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Sony Ericsson P910 vs Moto MPx - Price Tags

1 replies · 5,509 views · Started 08 September 2004

After placing an order for a P910 last week with Nowicom (delayed shipment) and a couple other vendors I was shocked to find out that I could get an Moto MPx at half the price. I placed a order for a Moto MPx for $600USD where the P910 hit me for $1200USD. I spent an average of $1200 for my P800 and P900 so the P910 is in the ballpark of what I expect to pay for an early release.

However, after obtaining a free Moto A630 (listed @ $500-$700 on Ebay) I'd expect the MPx to be double it's price. Some vendors are listing the Moto A630 at the same price tag as that of the MPx which is supposed to offer more. I really don't like my A630 at the moment, but I got it for free so I can't complain. After seeing several reviews on how the MPx is a much better phone and buy then the P910 I'm surprised that the phone will retail for much less. Nonetheless, I placed my orders for both phones. Hopefully the P910 comes in this week as promised by Nowicom, but I got no lead time for the Mpx. With that said, I'll see which one turns out to be the better bargain although preliminary pricing is based on supply and demand at the moment.

Last I heard, the MPx wasn't due for release until at least the end of the year (so, early next year then). It's easy to offer something cheaply when there is no prospoect of getting them in!

I must admit, the MPx looks like a fantastic phone on paper, probably the best specs around. However, given Moto's history of Microsoft smartphone development and the endless delays on this particular model, I think it's odds on that it's going to be buggy as hell! If it ever turns up (they've already cancelled two previous MS phones).