10-08-2003, 05:00 AM
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Sony Ericsson P900 Preview
It looks like the next Sony Ericsson PDA phone is out of the bag -- the P900 will be their next flagship phone, replacing the P800, and Mobile-Review.com has a review up already.
I'll tell you what -- ignoring the OS and expandability aspects, this phone has some nice ergonomics. I believe the keypad was criticized on the P800, so they made the new one not "push-through", but rather a independent set of buttons, so they feel more like a regular phone. In addition, the use of the jogdial on the side and the business-like colors make this look like a very classy, one-handable phone. If you also look at the comparative pictures, it's not big -- they've reduced the size from the P800.
Given a device like this, I think so-called "PDA phones" could be more successful. All it takes is more OEMs to hop on board and be willing to make a truly seamless hybrid. I use a Pocket PC Phone and love its functionality, but would like to see one of the Phone OEMs be willing to take a plunge into a similar formfactor. And, preferably, without a Memory Stick. 
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10-08-2003, 05:20 AM
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And no, I don't mean to compare the Symbian and Pocket PC Phone OSes here. That's a debate for a different time.
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10-08-2003, 05:25 AM
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Are you kidding? It looks like a 1980's TV remote! 8O
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10-08-2003, 05:54 AM
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Well another small screen combo. Although I love the keypad but this is not my type of PDA Phone, I will still stick to the 3.5� screen or more, I don�t mind if it is a little bigger. But I would be great to have the same h19xx form factor. :wink:
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10-08-2003, 05:58 AM
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That's a nice-lookin' week view, imo!
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10-08-2003, 06:30 AM
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Intellectual
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I'd buy this phone if it ran on some sort of Pocket PC. I guess I'm used to the windows based interface. Although I admit that the new Palms are getting very creative and tempting.
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10-08-2003, 06:44 AM
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Intellectual
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looks cool
It looks cool, but i think i would cut off my foot before bying a memory stick device... this statement may come back to haunt me as sony takes over the world.
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10-08-2003, 07:26 AM
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Re: looks cool
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Originally Posted by danmanmayer
It looks cool, but i think i would cut off my foot before bying a memory stick device...
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I agree, if I could use this phone with my SD memorycards, I would drop my Axim any day!
But no... I think I'll wait for more PPCPE devices, the XDA needs some competition for the prices to come down.
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10-08-2003, 07:54 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
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it is nice - a bit more of a refined look - although some people have been compalining the look is a but Sony Retro (re: CMD-Z18) - but that will definately be a plus compared to the original styling for those who want a bit more conservative look for a business/enterprise handset - unfortunately the mineral grey P800 didn't really make general avaibility (as yet!)
it's a bit more asthetic than a major technical upgrade - but had several people i know waiting on that factor alone...
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10-08-2003, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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is it available in the US? us yanks never get any of the good stuff.
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