Posted by Xajel
PD requires extra stuff int he camera, a secondary internal lens ( not visible of course ), a focus sensor nearby the original sensor, the camera module will be larger to hold the new extra's... so beside the cost and complexity; PD is larger also and this is why they're conservative regarding this matter...
Posted by Wishmaster89
Currently you don't need extra stuff for phase detection, what was till know done through a dedicated sensor right now is achieved through dedicated pixels (instead of recording RGB wave length they calculate the distance, with some changes of course). This is how it is done in most high end mirrorless cameras right now and this is how Samsung is doing it in S5.
True, microlenses on the sensor need to be adjusted but it's not like they're not already on the sensor. So it doesn't require any additional space, but I agree cost and complexity is something that has to be considered.
Posted by ascariss
If anyone can do it, Sony can, they have the know how and expertise and manufacturing. If Samsung pulled it off, so can Sony. If anything, Sony could use such a new sensor in their upcoming point and shoots or higher end point and shoots in order to reduce the costs.
Perhaps Sony will announce this new sensor for the Z3 before hand or just announce it with the Z3, since it will probably be another Sony exclusive sensor again.
Posted by Xajel
Announcing Sony Power Food: Fuel Yourself And Your Gadget...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPRYB_PNWlA
I think we should have an evil smilie around here
Posted by CrownedAkuma
On 2014-04-01 08:23:10, Xajel wrote:
Announcing Sony Power Food: Fuel Yourself And Your Gadget...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPRYB_PNWlA
I think we should have an evil smilie around here
I was going to post it...
We should really have it! it would be useful
Posted by Supa_Fly
@CrownedAkuma
Should any Xperia Z1/Z2/Z1Mini user be worried about that heat sync shown in your second picture?! The fact that its there has me a little concerned as these are mobile chips and really shouldn't have a need for such a design or implementation to utilize heat syncing!!
Posted by Xajel
On 2014-04-02 01:53:40, Supa_Fly wrote:
@CrownedAkuma
Should any Xperia Z1/Z2/Z1Mini user be worried about that heat sync shown in your second picture?! The fact that its there has me a little concerned as these are mobile chips and really shouldn't have a need for such a design or implementation to utilize heat syncing!!
I guess you meant Heat sink
Those are not Heat sinks, these are Shields to prevent RF signals from going in wrong way, and prevent external RF signal from affecting the high frequency signals inside ( which will create errors that decrease the stability and performance )...
These shields are a must for every high-frequency device like smartphones... even simple devices like Network cable, USB cable ( specially USB 3.0 ), HDMI cables are shielded in a way or another... for example slower network cables ( like Cat 5 ) shields the whole cable, but faster cables like cat 6 or cat 7 shields individual data pairs as well as the whole cable... same goes for USB 3.0 cable and HDMI 1.4...
Of course they serve as heatsinks also, but only for high-end devices and the main purpose of them is RF shield.. as even low end devices ( where the chip won't go hot any way ) will have these RF shields...
I think it's even part of CE certifications for high-frequency devices...
[ This Message was edited by: Xajel on 2014-04-02 06:40 ]
Posted by CrownedAkuma
The new spot for Xperia Z2 and the new Jacko album crossover... the album will be called Xscape!
I do not know how many tracks wil be avaible inside it but still I like what I'm hearing... I hope this is not just a loop of the same pieces put together to resemble a song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?[....]=player_embedded&v=KHcVKzQVO4A
[ This Message was edited by: CrownedAkuma on 2014-04-02 07:50 ]
Posted by my ninja
MicroUSB 3.1 Type C pictures released...
Lets see if we can move forward later this year for 2H14
Link text...
Posted by amirprog
@my ninja
nice. it is supposed to replace the usb only on smartphones and tablets or also for any other electric device like computers usb?
EDIT: ah, nevermind. of course it's suppose to replace any device's usb. otherwise the cable wouldn't be reversible...
[ This Message was edited by: amirprog on 2014-04-02 17:04 ]
Posted by Xajel
@my ninja, I was just about to post it
Any way, here's the picture
This is why I don't want Sony to go for USB 3.0 this time, the Type-C is just awesome compared to the clumpy Micro-B which is now with USB 3.0 isn't Micro...
I just hope Sony accelerate it's adaptation of it ( like 2H14 ), the spec. is supposed to finish in mid 2014, I wonder if Sony can do it in less than three months, or will have to wait for the 1H15 flaggy...
[ This Message was edited by: Xajel on 2014-04-03 06:26 ]
Posted by supercoolman
^
you'll need a chip capable of 3.1 first...
Posted by Xajel
AFAIK, the cable is backward compatible with USB 3.0, the Snapdragon 801 support it already...
Unless there's something I missed...
Posted by BenLing
Sony D5103 Certified On Indonesian Postel
[ This Message was edited by: BenLing on 2014-04-04 06:14 ]
Posted by supercoolman
if a machine operates with 250V input, I don't think modify it's plug to the same shape as 110V plug and plug it into 110V wall socket would make it work. would it?
Posted by motvikt
On 2014-04-03 07:58:23, BenLing wrote:
Sony D5103 Certified On PTCRB
*image*
Very interesting, I guess release will be soon then
[ This Message was edited by: motvikt on 2014-04-03 09:03 ]
Posted by BenLing
But it has only mid specs
5.2" IPS TFT 1280 x 720
Quad Core 1.4GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
8MP Camera 1080p
1.3MP Front Camera 720p
Android 4.4.1 KitKat (Should launch with 4.4.2)
Posted by motvikt
On 2014-04-03 10:21:04, BenLing wrote:
But it has only mid specs
5.2" IPS TFT 1280 x 720
Quad Core 1.4GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
8MP Camera 1080p
1.3MP Front Camera 720p
Android 4.4.1 KitKat (Should launch with 4.4.2)
Yes I know, but it will be good value if the price is right. How do you know it's an IPS screen btw?
Posted by Vipera ammodytes
Xperia Z2 Compact (Altair) passes through the FCC
http://www.xperiablog.net/201[....]altair-passes-through-the-fcc/
Posted by amirprog
Strange. specs are not improved enough over Z1C. it would be better if it had s805, stereo speakers, slightly bigger display 4.5", called Z3 Compact and announced at CES next year for the world, but sony thinks different... isn't the main flagship every half a year enough to satisfy Japanese consumers?
[ This Message was edited by: amirprog on 2014-04-03 13:46 ]
Posted by ascariss
When is this due? Same as the Z1f was in japan? late in the year? Or earlier? I wonder if the new sensor the 1/2.4 is only be used on the Z3?
Has the Z2 been announced in japan yet? Feels more than 6m since the z1 was launched in japan.
Posted by BenLing
On 2014-04-03 11:15:35, motvikt wrote:
On 2014-04-03 10:21:04, BenLing wrote:
But it has only mid specs
5.2" IPS TFT 1280 x 720
Quad Core 1.4GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
8MP Camera 1080p
1.3MP Front Camera 720p
Android 4.4.1 KitKat (Should launch with 4.4.2)
Yes I know, but it will be good value if the price is right. How do you know it's an IPS screen btw?
Most of the 2014 Xperia would have IPS TFT Display
Posted by HxH
On 2014-04-03 14:56:07, ascariss wrote:
When is this due? Same as the Z1f was in japan? late in the year? Or earlier? I wonder if the new sensor the 1/2.4 is only be used on the Z3?
Has the Z2 been announced in japan yet? Feels more than 6m since the z1 was launched in japan.
IMO, maybe it get skipped, for Z2 Compact to rival down to iPhone-savvy trend and Z3 in before the year end (in the same timeframe of Z1 Compact -but it would be sort of bad because follow after new iPhones launch).
Posted by Ebato
Any news about that Sony Windows Phone for mid year release??
Posted by cu015170
On 2014-04-04 20:41:36, Ebato wrote:
Any news about that Sony Windows Phone for mid year release??
They were supposed to mention something about it during BUILD, but so far nothing in today's keynote..
you can follow it here: http://channel9.msdn.com/
today is the last day.
I am guessing that Sony will do their own event later this month. It makes even more sense now since WP is free for OEMs .. which means that it will be cheaper to make WP than it is Android phones since you have to pay licensing fees for using android and you don't have to pay anything in order to use WP 8.1
Posted by Ebato
I don't think they will mention anything today, so I was looking to find some insider info, as if Sony WP to be released mid year, it must exist already in prototypes and stuff. Besides you're right, WP will now be $15-20 cheaper to produce than crapdroid.
On 2014-04-04 20:44:18, cu015170 wrote:
On 2014-04-04 20:41:36, Ebato wrote:
Any news about that Sony Windows Phone for mid year release??
They were supposed to mention something about it during BUILD, but so far nothing in today's keynote..
you can follow it here: http://channel9.msdn.com/
today is the last day.
I am guessing that Sony will do their own event later this month. It makes even more sense now since WP is free for OEMs .. which means that it will be cheaper to make WP than it is Android phones since you have to pay licensing fees for using android and you don't have to pay anything in order to use WP 8.1
Posted by cu015170
The timing of it all is a bit off since they sold the Vaio line ... I thought that they will tie the WP smartphone into the tablet/PC/2in1 Vaios ...
Maybe they will just add WP to the Xperia line along with a tablet ?
Either way Sony design + camera engineering combined with WP 8.1 is a no brainer in terms of aesthetics and marketing in general
[ This Message was edited by: cu015170 on 2014-04-04 20:47 ]
Posted by milukugiuniu
just a pinch of salt:
1 Sony will continue to deliver compact phone. The next generation will be shipped by the end of this year.
2 The designing of Xperia will change a bit for the 2nd half with the edge getting round.
[ This Message was edited by: milukugiuniu on 2014-04-05 06:11 ]
Posted by milukugiuniu
Z3 spec:
MSM8994 A430 64bit ddr4 20nm
3rd of 2014
Posted by unknownC151A
On 2014-04-04 20:41:36, Ebato wrote:
Any news about that Sony Windows Phone for mid year release??
Highly doubt any Windows Phone anytime soon. If it was the case, MS wld have announced Sony as a WP partner at the main event..
Posted by ascariss
On 2014-04-04 20:44:18, cu015170 wrote:
On 2014-04-04 20:41:36, Ebato wrote:
Any news about that Sony Windows Phone for mid year release??
They were supposed to mention something about it during BUILD, but so far nothing in today's keynote..
you can follow it here: http://channel9.msdn.com/
today is the last day.
I am guessing that Sony will do their own event later this month. It makes even more sense now since WP is free for OEMs .. which means that it will be cheaper to make WP than it is Android phones since you have to pay licensing fees for using android and you don't have to pay anything in order to use WP 8.1
Android is free, any additional costs comes from Microsoft suing various manufacturers because if you can't beat them, sue them. Sony is one of the android manufacturers that doesn't pay such additional licensing fees as far as I know. So nothing will be cheaper to make, both OSes are free, the fact some pay a license fee to microsoft is not part of the OS price directly.
As unknown mentioned, I didn't see Sony on the partner list.
http://www.slashgear.com/wind[....]ith-two-new-partners-02323372/
Belfiore showed a slide onstage which added partners Micromax and Prestigio to the ever-growing list of partners they’d already had. This includes names like LG, Nokia, Samsung, XOLO, ZTE, Lenovo, Karbonn, Huawei, HTC, and Gionee.
Photo
http://images.scribblelive.co[....]4173-8031-8b7096250e6f_800.jpg
Even Samsung's WP effort is only for US only for now and there was no event for it, it was just announced. Shows how much Samsung believes in WP, basically a rebadged S4, running windows 8, not 8.1
On a side note, it's unfortunate that Sony sold off their Vaio division, since they could have created a tablet, 8 inch or even up to 8.9 inch running windows with no cost for OS.
Posted by ardian
something amazing is coming
Posted by supercoolman
On 2014-04-05 11:05:33, ardian wrote:
something amazing is coming
that should always be the case or Sony will die.
Posted by hihihans
On 2014-04-05 11:05:33, ardian wrote:
something amazing is coming
That would amaze me.
Posted by amirprog
@milukugiuniu
Cool. do you mean round edges mixed with omnibalance glass design?
about 64 bit, i read that the future 64 bit android OS and apps will require 4gb of ram to work efficiently. does that mean Z3 is likely to have 4gb of ram?
Posted by Smaug
While not strictly to do with Xperia devices, Sony is expected to present their new curved image sensor technology at an upcoming technology symposium. Sony registered patents for a curved sensor back in 2012, but remember patents are often registered by companies without ever materialising in an actual consumer product.
Sony's sensor is described as an "advanced imaging system that comprises a curved, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor (BIS) and integrated lens which doubles the sensitivity at the edge of the image circle and increases the sensitivity at the center of the image circle by a factor of 1.4 ". However, before anyone gets too excited over combining a curved camera with an Xperia Arc design, this tech is expected to eventuate in a much larger camera instead (think Full Frame, not 1/2.3″ as with Z1/Z2).
Perhaps further down the road we might see a smaller 1/2.3" or 1/1.7" curved CMOS sensor, but the benefits may be substantially reduced compared to FF or APS-C.
Something else related to cameras: a few pages back we discussed the possibility of BIONZ making an appearance in upcoming Xperia devices. Something we all missed: the Z2 already has a BIONZ image-processing engine. It's labelled "BIONZ for Mobile", which simultaneously validates my branding prediction and inflates my ego ten-fold.
However, Ramu may still be correct as it is unclear whether the Z2's BIONZ processing is done through a dedicated chip (as with Sony's Alpha line) or the S801 instead.
Posted by randomuser
@Smaug
BIONZ for mobile has been present on Z1 as well as Z2 Compact. In case of Z2 as well, it is software based.
Posted by Smaug
On 2014-04-05 12:55:23, randomuser wrote:
@Smaug
BIONZ for mobile has been present on Z1 as well as Z2 Compact. In case of Z2 as well, it is software based.
Thanks for the clarification. So essentially we're still waiting on a dedicated chip (AKA Alpha range), which is looking unlikely at this stage.
That awkward moment when you turn over the box your Z1 came in and notice it clearly lists BIONZ For Mobile as a feature.
Posted by ascariss
As mentioned a few pages back, a dedicated chip would probably eat up the battery and possibly generate too much heat, and with a closed body to env, this might overheat the device.
alpha rumours a new A7s camera, 12MP, 4K, wonder if this will use the new curve sensor?
Posted by Smaug
On 2014-04-05 13:27:50, ascariss wrote:
As mentioned a few pages back, a dedicated chip would probably eat up the battery and possibly generate too much heat, and with a closed body to env, this might overheat the device.
alpha rumours a new A7s camera, 12MP, 4K, wonder if this will use the new curve sensor?
Alpha Rumours are pretty on the ball when it comes to their info, but I doubt the A7s would herald this new curved sensor. The technology still seems in its infancy, unless Sony wanted to take the market by surprise. Curved sensors would be a step-change in terms of potential image quality output. It makes sense to usher it in via a new flagship like the A7R II, although SAR mentioned the RX2.
As for BIONZ: agreed. I think I was the one that mentioned the issues with heat. Plus, with Xperia flagships already making use of software-based processing, I'm doubtful that a dedicated chip would bring much tangible improvement. It may be too much investment for little return or recognition by customers/reviewers, and that's without mentioning the drawbacks with battery/heat/size.
Posted by smclion102
On 2014-04-05 11:05:33, ardian wrote:
something amazing is coming
Xperia G
Posted by Xajel
On 2014-04-05 08:27:16, milukugiuniu wrote:
Z3 spec:
MSM8994 A430 64bit ddr4 20nm
3rd of 2014
I think the MSM8994 should go out in late 2014, early 2015 making it ready for 1H15 device not 2H14 device...
unless this relates to the acceleration of 64bit efforts..
Some sources mentions the MSM8994 as an octacore two modules 20nm SoC
Posted by vikeviki
SONY.AMAZE.BELIEVE.ARDIAN.TEMPTATION.SUSPENSE.
Posted by Felimenta97
I know I might not have an answer, but will ask anyway:
When the Xperia Z2/Z2 Tablet were announced, some models on the stage had updated Walkman Album and Movies apps, with UIs that are pretty similar to the What's New app. They looked REALLY awesome and all. Looked like Sony was making their UI even better.
However, every Z2 Tablet and Z2 that are on hands of people who already bought it, the new apps aren't there.
From 3:00 mark, you can see a bit of the Album and Movies app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvP34pGZ1hg
And here, from the 0:23 mark, the Album and Walkman app: https://www.youtube.com/watch[....]M&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Now, my question is: What happened to those apps (the updated ones)? Why Sony did not included them on the Z2 Tablet and Z2 yet? From the few minutes we see it in those videos, they seem to work really well for me.
So, anyone has any idea?
[ This Message was edited by: Felimenta97 on 2014-04-05 19:42 ]
Posted by nodarsixar
https://www.facebook.com/page[....]eorgia/726467130721436?sk=info
Posted by Away
On 2014-04-05 11:05:33, ardian wrote:
something amazing is coming
Here we go again. Either stop pretending to be an insider or give us proper info. I saw the strides Sony were making from the arc S to the S to the T. I calculated that 2013 would be the year to overtake, and 2014 to annihilate the competition. I could have said something amazing was coming in 2012. Already doubts raised about you, and nothing in your favour so far.
[ This Message was edited by: Away on 2014-04-06 02:37 ]
Posted by cu015170
On 2014-04-05 10:03:24, ascariss wrote:
So nothing will be cheaper to make, both OSes are free, the fact some pay a license fee to microsoft is not part of the OS price directly.
I didn't say that it was part of the OS price.. its collateral for Google's way of doing business. I am sure that Sony and Microsoft have a conversation on the matter of android patents.. there is just no way around it. According to this
http://www.fosspatents.com/20[....]nt-license-deals-continue.html
There are 18 patent deals so far. Motorola Mobility is another OEM that refuses to pay, but its only a matter of time: http://www.fosspatents.com/20[....]-dispute-microsoft-thumps.html
You can't just come and start using essential tech that someone else developed.. it doesn't work that way. Sony know this very well since they hold quite a few big patents themselves.
Either way, Windows Phone will be cheaper than Android for all the OEMs that have to pay fees for using it.
All the Android OEMs, including Sony, are doing quite well with Google's offering for now so there really is no pressing reason to invest into Windows Phone. I just think that Sony's designs and WP's UX would work quite well.
Posted by XperiaCute
On 2014-04-05 20:36:43, Felimenta97 wrote:
I know I might not have an answer, but will ask anyway:
When the Xperia Z2/Z2 Tablet were announced, some models on the stage had updated Walkman Album and Movies apps, with UIs that are pretty similar to the What's New app. They looked REALLY awesome and all. Looked like Sony was making their UI even better.
However, every Z2 Tablet and Z2 that are on hands of people who already bought it, the new apps aren't there.
From 3:00 mark, you can see a bit of the Album and Movies app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvP34pGZ1hg
And here, from the 0:23 mark, the Album and Walkman app: https://www.youtube.com/watch[....]M&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Now, my question is: What happened to those apps (the updated ones)? Why Sony did not included them on the Z2 Tablet and Z2 yet? From the few minutes we see it in those videos, they seem to work really well for me.
So, anyone has any idea?
[ This Message was edited by: Felimenta97 on 2014-04-05 19:42 ]
Nothing surprising to be honest, Sony just did the same with Xperia Z Ultra last year .. It was first announce with new UI new features such as ( update Note app, new keyboard, new calender ....) However when it hit the stores it was loaded with Old UI similar to the one Xperia Z had .. but Sony later on update the device and add those features which they were showing off at the announcement ..
Posted by Jubei1
As predicted, no flagship 64-bit chips from Qualcomm until 1H 2015
http://anandtech.com/show/792[....]te-category-67-support-in-2015
Hopefully this will put an end to the silly "OMFG Qualcomm will release a 5 GHz super 65-bit chip next month" theories
Snapdragon 805 will be the next chip everyone uses (Galaxy note 3, next Z series)
I would expect the Snapdragon 801 to be shown in devices for CES 2015
Posted by AbhiD999
On 2014-04-07 13:40:49, Jubei1 wrote:
As predicted, no flagship 64-bit chips from Qualcomm until 1H 2015
http://anandtech.com/show/792[....]te-category-67-support-in-2015
Hopefully this will put an end to the silly "OMFG Qualcomm will release a 5 GHz super 65-bit chip next month" theories
Snapdragon 805 will be the next chip everyone uses (Galaxy note 3, next Z series)
I would expect the Snapdragon 801 to be shown in devices for CES 2015
Typo i guess! It's S810