Posted by SKIBBE
On 2011-03-29 20:58:52, dibdin wrote:
I won't be taking my Arc out of the house till I have at least a screen protector put on it. I'm too frightened about the screen getting even slightly scratched, and also any kind of damage to the housing.
Does anyone know if there are any decent cases/pouches available for the Arc already??
i have seen gel-cases allready (been using my x10 without screenprotector in a leather pouch, no scratches, but i treat my phone like a gf
edit: Correction, if i treated it like a gf my x10 would have been worn out by know...
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Posted by Bonovox
It does say somewhere the Arc screen is shatter proof
Posted by Ricke77
So they said about the X10 to... I guess it has the same mineral glass. I've had my satio in a leather belt-pouch and it accually doesnt have a single scratch... But the rest of the device really sucks...
Posted by Bonovox
It says it in the specs at start of this thread
Posted by back2you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XhsN0eE7rk
Posted by goldenface
Beautiful screen.
Posted by doministry
Nice.
Question:
How is it with video playback on Android/Arc?
Do I have to encode videos somehow before playing them on the phone?
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Posted by Lightspeed_x
@doministry: You dont have to reencode most of the videos, thanks to an app called RockPlayer, it plays .mp4, .mkv, .avi, .mpg and .wmv files with no problems...
In my X10, the only videos that lag using Rockplayer are HD Videos, especially .MKV's....
This was the main reason i bought my X10, since I wanted to watch videos directly, without having to reencode them.
Hope it helps...
Posted by just.khanh
Anyone know Xperia Arco ??
Posted by dibdin
Nice find.
The screen looks fantastic.
Posted by Fishtank
On 2011-03-30 01:25:09, Lightspeed_x wrote:
@doministry: You dont have to reencode most of the videos, thanks to an app called RockPlayer, it plays .mp4, .mkv, .avi, .mpg and .wmv files with no problems...
In my X10, the only videos that lag using Rockplayer are HD Videos, especially .MKV's....
This was the main reason i bought my X10, since I wanted to watch videos directly, without having to reencode them.
Hope it helps...
If HD lags then what is the point? ^^
Hopefully the new API's in 2.3 can help getting better videoplayers
Posted by SKIBBE
@Lightspeed_x yeah but if the arc cant play 720p mkv's the whole thing with hdmi for me is wasted money...
Posted by Ricke77
This waiting is killing me!! I was thinking of going to sleep for 2-3 days...
Posted by kaizerp900
Gum Mobile are now showing as in stock for both the Xperia Arc & Xperia Play so I think it's safe to assume most UK online retailers will start posting out today.
Posted by dibdin
Same with Carphone, they are expecting stock today. Who knows I may get the Arc by the weekend.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.[....]NY-ERICSSON-XPERIA-ARC/HANDSET
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Posted by SKIBBE
http://www.komplett.se has the Blue ARC confirmed 30 mars. but the silver is set for 4 april but not confirmed
i guess i will have my Misty Silver sometime next week with some luck 
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Posted by dibdin
Sony Xperia Arc (retail) unboxing video
http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk[....]a-arc-retail-unboxing#more6487
Posted by mallaccra
However the Reality screen does have a problem with its viewing angles. The advantage it holds against competition when looked from the best possible angle quickly disappears as you go wider. The writings of the screen might remain visible but contrast degrades very quickly and colors get vastly distorted. It’s an unpleasant effect that you cannot see with the IPS matrix of the iPhone 4 or the two current best AMOLED technologies (ClearBlack and SuperAMOLED)
.....source HERE
is that true and will it bothers for daily use.....thinking of getting one
Posted by Ricke77
On 2011-03-30 12:08:01, mallaccra wrote:
However the Reality screen does have a problem with its viewing angles. The advantage it holds against competition when looked from the best possible angle quickly disappears as you go wider. The writings of the screen might remain visible but contrast degrades very quickly and colors get vastly distorted. It’s an unpleasant effect that you cannot see with the IPS matrix of the iPhone 4 or the two current best AMOLED technologies (ClearBlack and SuperAMOLED)
.....source HERE
is that true and will it bothers for daily use.....thinking of getting one
Thats not what Ive heard.
Posted by dibdin
How often are you honestly going to be looking at your phone at extreme angles or any angle for that matter.
Posted by Bonovox
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that cracked me up. Not being funny but why is everyone so fussed about viewing angles?? Do you send texts or make calls or watch a video at an angle?? I for one look at my screen straight on.
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Posted by dibdin
On 2011-03-30 12:28:00, Bonovox wrote:
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that cracked me up. Not being funny but why is everyone so fussed about viewing angles?? Do you send texts or make calls or watch a video at an angle?? I for one look at my screen straight on.
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I think we all know how he feels as we are all in the same boat.
Posted by Bonovox
Waiting for that call from SE is murder. I won't wait I will call again today or tomorrow its buggin me.
Posted by mallaccra
thanks for the replies guys.....what a relieved
Posted by Lunion
Extreme viewing angles are important! Whenever I want to send a text, I am always on a white knuckle rollercoaster
Posted by Magictek
In HK, just picked up my Midnight Blue Arc, charging it up now =) Can't wait to play with it~
Posted by dibdin
On 2011-03-30 13:42:40, Magictek wrote:
In HK, just picked up my Midnight Blue Arc, charging it up now =) Can't wait to play with it~
When you have had a little play let us know what you think.
Posted by Lightspeed_x
On 2011-03-30 09:19:38, SKIBBE wrote:
@Lightspeed_x yeah but if the arc cant play 720p mkv's the whole thing with hdmi for me is wasted money...
Yes, but i think the Arc wont present such issue, it is well known that the X10 is somewhat crippled because of the bloatware included....
Also. the Arc sports a much more efficient version of Android, so I'd bet it will play HD videos just fine.
Posted by alibond82
Any one knows when it's coming to Egypt? I really can't wait to get it. I have a K800i, and it's gonna be such a huge upgrade. I called
here and they said they have no idea yet
Posted by Bonovox
Guys just spoke with SE sales team the Arc stock arrived this morning. She said should have it by weekend
Posted by Ricke77
On 2011-03-30 14:25:53, alibond82 wrote:
Any one knows when it's coming to Egypt? I really can't wait to get it. I have a K800i, and it's gonna be such a huge upgrade. I called
here and they said they have no idea yet
Well... If not even SE knows then I guess nobody in here does either..... Sorry....
Posted by Bonovox
Just awaiting a call back from
sales rep Jordan to complete the order. She is on her lunch 
Oooooohhhhhhh I am going to be cheeky & see if I can ask for a silver one. If not & it's for contract only then never mind 
Posted by dibdin
On 2011-03-30 14:40:07, Bonovox wrote:
Just awaiting a call back from
sales rep Jordan to complete the order. She is on her lunch Oooooohhhhhhh I am going to be cheeky & see if I can ask for a silver one. If not & it's for contract only then never mind
The tension is unberable.
Posted by Bonovox
It better be worth the waiting
Posted by back2you
http://www.adslgate.com/dsl/showthread.php?t=876967
Posted by dibdin
What's the other phone alongside the Iphone 4 and the Arc??
Posted by Bonovox
My order is complete & it will be delivered via Parcel Force TOMORROW
Posted by SKIBBE
On 2011-03-30 15:05:19, Bonovox wrote:
My order is complete & it will be delivered via Parcel Force TOMORROW
Not fair! Why oh why, didn't i take the blue pill...
Posted by dibdin
On 2011-03-30 15:05:19, Bonovox wrote:
My order is complete & it will be delivered via Parcel Force TOMORROW
Midnight Blue?
Posted by Bonovox
Sorry yes the blue pill
SE said at the moment they only have the blue
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Posted by roanmy
On 2011-03-30 14:58:49, dibdin wrote:
What's the other phone alongside the Iphone 4 and the Arc??
It's a Sharp android for the Chinese market. It's called SH7218u.
Posted by dibdin
On 2011-03-30 15:31:28, roanmy wrote:
On 2011-03-30 14:58:49, dibdin wrote:
What's the other phone alongside the Iphone 4 and the Arc??
It's a Sharp android for the Chinese market. It's called SH7218u.
that's why i didn't recognise it.
Thanks anyway.
Posted by Ricke77
On 2011-03-30 15:05:19, Bonovox wrote:
My order is complete & it will be delivered via Parcel Force TOMORROW
If I havnt gotten mine by then I expect a full review from you!
Posted by Lightspeed_x
Congrats, Bono!!!....
In for the full review too
Posted by back2you
Posted by Killmaster9
On 2011-03-30 15:11:22, SKIBBE wrote:
On 2011-03-30 15:05:19, Bonovox wrote:
My order is complete & it will be delivered via Parcel Force TOMORROW
Not fair! Why oh why, didn't i take the blue pill...
Because the blue pill is late too.
Posted by Lightspeed_x
talk about Neo
Posted by Bonovox
I shall indeed am anxious now I certainly won't sleep well. I will be like a child on Christmas morning
Seriously though in all honesty although I am fussy with phones I have been waiting for something new from SE for ages but it took me sometime for these to grow on me. Am sure I will be more than happy 
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Posted by dibdin
I just called Carphone about my order and even though they are expecting stock today they haven't had delivery of the Arc yet. Looks like I'm going to have to sweat it out longer till I know when I'm getting mine.
Aarrgghh!!
Posted by winnerzero
can't wait for the arc to be released as well...been looking around on various sites and most of them actually have no hdmi cable bundled, which i think is a real shame if true cos SE really should include it in their standard package to encourage use of the hdmi port. saw on tracyandmatt.co.uk that the hdmi cable will apparently be bundled in the UK even though their review unit didn't include one...weird...i really want to get the arc soon as i don't want to wait for any delays in production should they occur but i also really want a hdmi cable bundled...damn market regions...