So the bad news is that we're not seeing a lick of North American 3G listed in the FCC filing for Sony Ericsson's upcoming
Xperia Pureness, that totally crazy candybar with the transparent display. The good news, however, is that we have absolutely no idea what you'd need 3G for, considering that a see-through screen doesn't really lend itself to hours upon hours of rich streaming media or web browsing; yes, sure, you could tether, but would you seriously subject a work of art to the shame of being cabled to a far less visually stunning laptop? Nah, we know you wouldn't -- and that
Aura of yours doesn't have 3G, either, so it's pretty much par for the course. We're encouraged by FCC certification, but let's hope the Pureness actually makes it all the way to Sony Style's online store as an unlocked piece -- and furthermore, let's hope it undercuts the Aura by hundreds (nay, thousands) of dollars.
posted Oct 2nd 2009 12:30PM
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=1179535&native_or_pdf=pdf
direct link to the diagram for those who are lazy. =)
Wow, is it me or is this phone so 1980's.. I don't think people will get the design look as the phone is just ugly to look at.. Good luck Sony! I used to like Sony equipment and now I simply find it lacking... When available I will read the review, but my guess is crash and burn..
I agree. It looks alot like my phone from 2001. Just a little big uglier though.
Did you forget? Retro is the new future.
Oh, that is why I want to take a hammer to it. Lets move on from the retro days to something better!!
Visually stunning? Are you of your meds? That thing is fugly.
I dunno, think it is kinda cool looking. If I ever needed a Tuxedo phone (to go with my Tuxedo Watch and Tuxedo) this would be it...
I am SO in love with this phone. Dying for it to come stateside.
Whoever or, whatever.. designs Sony-E's phones is/are an assholio.
Am I the only one who thinks this thing is ugly as sin?
no your not. i think its ugly and completely stupid.
Nope you are not but on the other hand I think it looks quite good.
Good LORD this thing is fugly!!
It looks like the Mr. Hanky phone.
absolutely hideous.
Work of art? Really Chris really? This may be in the running for the ugliest phone in 10 years.
The screen is really cool, I think thats why Chris was talking about. The phone is like any other candy bar + uglier.
The FCC uses a powershot?
That particular photo reminds me of something I played with years ago, I think it was at my Grandmothers house. Looked the same only in white and orange, it was basically a magnifier with a lamp built in.
Pshew, I thought I was alone in thinking this thing is hideous. Seriously, UGLY!
$299 at launch, undisclosed source at Sony Jp.
Why would a deep throat in Sony Japan be quoting an exact dollar price for an Sony Ericsson phone?
An earlier article has a quote attributed to a named individual at Sony Ericsson (director of marketing no less) that the price will be £530. UK prices may be a ripoff but they aren't that bad yet.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/15/sony-ericssons-530-pureness-is-iconic-not-ironic/
Stupidest idea ever - transparent screen - so everyone will know what you're texting on your phone or see your number.
They'll have just as much trouble seeing the text it as you will, only it will also be backwards and further away - and it would be hard for them to avoid making eye contact since you're looking through opposite sides of a piece of glass.