not until you buy the phone.just go to store test the unit and if its good that means you're among lucky
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Sony Xperia Z1 officially announced
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shinshoryuken
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but for people in the US who'll be importing it,...that won't be possible.
Well somebody (who is importing) has to take one for the team US, hehe.
WickedCobra03
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If they were made in a smaller version, I would be down. I have always had a thing for Sony products.
Amazon says 20th, EE said 20th.
handtec.co.uk expects it on the 16th and according to XDA they are pretty good with pre-orders: http://www.handtec.co.uk/sony-xperia-z1-black.html
Better than sex.
Holy shit... Amazing.
vivftp
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So Xperia Z looks like it's taken the low light photography crown based on photos from the latest firmware version. It's pretty decent during daylight, but I think there's still room for improvement. Can't wait to see what it'll be like in a month when the proper camera firmware is released.
If people on other forums are to be believed, the reason for the delay in the camera firmware is due to some sort of legal reasons. No idea what that means, but hopefully we'll see what this camera can really do soon enough.
If people on other forums are to be believed, the reason for the delay in the camera firmware is due to some sort of legal reasons. No idea what that means, but hopefully we'll see what this camera can really do soon enough.
It feels like any phone I want badly automatically won't be available for me. I've been waiting for this phone for a long time since the first leaks about the camera and its specs in general and now it seems like I need to contain all hype.
I would actually switch from Verizon to Cincinnati Bell for this if they got it like they did some of the other Xperia phones.
I would actually switch from Verizon to Cincinnati Bell for this if they got it like they did some of the other Xperia phones.
Jugendstil
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So is it really confirmed its not coming to the US till January? I can't wait that long.
chaosblade
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I haven't seen anything about the US anywhere, beyond that mention in this thread. No timeframe (though it's supposed to be "worldwide" in September?) or carriers.
My local sony store said its definitely not coming until end of October. At the latest they said it would be January with AT&T and T-mobile with one of them getting exclusivity till end of the year. Then the other carrier will get it in January.
Jugendstil
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That makes sense. Thanks!
It would be fine if you wash it afterward.
Matt_
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It would get sticky but should be fine
I remember seeing a video of the Z being put in acid for a couple of seconds and still working after
just wash it well afterwards.
GTP_Daverytimes
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That does look incredible.
shinshoryuken
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Verizon has always been like that.
There is a video of someone putting his Xperia Z Tablet into a fish tank while it was recording a video. Worked fine. Just make sure your flaps are closed.
I know :'( one can only hope. Eh might as well get the next next Droid or samsung phone that hits Verizon.
Looks like only problem with screen is viewing angles. head on its better than AMOLED
looks amazing.
the viewing angle depends on the panel isn't it? because Z Ultra had no problem with it.
Screen lottery is worrying, This phone is on my list but i'd only be interested if I got the best possible combination of components. I hate things like this
There are still people arguing about whether there even will be a screen lottery or not or if its only been in pre prodution models.
I'll be taking a very high rez macro shot of my screen to see what pixel arrangement I have. I'll post it once I have it. Anyone else with the ability could do so and we could see if there are any differences.
Still no word from EE, clearly not getting it tomorrow.
Handtec saying they are expecting the black in tomorrow and the white on the 23rd.
Someone on XDA who ordered from O2 now has a tracking number and apparently he will get his tomorrow.
i m just in dark as you guys are. best bet would be testing the screen your self in store.
and screen lottery was also a rumor. my be prototypes pre production unit have bad display. etc
Yesterday handtec was saying they expected it today.
I feel better now that they put the estimate back, because I'm unable to order from them because apparently I've been tripping security stuff for my credit card and it takes a bit until I can buy stuff again.
Somebody in a Chinese forum I go to has already brought the phone (for 4999 rmb), he said the screen is just like the Xperia Z screen.
wow reminds me of my RX100, Superior Auto Mode of Sony's really works, glad to see it here
We shall have to see what the rest of the world looks like. I have a friend with a Z so I'll try and compare if I can.
As for pre orders, Clove have apparently received their Black stock and will be shipping today.
I twatted at EE to see if they had theirs or if they had any White delays.
Carphone Warehouse in the UK also now showing In Stock the Purple and White phones, but Back Order on the Black.
So who's getting what freebies? I'm getting the watch.
No, you can order form Clove and others and still get the smartwatch and the Sony content offer without needing a contract.
No idea on headphones.
I saw it in a store today, the screen looks great and the viewing angles are just fine.
Probably still going to go for the 5S in the end, the switch is just too much of a hassle and I'm not sure about the size. It felt like a great phone though and the watch is pretty nice as well.
Probably still going to go for the 5S in the end, the switch is just too much of a hassle and I'm not sure about the size. It felt like a great phone though and the watch is pretty nice as well.
So glad to read this. Wanted the watch but not the contract. Phones4U weren't interested. Going to order from Clove when I get back from abroad.
Finally Sony is ending their exclusivity deal with NTT Docomo! The Z1 will also be available in Japan on KDDI/AU. Sigh if Softbank was one of the carriers it would make life so much easier for me. Softbank's shitty phone lineup continues on.
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/sony-to-sell-xperia-z1-through-kddi-docomo--967008
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/sony-to-sell-xperia-z1-through-kddi-docomo--967008
It's limited time offer same as everywhere else so no idea how long it will last.
Looks like only problem with screen is viewing angles. head on its better than AMOLED
Dem S4 lightbleed.
That's cool. Really wanted the Xperia Z tablet.
Didn`t know top phones have such a problem. Other than that colors do look better on S4.
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