Posted by patr!ck
Phoner, you are so a lucky guy - really lucky!! I fell in love with Beibei. It is / was my favourite handset of SE in 2008. unfortunately it's cancelled for europe. I hope it will come a similiar phone :)
Posted by goldenface
I'm happy waitng for the C905, the C902 will me do me until then but I guess I'm not as demanding as some users.
They need to diversify with their form factors and bring out some large screens to compete with Samsung etc.
Posted by Sony α
SEMCJ just need to step in...
Posted by chuksy
On 2008-07-03 19:44:15, goldenface wrote:
They need to diversify with their form factors and bring out some large screens to compete with Samsung etc.
They really need to make phones with larger screens,atleast 2.8" to compete with smartphones out there
Posted by Tigershark42
Beibei had as much value to it as Paris did as a member of SE's product portfolio. Paris was meant to increase the maximum specs of a handset running UIQ as a P series flagship. Beibei, on the other hand seemed unique, in that it was the first smartphone I have ever seen (from SE, at any rate) which seemed to specifically target females. They both would have probably sold really well. Id love to know what the real reason for their cancellation is. It cant be Symbian Foundation IMO, because in 2 years these specs wont be as acceptable/impressive as they are now, something much more serious will overtake/replace them by then anyway, as far as SE's line up is concerned. Could it really be that industry experts' criticisms of the lack of cutting edge specs be the reason for the cancellation? Was there a crucial change to UIQ3.3 and the way the software itself was run?
Anyway, time to look forward to this month's announcement. Hopefully we will see more of what we are waiting for.
Posted by makbil
@ares, I agree with you. I had come to the same conclusion some months ago, probably because I'm more technically oriented and I have actually worked as a project manager.
Posted by cristiano
On 2008-07-03 19:12:29, Phoner wrote:
I got the BeiBei proto today, it's freakin awesome!!
I do not know why they had to cancel it...
well coz it's G700 +GPS + new platform
do you think it's great to see same phone again and again with only slight improvment
Posted by prudent
The next announcement will be either 22 or 27 july if my memory serves me correct.
Patti will be one of the devices that will be announced.
Posted by domipost
that's a pitty, I hoped it would be earlyer, cause i'm on holiday then
Posted by Sony α
Seriously Guys, just think - Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan step in, and the current Sony Ericsson portfolio is merged with models from SEMCJ (of course with added features such as Bluetooth and the fastport to 'localise' the Japanese handsets)...
Posted by goldenface
On 2008-07-03 19:12:29, Phoner wrote:
I got the BeiBei proto today, it's freakin awesome!!
I do not know why they had to cancel it...
Maybe they couldn't find enough vital components to put into production.
Its not the first time they've had this trouble. I remember they had the same problem around the time the W810i was in production, there was shortage that was affecting production.
@Prudent
The bringer of good tidings. Patty sounds interesting. Hope it looks as good as it sound.
Posted by doministry
What about Pseries!
Posted by BoyBawang
On 2008-07-03 19:12:29, Phoner wrote:
I got the BeiBei proto today, it's freakin awesome!!
I do not know why they had to cancel it...
@Phoner
Do you got it from SE? If it's really canceled then why is it still circulated for testing? That should confirm its release outside Europe! Ofcourse i'm after for Paris
Posted by Keiki
I think the only minus point for beibei is a Videocall camera. If beibei have it i think its a really nice phone
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
On 2008-07-04 02:26:02, BoyBawang wrote:
On 2008-07-03 19:12:29, Phoner wrote:
I got the BeiBei proto today, it's freakin awesome!!
I do not know why they had to cancel it...
@Phoner
Do you got it from SE? If it's really canceled then why is it still circulated for testing? That should confirm its release outside Europe! Ofcourse i'm after for Paris
Nah, he got one of the prototypes floating around for sale. That's why he mentioned canceling it. If he got it from SE then it wouldn't be canceled would it?
Posted by aqualung
On 2008-07-03 17:30:11, ares wrote:
i have no high hopes for that announcement...in this editorial, eldar keeps hammering SE management, and i do agree with him...SE right now is managed by incompetent people, and i donīt thing things will improve soon, unless they start sacking some people
ares ! What happened ?!
You're starting to sound like me now
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Posted by clauf
On 2008-07-03 23:47:33, Sony α wrote:
Seriously Guys, just think - Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan step in, and the current Sony Ericsson portfolio is merged with models from SEMCJ (of course with added features such as Bluetooth and the fastport to 'localise' the Japanese handsets)...
That's what I hope. SE Japan isn't really doing too well in Japan [especially with DoComo], but if that means they could allocate some of their resources to SE, just "imagine" what will happen. Once SE International begins to UP their quality and image, Sony might be more confident in allowing SE to use the PSP branding along with other brands.
My point is, SE needs to have SE Japan phone qualities.
Posted by Sony α
@clauf
I agree - yes SEMCJ aren't doing too well with DoCoMo, but, they are doing very well with au by KDDI (a recent collaboration with Konami and Metal Gear Solid 4 has sent sales of the W62s sky high).
http://www.konami.jp/mgs4/jp/sonyericsson/
On top of that, adding the build quality and features of JPN Phones, would outshine even the brightest Nokia - and Zoom in closer than any Samsung. The SO905iCS is mightily impressive, but its SIMlocks disable it severely - as does the lack of Bluetooth, and the heavily locked up Symbian MOAP Operating system. If Shiho (which has seen more input from SEMCJ than any other SEMC product, since the S700i) can come even close to the build quality, materials and performance of the SO905iCS, with which it clearly shares it's genes - SEMC may have just saved their reputation.
If indeed this is true, then there will be only winner at TIPA, and one King this year...and that won't be Nokia, LG, Moto or Samsung.
Posted by gauravsali
to all se insiders.......
after so many disappointmens about paris, beibei, is there any ray of hope of announcment of high end phones in this month or next?
Posted by goldenface
From the 1st post.
A 2.4" screened, DLNA certified, UIQ based device is planned for this months announcement.
Sounds like a ray of hope to me.
Posted by makbil
On 2008-07-04 13:07:39, goldenface wrote:
From the 1st post.
A 2.4" screened, DLNA certified, UIQ based device is planned for this months announcement.
Sounds like a ray of hope to me.
Doesn't sound too high end to me with a 2.4" screen. Come on guys, don't lower your standards so much. A high end phone needs to be at least better than the P990, which even the P1 is not except for the RAM.
Posted by Tigershark42
On 2008-07-04 14:37:43, makbil wrote:
Doesn't sound too high end to me with a 2.4" screen. Come on guys, don't lower your standards so much. A high end phone needs to be at least better than the P990, which even the P1 is not except for the RAM.
I have to agree there. We arent seeing an unquestionable improvement across the board.
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Posted by jayce
No wonder
are reporting poor sales and lower earnings when they seem to be focused on rehashing dozens of low end phones and shoving a Walkman logo on anything to sell it.
The P990 was announced in late 2005. What have Sony Ericsson done since then?
When other vendors are pushing boundaries, what do we get? Product cancellations and more delays.
Where's the uberphone from the Java ONE conference?
Where's the buzz we were hoping for this year?
*sigh*
Posted by prudent
So lets start a teaser then for some new models.
Small pieces will be given to you to make you salivate.
Posted by Mizzle
Hehe, nice one
Posted by Phoner
Linda, right?
Posted by darknoob
yes
Posted by jayce
Oooh ... walkman slider phone? Replacement for the W910?
Posted by Lunion
Posted by laurenke01
With Linda and Patty, it sounds like this is predominantly a Walkman announcement. I hope the 16GB flagship is also announced.
Posted by m.h Croatia
Linda is a w580 successor, BTW.
I hate funky colored phones.
Posted by vogGl*.de
it looks auspicious. what do you think?
Posted by BoyBawang
OK.. just some low end. any high end?
Posted by 10123
I know this isnt a rumour but-
Play.Com
W980i- Sim Free- Ģ369.99
Far to expensive
W960i- Sim Free- Ģ329.99
Way more woth it
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/M[....].html?searchtype=genre&cpage=2
Posted by vogGl*.de
i'm interested in hecaro. are there any news of it? maybe a pic? the announcement should be this month, right?
Posted by SOAD
or any informations about Patty ?
Posted by the-flash
@vogGl*.de: lol well it depends on Pop Lover's definition of "soon" for the pic atleast...
[ This Message was edited by: the-flash on 2008-07-04 18:04 ]
Posted by goldenface
Looking good.
Posted by vogGl*.de
On 2008-07-04 19:02:56, the-flash wrote:
@vogGl*.de: lol well it depends on Pop Lover's definition of "soon" for the pic atleast...
okay
ty 4 the quick answer
Posted by badassmam
Looking at the JavOne video again, it looks like the phone has the arc design so this may have inspired the X1 arc slider. Are we going to see a PSP style interface on these latest phones? Does anyone have the 16GB Walkman?
Posted by goldenface
On 2008-07-04 18:13:08, laurenke01 wrote:
With Linda and Patty, it sounds like this is predominantly a Walkman announcement. I hope the 16GB flagship is also announced.
Just what we have been waiting for.
I'm wondering if the coming UIQ phone is a Cyber-shot because we are still to see a UIQ Snapper and the C905 is also DLNA certified.
Posted by xell
Must be the first time I see prudent posting a picture.
Thanks, man. Quality as always
Posted by murderjon
Sony Ericsson W595
http://www.journaldugeek.com/[....]-bientot-un-sony-ericsson-w595
Thanks mast from seworld
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Posted by NightBlade
Looks... weird. Thin, though.
Posted by darknoob
Linda, So beautiful:)
Posted by NightBlade
I guess it looks ok. I actually like the design more than when I posted my last post.
Would have been cool if the walkman logo lit up when using the music player, though.
Posted by murderjon
The white/red colour looks better than this!
Posted by 10123
Lacks any wow factor, too much of a w580 look alike people may get confused between two fones :S
Hopefully has somthing inovative like littel legs that pop from underneath and arms that make the phone dance
Anyway if w580 successor it will probs feature something new in walkman phones like w580i- Shake control
Posted by zanoman
I really dont like SE's slider-design. And the inclined bottom doesnt do anything for me. Just my opinion..
Posted by NightBlade
SE sliders have a more industrial/funky design.
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