I don't know anyone [else] who owns this phone. It's right now at Sony
Ericsson getting looked at for poor reception in transmitting (TX) mode. I
made several recordings to my voice mail from several phones alternating
networks and swapping SIM cards. The phone is unlocked.

Basically, the sound quality from me (other party hearing me) sounds poor
ie. distant. The sound quality in RX (receiving mode) is very good in my
opinon. I also experienced many dropped calls with Rogers AT&T. I'm in
Vancouver BC. With other older phones and newer phones TX mode sounds
awesome! Even with my TDMA phone my recording is very good.

So, how bad is this phone? Or is it defective?