While released as the Sony Ericsson  K850i, this handset is more commonly known as the Cyber-Shot, a name which is sure to catch the eye of the fashion conscious. It has a funky blue gizmo on the front and side, which you may or may not like.

The dimensions of the phone are an impressive 102 mm x 48 mm x 17 mm, weighing in at 118g which is surprisingly light bearing in mind the increased functionality of the handset.

The camera has a 5 megapixel resolution. Flash, night mode and video services add to the attractions of the camera. It has autofocus and an automatic lens cover. The camera also has a BestPic feature which can automatically take nine photos in a second, so that you can then choose which one to keep.

With internet connectivity now standard among the better mobile phones, the Sony Ericsson  K850i has the top of the range EDGE browser software, with connectivity options which include 3G, GPRS, Infrared and USB - something for every occasion.

Anyway, moving on to the phone’s other features, the display is a very high quality TFT ultra-high resolution screen and is very large at 2.4 inches.

The media player is fully featured, despite not being a Walkman phone. There’s also an FM radio equipped with RDS. MP3 and AC ringtones are supported.

Standby time is a useful 400 hours, and talk time is a very impressive 9 hours - reflecting the recent improvements in battery technology. As this is a 3G phone, video calling is enabled too, and the video quality is pretty good, using a front-facing second camera. Standard messaging services, and on the move music facilities offer a lighter side to the Sony Ericsson K850i which is sure to appeal to all areas of the market.