The HTC Touch Diamond, James Bond Edition

[Jenna_Ice]

“Let’s face it, phones on Windows Mobile platform are still lagging seriously behind less-advanced commercial brands in terms of sales. So why hasn’t a major Windows Mobile phone company thought about doing a limited edition phone? With the upcoming Bond movie destined to be a smash sexy hit, why not do…say…an HTC Touch Diamond, James Bond edition? It could be as big as the movie.” Read on for Jenna’s rant (http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=1095).

[benji]

Looks like PocketNow is changing it's focus a bit...?

[pavel]

My company www.caspertech.com produce a software against every kind of wiretapping, with voice and sms encryption, it could be the perfect option for a james bond phone!

Pavel

[Jenna_Ice]

Looks like PocketNow is changing it's focus a bit...?

Pocketnow is still going to deliver the award-winning comprehensive reviews and articles it is known for. Not so much a change in focus. Rather, a few specialized additions such as myself, to broaden our consumer base and general audience. But rest assured, Pocketnow will only be doing better than it already has been.:)

[Al-Cid Margrace]

Well Jenna, all I have to say is that you have knocked another one out of the park...
I have enjoyed reading all of your reviews since I was told by a buddy of mine to take a peek at this site. You have always brought a freshness and positive way at looking boring things. Because of you I now own the Aliph Jawbone 2, and it's great... I can't wait for the next review. Oh ya I forgot Change is a good thing...
Thanks again

[bluetoof]

As far as a Bond Diamond goes I say it's a good idea to market it with a blockbuster movie in mind. I think there have previously been cell phones marketed with the Bond franchise. More importantly they usually incorporate the cell phone into the actual movie. People feel it's more of a "Bond phone" if bond actually uses it. That probably would cost HTC a bit more than just paying royalties for branding. I still think they should pursue it as it's more probable Bond would use a smart phone with WinMo or Symbian than the iPhone. Thank gawd. If Bond pulled out an iPhone I would lose all respect for the character and series.

I'll point out some things I think could be changed. 999$ is a bit high for software changes that anyone could do after the fact and one sole diamond(real?) considering you can pick one up for $650. You'd be surprised at how cheap it is for HTC to create/source out a totally different color case. That would be a better idea IMHO. Like gunmetal or even red. Red not so much maybe but how about metal alltogether? This would REALLY distinguish it against the other models and give the "Ltd." tag substantial meaning. Of course all the software tweaks and packaging can be done too. They could charge about $100 bucks more than the original and honestly would probably only cost them about 10$ more if that. Not including an all metal case.

Maybe they'll do this one day. James Bond though in particular is a good fit for a phone like the Diamond. In this day and age of marketing marketing marketing I'm sure there already is going to be an offical Bond phone for the new upcoming movie. I'll bet it's some metal'ish cool sounding slider made by Nokia or SE.

Check it

http://www.switched.com/2008/08/04/sony-ericsson-unveils-latest-james-bond-phone/

http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/biz2/smartphones/index.html

[Proto732]

The last few bond movies have exclusively featured Sony Ericsson phones & Sony laptops. It significantly helps that Sony owns (some or part?) of MGM and Columbia Pictures ... the owners of the next bond flick.

You're a day late and a dollar short ...

http://www.techshout.com/mobile-phones/2008/05/sony-ericsson-announces-james-bond-quantum-of-solace-edition-of-c902-cyber-shot-phone/

[Jaime Rivera]

I think the whole point is why can Sony Ericsson do this and not HTC or HP?

What does the Sony Ericcson Marketing team do right that our Windows Mobile manufacturers don't. Wouldn't it be nice if we saw a U2 eddition of the Omnia for example?

I agree with Jenna and add the fact that you all and I hold a device that can do ten times more than a typical "smartphone" from other OS' can, but, why is it so badly marketed? It's incredible how many consumers I see now a days holding a BlackBerry Pearl and not even have it connected to a BB server to get a bit of action on it, and not hold an HTC Touch that can do ten times more, without the need of being the parasite of a server.

It's all about Marketing. Was the Motorola RAZR V3 any better than the XDA Smartphones that debuted years ago? Not at all, but their marketing campaign did for the RAZR what no feature can do for a phone, and that is: "make people want to have it".

[Jenna_Ice]

The last few bond movies have exclusively featured Sony Ericsson phones & Sony laptops. It significantly helps that Sony owns (some or part?) of MGM and Columbia Pictures ... the owners of the next bond flick.

You're a day late and a dollar short ...

At pocketnow, we specialize in windows mobile phones. The Sony Ericsson models are nowhere near as advanced as the phones on windows mobile platform (Such as the HTC Diamond). And to be quite honest, they are all old hat phones that have been given a second release from a movie sponsor. All I'm saying is, for Bond to have the most advanced gadgetry, and to have him advertising a simple little camera phone doesn't add credibility to his innate coolness. As far as the idea being a day late and a dollar short. I know about the previous movie franchises doing gadgets. Have you seen the failed Matrix phone? I was talking about a windows mobile based company partnering up with a hollywood franchise to boost their platform. But hey, at least I gave you something to bitch at right? ;)

[Jenna_Ice]

I think the whole point is why can Sony Ericsson do this and not HTC or HP?

What does the Sony Ericcson Marketing team do right that our Windows Mobile manufacturers don't. Wouldn't it be nice if we saw a U2 eddition of the Omnia for example?

I agree with Jenna and add the fact that you all and I hold a device that can do ten times more than a typical "smartphone" from other OS' can, but, why is it so badly marketed? It's incredible how many consumers I see now a days holding a BlackBerry Pearl and not even have it connected to a BB server to get a bit of action on it, and not hold an HTC Touch that can do ten times more, without the need of being the parasite of a server.

It's all about Marketing. Was the Motorola RAZR V3 any better than the XDA Smartphones that debuted years ago? Not at all, but their marketing campaign did for the RAZR what no feature can do for a phone, and that is: "make people want to have it".

Thank you for grasping the idea Jaime. You couldn't have said it better!

[Proto732]

Well I put the reason in there ... Sony.

Sony has a stake in all the companies involved: Sony Ericsson, Sony computers, Sony Picture Studios (MGM, Columbia ...)

Since they make all the blockbusters it's easy to slip product placement/marketing in for their own brands.

I don't disagree ... I'd love to see some Windows Mobiles in the spot light. It probably just takes a TON of money to do it.

Microsoft coughed up some cash (along with others) to product place in the Gemini Division webisodes NBC has up, although this is more BRAND placement than product since the phone she uses doesn't exist.

[Brandon Miniman]

Microsoft coughed up some cash (along with others) to product place in the Gemini Division webisodes NBC has up, although this is more BRAND placement than product since the phone she uses doesn't exist.

Ah, yes, product placement would be a good place to start to pave the way for a limited-edition WinMo phone, and also to make the platform seem more flashy/sexy/mainstream. Remember when we saw Hannah Monatana (http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&id=4477&t=news) lust over a pink crystalized Motorola Q (Jenna, did you see this?). And how about when The Gemini (http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=5767) online TV series featured a Windows Mobile tablet-like-thing? So, we've seen some attempts :D.

[Jenna_Ice]

Haha. Yes, I do remember that episode clearly. My little niece used to watch Hannah Montana nonstop. It was a pretty great (and ingenius) attempt to make WMP more appealing to the public. Why do you think just about all my stuff is crystallized? lol. Who says function cant be pretty. I gotta take the time to see the Gemini thing though. Looks interesting. WM10? I can't wait!

[adamz]

Oh please, the SE C902 doesn't even have GPS, much less an accelerometer or multi-touch capacitive buttons. I bet the Touch Diamond's capacitive hardware could easily be programmed to electrocute any thief who tries to use the phone without permission. :)

Also, don't forget about Chloe's Mogul on Smallville (http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=5047).

[Jaime Rivera]

Ah, yes, product placement would be a good place to start to pave the way for a limited-edition WinMo phone, and also to make the platform seem more flashy/sexy/mainstream. Remember when we saw Hannah Monatana (http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&id=4477&t=news) lust over a pink crystalized Motorola Q (Jenna, did you see this?). And how about when The Gemini (http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=5767) online TV series featured a Windows Mobile tablet-like-thing? So, we've seen some attempts :D.

You know,

Product placement in mind, remember the Motorola MPX200 Smartphone 2002 device aired the same year the Motorola RAZR V3 did? I'm trying to understand how could one device succeed so much and the other not? Both were built by the same manufacturer and marketed by the same team. Could it be that Marketing Windows Mobile Devices relies on some sort of agreement with Microsoft that could be actually slowing their own growth down?

Just a thought.

[Pony99CA]

Let’s face it, phones on Windows Mobile platform are still lagging seriously behind less-advanced commercial brands in terms of sales. So why hasn’t a major Windows Mobile phone company thought about doing a limited edition phone?
I think you answered your question (http://discuss.pocketnow.com/showpost.php?p=76315&postcount=4):

But at the end of the day, the average consumer just wants something that works without having to be too complicated.
And, let's face it, rightly or wrongly, Windows Mobile phones are perceived as complicated (and slow and unreliable in some circles).

Also, I don't think limited editions (if they're truly limited) will actually help sales much. It would certainly help Windows Mobile marketing, but I'm not sure the OEMs care about that; they want to sell devices (one reason HTC is making an Android phone, I suspect).

But, if anybody did produce a James Bond phone, they'd have to emboss the 007 logo into the case. Come on. ;)

Steve

[Pony99CA]

Looks like PocketNow is changing it's focus a bit...?
I think "broadening its focus" would be more accurate. Jenna's article dealt with Windows Mobile at least (not the iPhone or media players or other quasi-related items).

Besides, don't you think it's good having a female on staff finally (especially a hot one). :) (Now if only she'd lick a Touch Diamond, we could have our own Jessica Chobot (http://stars.ign.com/articles/622/622426p1.html). :D)

Steve

[Pony99CA]

The last few bond movies have exclusively featured Sony Ericsson phones & Sony laptops. It significantly helps that Sony owns (some or part?) of MGM and Columbia Pictures ... the owners of the next bond flick.
Can anybody say Sony Ericsson Xperia X1? ;)

Steve

[Pony99CA]

Product placement in mind, remember the Motorola MPX200 Smartphone 2002 device aired the same year the Motorola RAZR V3 did? I'm trying to understand how could one device succeed so much and the other not? Both were built by the same manufacturer and marketed by the same team.
The MPx200 was a fairly ugly, pedestrian-looking flip phone, while the RAZR was super-slim and sexy. Looks do matter to most people.

Now, if Motorola had gotten the MPx out faster, that may have done better. Another missed opportunity for Motorola.... :( At least they hit a home run with the Q series.

Steve

[Jenna_Ice]

I think "broadening its focus" would be more accurate. Jenna's article dealt with Windows Mobile at least (not the iPhone or media players or other quasi-related items).

Besides, don't you think it's good having a female on staff finally (especially a hot one). :) (Now if only she'd lick a Touch Diamond, we could have our own Jessica Chobot (http://stars.ign.com/articles/622/622426p1.html). :D)

Steve

Uh huh. You're such a ball buster you know that Steve? I oughta put you in a headlock and give you a noogie! :p And, as a response to your other post...I DID in fact mention the embossed label :p I am however, NOT licking the touch diamond. Although the thought did seriously cross my mind...:D Guess you'll just have to be nicer to me next time...and maybe I'll do it. haha

[Pony99CA]

And, as a response to your other post...I DID in fact mention the embossed label :p
You said, "The packaging would be the same, except for maybe an embossed Bond silhouette on the box." I think the iconic 007 gun logo should be embossed (or laser etched or whatever) on the case of the phone itself.

I am however, NOT licking the touch diamond. Although the thought did seriously cross my mind...:D Guess you'll just have to be nicer to me next time...and maybe I'll do it. haha
I thought I was being nice. ;) Besides, it's not for me; I'm trying to make you an Internet star. Wouldn't you like to get slashdotted? :D

Steve

[Jenna_Ice]

I know you were being nice Steve. Which is I think you're very sweet! I think I'll pass on being slashdotted though. haha. I just really wanted to do something different. So I'm here. But its nice to work with true gentlemen who arent afraid to let a girl do her thing. I like that! And the laser etched idea? I think you're more of a design genius than you think you are. I'm gonna have a lot of fun with you Steve.:p

[Ray Skillzbizz]

I think you are on the mark..In this day in age anything should be possible..i mean, we know what the proper hype can sell us...movies, pet rocks, politicians, designer everything, athletes......whether the product is good or bad is not as much the issue as to the money it would make...timing is eveything.!!!

[Jaime Rivera]

The MPx200 was a fairly ugly, pedestrian-looking flip phone, while the RAZR was super-slim and sexy. Looks do matter to most people.

Now, if Motorola had gotten the MPx out faster, that may have done better. Another missed opportunity for Motorola.... :( At least they hit a home run with the Q series.

Steve

Hey speak for yourself!! I loved the design on that phone :).

[Jaime Rivera]

Jenna,

This is Something New, Something Different, Something Better.. Great article!

Guys, we're not changing, We're evolving! The fact of the matter is, Windows Mobile is a product we all love and are passionate about; but I know we all wish it was better. We've all had stability issues, phones that are good, and phones that are all bad, but that's not the biggest problem. Doesn't it make you itch when you see a phone that is half as good and just as expensive sell twice as fast? And then have friends of yours come up to you and say, your phone is nice, but mine is better, when you know he's wrong:rolleyes:.

Windows Mobile is such a fantastic platform; it's just incredible all you can do with it, but some manufacturers need to wake up a bit into how to make their successfull device be a success in sales. We're all consumers here, and as their targetted market, I know our word is all important into how they can understand what makes us drool for a new device. So if you have more ideas of how manufacturers can change their strategy and start selling the way they should, bring it on :cool:!

[Jenna_Ice]

Now where's the icon where I get to blow you a big wet kiss? LOL. Thanks for the praise Jaime. I am so beginning to love the guys I work with!:D

[BTM84]

I know I'm a little late to the scene here, but Sony owns the rights to the Bond Franchise and they always pimp their phones (and every other product) in the films. They have released several Bond phones over the years - Boom (http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-6126627-7.html)! And as far as Windows Mobile is concerned.,, it sure would be nice if Sony Ericsson had a WM-based superphone coming out this Fall to compete with the Touch series... oh, wait... The XPERIA X1.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for sexing the site up a little bit; but make sure the chick can hang before you give her a featured article!

[Pony99CA]

I know I'm a little late to the scene here, but Sony owns the rights to the Bond Franchise and they always pimp their phones (and every other product) in the films. [...] And as far as Windows Mobile is concerned.,, it sure would be nice if Sony Ericsson had a WM-based superphone coming out this Fall to compete with the Touch series... oh, wait... The XPERIA X1.
More than a little late. I mentioned the X1 on the 28th (post #18). ;)

Regardless, Jenna's points can apply to the X1 as well as the Diamond, can't they?

Steve

[Al-Cid Margrace]

I must be a lil late my self... Ya like over a couple of hundred years. Did we go back in time??? I must say for people of intelligence you really have gone back wards. For some one that has an idea about something you slam them because they happen to be female??? Come on you have to be joking right... What are you afraid of a lil change that a woman can do and you can't???
Either you grow a set or borrow one from your buddy, because She unlike other people have brought the outsiders in to learn more about technology with out making them feel like a jackass.
But wait a minuet someone stated that "but Sony owns the rights to the Bond Franchise" Blah Blah... And "The last few bond movies have exclusively featured Sony Ericsson phones & Sony laptops. It significantly helps that Sony owns (some or part?) of MGM and Columbia Pictures ... the owners of the next bond flick. You're a day late and a dollar short ..." MORE B.S. BLAH BLAH WAAA!!!! So between the both of you!!! You are telling me that Apple owns the Rock Band U2 because they came out with a special iPod for them??? Come on!!! The XPERIA X1 looks like a brick with a keyboard attached... At least the HTC Touch Diamond has some style and class not like some people... Do you really thing that in a James Bond movie they are going to use a freek'n phone that looks like a Sidekick??? I thought that all the bond movies were all about the newest technology out to date and beyond. I can see it now... "I'm sorry Agent Fields I didn't mean to pop you in the eye with my phone wile trying to cut these chains..." or even better yet... " Sooo sorry 'M' I tried to save the world from infinite doom but the top half of my phone flew off and landed in the volcano..." Ya that will work... She was just stating that the function and form of the HTC Touch Diamond, could be easily be seen in a Bond flick and would look great packaged as the way she described. Hey I have an idea why don't you ask your mom when she is done fluff folding your jammies what phone she would pick??? Because women are still the largest purchasers on the face of this planet...

[Junkiecam]

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for sexing the site up a little bit; but make sure the chick can hang before you give her a featured article!

I made the move to more capable phones early this yr. I have a blackberry if that is even considered advanced. Seems to me either you super geeks live on some kind of binary code you cant get out of or you just keep yourself so exclusive, you cant let anyone else in. I came to this site a while back to learn more about the new technology. But what I see is the same all the time. Same old geeks talking in the same code the rest of us mere mortals can't comprehend.

Along comes this hot chick who talks to us like were real people. Then you slam her by stating such a sexist remark. This Jenna chick is not only the hottest thing to shake up this binary coded site. she actually makes people want to read what she writes. Kudos to you hot Jenna chick.

[Junkiecam]

Theres so many websites like this out there with nothing to distinguish themselves from each other. I originally checked out this site last month to see if anyone did a review on the iphone 3g. I soon found out you guys were too cool to do an iphone review (sorry). But I saw a review with hot Jenna chick that entertained and educated me. It was the kind of snappy writing that made you go aiiite! What a whopping difference from the old boring articles.

So while I didnt get the iphone 3g. I did pick me up a blueant headset. Now I signed on here because I cant wait to see what else hot Jenna chick has to say.

[Guest]

Who cares if sony owns bond. I saw the xperia. Looks to me like a modified hospital bed remote controller. This touch diamond is the baddest thing Ive seen in a while. Never heard of htc before but now I am looking. This phone is da bomb. Touch diamond bond would be the ultimate. Jenna on the other hand. Marry me.

[Pony99CA]

Along comes this hot chick who talks to us like were real people. Then you slam her by stating such a sexist remark.
Out of curiosity, why was BTM's remark that you quoted any more sexist than yours?

Steve

[Jenna_Ice]

This was a really cool article for me to write. I certainly had lots of fun with it. I just want to say thank you to all of you who said nice things about me and those of you who sent private messages. It's so good to hear your positive responses. The world needs more people who are positive :) And to those who were'nt so nice, it's ok. I love you too!;)

[Pony99CA]

Theres so many websites like this out there with nothing to distinguish themselves from each other. I originally checked out this site last month to see if anyone did a review on the iphone 3g. I soon found out you guys were too cool to do an iphone review (sorry).
We're primarily a Windows Mobile site, so it's not too surprising that we didn't have an iPhone review, is it? Yes, we've occasionally strayed into BlackBerry (http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=1066) or Nokia (http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=1013), but that's not our strength. (Or maybe we just didn't get a review unit. I don't know.) Besides, aren't there lots of iPhone reviews out there at sites that specialize in the iPhone?

I do know it has nothing to do with being "too cool" to do such a review. I think Brandon may even have an iPhone. Besides, if we were really cool, wouldn't we all have iPhones? I thought all the cool people did. :)

Steve

[Pony99CA]

And to those who were'nt so nice, it's ok. I love you too!;)
There you go breaking that "Hell hath no fury" myth.... ;)

Steve

[Anton D. Nagy]

Besides, if we were really cool, wouldn't we all have iPhones? I thought all the cool people did. :)

Steve
I don't have one... Boy, that makes me so uncool!... :(

[Anton D. Nagy]

Seems to me either you super geeks live on some kind of binary code you cant get out of or you just keep yourself so exclusive, you cant let anyone else in.
Thank you in the name of all the "geeks" here!
Same old geeks talking in the same code the rest of us mere mortals can't comprehend.
...and new ones!
This Jenna chick is not only the hottest thing to shake up this binary coded site. she actually makes people want to read what she writes. Kudos to you hot Jenna chick.Then you slam her by stating such a sexist remark.
Strange that someone who uses the word "chick" is preaching against sexist replies. I believe you need to work a bit on your education and attitude! ...and this, again, from the "geek" in me!

[Pony99CA]

I don't have one... Boy, that makes me so uncool!... :(
Me, too, brother, me, too. ;)

Steve

[Junkiecam]

Please don't pick certain lines and take it out of context. Just to make things clear. I was STICKING UP for this beautiful, intelligent woman who happens to write very well. That's all. If I called her a "hot chick", I meant no disrespect (none whasoever Jenna). We all know she is hot. She probably knows she's hot too. But calling her a hot chick is not disrespectful when its followed by praise and support. My respose was directed towards the quote from the user that was putting her down as nothing more than a hot woman to "sex up the site" who doesn't know enough to have a featured article. I know what insulting is, and that's insulting. I was only sticking up for her, thats all.

To those that I may have offended, I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I do not mean to make a mockery out of your hobbies and professions. I WAS ONLY DIRECTING IT TOWARDS BTM84. I DO NOT own an iPhone. And when I said that line, I meant "why not?" Why not have a review on the biggest selling mobile device on the planet? It doesn't mean I want one. It doesn't mean you're not cool if you don't have one. Sure, its not a windows mobile device. But as a site whos bread and butter relies on traffic, software downloads and advertisers, wouldn't it make sense to at least have a comprehensive review on something that big, despite its limitations compared to windows mobile devices?

I am not as technologically savvy as any of you but I do want to learn more about windows mobile. Thats why I am here. And to Ms. Jenna, if you should read this, I really do think you are a great writer apart from being an intelligent, beautiful woman. As a woman in this field, you should be heralded, praised, offered any needed gentlemanly assistance and encouraged in a positive manner. ESPECIALLY by the men you work with.

And speaking for all the guys out there who have respect for women and have great women role models in their life, I truly appreciate and commend what you do.

[Pony99CA]

OK, speaking as moderator, we've had enough digression about the sex of authors. If you want to discuss the article, that's cool, but further discussions about personal attributes of the author or any other posters will earn infractions and/or be deleted.

Steve

[Hellboy]

That is one seriously cool looking concept phone. Too bad it didnt happen. I know a lot of people who would snap that up in a heartbeat. The diamond, diamonds are forever on the touch diamond are great play ons. The touch diamond looks like a pretty solid feature packed phone too. This bond phone would have kicked butt. Great idea. Great article. Very beautiful writer. Peace.

[Kimosaabi]

Wow Jenna, I think some people on this site needs to dump some hormones and drink a beer...
I may be a little off on this but wasn't this review about a "phone" Hmmmm I didn't know that
so many people were so passionate about "a phone". Yes granted that some have better bells
& whistles than others... But hey I may be wrong oh well!!! And hey keep doing what you are
doing, never back down to no one... Cheers!
Can't wait for the next review!

[Pony99CA]

Apparently my previous warning was too subtle, as two people have ignored it (and one post was deleted), so I'll be more clear. PLEASE STOP INSULTS AND PERSONAL COMMENTS ABOUT ANYBODY. If there are any further comments about any members or posters, I will lock this thread.

I hope that's clear enough for everybody.

Steve

[BLACKWATER COM]

I own the current HTC for Verizon. I dont know if its just me but the phone is a serious headache. I have had to replace it 2x since the start of the yr. Dont get me wrong. I enjoy WM 6.1 as well as the HTC format, but my phone just is a piece of s@!#....This Touch Diamond looks like a winner. I wouldnt even mind the James Bond Edition one. Pretty nifty ideas and marketing strategy from the lovely author. Gave me some fresh inspiration for my own ideas at work. Anyone know when the Diamond may be coming out for Verizon?

[Jenna_Ice]

I own the current HTC for Verizon. I dont know if its just me but the phone is a serious headache. I have had to replace it 2x since the start of the yr. Dont get me wrong. I enjoy WM 6.1 as well as the HTC format, but my phone just is a piece of s@!#....This Touch Diamond looks like a winner. I wouldnt even mind the James Bond Edition one. Pretty nifty ideas and marketing strategy from the lovely author. Gave me some fresh inspiration for my own ideas at work. Anyone know when the Diamond may be coming out for Verizon?

Thank you for the compliment. This should give you an idea on release dates for the Verizon Diamond. http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/08/05/more-details-on-htcs-touch-diamond-touch-pro-for-verizon-and/

[BLACKWATER COM]

Beautiful and helpful. Now I can look forward to it coming out. I may just switch to Sprint though. It looks like they will have the better of two. Not to mention better plans. Thank you for the info. Keep writing.

[bluetoof]

Can we all at least agree Bond should never use an iPhone?

[adamz]

Can we all at least agree Bond should never use an iPhone?

YESS!!


After seeing the picture of Anton and body-paint-girl, I don't think he has to worry about being uncool. Jenna and I definitely don't have to worry either, what with her Crystal Mogul (http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=reviews&id=1071) and my Chromaflair Diamond (http://www.pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=5694). ;)

[Jenna_Ice]

Haha. James Bond with an iPhone would be the most hilarious product placement. Even on a Bond girl, it would still be silly (although they could always bring Denise Richards back for that if they had to)

Now, a custom Crystal Chromaflair creation on the other hand though...Yes, Bond girls rule :D

[Pony99CA]

After seeing the picture of Anton and body-paint-girl, I don't think he has to worry about being uncool.
What photo was that?

Steve

[Vilent77]

This is a response to the guys who hated on the Xperia.

C'mon guys. I don't think the Xperia is that bad looking. I think its pretty cool actually. Kinda grows on you after a while. Some people like rounded corners. Some like bold edges. Sony has always come out with great designs (thus, another reason for the always high price) I think the design on this is actually nice. Touch Diamond is very nice to look at, no doubt. I am getting one when its out for sprint. But I can learn to like the Xperia.

Fun article to read by the way. Lot of high end editorial flavor and attitude. I appreciate that.

[Anton D. Nagy]

After seeing the picture of Anton and body-paint-girl, I don't think he has to worry about being uncool.

:confused: What picture? :confused: What girl? :eek:

;):cool:

[CentralCritic]

Wow! I have never seen an article or a writer on a tech blog site that generated more heat and discussion. And the writer happens to be a woman. Now that's what I call girlpower. The fact that she looks like she could be the next Bond girl doesn't hurt a bit either.