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Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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alaScore 82

63 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and design. The performance and size are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the price, while many are critical about the durability and camera.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Pureness review: I see through you

 

Luxury phones are having a tough time being unique nowadays. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Pureness is having a hard time being… luxurious. But that's no way to start a proper review now, is it? There we go again then...

Quad-band GSM support ; 3G with HSDPA and HSUPA support ; One-of-a-kind transparent greyscale display (1.8", 240 x 320 pixels), scratch-resistant surface ; Very lightweight, only 70 grams ; FM radio with RDS and TrackID ; Bluetooth with A2DP and USB...

Small screen is poor on legibility ; Looks cheap and poorly built ; Fast Port instead of 3.5 mm audio jack means limited use as a music player ; Fast 3G connectivity with HSDPA/HSUPA is only usable for tethering ; No camera ; Non-removable battery ;...

You can access the concierge service 24/7 via a phone call or email and have them book you a hotel room, buy tickets for a game or ask for advice. But it's not just a simple booking service – going through the concierge service has some perks, like...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness X5 Review

 

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness X5 is a luxurious handset with unique design. It is equipped with transparent, monochromatic display that will certainly grip the attention of people around you and functionality that seems adequate for ordinary users...

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by : Wong Casandra (hardwarezone.com)

First Looks: Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness stands out because of its unique transparent liquid crystal display. But how does it really hold up? Read on to find out.

Hence, it all boils down to, why buy the Pureness? There's not a lot here to offer functionality-wise and plenty of usability issues. It's no doubt an interesting concept phone, but the execution is less than ideal. Our advice: save your $798 (without...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by (mobilegazette.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

 

The full horror of the press release can really only be experience by reading the full thing:

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Wong Casandra (hardwarezone.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness - HardwareZone.com

 

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness is not like any other phone - it is the first mobile device that comes with a transparent LCD screen, and have keys that illuminate on touch and disappear when left alone.

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

 

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness is an odd one. We are presented with a phone that is in some ways novel, but in some ways prehistoric. Sony Ericsson is claiming to be challenging the "relationship with technology" that we have and that less can be...

Offers discount access to concierge service

Poor keyboard, screen limits the experience of using the phone, uncomfortable for calling, entry-level specification

So what you have in the Pureness is something of a mixed bag. Pitched to a narrow premium sector of the market, it won't appeal to gadget fans or those who like the latest bit of kit. But it doesn't offer the premium feel that the Motorola Aura does,...

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Damian Koh (cnet.com.au)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

 

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness is purely for show-offs looking to impress with a simple phone.

Easily accessible SIM card slot ; Well-designed Bluetooth headset

Flimsy keypad ; Screen lacks contrast ; Difficult to use ; Non-removable memory card

Via CNET Asia

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

Sony Ericsson has branched out into the designer phone market with the Pureness – the first handset to sport a transparent screen

The transparent screen is an intriguing novelty, but doesn't prevent the Pureness from being an overpriced and unexceptional phone

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Flora Graham (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness review

 

The Sony Ericsson has trimmed the fat with its Xperia Pureness and made a phone that doesn't have room for any extras, just a sleek-looking, simple handset that's great for a night out. You could get a lot more phone for the money, but if you want...

Attractive; unique; simple; long battery life; clear calls; easy-to-switch SIM cards.

Few features; screen hard to read; useless Web browser; no camera; expensive; lack of privacy thanks to see-through screen.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness is purely for fashionistas looking for the simplest possible phone. The transparent screen looks cool, but isn’t easy to read and won’t protect your privacy, so the Pureness is strictly for show-offs only

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Kate Solomon (recombu.com)

Sony Ericsson Pureness Review

 

Sony Ericsson want to take the well-heeled among us back to basics with a phone that lets you make calls, send text messages and check the time and not much more. But is it too late to backtrack that far?What…

Dec, 2009
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