Sony Ericsson officially announced it is bringing the Xperia arc to US shores, and it will be sold for $599.99 by Sony's retail stores, as well as at shop.sony.com in August. The phone has actually been available there since the beginning of July with AT&T 3G frequencies, but nothing smells as good as the official annointment.
Retailers like Newegg, BestBuy and Amazon are also onboard, and each seems to introduce its own pricing. The Sony Stores will carry the Midnight Blue version, whereas Newegg, BestBuy and Amazon will also have the Misty Silver one.
A quick check reveals that Newegg is already carrying the phone in both colors for $549 with free shipping, while Amazon one-ups it with $52... »read more

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