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Xperia Z/ZL |OT| Experience the best of Sony in a smartphone
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Exactly, having the walkman dedicated hardware in there and the optics and cybershot department putting their own custom hardware in is an easy win. It also looks like it'll be the first S800 phone, so it should blow all the competition away in benchmarks for at least half a year in the future.
I think the cybershot phone is pretty much getting integrated in One Sony.
I think they were thinking about it but maybe now that they saw the brand awareness of Z (rumors are that they are fnding it hard to deal with the demand, I mean selling 4.6 million units and not even launching in the US is pretty damn amazing) they might go with Xperia Z2.
I actually think Xperia sounds very Sony-like, just like the Qriocity services it's a weird play on the pronounciation.
It should be a 20mp sensor capturing 8mp images, btw.
We should probably have a new thread for One Sony, so as not to detract from Z
Xperia Z vs. Sulfuric Acid
not gonna ruin it, just gotta see for yourself
http://youtu.be/Q8S8cUdh2bs
not gonna ruin it, just gotta see for yourself
http://youtu.be/Q8S8cUdh2bs
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-Pyromaniac-
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Where are these rumours from anyway? Link?
Esato and phonearena but phonearena pretty much got their rumors from Esato.
-Pyromaniac-
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just caught up on reading about it. Sounds like such a bad strategy business wise...I'm just not getting it. Assuming it is a brand in addition to the xperia z and all that. Unless they plan on having it replace everything, but even still it sounds like multiple phones. They need to just do 1 or 2 max and release once a year at different times. But xperia z/Zl coming out now, and then a few months later 2 completely different and much better phones are out, then what happens a few months after that?
Certinty
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What a phone.
Best phone I've ever had by a long way, heck I would even use that phone now if I had to!
one sony will be 5-6 months at least from now, maybe more, and 8 months from the launch of Z... that Walkman and Cybershot rumor is crap, it wont happen.
One Sony is supposed to make all divisions do their part of the phone - so camera division doing camera, not just hardware, but new software codec will be supplied as well, etc, etc.
So anyone waiting for One Sony, it is like waiting for any "next" flagship".
yep, i gave it to my buddy and he just replaced it with some crappy Android and he hates it
Well I think the subrand should still be under xperia, the way it is being described as something akin to GS brand,
Yeah plus then the next flagship is supposed to come in middle of 2014, so we'll be moving to one flagship a year scenario.
I remember reading that those Cybershot and Walkman Xperia are fake.
Thats good , but the directional stick was abysmal. My 2 sisters own those and both suffered the same fate. Like when you press up, it will either go left or right. Same thing happened to my W800i. :/
Thats good , but the directional stick was abysmal. My 2 sisters own those and both suffered the same fate. Like when you press up, it will either go left or right. Same thing happened to my W800i. :/
-Pyromaniac-
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Either way, I'll be watching from a distance, maybe jump in next year if Sony manages to put all their strengths into one phone. I hope they keep growing though.
Jayayess1190
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http://www.unwiredview.com/2013/04/...xperia-l-to-be-launched-in-the-uk-this-month/
if they are out in April, thats very good... My local T-Mobile is advertising Z everywhere, and when these two arrive it will be slam dunk, Sony got you covered.
zomgbbqftw
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Sony are not working on pixel binning technology. They are working on a larger sensor for Xperia phones though, possibly a 1" type that is used in the RX100. It would be the largest sensor in any phone.
It won't be ready for 2013 though, the H2 phones are all going to use 13MP or 16MP without pixel binning, but with new camera software that allows for a NR=0 option.
HollovVpo1nt
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Man, such a shame about the viewing angles.
The Faceless Master
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did every single reviewer on the plant lose the panel lotto? this is ridiculous!
I have the sharp panel and the viewing angles is not good too.
zomgbbqftw
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Reviewers were sent early production units from the AAB range (W04-06), all of those used the JDI panel with ~ 500:1 contrast ratio. The final production (AAC after W07) units use a Sharp panel with ~1300:1 CR or a JDI panel with ~ 800:1 CR.
I've looked at my Z from various different angles and I really can't seem to see this problem everyone's talking about.
yeah i don't think there's a problem either and in day to day use i don't think it ever would be. but if you put it a strong angle then you do lose detail and its harder to read. this may bother people cause maybe in some instances this may actually effect them, or maybe they just care about the nerd bullshit and want THE BEST or maybe the actually believe the samsung/apple adverts and think crowds of people will actually go around them and gasp as they see that specific smart phone.
A great phone except the shutter kept opening in my pocket, turned the camera on and killed the battery.
Just wondering, has there been another smartphone that sold that much without releasing in the US market? You've said before that Sony's plan is to make strides in the European and Asian markets in order to leverage their brand in the USA without carrier influence and that Nokia (or HTC?) is doing something similar, so I'm just wondering if any other phones have had a more successful launch without launching in the US. Another thing is whether those shipments include the ZL or not. I would guess that the ZL shipped less than 500,000 considering the number of its markets.
rubbishmonkey
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This external magnetic macro and fisheye lense thingy looks good, im tempted to get one. Has anyone had any experience with one? I'm worried the sticky on add onbit will make my beautiful phone a bit ugly.
industrian
will gently cradle you as time slowly ticks away.
I've been following this phone for a while and decided today to make the jump...
...However it seems that there's a shortage of them in Taipei. I'm on a waiting list now. For how long I don't know, but I'm looking forward to getting it.
...However it seems that there's a shortage of them in Taipei. I'm on a waiting list now. For how long I don't know, but I'm looking forward to getting it.
HollovVpo1nt
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Some dude over at XDA made a DIY Qi Wireless base for the Xperia Z:
I have to say, I'm really disappointed in the lack of accesories from the Chinese.
I have to say, I'm really disappointed in the lack of accesories from the Chinese.
zomgbbqftw
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There is currently a worldwide shortage of Xperia Z, Sony completely underestimated demand so they are rushing to get more manufacturing capacity online.
The Faceless Master
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The Galaxy S3 and original Galaxy Note did that so Sony is in good company with the Xperia Z.
What the hell is that supposed to do
The Galaxy SII as well. That had been out internationally for almost 6 months before the US got their head out of their asses and allowed Samsung to deliver it here.
zomgbbqftw
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Not sure if the figure includes ZL shipments, it's possible though.
Well Nokia are using WP so carriers are unable to customise the OS, it's one of the reasons they are struggling to gain traction in the US. Sadly, I think Sony and AT&T have had a complete breakdown in their relationship. Sony are being very obstinate about no carrier customisation so AT&T are now refusing to carry Sony phones outright. For now it is T-Mobile and possibly Sprint. If the devices are popular enough, AT&T will have to give way, but it could be late 2014 before we see another Sony phone on AT&T.
As for other premium Android phones to ship 5m without the US, GS2, GS3 and Note II. Xperia Z is joining a very select group here and Sony would do well to capitalise on the success. Xperia Z2 next year please!
Wireless charging pad.
Any word on the branding of the One Sony phone? Given the XZ's sales they really should use its name again.
How do I check which screen I got?
HollovVpo1nt
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It's a wireless charging base.
zomgbbqftw
Banned
Sony's PC software has a special iPhone transfer tool.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/suppor...tials/getting-started/transfer-your-contacts/
so screen is good or what?
Dreamgazer
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Enjoying my ZL so far.
Random thoughts:
Hardware wise, the design feels solid. I like the curved back much better than the Z, as it makes it easier to hold.
The screen looks great on anything with a black background, but it is a bit washed out on any white/grey backgrounds.
The viewing angle is indeed lackluster, but people are right that it wouldn't affect every day operation.
I do have problem viewing the track name of songs when I put the phone at the edge of the table though...
I cannot unsee the pixels on my older phones now.
Random thoughts:
Hardware wise, the design feels solid. I like the curved back much better than the Z, as it makes it easier to hold.
The screen looks great on anything with a black background, but it is a bit washed out on any white/grey backgrounds.
The viewing angle is indeed lackluster, but people are right that it wouldn't affect every day operation.
I do have problem viewing the track name of songs when I put the phone at the edge of the table though...
I cannot unsee the pixels on my older phones now.
Near the bottom left of the screen should be a circle with an alarm icon. Slide it to the right to stop the alarm.
zomgbbqftw
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Go into the colour calibration settings and increase the saturation slightly, this will make stuff seem less washed out.
I currently have an unlocked nokia that I've had since 2009. I have always bought my phones unlocked, though prices for an unlocked ZL in Canada are >$700. I assume most people just buy these on contract? Is it basically pay up or go on contract for 3 years? Am I missing other options? Will the unlocked price drop significantly once new models come out?
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