Posted by smclion102
WoW Xperia Mini Pro for 175 British pounds
So cheap is it including tax??
How much is Xperia Mini ???
Enjoy
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-07-28 15:21 ]
Posted by yuunanase
I have posted some comparison of the night shots here.
https://picasaweb.google.com/115997660219179481106/July292011ComparisonNightShots
I have used +2ev manually on Play and Mini Pro as the auto function does not work well.
There is no auto function on X10 mini Pro
I still haven't fully test the battery yet as I am still in the recharge/discharge process.
We have no tax here in Hong Kong, and the Xperia Mini has not been released yet.
Posted by Bonovox
Where did you buy it from?? What website if it was??
Posted by kewsvnet
@yuunanase
thank you very much for the photos!! in my opinion the photo from the Xperia mini pro appears to be one of the best! xperia arc..seems to have a little more detail but a lot more noise...hence i actually prefer the mini pro more! so i guess exmor r really doesnt make that much of a difference in the end!
shame about the auto not working well...but as long as manually it can take decent photos its good enough for me!
Posted by Bonovox
Ebay
Showing as UK stock & in stock
And this one
Posted by rikken
There is one for your trip bono
Posted by Bonovox
I cannot get it in time though as i go in the morning
Posted by rikken
No stopping `till you`re there ?
Posted by Bonovox
Well its a 6 hour drive and i do not know of any stores that sell them. This store is somewhere else in UK. We only arranged this trip today
Posted by rikken
oki do
Posted by korbindallis
okie we can put the whole front camera debate to rest now mini seems to have no front cam
source
https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oet[....]&application_id=842496&fcc_id=
Posted by rog
Unboxing video of the Xperia mini pro (black and white colors):
http://www.se-first.com/Xperia-mini-pro-unboxing-video.html
Posted by Migz_0702
Ive been wanting this phone for like a month now!
i saw the videos pics everything they all seem massive cool
When will this be released in Philippines? kthxbai!!!!
Posted by smclion102
Did u get Qriocity App in it?? i heard its avaib with Xperia Mini n Mini Pro already and will Come to other Xperia 2011 Range later in some Update..
Posted by yuunanase
On 2011-07-30 12:33:20, smclion102 wrote:
Did u get Qriocity App in it?? i heard its avaib with Xperia Mini n Mini Pro already and will Come to other Xperia 2011 Range later in some Update..
Nope! Qriocity is not available here in Hong Kong, so I guessed that they didn't bother installing the App.
However, there is this Popcap app for reading Popcap news.
Posted by Shino03
The xperia pro is now available in some selected countries in Southeast Asia
according to Sony ericsson site
Posted by smclion102
Price's in India
Xperia Mini - 15,000rs [€236 , $340]
Xperia Mini Pro - 15,700rs [€248, $356]
Via univercell.in
Xperia Mini Pro - 15,499rs [€245, $352]
Via Flipkart.com
Both Prices seems to be reasonable
Posted by Bonovox
I have ordered the Xperia Mini White
from Carphone Warehouse for £199 today and it arrives at the store either tomorrow or day after. Already paid for really wanted white one.
Posted by yuunanase
Got a black mini today. HK$2098. However, i don't think the feeling is as good as my white mini pro.
Posted by arcmhyke
Nice Price and very reasonable
I Still want Neo, but in my case I am out of luck, it's still not available here in the Philippines, but if Xperia mini pro will come before Neo, then i think I will buy this instead
I think Xperia mini and mini pro will be the Zippiest smallest android phone out there? 1G CPU with 512 RAM it needs only to power 3" HVGA screen, so Battery life will be good to right?
@yuunanase
How does xperia mini pro feels on the pocket? the new mini's are quite thick 18mm for mini pro. right now i have my beloved xperia x8 has 15mm for me it's kinda on the "OK" side for it's thickness, but im not quite sure about additional 3mm
and have you tried it's battery life? thanks for your reply in advance
[ This Message was edited by: mhyke on 2011-08-01 16:29 ]
Posted by NoroBiik
On 2011-08-01 17:21:01, mhyke wrote:
Nice Price and very reasonable
I Still want Neo, but in my case I am out of luck, it's still not available here in the Philippines, but if Xperia mini pro will come before Neo, then i think I will buy this instead
I think Xperia mini and mini pro will be the Zippiest smallest android phone out there? 1G CPU with 512 RAM it needs only to power 3" HVGA screen, so Battery life will be good to right?
Same here, i've been planning to buy a Samsung Galaxy S2 for nearly a month now but somehow it kept getting put off. There's a Engadget article on the Mini & Mini Pro appearing in Taiwan & Hongkong. Here's the link :
http://www.engadget.com/2011/[....]d-mini-pro-on-sale-now-in-tai/
Posted by arcmhyke
The wait is killing me, Neo was officially launched last March, so it's been delayed for 6months already
Posted by Bonovox
Really looking forward to my white Mini
Posted by NoroBiik
On 2011-08-01 17:32:48, mhyke wrote:
The wait is killing me, Neo was officially launched last March, so it's been delayed for 6months already
Tell me about it, the new generation of Samsung /LG/HTC smartphones are already all in Manila but with the exception of the Arc no other 2011 SE Android phone is readily available. There's a narrow window of opportunity before the Korean & Taiwanese mobile phone makers lock up the market here - if SE misses that , it won't really matter what they have for 2012.
Posted by yuunanase
Here is what I feel about the mini in comparison to the mini pro:
1. Based on the outlook, both mini pros has a glossy finish while the minis has rubberised finish. It is really a matter of self opinion. I prefer the glossy ones, but it attract too much fingerprint.
2. There is no front camera on the mini.
3. Somehow, I found that the design of the mini is a bit akward now, after using the mini pro for a few days. While the mini pro has the USB and 3.5mm on the top, these jacks are at the bottom. I know, it is the same as the mini, but still, it is akward.
4. The mini pro to be only slightly thicker than the mini, but much taller. though, I prefer the size of the mini pro.
5. I found that the screen of the mini sunken deeper into the device than the mini pro. (E.g. the glass is thicker). The screen on the mini pro is much brigher though.
6. After using the mini pro for a few days, I found the back cover to be a bit squeaking.
7. For the mini pro, the battery last me just under 2 days with few calls and surfing.
The conclusion is that definately prefer the mini pro, not only because of the extra features such as keyboard and front facing camera, but it has better egronomics. i would also consider the prices to be VERY similar, only HK$100 apart.
Just for your information, I have uploaded a night shot using the Mini Pro front camera in my previous album:
https://picasaweb.google.com/115997660219179481106/July292011ComparisonNightShots
[ This Message was edited by: yuunanase on 2011-08-01 17:12 ]
Posted by arcmhyke
@yuunanase
wow nice picture comparison
My eyes telling me that Xperia mini pro has Exmor R sensor too? @_@, those shots are pretty much the same with ARC/ACRO/NEO compared to Play and X10mini
@norobiik
you are right, i was already taking a glimpse on LG mobile shop for offers on their LG Optimus 2x cost only 19k, and LG Optimus Black 17k, a price that is so hard to resist if you already have the money to buy these things.
but i don't like LG Designs, not my taste and it's pretty standard and very common design
and scared of compatibility issues of my Liveview and MW600 if i will get another brand
[ This Message was edited by: mhyke on 2011-08-01 17:33 ]
Posted by kewsvnet
actually jus looking more at the pictures! i noticed
mini pro
ISO: 1250
Exposure: 1/5
neo
ISO: 4000
Exposure: 1/16
arc
ISO: 4000
Exposure: 1/16
this explains the higher noise levels on the neo and arc photos! this also mean you would have to hold the mini pro steadier as it takes longer to capture the same photo!
is there any way on these phones to set the ISOs manually so you can actually take the low light comparison shots with the same ISO as that would give a better indication of how the sensors perform and see if the mini pro is much noisier or not!
[ This Message was edited by: kewsvnet on 2011-08-01 19:13 ]
Posted by Bonovox
@mhyke apparently the LG Optimus X2 has been hit by many software bugs that LG have not been sorting it out
Posted by arcmhyke
On 2011-08-01 20:25:00, Bonovox wrote:
@mhyke apparently the LG Optimus X2 has been hit by many software bugs that LG have not been sorting it out
yea i heard about that too, not just software issues, the phone heats a lot and restart a lot @_@ , so a BIG no no for LG Optimus 2X, but Optimus Black is almost equivalent to Neo, and the price is just right
Posted by Bonovox
Still waiting on mine should be tomorrow
[ This Message was edited by: Bonovox on 2011-08-02 18:19 ]
Posted by winnerzero
just ordered black mini pro online, hope to be getting it soon...can't wait for this phone as I've been wanting a qwerty phone for a while...hope its performance is as quick as they say it is...
Posted by Bonovox
I am sure it is as the older ones were zippy on 600mhz
Posted by Bonovox
Not sure if this video has been posted but it is in Greek. It shows the phone to be so smooth & fast(Xperia Mini) And I wonder if the live wallpaper of the earth & moon rotating is a new one included?? Looks great
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icedm59F2jg
Posted by lolstebbo
On 2011-08-02 20:25:27, Bonovox wrote:
I am sure it is as the older ones were zippy on 600mhz
Are you kidding me? My X10 Mini Pro is so laggy, it's been hard to not just throw my phone out of anger.
Posted by Bonovox
No i am not kidding you. I had both the older Mini phones and despite 600mhz they were fluid cos they had such a small screen. It was one Xperia i never had lag with. Maybe you were running too many apps
Posted by Arne Anka
I agree with Bonovox. After 12 months I still use my X10 mini and I don't perceive it as laggy either.
[ This Message was edited by: Arne Anka on 2011-08-03 12:41 ]
Posted by smclion102
xLOUD™ technology demo (rus.)
Pretty nice feature
[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-08-03 12:33 ]
Posted by Bonovox
Just in Carphone store now waiting for them to sort out my Mini. Other stores have stock too. Update. Carphone Warehouse are useless. They sold me the white Mini in store but even though they said they got 594 mini phones in stock they have not released mine as yet. The reason. None. The warehouse are not communicating with customer services to cancel the order so i can pick one up in store instead. They have stock in stores yet they have to cancel my order first via the warehouse to sell me another one. And guess what the warehouse are not responding. I have made a complaint saying i want my handset by the end of this week by the latest. They have taken my money yet not fulfilled the goods. I seen one in a box today too and its lovely.
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Posted by Bonovox
Well,I go by what I experienced not other people
Anyway,back on topic I just got a call so mine will be with me on Friday Handling the white one I seen in store it's a sexy cute device!! Anyway,I took a photo in store & it states Exmor R next to it. In Carphone Warehouse the Mini is £149 & the Pro is £199. Good prices imo. I think they mis-printed too as it says the Pro has 3.7 inch screen 
And it says 8 meg camera
That X-Loud works well. More annoying teens on the bus with loud music then
[ This Message was edited by: Bonovox on 2011-08-03 16:15 ]
Posted by kaizerp900
Picked up my Xperia Mini (white) last night from CPW.
left it charging overnight & will give it a run for the next couple of days & see if I like it enough to keep or not.
If not i'll put it up for sale next week & go back to my normal phone.
First impressions so far are good , screen is nice & sharp / sound is pretty loud / the UI is nice & snappy with no lag at all.
Plus side it play 720p mp4's with no problems (although I did have a high bitrate one that stuttered a little)
overall though in the couple of hours i've been playing with it i'm pretty impressed.
Posted by Diffused
On 2011-08-01 11:08:24, smclion102 wrote:
Price's in India
Xperia Mini - 15,000rs [€236 , $340]
Xperia Mini Pro - 15,700rs [€248, $356]
Both Prices seems to be reasonable
I'm sorry, but if the above is true, the Mini is horribly priced.
1. No front camera
2. No QWERTY keyboard
and yet only ~Rs. 700 cheaper. Pricing FAIL!
12k would have been the sweet spot for the Mini.
Btw, just checked, also available @ Letsbuy: 14.2k after discount coupon
Posted by Bonovox
Horribly priced? Its great value for what this tiny baby has inside. In UK its £149 thats cheap. Will not be long before price drops. I get my white one tomorrow too.
Posted by Diffused
On 2011-08-04 11:36:00, Bonovox wrote:
Horribly priced? Its great value for what this tiny baby has inside. In UK its £149 thats cheap. Will not be long before price drops. I get my white one tomorrow too.
I'm talking about its price when compared to the price of the MiniPro in India. Currently, the difference is negligible.
The MiniPro IMO is a good deal at this price point, especially with its specifications.
Posted by Bonovox
Only difference in specs is the front camera which i do not need. I like qwerty keyboards but they always loosen over time with slides
Posted by jplacson
On 2011-08-04 12:33:20, Diffused wrote:
I'm talking about its price when compared to the price of the MiniPro in India. Currently, the difference is negligible.
The MiniPro IMO is a good deal at this price point, especially with its specifications.
Diffused, the big diff is actually the weight. Even with the older X10 Mini and Mini Pro, the difference in price was almost nothing. But for those that don't want the additional weight and bulk, the Mini is a better choice.
Plus, for whatever reason...
considers PINK a "pro" color, and Red, a casual color... go figure.
Posted by Diffused
On 2011-08-04 12:42:00, Bonovox wrote:
Only difference in specs is the front camera which i do not need. I like qwerty keyboards but they always loosen over time with slides
Maybe so, but this is not true of everyone. Some see it as essential.
Anyways, I was just commenting about the price. Priced so close together, one will cut into the sales of the other. But that's just me.
Enjoy your new phone. I am considering upgrading to the new MiniPro in a couple of months.
Posted by kaizerp900
Well i've had a good play with it for most of the day & overall it's a lovely phone but for day to day use I think it's not going to suit my needs so am gonna need to sell it on to recoup the ££ (CPW don't refund for change of mind
)
looks like i'll post an ad up in the for sale section.
for anyone interested just keep an eye on the for sale section shortly.
Posted by Bonovox
What is everything else like?? Build quality,camera etc?? It's more than enough for my daily needs. The pricing not being much different will more than likely not cut the sales of one or the other. Cos it's frankly down to taste weather you want keyboard or not
[ This Message was edited by: Bonovox on 2011-08-04 14:13 ]
Posted by Bonovox
Carphone Warehouse now showing the Mini still in stock but the Pro on back order