Pure and Turtle Zune phones proven again, Microsoft’s denials notwithstanding

January 29, 2010 | By Surur

Microsoft’s vociferous denials of making a Zune phone is starting to sound more and more hollow, given the evidence unearthed in their latest Zune 4.2 software.

The software has references to the Pure and Turtle phones leaked by Gizmodo some time ago , and also makes references to managing your pictures and video taken by your phone at Studio, a url which redirects to Zune.net.

The likelihood is that these devices represent a new generation of the Sidekick platform, and not real smartphones as we know it, and could therefore be released much sooner than we expect, possibly soon after Mobile World Congress.

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Tagged pure, turtle, zune, zune for windows mobile 7, zune phone

m.schmidler

If those phones really look like this…. FAIL!!! But more devices for the Zune platform is a good thing for sure.

GP007

I dunno, I think the one on the left looks interesting. But those are just renders, so who knows.

majg

Agreed! I actually like the simplicity and how they're unique. The turtle looks less desireable but maybe it comes with parental controls and will be good for early teens.

http://intensedebate.com/people/l3v5y l3v5y

I'm not quite sure I agree with the jumps made…

Yes, the Pure and Turtle exist (to some extent) and yes, a Zune will have phone capabilities, but I see no evidence linking the two, and no details of what the Pure and Turtle are. The devices could well be completely different hardware from the renders, and may well just be more devices in the Zune line.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Lennard Lennard

I don't know what to expect from MSFT, but we'll know soon enough. but all I can say about the renders is, I know my tween of a cousin would rock that turtle with no problem…..it comes with unlimited music you say? I think she'd blow a fuse just thinking of the possibilities and play lists she's going to make.