio? I would definitely appreciate any other info you all could give me. I like hearing from actual users rather than reviewers.

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    Re: W300i or Z525a? Need some guidance!

    Reception and battery life on both phones are exceptional.

    No, you won't need any special equipment to play MP3's. All you need to do is transfer your music to the phone and you can start to listen to them via the Walkman application.

    No, you won't get charged for using the FM radio, it's not streaming radio.

    I've had just about every Walkman that was released up till last year. Also, every Sony Ericsson that has had 850Mhz I've used. Get the W300i because of the said stuff, and expandable memory. The Z520a is just a mid range flip phone...pretty much like a Motorola V600. Plus, if you're used to opening flip phones on Motos with one hand because of the spring assist, you'll adjust to the W300i very quickly because it has that. The Z520a doesn't, but it clicks to the 2 positions...very sturdy. Another thing, you might get annoyed with the Z520a because the dedicated camera on the side is very sensitive, and you'll be beating your head why you've taken about 50 pictures either when in your bag or pocket, or while in use.

    You'll love the UI because it's so simple to use, and very responsive as opposed to Motorolas and Samsungs. The only thing I see that Motorolas have over other brands is that they're "hacked" easily.
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    Re: W300i or Z525a? Need some guidance!

    Thanks for your input! I really appreciate it! I went ahead and got the W300i
    last night. I can't wait to get it. It should be here sometime this week.

    Thanks again!



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    Re: W300i or Z525a? Need some guidance!

    You're very welcome. Feel free to ask any questions concerning your phone, and I'll try to answer them to the best of my knowledge.

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