Vertu's overpriced Signature S Design gets hands-on treatment

We won't lie -- we've always been harsh on Vertu handsets. As a rule, they're technologically inferior to handsets that are a twelfth the price, and honestly, they're usually pretty unsightly. But you know, Boy Genius Report's hands-on experience with the stainless steel Signature S Design really has us back on the fence. Sure, it's the price of a decent subcompact, but man, it's as sleek as sleek could ever hope to be. Have a look in the read link for a hands-on gallery that's sure to make you envious -- whether you're willing to admit it or not.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 7:08AM]

looks like something out of transformers...hello..is this optimus prime..can you hear me now>

[vivek9856 Posted Jan 28th 2009 12:05PM]

Looks more like the new Acura TL's (aka crap)

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 8:22PM]

Damn. I thought it was a fancy remote control unit.

[superhobo Posted Jan 28th 2009 7:11AM]

Still ugly.

[Shmunt Posted Jan 28th 2009 10:48AM]

AMEN!

[jakem Posted Jan 28th 2009 7:24AM]

Ugly, lacking key features and overpriced. What a winning combination.

What exactly was it about BGR's post that would make anyone change their opinion of this crap? I don't see the value in an overpriced watch and I don't see the value in an overpriced dumb-phone.

Status symbols FTL.

[g00fba11 Posted Jan 28th 2009 8:57AM]

The target audience/market for these kinds of devices, I doubt, read/scour BGR, Engadget mobile, Engadget...whatev. So yeah, nothing written here or any of those sites will make a difference whatsoever. Maybe if it gets creamed at Luxist....

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 7:33AM]

Oh no..no..no. Are you kidding?

[7egend Posted Jan 28th 2009 7:45AM]

Looks like a futuristic BlackBerry Pearl.

[MrHashbrown Posted Jan 28th 2009 11:15AM]

Nah this is better looking than any BlackBerry ever will be.

[BOGRASH Posted Jan 28th 2009 8:08AM]

Looks like that Vertu money finally got to Engadget

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 8:15AM]

I think it's a sweet ass design & overpriced. A bunch of geeks knocking futuristic design; sounds like sour grapes to me.
Pump the power of positivity, bitches.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 9:36AM]

It's in the world where a watch cost $386000, poor guy like you and me never & no need to understand anything about that.

[nicholaelaw Posted Jan 28th 2009 10:06AM]

Too long.

It's definately longer than the genital devices of some of its owners.

Arghh, just ignore what I said. I haven't slept in two days.

[Raul7 Posted Jan 28th 2009 10:32AM]

It's very thin as well..

[Almo Posted Jan 28th 2009 10:58AM]

I find it quite gorgeous actually, there's something about that exclusivity and metal that makes it enticing. Of course, I'll never afford it but then, it wasn't designed for me and you, exclusively to the rich businessmen of the world. What, you didn't think they'd wield an iPhone did you? With their Rolex's and Maybach's to chaffeur to the private plane?...

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 12:03PM]

Sir, you are under arrest for posting under the influence of LSD. You have the right to remain voluble, but anything you say may be used against you in a court of saw, so help you god.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 12:37PM]

I don't know why, but that phone reminds me of the singer from "a flock of seagulls" haircut

[please insert witty running away joke here]

apologies for putting that tune in your head for the rest of the day.

[rony Posted Jan 28th 2009 1:14PM]

your apology cannot be accepted.....you will be sued in the 'court of saw' along with Almo.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 6:49PM]

that's a Decepticon Phone

[plwh888 Posted Jan 29th 2009 11:20AM]

iWant !!!