Sony Ericsson's axed Paris gets video review: here's to what could've been

Sony Ericsson sure knows how to toy with the heartstrings -- 'course, one could argue that it's our own fault for delving beneath the surface and learning far too much about a handset that was never assured of a public release, but whatever. The Paris, or P5, or the one that got away has been reviewed in a two-part video series over at UIQ Blog, and while the handset used was indeed a prototype, it's pretty much the most finalized version anyone ever saw. We wouldn't dare spoil anything in case you just can't take anymore positive press about a phone you'll never be able to own, but those with hardened hearts can hit the read link and mash play (twice).

[Via Boy Genius Report]

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 8:03PM]

Why SE, why? This was my perfect device. It had everything I could want, and the single best smartphone OS I've used, UIQ3 [with the latest updates of course].

:(

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 27th 2008 2:15AM]

I know the guy was trying his hardest, but damn that was bordering unbearable.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 27th 2008 4:57PM]

Wow, it's kind of nostalgic to see what could have been, I'm pretty sure I would've bought it had it come out when it first promised.
I entered the smartphone arena with the P1i last summer, and although there didn't seem to be that many upgrades on the Paris/P5 in posterity, at the time it seemed like heaven, with the wonderful sliding rocker qwerty. The keyboard was one f the things I loved with the P1i; the ability to write an e-mail or document easily with one hand is a huge advantage for me.

As things turned out, the most attractive phone availible when my contract ended this summer was the HTC Touch Pro, and I can't say I regret it. In a pinch I can use the keyboard with one hand, and given that this was the only thing counting in favour of the Paris, I'm happy now.

Still sad that this one never made it to market. The X1 innards put into this shell would certainly be a killer.