Posted by SKIBBE
Iphone/4 has so many accesories, why cant htc/se/lg/google do that? make a phone that is media firendly. iphone has the cool desgin for everything if i should use my android phone in some multimedia audio i would have to get a ugly cord and use, the iphone has a nice special made stand. (the only advantage of having their contact in the bottom) but it gives it so many posibilities
Andy: why the face! just order that baby! (or are they able to change it closer to realease date? )
[ This Message was edited by: SKIBBE on 2011-01-26 12:47 ]
Posted by AndyD777
@ Skibbe. I am waiting for MWC before I order anything. Id like to see what HTC etc... bring to the show.
Posted by apolloa
On 2011-01-26 06:51:22, avmaxfan wrote:
On 2011-01-26 06:41:07, Indiandawg wrote:
Thank you but I was looking for a detailed answer of why any of the CPU is better. What Google Nexus S hardware can do for Nexus S that SE Arc CPU cannot do for Arc. That's what I wanted to know
Appreciate
As mentioned earlier the Samsung Hummingbird processor is a wee bit better than the MSM 8255 CPU. Especially with regards to gaming and video performance. The hummingbird processor can decode 1080p files (Galaxy Tab which runs hummingbird can play 1080p files smoothly) whereas MSM8255 cannot do it (720p max)
No difference in day to day use, but if you put the CPU to maximum use, then hummingbird will perform slightly better than MSM8255.
I still think the Arcs CPU anfd GPU are more powerful then the Hummingbird, may have to do some more googling but I'm pretty sure it's better, it's a newer design.
On 2011-01-26 13:45:18, AndyD777 wrote:
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc
Not a bad price
Jesus that's depressing, seeing our new VAT cost wacked on like that it sure looks like 20 friggin percent!! Still 454 not bad. Is it a reliable site and do they sell UK spec models or import models?
[ This Message was edited by: apolloa on 2011-01-26 14:48 ]
Posted by dibdin
Brightness display for the LG Optimus black for example is 700 nits...what is the Arc's??
Posted by io_bg
On 2011-01-26 04:36:50, tranced wrote:
The press release doesn't mention this anywhere. I guess best pic was part of the Cyber-shot range only.
The press release doesn't mention this anywhere. I guess best pic was part of the Cyber-shot range only.
Then why Satio had this function?
On 2011-01-26 08:32:14, Toney_Ericsson wrote:
Exmor-R is rubbish in Cybershots the photos in low light still have loads of noise.
Exmor-R is rubbish in Cybershots the photos in low light still have loads of noise.
We're discussing Arc here, not cameras or HTCs.
Posted by kanjer
for some reason im not excited by this offering, was hoping that it would at least have a decent flash so i can ditch the nasty satio for photos
Posted by smclion102
Posted by apolloa
Expansys have the phone for £450!
http://www.expansys.com/sony-[....]id-smartphone-unlocked-207784/
Posted by djin
On 2011-01-26 18:13:25, kanjer wrote:
for some reason im not excited by this offering, was hoping that it would at least have a decent flash so i can ditch the nasty satio for photos
Exmor R really does brighten up night shots, from my experience with Sony wx-1.
Posted by HYPER-X10
"Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc — most-wanted Android phone of 2011"
http://www.fonehome.co.uk/201[....]-wanted-android-phone-of-2011/
Not a bad effort seings the Atrix is on the list too.
Posted by tranced
@io_bg: I was just guessing.
Posted by Toney_Ericsson
Xperia Arc pre-orders live: launching April 1st
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/[....]ders-live-launching-april-1st/
Posted by Supa_Fly
On 2011-01-26 10:41:43, SKIBBE wrote:
Don't feed the Troll
"Trip trap trip trap. Who's that trip trapping over my bridge" lol. Troll's do get really pissy lately.
Posted by rss_ndrsn
I think SE has to make the availability of Xperia Arc sooner than April, 2011. By that time, a lot of new and better products will have been announced totally outshining Xperia Arc. The likes of Samsung GS2, LG Optimus 3D and the list goes on. Plus, Motorola Atrix 4G will be released next month. Spec wise, we all know the Atrix has the upperhand so it will surely affect the sales of Arc. If the Xperia Arc had dual-core processor, then it would have been ok. But sadly, single core processor is all we are getting. The best solution, I think, is to release Xperia Arc at the same time as the Motorola Atrix, next month.
[ This Message was edited by: rss_ndrsn on 2011-01-27 08:02 ]
Posted by pavlov's_dog
I say bring the price down of the Arc and make it a higher mid-range solution. Then they should come out with an Arc 2, with a metallic body, a dual-core proccy, qHD OLED/IPS display.
Posted by NightBlade
I don't really think most consumers care whether the processor in their phone is single or dual-core.
Heck, I don't even care.
Posted by HYPER-X10
On 2011-01-27 12:02:43, pavlov's_dog wrote:
I say bring the price down of the Arc and make it a higher mid-range solution. Then they should come out with an Arc 2, with a metallic body, a dual-core proccy, qHD OLED/IPS display.
What? only 2 cores? Why not go for the 4 core ARM9 processor and 4 core PowerVR graphics from the PSP2?
Posted by pavlov's_dog
On 2011-01-27 13:08:36, HYPER-X10 wrote:
On 2011-01-27 12:02:43, pavlov's_dog wrote:
I say bring the price down of the Arc and make it a higher mid-range solution. Then they should come out with an Arc 2, with a metallic body, a dual-core proccy, qHD OLED/IPS display.
What? only 2 cores? Why not go for the 4 core ARM9 processor and 4 core PowerVR graphics from the PSP2?
tru dat!
Posted by KU
NGP is Sony, xperia is Sony Ericsson no comparison possible between these two. I must ad that Sony had already helped Sony Ericsson with Exmor, Cyber-Shot, Bravia and Walkman. Now it's Ericsson's turn with dualcore and LTE.
[ This Message was edited by: KU on 2011-01-27 12:41 ]
Posted by Xajel
Pre-order in UAE, 2199 AED
Euro = 437.4
Pound = 376.7
Dollar = 597.7
Avaibility 29th March... 61 days left
http://www.expansys.ae/sony-e[....]id-smartphone-unlocked-207784/
Posted by SKIBBE
Sweden Pre-order
http://www.mobilgiganten.com/[....]i-Xperia-Arc-MidnightBlue.aspx
Sees like a site that is good when it works and if you have trouble with your stuffs the support is not that good, but the price seemsvery good, tempted...
4689 SEK
530 €
725 USD
457 GBP
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Posted by goldenface
The Carphone Warehouse expected date has been brought forward from June to April.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/news/coming-soon/se-xperia-arc
Posted by HxH
Quite difference price tag each region, hope it difference bundle stuffs
Posted by smclion102
In U.A.E its very cheaper compared to U.K..
maybe UAE version wont get mini Hdmi cable and 16gb card..
I guess due to extra accessory[hdmi cable+16gb] in UK bundle it costs more..
Posted by alexlt
Indeed!
Anyone??
On 2011-01-25 03:56:35, alexlt wrote:
MicroSD is hot swappable?? Looks like same as X10 ...
Posted by Arne Anka
Then back on topic then. Some photos taken with Arc by user SBSE at our Swedish Android forum http://www.swedroid.se.
Photo taken in darkness with the LED flash as only light source.
A video clip made with Arc by same guy, indoors at evening with normal indoor light.
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/8783/yw6.mp4
[ This Message was edited by: Arne Anka on 2011-01-30 00:51 ]
Posted by Supa_Fly
WOAH! That is some incredible quality pics. I can see the HAIR on the table behind the beer glass; or are those scratches?? Hard to tell with that kind of wood, honest.
Posted by avmaxfan
Bad news for ARC! LG Optimus 2x and Optimus black priced at 499 euros.
Posted by se_dude
Bad news for Optimus Black you mean.
Posted by avmaxfan
On 2011-01-30 09:06:30, se_dude wrote:
Bad news for Optimus Black you mean.
We Wish!!!!
Posted by Xajel
On 2011-01-30 05:14:05, avmaxfan wrote:
Bad news for ARC! LG Optimus 2x and Optimus black priced at 499 euros.
Why ? AFAIK this is cheaper than arc...
and I think that most peoples wont even know that the X2 is dual core and can do FullHD ( or will not care about that ) speically when they just see the arc
Posted by avmaxfan
On 2011-01-30 09:11:33, Xajel wrote:
On 2011-01-30 05:14:05, avmaxfan wrote:
Bad news for ARC! LG Optimus 2x and Optimus black priced at 499 euros.
Why ? AFAIK this is cheaper than arc...
and I think that most peoples wont even know that the X2 is dual core and can do FullHD ( or will not care about that ) speically when they just see the arc
Because the Optimus 2x pricing makes Arc overpriced for what it offers (except for design of course)
Posted by Xajel
This when every one knows the spec of the phone he want to buy...
most peoples will ask simple questions... and yes arc can do this !!
Posted by dibdin
Can the blue theme be changed of the user interface??
Posted by Legen
On 2011-01-30 19:36:28, dibdin wrote:
Can the blue theme be changed of the user interface??
yeah. Hope its possible. Thats 1 of the cool things about htc. Seems trivial, but i kinda want my phone to look nice
Posted by rickster2kuk
I assume Arc has a notification led (email, SMS, battery) like the X10.
Posted by 10123
The Arc posses many marketing trumps that the LG phones don't have, these are by in large quite gimmicky but will still be ate up by the public. For example
- Worlds slimmest Smartphone
- Bravia Reality Display
- Exmor R sensor (to a lesser extent)
They all sound fancy and will draw the consumer in. Stating Dual core Snapdragon processor all sounds too technical and actually won't really benefit the end user because most (including me) won't be able to tell the difference on every day tasks, you can only make a phone so fast when browsing menu's etc.
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-01-31 12:55 ]
Posted by >500
@avmaxfan, Arc is cheaper if I was to place an order now! And thats including postage to Australia. 475euro all up!
[ This Message was edited by: >500 on 2011-01-31 07:01 ]
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-01-31 12:45 ]
Posted by avmaxfan
How many current X10 owners plan to get the Arc ?
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-01-31 12:53 ]
Posted by unknown_x
On 2011-01-31 09:36:33, Toney_Ericsson wrote:
Well heres photos taken by a HTC Desire HD and also theres video in there as well. Hardly looks shit to me
For me...it's far from ARC...and even from X10, it has a lot of artifacts everywhere and less detail too, click to see the image at 100%.
From GSMArena:
there are some visible artifacts resulting from the aggressive sharpening stage (oversharpened noise).
Even without the lens issues, the Desire HD camera wouldn’t rank among the top 8MP Android shooters (or 8MP cameras in general).
Unimpressive HD video
Autofocus works here too, but only before you start shooting – then the focus is locked and won’t change even if you get closer or move back. Still, the Desire HD had no problems focusing at even very close distances.
The reality of image quality however is hardly flattering. The videos are recorded as 3GP files (not the best option) and the results are actually slightly worse than what the Desire Z put up.
There are noise and compression artifacts visible (especially in the sky) and what seems to be the fingerprints of image interpolation. The frame rate wasn’t smooth either – there’s a noticeable stutter.
The reality is much less impressive than the specs look on paper – we were rather disappointed.
[ This Message was edited by: unknown_x on 2011-01-31 09:24 ]
Posted by HYPER-X10
As for X10 owners buyning an Arc, count me in. I'm very tempted to get an Atrix as well though......
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-01-31 12:22 ]
Posted by tranced
Topic's been cleaned. Sorry for you guys who put a lot of effort quoting, and writing these long posts. We're back now.
Posted by Xajel
Thanks tranced
Finally a place to breath
On 2011-01-30 22:10:37, rickster2kuk wrote:
I assume Arc has a notification led (email, SMS, battery) like the X10.
I can confirm that, I've seen a video yesterday that shows that...
I'll search my history and see if I can find it again
EDIT: here we are http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRVW7QdgTPg @2:51
[ This Message was edited by: Xajel on 2011-01-31 14:57 ]
Posted by Bonovox
Picture of the snow looks noisy
Posted by rickster2kuk
Yes, X10 has pretty good noise reduction.
The GSM Arena samples definitely show the colour cast is better on the Arc than the X10 - more natural.
Posted by Bonovox
www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsso[....]y_o2_uk_in_april-news-2274.php
Posted by dibdin
Arc is available on 02 from April going by GSM Arena.
Posted by Bonovox
I just posted that above
Posted by dibdin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRVW7QdgTPg
Posted by tranced
Watching it now
Thanks!