Posted by Bonovox
Recently after using the Mini Pro then using the x8 again the screen difference was huge
Posted by hihihans
I had to check first but my Sony car stereo has Xplod.
could have use that instead of xloud 
Posted by Bonovox
That'll be something Apple will steal next. They will call it Xpod
Posted by Alihosny
does it mean that the mini pro doesn't have the no-gap screen like the mini and the arc?
@bonovox do you mean the new mini pro or the x10 mini pro?if it is the new mini pro,do you feel great difference in quality because i am thinking of replacing my x8(a nice phone but very low specs and camera sucks, good price though) how is the camera?
Posted by smclion102
Xperia mini first review (rus.)
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro first review (rus.)
Posted by smclion102
Xperia Mini and Mini Pro Both of these Handsets have Exmor R and Bravia Engine.
Watch these Video U can Actually See the Exmor R n Bravia Written on the Spec Sheet Display
Xperia Mini Pro-->>http://youtu.be/JLjxuPEdQWg
Xperia Mini-->>http://youtu.be/UBSczP8RuSE
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-05-10 21:33 ]
Posted by Alihosny
but there isn't any 5MP exmor r sensors announced by sony.
Posted by tranced
Agreed. The whitepaper doesn't mention anything about an exmor r sensor! I still believing these don't have exmor r sensors.
@smclion102: the videos don't work.
The Xperia arc promo videos show that the phone features an exmor r sensor, while the Xperia Mini's don't.
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2011-05-11 03:20 ]
Posted by Alihosny
the videos work for me and the spec sheet behind the phones clearly have the bravia engine and the exmor r logos but i am still not convinced,SE are writing it everywhere but never mentioned it .may be they are trying to pass it as exmor r sensor while it isn't (this would be a very disgusting marketing move ) and when you complain they will say that they have never mentioned it.
Posted by tranced
The videos worked for me today. I saw the exmor r logo. I still don't get why the press release and white paper don't mention anything about it.
In other hand, did you notice that in the Mini Pro video, while the guys is showing off the Mini Pro we can easily see that the Mini(not the pro) has a screen saver? Check out at 1:24.
Posted by smclion102
^^^
lets wait n see for final release..
Yaa tht Screen Saver Look Cool i guess u can now play videos on the screen saver...[i am not an android user so dono if tht feature is available rite now]
I think Mini or Mini pro has a theme selection too..
there is no more boring BLUE colour any more.
Posted by tranced
I'm not sure whether gingerbread has enabled screen saver support, but I can say that these devices are way too fast
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-05-11 13:12:00, tranced wrote:
I'm not sure whether gingerbread has enabled screen saver support, but I can say that these devices are way too fast
X10mini and Mini Pro where Blazing fast last year.
Now with 1Ghz it will be the fastest 2nd Gen:ta:
If only cud
price it reasonable and with proper advertisement.It will be the best Mid Range Phone Ever until MWC2012/ Mini2 n Mini Pro2 
.. 
Posted by tranced
It's official. They don't have Exmor R sensors!
The Product Blog doesn't mention anything about neither. Check Xperia Mini and Mini Pro.
These are the camera features:
Aperture f/2.6
Allows more light to reach the image sensor.
Video stabiliser
Avoid bluriness caused by slight hand movements.
Video recording
Capture the action as it happens.
Video light
More light when shooting video.
Touch focus
Touch the screen to set the focus area.
Smile detection
Let the camera automatically snap the shot when your subject flashes a smile.
Send to web
Catch moments with your camera and send straight to your personal web site or blog.
Red-eye reduction
Use it when taking people photos using flash.
Image stabiliser
Avoid blurriness caused by slight hand movements.
HD video recording (720p)
Record High Definition video with a simple touch of a button.
Geo-tagging
Have your photo tagged with information on where it was taken.
Flash / light type - LED
When lighting conditions are poor, your picture can still be good.
Face recognition
Your phone automatically recognises up to five faces in your picture.
Face detection
Your phone automatically sets the focus on the faces in your pictures.
Digital Zoom - up to 8x
Get close to your subject.
Auto focus
Automatic focus for optimal clarity.
Camera - 5 megapixel
Capture and share special moments.
Allows more light to reach the image sensor.
Video stabiliser
Avoid bluriness caused by slight hand movements.
Video recording
Capture the action as it happens.
Video light
More light when shooting video.
Touch focus
Touch the screen to set the focus area.
Smile detection
Let the camera automatically snap the shot when your subject flashes a smile.
Send to web
Catch moments with your camera and send straight to your personal web site or blog.
Red-eye reduction
Use it when taking people photos using flash.
Image stabiliser
Avoid blurriness caused by slight hand movements.
HD video recording (720p)
Record High Definition video with a simple touch of a button.
Geo-tagging
Have your photo tagged with information on where it was taken.
Flash / light type - LED
When lighting conditions are poor, your picture can still be good.
Face recognition
Your phone automatically recognises up to five faces in your picture.
Face detection
Your phone automatically sets the focus on the faces in your pictures.
Digital Zoom - up to 8x
Get close to your subject.
Auto focus
Automatic focus for optimal clarity.
Camera - 5 megapixel
Capture and share special moments.
Posted by smclion102
Xperia Mini/Mini Pro
For More HQ pics
-->>http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=10628
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-05-11 21:09 ]
Posted by smclion102
Sample Pic Taken From Xperia Mini/Pro[Prototype]
http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=10628
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-05-11 21:14 ]
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-05-11 22:01:21, Bonovox wrote:
Cannot see them pics
How about now?
Posted by Bonovox
Yep & I want that white one plus the girl as a freebie in the box
Posted by rikken
Seems to be poor viewing angle
Posted by Bonovox
I think that's the light on the screen reflecting. But are them photos taken with the Mini's?? Don't look good
Posted by Alihosny
i think they are using the same type of panels used in arc and neo so it will have poor viewing angles just like the arc and the neo
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-05-11 22:20:30, rikken wrote:
Seems to be poor viewing angle
Yes Bravia Screen has bad viewing angle but i guess tht image was takin with some bad lighting
Posted by rikken
Love them phones tho`
Posted by smclion102
On 2011-05-11 22:26:26, Alihosny wrote:
i think they are using the same type of panels used in arc and neo so it will have poor viewing angles just like the arc and the neo
We will see better Screens,colour,viewing angle, Etc etc in the next gen Bravia Engine-2 Maybe 2012 Handsets.
Like LCD,S-LCD,Super AMOLED,Super AMOLED Plus Etc Etc
Like the Sony Bravia TV i guess they have 3rd Gen Screen.
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-05-11 21:42 ]
Posted by hihihans
Bad viewing angle gives you more privacy. I don't want everyone to see what i'm doing.
Posted by Bonovox
Am I the only one here who does not understand the fuss about viewing angles?? Am I the only one who looks at a phone screen straight on?? Why would you wanna view the screen at an angle I don't get it.
Posted by Run_dawn10
On 2011-05-11 23:51:00, Bonovox wrote:
Am I the only one here who does not understand the fuss about viewing angles?? Am I the only one who looks at a phone screen straight on?? Why would you wanna view the screen at an angle I don't get it.
I could go for the Mini. Perfect phone for me. Neo is an overkill for my needs.
Posted by Bonovox
I guess the only way a viewing angle would come in handy would be for taking a photo at an angle but otherwise I see no need
Posted by Alihosny
i agree.
The white pro is drop dead gorgeous, i want it now. actually i was very angry neo is delayed as i sold my x8 to get it before it was delayed but now , thanks god i waited ,now i am skipping the neo and getting the mini pro especially after reviews saying neo;s camera is not on par with the arc.
[ This Message was edited by: Alihosny on 2011-05-12 03:45 ]
Posted by smclion102
+100 For bad viewing angle.
WHO cares for viewing angle If ur using a TAB there its IMP otherwise its better to have privacy.
it will be awkward if some1 stares while u text/watch videos or etc etc.
Lot of ppl do tht "look what the other person is doing in his phone".
Especially our public transport.
Blame it on Gadget Sites they started all this fuss abt viewing angle.
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-05-12 07:45 ]
Posted by JAGUY85
On 2011-05-11 23:51:00, Bonovox wrote:
Am I the only one here who does not understand the fuss about viewing angles?? Am I the only one who looks at a phone screen straight on?? Why would you wanna view the screen at an angle I don't get it.
I am with you here too. I do not get the fuss at all. Very superfluous especially when reviewers mention it.
Posted by djin
I agree with you guys on veiwing angle! Its so difficult to text something thats private!!
The only logical thing i can come up for this is when you want to view a movie, and dont want to hold the phone for the entire time..
Posted by rikken
Maybe viewing angle says something about the quality of the screen ? That a screen with a good viewing angle has better sunlight legibility. . . . . . ???
Posted by Bonovox
Does a viewing angle quality depend on how close the screen is to the glass??
Posted by HxH
Arc has decent sunlight legibility even it has poor viewing angle, I think it different from technology underlying AMOLED such a thing.
And I'm up with you guys I want some privacy when I typing some texts, what the fuss about those tech craze!
Posted by Alihosny
here at 1:01
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHaARf5GGuc
the sunlight legibility seems good.
i still feel that the mini has the no air-gap screen while the pro doesn't, can anybody confirm?
Posted by m1986h
I think the Screen is great with 16,777,216 color TFT and 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA)
Posted by Bonovox
Yes the same size screen on the x8 looks decent
Posted by Alihosny
does it have a chance to be released in july?
Posted by hihihans
July is Q3, but don't count on it. September is more likely.
Posted by Bonovox
Well with the delays in Japan cos of the disaster i hope SE find more suppliers for parts elsewhere.
Posted by rog
Hands-on video Xperia mini:
http://www.se-first.com/Xperia-mini-hands-on-video.html
Posted by jplacson
Hmm... seems the Exmor sensor was removed from the Mini Pro spec page. *Apologies, this is old news hahaha*
But there seems to be a 'handwriting recognition' added to the Mini Pro that the Mini and Arc do not have.
**BTW, to those that have access to an Arc and a prototype Mini/Mini Pro... can you please post low light photos of the same scene/angle so we can see the difference in sensor sensitivity? Thanks!
[ This Message was edited by: jplacson on 2011-05-18 05:59 ]
Posted by Alihosny
does the mini pro have the email view where half the screen is for email text and the other half for list of emails ,like the neo pro?
Posted by Bonovox
www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsso[....]_o2_uk_this_june-news-2660.php
Posted by smclion102
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro to hit O2 UK this June
Posted by Bonovox
Yes that's what my link was about
Posted by iamstevie
yay
Posted by Alihosny
let's hope it's not just a mistake as o2 previously announced x8 for sep and released in late october early november
Posted by aaliyah15
just now i was reding something interesting about two devices but they did not had much in detail, and its great that i got every other thing on esato...