Sony Ericsson txt pro

The under Rs 10,000 phone category can be a bit dicey to decipher in today's market. For Rs 10,000, you can get an Android phone giving you a smartphone experience. But this experience is usually underwhelming and flawed in many ways. The sub Rs. 10,000 feature phones however seem to be basic enough to function as a mobile phone and usually pack in a few extras. Today we have amongst us the Sony Ericsson txt pro, which is a feature phone that costs Rs. 7,500. Can it satisfy your basic needs? Read on to find out.

One look at the device and you will be forgiven for thinking it is a toy. It is really small and has a 3-inch screen. The entire device is no bigger than the palm of your hand. It is, however, thick and feels extremely well built. Despite the good build the device is really light, weighing 100gms.

The review unit we received was black in colour but the device is available in pink and white as well. The body of the device has a matte finish which is great as it avoids the device from becoming a fingerprint magnet. The touch screen however registers fingerprints very evidently.

The reason the device is a little thick is because it has a slide out QWERTY keypad. The slider on the device is quite sturdy. It also has a distinct click every time you slide it open or shut. The backlit keys rest on a matte-finished silver surface. The keys may appear to be small at first and they are but you eventually get used to typing on them. The rear of the device has a plastic back that can be ripped open to reveal the battery slot.