Posted by Tsepz_GP
Wow!! That's a long wait for Xperia S owners
they should have just launched this thing with ICS by the time Xperia S gets ICS, the HTC One X, Samsung GS3 and LG Optimus 4X HD will be out running ICS, and the GS2, GNote, Sensation, Sensation XE, Evo 3D etc... will also be up to date, this is becoming way too much like the X10 debacle, I hope Sony manage to get the update out quicker.
Makes no sense what they are doing, so by the time the XS gets 4.0 the Arc S, Neo V, and Ray will already have it, what's up with that?
[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2012-03-30 16:06 ]
Posted by Bonovox
That is rather bizarre
Posted by S4k1s
I'm renewing my contract and can get any smartphone I want for free.
Thinking of getting the Xperia S but I have one question before I grab one.
How is the back cover? Dose it fall off easy?
I'm asking because on the ones I tried at the stores the back cover fell off pretty easy.
(ok, it had the alarm thing on but still...)
[ This Message was edited by: S4k1s on 2012-03-30 18:12 ]
Posted by stais
On 2012-03-30 19:11:36, S4k1s wrote:
I'm renewing my contract and can get any smartphone I want for free.
Thinking of getting the Xperia S but I have one question before I grab one.
How is the back cover? Dose it fall off easy?
I'm asking because on the ones I tried at the stores the back cover fell off pretty easy.
(ok, it had the alarm thing on but still...)
[ This Message was edited by: S4k1s on 2012-03-30 18:12 ]
I haven't had that problem with mine
Posted by rickster2kuk
Re the ICS update, the actual delay isn't too much of an issue - I'd rather have a stable version, but as others have mentioned, the decision to wait until the end of May/June is a strange one.
I can only imagine that as the Beta Rom has been available for non NXT devices for several months the ROM and modification for the new NXT phones (i.e X, P, and U) is going to take longer. Would explain why the P also isn't launching with ICS.
Sony need to be careful thou, as people have mentioned, Samsung have released ICS and HTC are shortly due to realise, case of Sony being left behind again.
I just hope the wait is worth it.
Just read this:
http://developer.sonymobile.c[....]d-ics/comment-page-5/#comments
Not sure why Sony are trying to do here - either they are being incredibly open, or a little bit silly. It's almost like they don't want you upgrading to ICS.
[ This Message was edited by: rickster2kuk on 2012-03-30 21:09 ]
Posted by Detox
Sony Xperia S review: NXT of kin
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_s-review-741.php
Posted by Tsepz_GP
On 2012-03-30 20:40:10, rickster2kuk wrote:
Re the ICS update, the actual delay isn't too much of an issue - I'd rather have a stable version, but as others have mentioned, the decision to wait until the end of May/June is a strange one.
I can only imagine that as the Beta Rom has been available for non NXT devices for several months the ROM and modification for the new NXT phones (i.e X, P, and U) is going to take longer. Would explain why the P also isn't launching with ICS.
Sony need to be careful thou, as people have mentioned, Samsung have released ICS and HTC are shortly due to realise, case of Sony being left behind again.
I just hope the wait is worth it.
Just read this:
http://developer.sonymobile.c[....]d-ics/comment-page-5/#comments
Not sure why Sony are trying to do here - either they are being incredibly open, or a little bit silly. It's almost like they don't want you upgrading to ICS.
[ This Message was edited by: rickster2kuk on 2012-03-30 21:09 ]
WTF?
Why cant they just cutdown on their UI like HTC do by giving older devices a lighter Sense3.6 instead of 4.0, its almost as if Sony are saying "We are too lazy to optimize ICS so either take it as it is unstable OR stay with GB" very disappointing i must say.
Posted by rickster2kuk
I think Xperia S will be okay, but I doesn't look good for the Arc/S or those phones only with 512 ram.
GB is very slick in it's current form on the S, but the whole point is it's outdated and Sony should have realised with the reviews coming out that this was one of the major criticisms. No other maunfacturer has discouraged an upgrade to ICS as Sony have, as I said above it just seems a really bizarre move on Sony's part. Everyone else is moving on to ICS but Sony want to stick with GB - there were no similar issues with the transition from Froyo.
For my personally, it's a shame the S isn't getting ICS sooner but I can wait. What I do think thou is Sony are playing a dangerous game - HTC One X and S and SGS3 will all be out shortly, all sporting ICS - Sony's flagship phone, plus the U and P look like all launching with GB and Sony will be left behind - albeit for 3 months or so, but realistically this means their main lineup is outdated and HTC/Samsung will steal the show in terms of sales.
I commended Sony for being honest and forthcoming on the ICS update last year/early this year, but they've dropped the ball on this one - It's virtually incomprehensible that the Xperia S is the last phone to get ICS - 3 months after it's launched.
[ This Message was edited by: rickster2kuk on 2012-03-30 22:28 ]
Posted by >500
$488aud at a major Australian phone retailer. Really good price!
Sony stores will be selling it for 570ish. Still a decent price considering other flagship device prices here when launched
Posted by xenia
How about build quality? There are a lot of complain in Russia.
Posted by doministry
On 2012-03-31 10:18:36, xenia wrote:
How about build quality? There are a lot of complain in Russia.
Nothing to complain about. I have no idea what the problem is.
Posted by xenia
Gap between cover and body on the top, erased soft-touch, staggers the lower part under transparent line
Posted by S4k1s
On 2012-03-31 12:02:10, xenia wrote:
Gap between cover and body on the top, erased soft-touch, staggers the lower part under transparent line
Posted by xenia
Posted by rickster2kuk
No issues with build quality here - I would say it's much better than the Arc, just feels really solid.
Posted by DarkKrypt
On 2012-03-31 06:37:28, >500 wrote:
$488aud at a major Australian phone retailer. Really good price!
Sony stores will be selling it for 570ish. Still a decent price considering other flagship device prices here when launched
delivering on monday >500
Posted by Platia1
Wheres that, Allphones or Sony Center?
I bought online for Allphones, so kicking myself if its in stores then.
Posted by DarkKrypt
allphones online!
Posted by Bonovox
http://www.xperiablog.net/201[....]ria-s-display-issue/#more-6283
Posted by Platia1
On 2012-04-01 16:23:30, DarkKrypt wrote:
allphones online!
The guy reckons they'll get sent out today from Allphones online, I was meant to get a call today but nothing so far.
Posted by DarkKrypt
they called me, informed coming on Wednesday, ugh delays
Posted by tranced
Just when you are more excited about it being delivered today and they call you and let you know these news. From heaven to earth in a second
Posted by Platia1
On 2012-04-02 14:21:37, DarkKrypt wrote:
they called me, informed coming on Wednesday, ugh delays
Hmm what do you mean, the phone is arriving to them on Wednesday? Or to you on Wednesday?
I didn't end up getting a call
I was driving home from uni though so there is a big black spot for 20 minutes I'm praying they didn't call in but no voice message so don't think they bothered.
Do you get an email from them when they've sent the phone? Only email I've received is the one acknowledging they have my money haha.
Posted by rickster2kuk
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Posted by owlsfan_72
On 2012-04-02 21:51:54, rickster2kuk wrote:
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Delighted. I'm regularly getting at least 36 hours from the battery, the screen is stunning and it's speedy and lag free. You?
Posted by dibdin
On 2012-04-02 21:51:54, rickster2kuk wrote:
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Wish me luck guys.
Posted by DarkKrypt
On 2012-04-02 14:40:42, Platia1 wrote:
On 2012-04-02 14:21:37, DarkKrypt wrote:
they called me, informed coming on Wednesday, ugh delays
Hmm what do you mean, the phone is arriving to them on Wednesday? Or to you on Wednesday?
I didn't end up getting a call
I was driving home from uni though so there is a big black spot for 20 minutes I'm praying they didn't call in but no voice message so don't think they bothered.
Do you get an email from them when they've sent the phone? Only email I've received is the one acknowledging they have my money haha.
arriving at my call centre on Wednesday, at boxhill
same as you acknowledgement of payment
but as I said they called and informed that they will deliver it to me Wednesday afternoon.
Posted by Platia1
I called them this morning (couldn't be bothered waiting)
They said they are getting shipped out tomorrow and should be with me on Thursday afternoon at the latest, and that I should receive a call with the confirmation information. He grabbed my address off me so he could send it immediately once they come in.
I really hope it comes Thursday afternoon and theres someone home for it, otherwise I won't be able to get it till next Tuesday :-/
Posted by owlsfan_72
On 2012-04-03 00:19:00, dibdin wrote:
On 2012-04-02 21:51:54, rickster2kuk wrote:
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Wish me luck guys.
Good luck.
On Draw Something - you aren't using yellow crayons on the screen are you?
Posted by doministry
On 2012-04-03 00:19:00, dibdin wrote:
On 2012-04-02 21:51:54, rickster2kuk wrote:
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Wish me luck guys.
So they already gave you 3 units with the same yellow spot on each of them?
Posted by pauvincent
On 2012-04-03 17:30:16, doministry wrote:
On 2012-04-03 00:19:00, dibdin wrote:
On 2012-04-02 21:51:54, rickster2kuk wrote:
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Wish me luck guys.
So they already gave you 3 units with the same yellow spot on each of them?
It my 5th Xperia S already the shop that i bought my phone is getting irritated because when i return the item the yellow tint isnt on the screen
Posted by S4k1s
I just got my Xperia S
Posted by dibdin
On 2012-04-03 17:30:16, doministry wrote:
On 2012-04-03 00:19:00, dibdin wrote:
On 2012-04-02 21:51:54, rickster2kuk wrote:
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Wish me luck guys.
So they already gave you 3 units with the same yellow spot on each of them?
Posted by doministry
A shock with the screen than.
I also have it. It's not really annoying and visible mainly on grey, never on black. On white too.
I wonder if it can get worse.
Because I love the phone and would like to keep this one, just because I don't have time..... They give me another device without a problem.
Posted by doministry
On 2012-04-03 18:02:58, pauvincent wrote:
On 2012-04-03 17:30:16, doministry wrote:
On 2012-04-03 00:19:00, dibdin wrote:
On 2012-04-02 21:51:54, rickster2kuk wrote:
So how is everyone find the phone after having it for a few weeks now?
Wish me luck guys.
So they already gave you 3 units with the same yellow spot on each of them?
It my 5th Xperia S already the shop that i bought my phone is getting irritated because when i return the item the yellow tint isnt on the screen
5th Xperia?!
Posted by DarkKrypt
On 2012-04-03 01:26:09, Platia1 wrote:
I really hope it comes Thursday afternoon and theres someone home for it, otherwise I won't be able to get it till next Tuesday :-/
got mine this morning at 9
unlocked unbranded
smart tags
USB
charger
head phones
no hdmi, but got one with Xperia arc:-)
Posted by Platia1
On 2012-04-04 05:16:22, DarkKrypt wrote:
On 2012-04-03 01:26:09, Platia1 wrote:
I really hope it comes Thursday afternoon and theres someone home for it, otherwise I won't be able to get it till next Tuesday :-/
got mine this morning at 9
unlocked unbranded
smart tags
USB
charger
head phones
no hdmi, but got one with Xperia arc:-)
Mine was apparently picked up at 4am this morning or something and will be with me tomorrow afternoon.
I am not convinced it can get from WA to NSW in about a day but I'm praying it does because I won't get it till Tuesday otherwise.
That's awesome though, congrats. Atleast they have accurate delivery estimates.
Any yellow screen issues?
Posted by DarkKrypt
On 2012-04-04 05:58:17, Platia1 wrote:
On 2012-04-04 05:16:22, DarkKrypt wrote:
On 2012-04-03 01:26:09, Platia1 wrote:
I really hope it comes Thursday afternoon and theres someone home for it, otherwise I won't be able to get it till next Tuesday :-/
got mine this morning at 9
unlocked unbranded
smart tags
USB
charger
head phones
no hdmi, but got one with Xperia arc:-)
Mine was apparently picked up at 4am this morning or something and will be with me tomorrow afternoon.
I am not convinced it can get from WA to NSW in about a day but I'm praying it does because I won't get it till Tuesday otherwise.
That's awesome though, congrats. Atleast they have accurate delivery estimates.
Any yellow screen issues?
no yellow or blue screen issues, so glad
Posted by pauvincent
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It my 5th Xperia S already the shop that i bought my phone is getting irritated because when i return the item the yellow tint isnt on the screen
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