Sony Ericsson C905 - the PS3 phone ¦ PS3 Attitude Review

PS3 Attitude writes: "Sony Ericsson was good enough to allow PS3 Attitude special access to the C905 phone over the Christmas period so we could exclusively try out its PS3 integration features.

Read on to discover why, if you're a PS3 owner, you might want to consider getting your hands on one of these 8 megapixel superphones. Since you're all nice people, we'll even reveal some new features that are coming soon to the C905..."

[Brodiesan]

Some nice features but that "video streaming ability to the PS3" is really something I'd need before picking one up.

[DolphGB]

Since I use my phone for the camera (photos) more than I do for taking video, it doesn't worry me.

The ability to stream and copy photos and music to the PS3 wirelessly is everything I need right now, and those extra features they're delivering in February and later in the year are just plus points...

[techie]

Funky stuff.

[Brodiesan]

From reading other sites it appears that the phone gets above average reviews (7/10 for example) but is flagged as being very expensive compared to competing models.

How much is this bad boy going to set me back?
;)

[DolphGB]

Depending on your plan, the C905 is available free of charge in the UK.

On 3, for example, you can get it on a £27 per month contract.

[Tony240ZT]

Try $550

[DolphGB]

If you bought it full retail price in the US, but who does that?

Either you'll get it cheap/discounted, or free/very cheap on a bucket plan, surely?

[kewlkat007]

What are surprise...naw a Sony product...

[Graphics Whore]

Streaming capabilities and 8MP Camera? That interests me in all honesty however I rather a touch phone preferably iPhone.

[Danny_D]

Well, I was being generous in the title. I should just have said they suck. Just like the T-Mobile G1.

[Graphics Whore]

Explain why they suck then. How do user-friendly interfaces suck?

[Graphics Whore]

My bad double post. Anyways adopters of new technologies will always have the dinosaur consumer, too stubborn for his own good.

[Danny_D]

Windows Mobile has had a user-friendly interfaces for years before Apple dolled up and ridiculously overpriced a mediocre phone. Apple made sure they had the hottest fashion statement before they had an even fair smart phone.

Smoke and mirrors man, dolled up touch screen and interface clouding below average hardware and gimped firmware that took years to catch up with the launch hype. Not worth it then, now, or ever.

There are far superior and more affordable alternatives out there. In my opinion, most HTC models blow any iPhone out of the water in any aspect.

[artsaber]

Remember the P800? I have owned a P910, and now own a Pl1... I will probably upgrade to this smart phone later. Sony has had touch screen phones with built in camcorders for about 8 to 10 years now, and some folks drool over an iPhone like it is new tech... amazing. Just like idiots clamoring over the new Blackberry with a touch screen... folks buying up old tech at a new tech price. You gotta love dumb or uninformed cusomers who do no research and let advertising decide what they purchase.

Sony has had touchscreen smartphones w/camera for a long azz time. My Sony Ericsson PL1 is 3G, has DUAL cameras, etc. But isn't it funny how people buy things like iPhones and phones like this but COMPLAIN about the price of a PS3? Moronic isn't it? Oh, and I have yet to pay retail for my phones, all the ones I bought were hundreds of dollars cheaper. My advice, Shop around.

[Graphics Whore]

"Windows Mobile has had a user-friendly interfaces for years before Apple dolled up and ridiculously overpriced a mediocre phone"

I disagree, Android and iPhone's interface is good for the on the go consumer who does not have business relations besides iPhone is open source and so is Android those are automatic advantages however HTC phones are good too.

[Kleptic]

its not so much a 'PS3' phone...as it is a phone with DLNA capabilities...which is awesome...but several non-Sony phones will have that this year too...

might pick one up after the price comes way down...I've been buying unlocked phones online since I replaced my first phone back in 2002...and I've had a SE W810 for almost 3 years now...at the time it was awesome because it had a decent browser and media player, and supported MS Duo cards...but its relatively old now; but i still love the thing...

[blackbeld]

Wow i need this phone!!!!!! i gonna have it.

[Danny_D]

I've owned back to back HTC phones for about 10 years and I keep hearing friends and colleagues recommending Sony Ericsson over HTC.

While this phone does look very appealing, (8MP camera=w00t) I am still apprehensive. Are there any other previous HTC owners that jumped boat to Sonny Ericsson or vice versa? What say you?

[DolphGB]

I like the HTC range, but I always liked my phones to look like phones.

The HTCs, iPhones, Blackberrys and LG Renoirs of this world all make it look like you've got a taco up against your ear. At least the C905 has all the technology (well, much more than any iPhone that exists) and it still looks like a phone!

The iPhone interface is great, but the hardware sucks in comparison to this or any HTC. But there's still the taco issue with any of these touch-screen phones.

[Danny_D]

You have effectively made me crave Mexican food.

Orale!

[NewYork214]

i really want that phone.

probably a stupid question but which provider does the phone work with? all? verizon?

[phreaky]

hmmm... I was a fan of the SE phones but I'm now an LG convert... this could well change my mind!

Interesting times... only one question: how come no traditional Sony PS buttons? That would be great for when using the official BT headset outand about! ;)

[Danny_D]

I hope someone starts producing some quality Sony PS Button housing for this phone. Until they get a cease and desist from Sony that is. ^_^

[BlackTeddyBear]

ive been being doin this with my n95 for years...........