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Sony Xperia S thread


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Posted by Bonovox
Even Huawei are releasing a quad core.


Posted by DACHA

On 2012-02-21 10:36:28, adsada wrote:
rog, or anyone that has the phone, in the stuff.tv review it makes note of a "slight rattling plastic back cover" is this much of an issue, does it make the phone feel less premium?

cheers



Even on the photo it look like it is about to fall off.


http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/talk/4437/4739697/1/
[ This Message was edited by: DACHA on 2012-02-21 14:43 ]


Posted by doministry

On 2012-02-21 14:13:43, Tsepz_GP wrote:

On 2012-02-21 13:27:16, doministry wrote:
Xperia S will be the class of it's own for a long time.


Other than the Camera, display res and design, its no better than say a Galaxy SII which was launched a whole year ago, yet still has faster HSPA+, A microSD slot, Better camera results, more powerful CPU/GPU despite being clocked down to 1.2GHz, superior display tech, better tailored UI for hardware allowing HD1080P in web browser and possibly faster performance (waiting to see some full on reviews on it, but the mere fact that it uses a Snapdragon CPU makes me believe performance wont be upto mark with GS2).

The more i look into this Xperia S the less excited i am, HTC and Samsung are going to bring some seriously powerful and finely tuned devices this year, Sony better bring their A-game with this, its just not convincing me right now.


What a bull..hit. But whatever.
If you seriously claim SGS II is a better device, I just lol mate.
Nothing more to add, whiners are everywhere.

Posted by doministry

On 2012-02-21 15:04:00, Bonovox wrote:
Even Huawei are releasing a quad core.


Hahaha! Who the f..ck cares abut Huawei?
Seriously, why don't you just join a device's forum you like?
Your whining bul..hit starts to piss me off in this forum.

Posted by randomuser
People tend to forget even though last year the Arc/ Arc S were just single core devices they were better performing than all DUAL core CPU handsets from LG, HTC and others and almost came close to matching the Galaxy S2. So I do not think anyone should take it for granted that if there is a phone with a quad core CPU its necessarily going to perform better than the Xperia S in daily usage.

Posted by dibdin

On 2012-02-21 16:06:44, randomuser wrote:
People tend to forget even though last year the Arc/ Arc S were just single core devices they were better performing than all DUAL core CPU handsets from LG, HTC and others and almost came close to matching the Galaxy S2. So I do not think anyone should take it for granted that if there is a phone with a quad core CPU its necessarily going to perform better than the Xperia S in daily usage.
Good point.

Posted by HxH

On 2012-02-21 14:13:43, Tsepz_GP wrote:

On 2012-02-21 13:27:16, doministry wrote:
Xperia S will be the class of it's own for a long time.


Other than the Camera, display res and design, its no better than say a Galaxy SII which was launched a whole year ago, yet still has faster HSPA+, A microSD slot, Better camera results, more powerful CPU/GPU despite being clocked down to 1.2GHz, superior display tech, better tailored UI for hardware allowing HD1080P in web browser and possibly faster performance (waiting to see some full on reviews on it, but the mere fact that it uses a Snapdragon CPU makes me believe performance wont be upto mark with GS2).

The more i look into this Xperia S the less excited i am, HTC and Samsung are going to bring some seriously powerful and finely tuned devices this year, Sony better bring their A-game with this, its just not convincing me right now.



Seriously!! are you ready to carry some pack of battery with u again like your old day.
[ This Message was edited by: HxH on 2012-02-21 15:26 ]


Posted by Bonovox
@doministry I think you seem to forget this is a forum where people have an opinion. Now I have already said many times I actually like the Xperia S and I love the specs etc. I have been just stating my opinion on what I can see on here that so far the PROMISED amazing camera performance has not quite been as good as expected. It does not seem to be a massive improvement from older Xperia devices. I might be proved wrong in final firmware who knows but I am just stating this. And I also stated in just ONE post that Huwawei aswell as others seem to be again ahead in terms of specs of Sony. I have an Xperia S and I am loving it. Yes I know no phone camera is gonna be perfect but this bump upto 12 megs with still no visible signs of MUCH of an improvement seems a shame. I find it for me disappointing about some features of concerns to me on why Sony does not always seem to improve on model after model. I still love them I just don't see the Xperia S as a massive improvement so far. Weather you like my opinion or not is tough not my problem I am not posting in here EVERY five minutes slagging it off. I have said at times I quite like it. And I also say again I have concerns too that this model will have build issues too as with previous models with a reviewer stating they had a wobbly battery cover. Same old Sony I hope not with poor build. And another thing I am concerned about is will the battery hold up powering dual core with a massive HD screen at a mere 1,750mAh or there abouts?? When the likes of Motorola power a slim device with a 3,330mAh battery. Sorry it's just my views. And no I ain't joining no Huawei forum.

_________________
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[ This Message was edited by: Bonovox on 2012-02-21 15:55 ]


Posted by adsada

On 2012-02-21 16:06:44, randomuser wrote:
People tend to forget even though last year the Arc/ Arc S were just single core devices they were better performing than all DUAL core CPU handsets from LG, HTC and others and almost came close to matching the Galaxy S2. So I do not think anyone should take it for granted that if there is a phone with a quad core CPU its necessarily going to perform better than the Xperia S in daily usage.


I would agree with this, I prefer my arc over the S2 but my point is how much of an overstatement it is when doministry says, "Xperia S will be the class of it's own for a long time." when like others have pointed out, this is the device which is making S(E) catch up with the current competition, yes it may put it in a lead but that lead will be short lived. People looking to buy the latest tech phone will want the latest thing. It doesn't matter if actually isn't much better then the norm. It was the same in the mega pixel race, everyone wanted 8MP but no normal user realised that just because its 8MP doesn't make it the best. And it was the same last year, people could choose between the arc and the S2. One was good, but it wasn't dualcore and that's why the S2 was a flying success because it had a nippy advertisement selling the dualcore and people thought that this is what is best.

So it will be the same this year, you will have people looking at the Xperia S and the GS3 and they will go "I will go for the GS3 because I hear its quadcore and that's the best". But as I have already said, Sony will release a quadcore device later on in the year and the Xperia S is reasonably priced (last year the arc and S2 where similarly priced) so hopefully Sony will still be in the running.

Don't get me wrong I love Sony (Ericsson) I am an arc owner, but I am also objective and can look at something at a distance. Unlike the serious fan boys here who cannot allow anyone to have an opinion that god forbid it isn't a positive comment about our beloved SE. Seriously get a life, you might not agree but forgod sake respect others' opinions!
[ This Message was edited by: adsada on 2012-02-21 16:03 ]


Posted by doministry
Xperia S will be class of it's own because it will mix great camera, great performance and great design.
If some of you just don't see the photo quality difference between Arc and S, than
I'm sorry for you. The difference is clear.

But from the other hand, what do you really expect? What kind of unreasonable camera quality boost you're expecting??!!
The competition is already stiff and between all those top smartphones you can't find one
Which is in complete different league. Because they already use most of what's available on such
Comparatively laughable photo hardware.

So just wait for tests or compare yourself in real life.
Whining here over something you haven't even touched - that's childish.
[ This Message was edited by: doministry on 2012-02-21 16:23 ]


Posted by doministry

On 2012-02-21 17:00:49, adsada wrote:

On 2012-02-21 16:06:44, randomuser wrote:
People tend to forget even though last year the Arc/ Arc S were just single core devices they were better performing than all DUAL core CPU handsets from LG, HTC and others and almost came close to matching the Galaxy S2. So I do not think anyone should take it for granted that if there is a phone with a quad core CPU its necessarily going to perform better than the Xperia S in daily usage.


I would agree with this, I prefer my arc over the S2 but my point is how much of an overstatement it is when doministry says, "Xperia S will be the class of it's own for a long time." when like others have pointed out, this is the device which is making S(E) catch up with the current competition, yes it may put it in a lead but that lead will be short lived. People looking to buy the latest tech phone will want the latest thing. It doesn't matter if actually isn't much better then the norm. It was the same in the mega pixel race, everyone wanted 8MP but no normal user realised that just because its 8MP doesn't make it the best. And it was the same last year, people could choose between the arc and the S2. One was good, but it wasn't dualcore and that's why the S2 was a flying success because it had a nippy advertisement selling the dualcore and people thought that this is what is best.

So it will be the same this year, you will have people looking at the Xperia S and the GS3 and they will go "I will go for the GS3 because I hear its quadcore and that's the best". But as I have already said, Sony will release a quadcore device later on in the year and the Xperia S is reasonably priced (last year the arc and S2 where similarly priced) so hopefully Sony will still be in the running.

Don't get me wrong I love Sony (Ericsson) I am an arc owner, but I am also objective and can look at something at a distance. Unlike the serious fan boys here who cannot allow anyone to have an opinion that god forbid it isn't a positive comment about our beloved SE. Seriously get a life, you might not agree but forgod sake respect others' opinions!
[ This Message was edited by: adsada on 2012-02-21 16:03 ]


So much talk but what's the conclusion?
I thought users here buy devices because of performance, not because it's advertised lol.
Completely strange argument. This way everything loses to iPhone and everything SHOULD be like iPhone.

Posted by emzee_ali
For ppl who are all concerned about the camera image quality being only a bit better than ARC S, Let me remind you guys that the Xperia S is only running on 2.3 Gingerbread like the ARC S. I think what SONY did was just port the ARC S firmware to the Xperia S and thats why you see a lot of similarity between the camera image quality of both these phones.

Basically what am trying to say here is that Xperia S has the same Camera software that resides in ARC S. I believe that any improvements to the Xperia S camera department would come with the ICS update that SONY has promised.


Posted by Bonovox
Yes but would ICS software improve a camera??

Posted by Tsepz_GP

On 2012-02-21 16:06:44, randomuser wrote:
People tend to forget even though last year the Arc/ Arc S were just single core devices they were better performing than all DUAL core CPU handsets from LG, HTC and others and almost came close to matching the Galaxy S2. So I do not think anyone should take it for granted that if there is a phone with a quad core CPU its necessarily going to perform better than the Xperia S in daily usage.


"Almost came close" being the keywords there
Thats like Ferrari saying 'The Enzo almost came close to matching the Bugatti Veyron', end of the day it didnt happen.
Its about having the latest Hardware, best performance and excellent marketing, all in one, thats what has made both the GS2 and GNote successful, the sooner Sony pick up on that the better, im already seeing one of those missing in the Xperia S.


HxH
Eh? What are you on about? Battery pack?
[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2012-02-21 16:43 ]


Posted by emzee_ali
I think you misunderstood my point Bonovox. We all know that SONY puts its own camera customization and does not use the default Android's. So with the SONY ICS update, there will be an improvement to the camera department too. By saying camera department, i mean the software such as the compression/noise reduction/color rendering algorithms, etc that do the image processing after a shot has been taken with the camera.

This is how software development works. You do versioning. When you have one particular version, would you enhance its features and not advance the version number? Yes you would advance the version number along with improvements.

So I believe that the improvements will come with the next version. Hope you get my point
[ This Message was edited by: emzee_ali on 2012-02-21 16:52 ]


Posted by Tsepz_GP

On 2012-02-21 17:41:51, emzee_ali wrote:
I think you misunderstood my point Bonovox. We all know that SONY puts its own camera customization and does not use the default Android's. So with the SONY ICS update, there will be an improvement to the camera department too. This is how software development works. You do versioning. When you have one particular version, would you enhance its features and not advance the version number? Yes you would advance the version number along with improvements.

So I believe that the improvements will come with the next version. Hope you get my point
[ This Message was edited by: emzee_ali on 2012-02-21 16:43 ]



But the other manufacturers will do this to, and by the time we see ICS for Xperia S the GS2, GNote, Sensation and Sensation XE will have ICS already as they get the update from next week.

As Bono said, hopefuly the final firmware will atleast bring great improvements to the Camera.

Posted by emzee_ali

On 2012-02-21 17:52:18, Tsepz_GP wrote:

On 2012-02-21 17:41:51, emzee_ali wrote:
I think you misunderstood my point Bonovox. We all know that SONY puts its own camera customization and does not use the default Android's. So with the SONY ICS update, there will be an improvement to the camera department too. This is how software development works. You do versioning. When you have one particular version, would you enhance its features and not advance the version number? Yes you would advance the version number along with improvements.

So I believe that the improvements will come with the next version. Hope you get my point
[ This Message was edited by: emzee_ali on 2012-02-21 16:43 ]



But the other manufacturers will do this to, and by the time we see ICS for Xperia S the GS2, GNote, Sensation and Sensation XE will have ICS already as they get the update from next week.

As Bono said, hopefuly the final firmware will atleast bring great improvements to the Camera.




Thats what am trying to say here. The final firmware for the Xperia S will be the ICS firmware update from SONY. Gingerbread firmware in the Xperia S wont have any improvements to the camera department.

Posted by Bonovox
Ah,but final firmware never seen much improvement in the cameras of the Arc/Arc S

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Is the Xperia S being released with Android4.0 ICS?

Posted by Bonovox
No GB

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Ah damn.
I hope this wont be a repeat of the X10-debacle, SE managed to release Arc last year with GB (latest update) out-the-box, was hoping Sony would do the same.
Hopefuly Sony will have ICS for Xperia S out before Samsung GS3 and Htc Endevaour are out, Sony need to take advantage of every bit of time they have.


Oh yeah, WRT Huawei, to those who under estimate them, remember once Samsung and Apple were in Huawei's position, people said the market wont care about them, now here we are with both ruling the smartphone and tablet market. Huawei have had rapid growth, along with ZTE, both overtook SE in smartphone sales, these are the two companies to watch in the next 2years, i see them overtaking LG at some point if they continue growing the way they have.

Posted by doministry
Big part of most sucesses on the market in the smartphone world
is based on some hardcore marketing, not quality comparisons.
SGS looks like sh..t and has ugly UI, oversaturated screen.
But it's a success, from the company which is pushing hard.
Funny, year ago HTC was the benchmark, now it's Samsung.
It's all quite relative.

Sony will put money on Xperia promo.

Posted by rog

On 2012-02-21 10:36:28, adsada wrote:
rog, or anyone that has the phone, in the stuff.tv review it makes note of a "slight rattling plastic back cover" is this much of an issue, does it make the phone feel less premium?

cheers



Can't confirm this, the cover sits very tight. The only "complaint" one can have is that it is hard to put the back cover so it fits correctly. But since you don't have to do that every day, it is OK.

Posted by Arne Anka

On 2012-02-21 18:51:58, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Ah damn.
I hope this wont be a repeat of the X10-debacle, SE managed to release Arc last year with GB (latest update) out-the-box, was hoping Sony would do the same.


Not sure where I read it, but 2 weeks after XS goes on sales (around first week of March) will ICS be ready to be rolled out. Seems most manufacturers will start rolling out ICS during March/April.

Posted by Felimenta97

On 2012-02-21 20:23:54, Arne Anka wrote:

On 2012-02-21 18:51:58, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Ah damn.
I hope this wont be a repeat of the X10-debacle, SE managed to release Arc last year with GB (latest update) out-the-box, was hoping Sony would do the same.


Not sure where I read it, but 2 weeks after XS goes on sales (around first week of March) will ICS be ready to be rolled out. Seems most manufacturers will start rolling out ICS during March/April.


Except for Motorola, wich will vary between May to September.

Posted by djin
I think many would be happy with getting the xperia s sooner with gb rather than a month later with ics and those who want the updates day one should look at nexus phones. Imo, the update cycle of has been the best, show me htc or samsung or motorola updating their whole portfolio to ics. I think we need to chill and give credits to sony/sonyericsson where they deserve...

Also having 3300mah in razr maxx isnt really the answer to battery problems, anyone thought what would happen if that exploded in your pocket? We need more focus on making the os more efficient and efficient hardware. Most quadcores will be out in q2, and then those phones will itself be outdated by q4 when tegra 4 comes out.

As of march 1st week, the most powerful android phone is xperia s, in terms of cpu performance and has the best screen resolution and pixel density. Its not outdated when its released, but will be in the future.


Posted by doministry

On 2012-02-21 21:12:11, djin wrote:

As of march 1st week, the most powerful android phone is xperia s, in terms of cpu performance and has the best screen resolution and pixel density. Its not outdated when its released, but will be in the future.


As well as anything on the planet.
What is important is quality.

Posted by Tsepz_GP
AFAIK Galaxy Note and GS2 are the most powerful in both CPU and GPU, the leaked Qualcomm S4 results show that the Quad-core Qualcomm chip is far more powerful than its predecessor which is found in Xperia S, but not that much more powerful especialy in graphics next to the Exynos in the flagship Galaxy models and A5 in Apple iPhone4S.

Anyway, lets wait til the final device is tested, but Qualcomm chips are always behind in graphics and effeciency.

Posted by rickster2kuk
The latest unboxing video shows how quick the phone is, everything seems ultra fast with no lag.

With regards to processor and GPU stats, most people aren't going to be bothered, and for me it's about having a really snappy experience with no lag or waiting and going by the first retail versions coming it looks very slick.

Interesting that some of the boxed stuff is still showing SE. Just shows that the SE to Sony transition was very last minute for this phone.

And btw, SGSII case and design is horrid, the most plasticly phone I have every used, even the plastic Arc imo is better than SGSII.

Posted by Tsepz_GP
Thats your opinion and i respect it plenty others would say they dont mind the plastic and like the design, we all different.

My main point is that the Xperia S isnt realy the most powerful Android, its another alternative dual-core with a higher MP Camera and HD screen res, it falls behind in many aspects to some phones that are older. The most powerful Android phone available until the quad-cores arrive is the Galaxy Note followed by Galaxy S2. Im just stating facts.

Seems like a great phone, but its definetly not as special as some here would love to believe.

Posted by rickster2kuk
Yeah, I appreciated that it's not going to be the most powerful and will probably but eclipsed by SGS3 and LG variants coming out soon, but for me it's a really progression for Sony, each phone is getting better, although I am a little unnervey of the iPhone approach they seem to be taking (non removable battery and mem, standard designed phones as seen in the Xperia U). Yes, I am disappointed the camera is not better and the phone has gained some bulk and weight, but the screen is looking gorgeous.

I don't hate the SGSII, I think is it very good - the cam is top notch and I would say still better than Xperia S, it's also a pity it took SE/Sony a year to get there phones up to the slickness of the SGSII.

Posted by NightBlade
The only things the Galaxy Note and S2 visibly have over the XS are bigger AMOLED screens. Over-saturated colours and wide-angle viewing ftw. Oh, and the Note is getting some mixed reviews. Some love it, some hate it. Also, TouchWiz is a horrible iOS knock-off.

The Xperia S, on the other hand, has been getting pretty positive comments. Let's see what the reviews have to say in the coming weeks.
[ This Message was edited by: NightBlade on 2012-02-21 21:10 ]


Posted by djin
Actually iphone4s is the most powerful phone until the quadcores come out. Also I would like to know how xperia s falls behind note and s2 other than the gpu?

Posted by Tsepz_GP
NightBlade


Djin
Other than GPU?
It supports faster HSPA+ Speeds (21mbps)
Camera gives better results it seems
HDMI via MHL
USB-OTG
Support for 1080P video in the web browser
Micro SD slot that takes upto 64GB on top of 16GB
And possibly better performance going by some of the videos ive seen, so better tailoring of HW to the SW.
Support for Avi/divx/xvid/mkv etc...out the box with video acceleration
etc...




Posted by NightBlade
I'm still giving it a meh.

I'm probably hating too much on the design and TouchWiz.
[ This Message was edited by: NightBlade on 2012-02-21 21:57 ]


Posted by Bonovox
Guys has anyone seen this?? First 250 pre orders @ Phones4U gets a free Sony watch!!
http://www.phones4u.co.uk/sony/xperia-s/

Posted by djin
@Tsepz_GP
USB otg is a feature of android not exclusive or limited to s2, xperia s also supports that.( i have seen a demo of usb otg on xs by head of sony ericsson middle east, but cant find the link.)
I am not sure how you made comparisons already b/w s and s2 when the module is supplied by sony for both and one is not even released.
Both have hdmi, and both can be controlled by remote , s2 does have plus point here tho.
1080p can be played on htc sensation xe as well, i see no reason why a dual core phone cant support 1080p video and I think 1080p video is pointless on a 4.3" 720p screen or 480X800 unless your going to pause the videos and do zooming?
I think you might remember how buggy it was when s2 launched, so comparing pre retail firmware to a mature one is not something i do, however i see s booting much faster than s2.

Thanks for reminding me about the avi,mkv support by s2, i do hate that is stuck on mpeg4 and 3gp! I think they should support it by default.

Lastly, the memory usage depends from person to person, not everyone wants to have 80gb , otherwise no one would be getting a 16gb iphone or an 8gb ipodtouch. Although I am with you on this point , xs should have had expandable memory too.

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Posted by Tsepz_GP
Djin

WRT 1080P, I was talking about the Web browser, the GS2 and Note are the only phones capable of doing 1080P Flash and HTML5 in their browser, while Snapdragon dual-cores struggle with 720P, this is useful when viewing web browser via HDMI.

WRT how im comparing them ive said i'll wait til final release FW and see, but from what ive seen it isnt that fast through the UI.

Posted by djin
I too am talking about flash videos! Arc s itself is capable of watching 720p flash videos, also sensation xe can play 1080p, but not as smooth as s2. I think its more of software problem than hardware, I would like to see how they perform after ics. Either way both are pretty capable phones. My gripe with xs is the gpu and lack of video formats...

Posted by Supa_Fly

On 2012-02-21 10:26:13, adsada wrote:

On 2012-02-21 09:27:54, Prom1 wrote:

On 2012-02-21 00:43:02, adsada wrote:
Not impressed by the start up screen, its pretty boring. I would have expected the make.believe with the colours which fly into the logo, which is found at the end of all Sony adverts and promos... shame



Man, some of you are an insatiable and picky lot. Dude how often are you planning on rebooting your Xperia anyway - to "enjoy" the boot up screen?! Personally I'd rather be USING the Xperia to its fullest than to even care or notice what the boot up screen is!! Heck unless it flashes a hot women with bouncing breasts or spread eagle & singing any nations national anthem, I could care less if it even flipped me the bird!



Eh, don't try and put me in a bracket. I'm not picky at all, I love the UXP look of the S, if you'll notice this is my first criticism of the phone. Yes it may not be the make or brake feature but for people, but imo I find the one they have is just boring, from Sony I'd expect something better. There is something nice about turning it on and having a cool animation and I think the one Sony went for was just last minute. Its not being picky its just my bloody opinion!




Man .. I didn't have to put you in a bracket, you did that ALL by yourself!

On 2012-02-21 00:43:02, adsada wrote:
Not impressed by the start up screen, its pretty boring.


^ the very FIRST and minimal experience you have on ANY smartphone, which lasts less than 30seconds and is forgotten for hours before you ever see it again (after 20x on a BB in 25days trust me NUTHING is that spectacular anymore to impress anyone for such a brief moment). THAT is being picky, like makeup on a pig its still a pig no matter how you want to word it. neither of us have this in our hands and you're being critical of the smallest, slightest, simplistic detail?! That's like gang-banging on Smarties for copying M&M's!!

At least Bonovox is complaining about something worthwhile the picture quality which is a DAILY enjoyment factor & is the main focus of the target market; if it cannot deliver on pictures then its not worth it for Sony to compete in design alone. Yes its YOUR opinion and it'll stand ... but let your opinion stand for something of worth, that's all I'm saying ... find something better to pick about like/dislike about this phone before an official product ships and you/I own it.



Posted by Supa_Fly

On 2012-02-21 22:37:40, Tsepz_GP wrote:
NightBlade


Djin
Other than GPU?
It supports faster HSPA+ Speeds (21mbps)
Camera gives better results it seems
HDMI via MHL
USB-OTG
Support for 1080P video in the web browser
Micro SD slot that takes upto 64GB on top of 16GB
And possibly better performance going by some of the videos ive seen, so better tailoring of HW to the SW.
Support for Avi/divx/xvid/mkv etc...out the box with video acceleration
etc...


I thought only the SGSIIX variant (and 1 other); not ALL support dual-band HSPA+ towers ... T-Mobile USA & Telus Mobility (Canada) are such telco's that have networks supporting this.

I wonder what kind of premium quality/design/feature set product Sony could make with Glass, Metal (Magnesium/Aluminum/?) and maybe a touch of the highest leather in just the right place and design, along with top notch specs in Screen resolution, clarity, brightness & peformance, bands & battery life, and the right marketing. Hmmm. Something like those hi-end Aiwa cassette walkmans in the late '80s, the HI-MD walkmans of the late 90's, I remember only Sony could make a yellow product look so cool with the 'Sony sports walkman lineup'. Ah nastalgia .. can this be done again Sony?!

Posted by Bonovox
I do wonder why people complain about what the box looks or start up screen or viewing angles. Seems petty.

Posted by pt020

On 2012-02-22 10:47:00, Bonovox wrote:
I do wonder why people complain about what the box looks or start up screen or viewing angles. Seems petty.


You forgot one more .... the Xperia S is too thick (10.6 mm)
I'm more interested in what is in this "ugly" box ... I love my XminiP but the last time i looked at that box was on the day I bought it.

Posted by dibdin
Hands on with Sony Xperia S (in greek)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYzuHENbcY

Posted by adsada
As I've said I don't really have any other gripes with the phone. I actually think its great, the design is unique, the camera quality looks great and the UI is stunning. when you break up my comment it does look bad. it was really just a quick thought after watching the start up video. Maybe I'm not impressed with a 'minor' thing because I'm so impressed with everything else and would expect something like that to be good.

IMO the start up screen is the first thing you see and with SE's start up looks really good and premium. You might not think its important but it is. Why do you think manufacturers use a start up screen why not just have it black? and why are branded handsets used their operator logo? there must be something it gives to the user, maybe subliminally... anyway I just think from Sony I'd expect something better


As for screen angles bono I used to agree until you try showing photos to friends the people sitting at the worst angle get a shitty view
[ This Message was edited by: adsada on 2012-02-22 12:16 ]


Posted by Bonovox
Well yes Sony Ericsson/Sony designs are unique compared to other brands on the market(Samsung,LG) I love my Arc S in white I just hope to see a proper review soon of the camera cos so far many images taken by various people have not convinced me YET that it's any better image quality wise. Don't shoot me

Posted by hojurek
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Xperia S @ Gsm arena full review soon....

Posted by hojurek
Sony Xperia S vs. Nokia N8 test video
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Posted by dibdin

On 2012-02-22 20:10:47, hojurek wrote:
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Xperia S @ Gsm arena full review soon....
Can't come quick enough for me.

Posted by Bonovox
Why is it comparing N8 video to Xperia S?? The Xperia S will no doubt be better as it has 1080p the N8 does not. Why did they not compare say 1080p video from iphone 4S or GS2?? I don't get that


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