Sony Ericsson K530 is a decent looking mid-range handset. It will mostly be favored by those of conservative taste. The new addition to the K series offers 3G support video calling and good entertainment features.

Key features

• Conservative design
• Good keyboard
• 3G
• Memory Stick Micro card slot
• 2 MP camera
• Blogging enabled
• Bluetooth with A2DP
• Music player and FM radio with RDS
• NetFront browser
• Weather forecast Java application

Main disadvantages

• Little innovation compared to K610
• QVGA resolution would've suited the display better
• Only 16 MB internal memory
• No memory card in the retail package
• The phone won't turn on without the SIM inserted
• No EDGE
• Rather basic camera settings, no LED
• Video in QCIF only
• No LED indication of missed calls
• Uncomfortable SIM card holder

Sony Ericsson K530

The K530 was among the models Sony Ericsson presented in June. A mid-tier handset of decent equipment, it will appeal to conservative users with its classic neat exterior.

Sony Ericsson K610, which spawned the K530