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Rumor Roundup: Sony's 1080p 5-inch flagships for Q1 2013 - Yuga & Odin
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MiloFoxburr
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It's just a sticker to let you know where the NFC contact point is. You can take it off if you want
Certinty
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Ah great. Thanks.
HollovVpo1nt
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I wouldn't say that Note 2 is a GS3 replacement either but I was trying to point out that a better version of a product comes out or is announced within 5/6 months. I have to say that announcing Z's succesor is very early,even though Sony haven't officially announced it. It's just an unfortunate leak.
HollovVpo1nt
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I wish sony would continue with a 4.3" line of phones though. Xperia V is 4.3" dual core krait, 720p and waterproof.
longdi
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The retail units are out here so no beta software etc. I got over the viewing angles. Sure the colors don't pop as much as the butterfly or iphone5, but i think the screen looks great enough, especially so if you are coming from amoled Samsung screens. imho.
What stopped me from giving up my SGS2, is the noticeably sluggish OS navigation. It is dropping frame-rates when you swiped up or across or calling up the phone menu or launching Chrome. The quad procs/2GB doesnt really leave my SGS2 behind. I expect more from a 2013 top end phone. I was this close to ordering Z, i may wait for a while to see if Sony fixed this sluggishness or i could wait for the Q4 refresh with the slightly faster procs.
Not sure if the GPU is struggling with rendering 1080p pixels? I have restarted the phone, turn off all widgets, turn off stamina mode, force on GPU rendering, still dropping frames.
What stopped me from giving up my SGS2, is the noticeably sluggish OS navigation. It is dropping frame-rates when you swiped up or across or calling up the phone menu or launching Chrome. The quad procs/2GB doesnt really leave my SGS2 behind. I expect more from a 2013 top end phone. I was this close to ordering Z, i may wait for a while to see if Sony fixed this sluggishness or i could wait for the Q4 refresh with the slightly faster procs.
Not sure if the GPU is struggling with rendering 1080p pixels? I have restarted the phone, turn off all widgets, turn off stamina mode, force on GPU rendering, still dropping frames.
Good to hear about 2014. I kinda expected this sort of strategy last year, you know getting through the pipeline of SE, but not this year. I suppose, though, if this new phone will be simply marketed as Xperia Z plus it might be ok. What won't be ok is if there is yet another flagship phone that will have a completely different design etc for H2. Hopefully not.
Exact position I'm in. The desire HD is running a bit rough these days. Can't handle these new apps!
My phone carrier's web site tells me I'll be eligible for an upgrade on March 12th, I was thinking that since the Xperia Z is available here now I'd look into whether I can upgrade to one.
My current phone is an LG Optimus 2X which hasn't even officially gotten ICS yet (though there have been some leaks), but even with the leaked firmware there are still some issues with it so I'd really like something that performs better and has less bugs.
My current phone is an LG Optimus 2X which hasn't even officially gotten ICS yet (though there have been some leaks), but even with the leaked firmware there are still some issues with it so I'd really like something that performs better and has less bugs.
i think Sony need to up the ante on screen contrast & brightness. Xperia Z might be selling better than their previous mobiles but its certainly not selling massively. I think engineering wise, spec wise, design wise its an awesome mobile.. but these little quips are just not doing good for them.
The Faceless Master
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i'm just saying that many people see them as different products entirely and wouldn't consider replacing one with the other, while with stuff like the Z/ZL and Zzz or One X and One X+, they are truly seen by all as a better version of the same thing.
Wait for the GS4 announcement first. Then decide.
The Xperia ZL is coming soon to the US:http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/03/04/confirmed-sony-xperia-zl-heading-to-us-will-come-in-red-too/
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...ng-to-us-will-come-in-red-too/#specifications
$759. Red is hot
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...ng-to-us-will-come-in-red-too/#specifications
$759. Red is hot
So those bands, fine for Tmobile?
Also nearly 800? Holy hell, what happened to the rumored $650 price. That is ridiculous. Can they at least give those free accessories other regions got or something.
Reallink
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Might as well have saved their money and resources and not even bothered with a US release. No carrier partner(s) and $760 US Dollars is dead in the water.
The price hasn't been announced yet, $759 is Xperiablog's guess although it might not be too far away from the real price. I was personally hoping for around $550. It's great to see they have added the red color, that's just sexy. I think I would still get the white if the price is right.
Well you guys are finally getting to pay the same price as us people in the Europe.
A friend of mine got the phone today. She's not big into technology at all, so I was surprised to the Xperia Z in her hands. The screen is amazing and she had people around just admiring the display. She said the battery isn't too good, I haven't asked if she was using the stamina mode or not. One big downside for me, personally, was that the design just isn't as striking for me as the T, S or Arc. It's just a slab, but I guess that's what people like these days.
Himynameischris
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Wait it's confirmed it's not coming to carriers?? So non of those bandwidths go with Sprint huh?
The Faceless Master
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759 dollars is considered expensive? That's the normal price for any high end smartphone in Europe. You guys are spoiled
it's usually between $549.99 and $699.99 in the US for a high end phones off contract.
RobotChant
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If T-Mobile gets the Z as someone mentioned, I wonder how much they will charge. They're quitting the subsidies game.
TheLoyalist
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Listed on www.shopblt.com though at a very reasonable price.
Link: http://goo.gl/6rUyy
BRA5189 1270-6439 XPERIA ZL C6502 BLACK 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $540.31
BRA5190 1270-6440 XPERIA ZL C6502 WHITE 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $540.31
BRA5186 1270-6441 XPERIA ZL LTE C6506 BLACK 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $574.01
BRA5188 1273-2352 XPERIA ZL LTE C6506 RED 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $574.01
BRA5191 1273-5759 XPERIA ZL C6502 RED 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $540.31
Link: http://goo.gl/6rUyy
BRA5189 1270-6439 XPERIA ZL C6502 BLACK 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $540.31
BRA5190 1270-6440 XPERIA ZL C6502 WHITE 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $540.31
BRA5186 1270-6441 XPERIA ZL LTE C6506 BLACK 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $574.01
BRA5188 1273-2352 XPERIA ZL LTE C6506 RED 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $574.01
BRA5191 1273-5759 XPERIA ZL C6502 RED 5IN HD QC 16GB MSD 13MP NFC $540.31
Well in the US the tax is counted separately and you pay for 1 yr of warranty not 2. So the difference is not that much.
Isn't ZL the water proof model?
Edit: Sorry for the double post.
Are those unlocked and is the website legit?
Edit: Sorry for the double post.
The Faceless Master
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right.
Damn, I was looking forward to the water proof model. I hope that gets release here.
TheLoyalist
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I'm sorry I don't know I just stumbled upon it...maybe our american friends could clear things up...?
I'm assuming if I have T-Mobile I want this model: http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop...RA5189P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID!#Availability
-Pyromaniac-
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Android Central posting a hands on preview and a camera preview:
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z-hands-and-initial-review
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z-camera-sample-images-video
impressive camera shots
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z-hands-and-initial-review
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z-camera-sample-images-video
impressive camera shots
Just received the news that my Xperia Z is on its way from HK. My girlfriend's parents bought it for me, unlocked, 420euros. Pretty excited!
How the hell can the same product be that much cheaper in some places is beyond me. In europe I saw prices of 800euros. US? 750$. Internet? no luck finding something below 700euros...
I'll post some impressions as soon as I get it.
How the hell can the same product be that much cheaper in some places is beyond me. In europe I saw prices of 800euros. US? 750$. Internet? no luck finding something below 700euros...
I'll post some impressions as soon as I get it.
Expansys has them for 630.
It's to do with currency and considerations for each region, to be honest.
Yeah but what kind of considerations are they? People in the US and europe have more money? Less people->less sales->higher price to level the field?
Honestly, in this day and age to see such a difference in prices gives me the feeling I am being robbed. If it was 20+ years ago where things would come out 1 or 2 years later than japan, or some times just not be released here at all, I would understand it. But this happening today, it still doesn't make much sense to me.
When should we expect the impression?
Where did you get this info? Is it only available with ATT? The Sonystyle store only shows the Xperia ZL.
Hydrogen Bluebird
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Really great looking phone but the screen size makes me think Sony made this phone for people with incredible hulk-size hands.
Buy it unlocked from Handtec
I've had mine for around a week now and my impressions are as follows:
Pros:
The screen is lovely
Standby batter life is amazing when using stamina mode
Hardware design is excellent
Size is great for a 5" phone
Camera can sometimes be excellent
Skin is very light and very well done
Feels great in the hand
Cons:
Battery life without stamina mode is poor
Stamina mode is broken by apps like Google+ that want to run in the background all the time
Stamina mode breaks the notification LED
Camera is super aggressive with noise reduction to the point where it smears details
Dust and fingerprint magnet (black model), but then you can always just rinse it under the tap!
I'm still debating whether to keep it or not though, the two things being battery life when stamina mode isn't on (the mode is great but useless if you read above) and I have a personal peeve with the email client. I have server side rules on my work exchange account which sorts main into sub folders. Whilst you can set sub folders to be synced / pushed automatically, you won't get a notification for it. There is a modded APK which fixes this but I won't root until I can do it without unlocking the bootloader.
If you want to ask me specific questions or want photos of the device then just let me know.
Pros:
The screen is lovely
Standby batter life is amazing when using stamina mode
Hardware design is excellent
Size is great for a 5" phone
Camera can sometimes be excellent
Skin is very light and very well done
Feels great in the hand
Cons:
Battery life without stamina mode is poor
Stamina mode is broken by apps like Google+ that want to run in the background all the time
Stamina mode breaks the notification LED
Camera is super aggressive with noise reduction to the point where it smears details
Dust and fingerprint magnet (black model), but then you can always just rinse it under the tap!
I'm still debating whether to keep it or not though, the two things being battery life when stamina mode isn't on (the mode is great but useless if you read above) and I have a personal peeve with the email client. I have server side rules on my work exchange account which sorts main into sub folders. Whilst you can set sub folders to be synced / pushed automatically, you won't get a notification for it. There is a modded APK which fixes this but I won't root until I can do it without unlocking the bootloader.
If you want to ask me specific questions or want photos of the device then just let me know.
Maybe by the end of the week I hope!
I know a lot of people have been complaining about the screen. It's my first real smartphone (I had an old blackberry but besides checking my emails, there wasn't anything smart about it) and I don't want to believe that the screen is such a huge problem. I mean, it might not be the best but does it really bring problems for anyone?
I would also like to hear something about the battery. Can any owner give me an estimate of the running time of it? Can it last a full day? On some reviews I read that it can go beyond a day. On others, barely 7h...
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Didn't read post above^Thanks!
Xperia Z available in Saudi Arabia on sony stores i tried the demo unit and really there is some thing off with the screen it looks washed out
will have to go for samsung this year may be next year sony will get their act togather
Hey, how much for the Z in there?
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