Posted by bambarah
I wish to have a flip mobile from sony running android
would sony has it in its plan this year or next year even ?
Posted by sami92a
On 2013-11-14 12:25:44, bambarah wrote:
I wish to have a flip mobile from sony running android
would sony has it in its plan this year or next year even ?
probably not
Posted by MNX1024
On 2013-11-14 10:13:19, MartenR wrote:
If I were Kaz I would've sold Sony's shares in Olympos which is up 140% from the time Sony bought it and acquaired 51 percent stake in Sharp's handset business to cement Sony's position as no.1 in Japan and reduce per device development cost and then probably bring sharp's handsets outside Japan.
That would be a big no no!!! Because the tech Olympus have is beneficial to Sony in other industry outside of mobile. Remember, Xperia is not the only thing SONY sells! I for one want Olympus' 5 Axis IBIS and auto focus tech from the OMD-EM1 into their future Alpha line-up. It was a pity that the A7/R did not have such tech implemented, though I still pre-ordered an A7
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Posted by amirprog
A rumor from last month regarding Z1 successor camera (i wonder how reliable is that person): http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=87285064&postcount=521
"Also, got some news for next year's flagship camera module, it retains the 20MP, f2.0 but the sensor size may increase from 1/2.3" to 1/2.0" (30% increase in area) but it is very early in development so they may stick with an updated version of the 1/2.3" sensor with better light gathering characteristics (a full silicon respin of the current sensor, essentially)."
Posted by sami92a
Offtopic- PS4 is Launching in America today
Posted by DrKnute
I hope this thread doesn't repeat the last with over 1K pages with mostly off topic bs. Maybe that's why the insiders are scarce these days. Hope the mods can keep things on topic and delete the rest
Anyway, just saw this...
Z1s vs Z1
Posted by kewsvnet
@drknute...cheers for the post...what site did you find this? That size looks far more manageable for my hand than Z1...can't wait for official announcement!
Posted by tors
On 2013-11-15 19:36:57, kewsvnet wrote:
@drknute...cheers for the post...what site did you find this? That size looks far more manageable for my hand than Z1...can't wait for official announcement!
http://www.xperiablog.net/201[....]ized-up-against-the-xperia-z1/
Posted by XperiaJunkie
The corners look rounder than the Z1 and although it may just be the thing the Z1s is lying on it seems thicker too, looks superb either way can't wait for the announcement.
Posted by DrKnute
Thanks for posting the link tors. I read somewhere that the Z1s is supposed to be slightly thicker. No big deal there. Just took a look at the corners and think I like the squared ones better on the Z1.
Posted by badassmam
Looks very much like the iPhone 4 in that picture. I'd like to see the other colours but it definitely looks more ergonomic than big bro.
Posted by hihihans
@DrKnute. I do think we will go over 1k. I won't delete 'off-topic' posts hence they may be 'on-topic' for others. I do try to keep this thread interesting.
Be warned, I spy!
Posted by puestadelsol
Does anyone remember the unknown Xperia from spypic sized next to BlackBerry Q10? That should have more compact size than Z1f or this teased Z1s. Any news/info about it?
Posted by DrKnute
Hi Hans. I do appreciate you making an effort to keep things interesting (I'm sure it isn't easy), but I don't understand how something off topic may be on topic for someone else. Either it is related to Sony Xperia rumors or it isn't. I just miss the days that when the thread had new posts, it meant there were new rumors or something rumor related. Anyway, now I'm off topic haha. Apologies for that. Did I miss something about why most of our great insiders are quiet lately?
Posted by razec
On 2013-11-16 00:33:45, DrKnute wrote:
Did I miss something about why most of our great insiders are quiet lately?
Because of Sony's "no Leakage Policy"
Posted by DrKnute
That did cross my mind, but somehow I don't think that's the reason
Posted by reeflotz
On 2013-11-15 19:20:37, DrKnute wrote:
Z1s vs Z1
Thanks for sharing the pic
, people are commenting at xperiablog that the screen looks better judging from this photo. So the only complaint possible now will be the bezels? 
(BTW decent size bezels are important at least for me)
This should be perfect to go against iphones, hopefully camera software will be ready if it launches by January.
[ This Message was edited by: reeflotz on 2013-11-16 01:58 ]
Posted by razec
Pretty sure camera performance will be much improved over Z1, Sony has that kind of attitude even on their Digital Cameras, bringing fix by releasing new HW than just keep improving their existing system drivers
Posted by DrKnute
I'm really liking the Z1s. The bezel looks just fine to me. The ZL bezel does have a wow factor but I'm sure there's a reason they don't extend the screen a couple more mm on other phones yet. I agree, the camera will definitely be improved. There is so much room to grow with it. I'm sure they're pushing it further and further. The screen looks better, however it's just one pic. Hopefully they have plenty of 4.3 IPS screens!
Posted by PowerLee
Z1s looks like the perfect phone for me apart from one little thing - lack of Xenon flash.
Ill wait & see what the Z2s offers.
Posted by kewsvnet
I think the bezels are actually a good thing....it leaves spaces for part of your hand to touch without actually touching the touchscreen! which in my opinion is important from an ergonomics point of view!
Posted by djin
Z1's screen is on brighter setting while z1s is not. My screen looks exactly like the one on z1s. On a side note , z1 screen is just too bright even on the lowest setting :@. Any idea how I can suggest it to them?
Posted by Indiandawg
On 2013-11-16 11:55:35, djin wrote:
Z1's screen is on brighter setting while z1s is not. My screen looks exactly like the one on z1s. On a side note , z1 screen is just too bright even on the lowest setting :@. Any idea how I can suggest it to them?
Have you checked "Adopt to lightning conditions" ?
That helps a lot.
Posted by djin
@Indiandawg,
Yep. Adapt to lightning condition is on. If they allowed us more dimmer option, we could have even longer battery life. I had a similar issue with xperia T. Originally it was dim, after an update it became really bright then with the final one, they made it dim again.
Posted by maiaramdan
On 2013-11-16 01:59:27, DrKnute wrote:
That did cross my mind, but somehow I don't think that's the reason
Honestly for me I have nothing new maybe for another 3 months
Posted by kewsvnet
anyone know anything about when Sony's next announcements are?
Posted by MartenR
@maia
I guess you mentioned something about 2014 design language. Do you still think the 2014 devices will follow what you saw? If so can you re-write what you know/saw please?
Posted by DrKnute
On 2013-11-16 20:13:26, maiaramdan wrote:
Honestly for me I have nothing new maybe for another 3 months
I was just thinking about you and the prototype you saw a while back with the camera in the center with a ring around it, half carbon fiber / half metal, and led's around the stereo speakers!
[ This Message was edited by: DrKnute on 2013-11-16 22:14 ]
Posted by Xajel
I think What ever Sony will launch in 2014 it should be loaded with KitKat already... It will be enough time for them to have KitKat in a new device that will be launched in March-April timeframe, that's about 5 - 6 months after the source is released...
So if Sony will not launch any more devices in CES, So MWC is the event we should look forward ?
CES 2014 : 7 - 10 Jan. 2014...
MWC 2014 : 24 - 27 Feb. 2014...
Posted by amirprog
I hope that sony will refresh 2014 phones design with all aluminum back and sides instead of glass because the omni balance design is cool but gets old and aluminum is less fragile, so less complains of shattered phones and also some people don't like the shatter film. if not aluminum then use stronger glass without shatter film.
[ This Message was edited by: amirprog on 2013-11-17 09:51 ]
Posted by Xajel
That shatter film is the worst thing Sony use... just use Gorilla glass or dragontrail... most users now install the screen protector even for Gorilla glass phones, this is enough to work as a shatter film + being strong enough to work as a first layer of protection for the device
The Shatter film that Sony uses is so weak, it can be scratched by only keys and coins or any other tools... that shatter thing needs protection by it's own...
Posted by amirprog
@Xajel
Agreed. plus, there are people like me who don't use a film and instead use ultra thin leather folder case that protects also the screen, but anyway a film should not come already on the screen - they need to put in the package a higher quality film that the user can implement themselves and replace themselves, the glass itself needs to be scratch resistance and with oleophobic coating regardless if you decide to implement the film or not.
Posted by -XYZ
Off-topic:
PS4 has sold through (not shipped, sold to consumers) 1 MILLION Units in their first 24 hours in the US and Canada.
Console gaming is dead? Lolno.
Posted by amirprog
@-XYZ
i'm looking for second life just to be able to play the ps4.
Posted by nodarsixar
sony next flagship -xperia nizami
xperia zs1 and xperia z1s
http://zeenews.india.com/busi[....]tures-leaked-online_88924.html
Posted by amirprog
@nodarsixar
i must say, your posts are constantly annoying. try to think twice before pressing the post button.
[ This Message was edited by: amirprog on 2013-11-17 16:34 ]
Posted by nodarsixar
Posted by -XYZ
When is the Z1s going to be released. If it does in fact have a custom IPS display, that's what I'm gonna get.
Posted by XperiaJunkie
Does anyone know the dimensions of the Z1s if there similar to the HTC One mini (also a 4.3 inch display) and dimensions of -
132 x 63.2 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.49 x 0.37 in)
Posted by sami92a
On 2013-11-17 19:51:52, XperiaJunkie wrote:
Does anyone know the dimensions of the Z1s if there similar to the HTC One mini (also a 4.3 inch display) and dimensions of -
132 x 63.2 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.49 x 0.37 in)
Z1F/S: 127mm x 65 x 9.4mm
Posted by XperiaJunkie
so the Z1s is taller, not as wide and thinner than the HTC One mini where as the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is shorter, lighter and thinner than the Z1s but as we all know the HTC and Samsung are watered down mini versions of their big brother so the Z1s is easily the best compact smartphone of the year by far.
Posted by Ricky D
The Chinese on that picture says
"I'm not called Z1s, thank you"
Posted by milukugiuniu
Z1s is not Z1 mini, for sure.
Posted by argiriano
On 2013-11-17 19:37:39, -XYZ wrote:
When is the Z1s going to be released. If it does in fact have a custom IPS display, that's what I'm gonna get.
Well if it uses Z1f display (there`s no point not to) then it will be beautifull IPS display.
Just see those extreme viewing angles with no light leaks and color shifting at all.
I also waithing for Z1 mini 'cause I just can't use my 5" Z one handed even though I`m in love browsing on biger screen, but the benefits from smaller footprint will be much more.
Posted by DACHA
On 2013-11-18 08:27:48, milukugiuniu wrote:
Z1s is not Z1 mini, for sure.
You are right!
XR5
Z1s and Z1 are the same device. Z1s is for a US carrier and it will have the same specs as the Z1.
The smaller device on the picture will have different specs from Z1.
Posted by FMW300
^DACHA
I believe u are right. I knew the Z1s couldn't be the mini!!!
When the Phone page on the Sony site showed it, everyone went on and on about how the Z1s is the int'l Z1f, but the pic shown under Z1s was exactly the same as the Z1! So it had to be another version of the Z1!
Posted by kewsvnet
On 2013-11-18 19:02:33, DACHA wrote:
The smaller device on the picture will have different specs from Z1.
Any idea what is likely to be different well apart from size, screen and battery!
I would be extremely disappointed for them to downgrade the specs considering they are announcing it later than the already announced Z1f......which they have proved can be made with those specs!
Posted by XperiaJunkie
Here is a copy of a transcript with a chat from an online advisor from O2 in the UK I asked a simple question of hen O2 will have the Z1s available to buy thinking I would get no were with this I was pleasntly surprised have a look at this as he confirms O2 should have it by the end of the month. I have hidden my email address and used a random name for obvious reasons
O2 Service Chat
8:28 PM (8 minutes ago)
to me
Here is a copy of your chat with O2.
General Info
Chat start time Nov 18, 2013 3:09:01 PM EST
Chat end time Nov 18, 2013 3:28:54 PM EST
Duration (actual chatting time) 00:19:52
Operator Donnie
Chat Transcript
info: Welcome to O2. Someone will be with you soon.
info: You're through to 'Donnie'
Donnie: Hello, it's Donnie here. What can I do for you?
Paul: Hi when will O2 be selling the Sony Xperia Z1s the mini version of the Z1 Aim looking at switching from 3 and the Z1s is the phone I'm after.
Donnie: That's great to know that you're looking for an new contract with us.
Paul: What can you tell me about the phone please as I've only read a little online
Donnie: Please allow me few minutes so I can check the expected time scale for Xperia z1S.
Paul: Great
Donnie: Thanks for waiting.\
Paul: No problem
Donnie: Paul, Click here
Donnie: I've sent you an online link through which you can register your email address. We'll keep you in loop.
Donnie: Once the phone is launched with us will sent you a confirmation email.
Paul: There is nothing there regarding the Z1s
Donnie: Yes, because Sony hasn't launched the phone officially with us till now. However sooner it will be available with us.
Donnie: So I want you be the lucky one to get your hands on the phone.
Paul: Do you have a date as Aim wanting 2 of them before Xmas
Donnie: Paul, I this most probably by end of the month, it should be launched with us.
Donnie: I'll keep a close watch from my end.
Donnie: I'll email once I receive an update.
Donnie: Does that sounds good?
Paul: Great thank you very much for your help
Donnie: Can I take your preferred email address?
Paul: **************
Donnie: Thanks.
Donnie: I'll update your email with me and sent you a confirmation once phone is launched with us.
info: We'll email a copy of your chat transcript to ************.
Donnie: We'll be happy to have you as an O2 family:)
Donnie: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Paul: No that's great thanks very much for your help good bye
Donnie: We'd really like your feedback. Click on 'End Chat' in the top right of this screen (next to the print button) to tell us what you think. Bye.
Donnie: We'd really like your feedback. Click on 'End Chat' in the top right of this screen (next to the print button) to tell us what you think. Bye.
Donnie: Bye and take care,
info: We'll email a copy of your chat transcript to **************.
[ This Message was edited by: XperiaJunkie on 2013-11-18 20:47 ]
Posted by sami92a
On 2013-11-18 19:02:33, DACHA wrote:
On 2013-11-18 08:27:48, milukugiuniu wrote:
Z1s is not Z1 mini, for sure.
You are right!
XR5
Z1s and Z1 are the same device. Z1s is for a US carrier and it will have the same specs as the Z1.
The smaller device on the picture will have different specs from Z1.
Whats the difference?
Posted by supercoolman
I hope they don't just change name to Z1S and gives the exact same spec as Z1... at least up the internal or something...