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Marketed to a female audience, the Sony Ericsson Jalou is not much taller than a tube of lipstick.  The concept is admirable, but even the convenient size can’t make up for this phone’s lack of advanced features.
Pros
Internet browsing is fast, though the small 2-inch

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Marketed to a female audience, the Sony Ericsson Jalou is not much taller than a tube of lipstick.  The concept is admirable, but even the convenient size can’t make up for this phone’s lack of advanced features.

Pros

Internet browsing is fast, though the small 2-inch screen and harsh pixilation hamper navigation.  It is capable of running several applications at once, even while connected to the web.  There’s an integrated Facebook app that posts updates and notifications quickly, right on the home screen, and users will also be able to access their Facebook inbox via the messaging app.  For users who like to compare mobile phones, the Jalou Facebook app is similar to that of the popular BlackBerry.

Other key benefits include threaded text messaging, good call audio, and acceptable camera function.

Cons

Any mobile phone sized to a cosmetic product is likely to fail in the design department, and such is the case with the Jalou.  The overall look of the phone is decidedly unattractive and the screen is much too small.

The control pad is an odd hexagonal shape, which makes it rather impossible to navigate through on-screen menus.  Each key has been affixed with a tiny plastic diamond that looks like it will eventually come loose.

High end features are also seriously lacking; the Jalou barely stacks up against the latest mobile phones.  Apps are limited, the media player is just average, there are no maps or GPS, and the phone is not equipped to handle multiple email accounts.

Conclusion

As a girl’s best friend, the Sony Ericsson Jalou falls well short of the mark.

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