Posted by nikos_se
I wonder why he got a demotion..Oh,well maybe cause Xperia products are quite lackluster this year.No Snapdragon 805 or 2k display for a Q4 flagship,just screams Xperia T fiasco.
Posted by goldenface
The Smartwatch has a great design, very distinctive.
Posted by king-james
Why the hell SONY use now nano sim???
Posted by MNX1024
Oh well, Z3x or Z4 it is.
Posted by Ricky D
Z3 doesn't have stereo speakers?
Posted by Ranjith
On 2014-09-03 17:42:06, Ricky D wrote:
Z3 doesn't have stereo speakers?
Oh wait..even i dint see that in the description!
but looks like it has though ..also doesnt the Z3C have one? 
SmartBand Talk is good! This is exactly what the SmartBand should have been from Day 1 instead of that close to useless one i have
. Any idea if the module from the original SmartBand can be used in this TALK version?[ This Message was edited by: Ranjith on 2014-09-03 16:44 ]
Posted by jonfensu
No Metal Frame?
[ This Message was edited by: jonfensu on 2014-09-03 16:48 ]
Posted by Wishmaster89
According to the white papers Z3 retained stereo speakers and there will regional variant with dual-SIM, digital TV (1seg) and additional 16gigs of memory.
Posted by miromiromi
http://blog.gsmarena.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-hands/
GSMarena already has photo samples.
I think they look really great. check them out.
looks like they followed samsung's processing. the HDR photos in particular are comparable to samsung's HDR results.
[ This Message was edited by: miromiromi on 2014-09-03 16:59 ]
Posted by nikos_se
They should rename xperia E3 as the Xperia Bezel....Honestly,137x69x8.7 for 4.5" display is simply ridiculous.
Posted by king-james
DAT BEZEL!!!!
Posted by XperiaJunkie
the Z3C will cost £429.99 sim free in the UK that's £150 cheaper that the Galaxy Alpha. Not a bad price considering.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z3-compact/
Posted by milukugiuniu
On 2014-09-03 17:20:42, Ricky D wrote:
Z3 Tablet Compact looks nice. Really don't need one but if it's a good price I may not be able to resist.
I like that the naming scheme has finally some semblance of consistency.
Not sure I will buy Z3 itself, may just go for Z4, but the gamble that the bezels will grow between Z3 and Z4
is one I'm not certain I'm ready for.
Yes, you can skip Z3 to go for Z4 because the latter one is a revolutionary product.
Posted by milukugiuniu
On 2014-09-03 17:20:42, Ricky D wrote:
Z3 Tablet Compact looks nice. Really don't need one but if it's a good price I may not be able to resist.
I like that the naming scheme has finally some semblance of consistency.
Not sure I will buy Z3 itself, may just go for Z4, but the gamble that the bezels will grow between Z3 and Z4
is one I'm not certain I'm ready for.
Yes, you can skip Z3 to go for Z4 because the latter one is a revolutionary product.
Posted by itsjustJOH
On 2014-09-03 18:05:49, milukugiuniu wrote:
Yes, you can skip Z3 to go for Z4 because the latter one is a revolutionary product.
What exactly do you mean by "revolutionary"?
On 2014-09-03 18:03:55, XperiaJunkie wrote:
the Z3C will cost £429.99 sim free in the UK that's £150 cheaper that the Galaxy Alpha. Not a bad price considering.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z3-compact/
I think Z3C is the star for H2 for Sony. And it's really nice that they are pricing it very competitively against Alpha and more likely against iP6 as well, with so much to offer compared to the former.
[ This Message was edited by: itsjustJOH on 2014-09-03 17:14 ]
Posted by u2jewel
Does anyone have the Link for the White paper?
I want to check if it has noise canceling! I cannot find any mention in any of the reports...
Posted by XperiaJunkie
It does have DNC check out the specs at the bottom of the page.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/[....]xperia-z3/specifications/#tabs
Posted by itsjustJOH
On 2014-09-03 18:14:30, u2jewel wrote:
Does anyone have the Link for the White paper?
I want to check if it has noise canceling! I cannot find any mention in any of the reports...
White Papers
It does mention about noise cancelling.
Oh, and can someone start the Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact thread?
[ This Message was edited by: itsjustJOH on 2014-09-03 17:20 ]
Posted by u2jewel
@Xperiajunkie
@Itsjustjoh
Thanks!
Posted by u2jewel
Another bit of press info I was looking forward to (along with z3 tab compact) was announcement of rumored SBH-60.
Was it announced?
Posted by amirprog
The z3 and z3c look great. definitely the best z design yet. i was expecting a little bit more surprises but i were not expecting to buy the z3 so i'm not disappointed much. i will definitely most likely buy z4 or preferably the next phablet from sony if both announced at MWC next year. great all around phones for people with z or older device and unrivaled z3c for people who look for compact flag. i wouldn't hesitate if i were looking for one. sony just need to bgin all the new devices to the market asap and not delay them.
Posted by itsjustJOH
Did a little math to get the screen-to-phone size percentage of the Z3 Compact, using the height and width (127.3 x 64.9, disregarding the curved corners) and the screen size (4.6", 16:9 ratio). And I got a 70.61%, compared to the Z1 Compact's 61.7%!
Posted by Spinz
Any info when the z3 compact will be available?
Posted by DACHA
On 2014-09-03 19:17:28, Spinz wrote:
Any info when the z3 compact will be available?
From what I have heard the roll out is supposed to start the first week of October.
Posted by Detox
Sony highlights the two-day battery life of the Z3 and Z3C. I don't know what Sony has improved to achieve this, but does the Z3TC also bank on this?
[ This Message was edited by: Detox on 2014-09-05 00:18 ]
Posted by jonfensu
Does Z3/C come with metal frame? I still have some doubts .And Its a bit strange but the Icons in the app drawer are bigger than before
[ This Message was edited by: jonfensu on 2014-09-03 19:18 ]
Posted by ascariss
Seems there is no price for Z3 in poland and the z3 tab compact doesn't ship with 4G either, only wifi for now. Odd.
I will skip the Z3 gen I think, will probably wait for Z4. For tablet I think I will get the tab s s8.4 4G.
Instead I will the new walkman, A-Series and M-series.
Posted by itsjustJOH
On 2014-09-03 20:00:15, Detox wrote:
DACHA, Sony highlights the two-day battery life of the Z3 and Z3C. I don't know what Sony has improved to achieve this, but does the Z3TC also bank on this?
Some sort of cache memory used solely by the display so that it won't keep on refreshing.
Posted by amirprog
@jonfensu
Z3c sides are plastic but they do look good and the back is glass which is better then the widely available z1c plastic back.
z3 and z3c should outdo z2 and z1c and top battery tests.
Posted by jonfensu
On 2014-09-03 20:52:35, amirprog wrote:
@jonfensu
Z3c sides are plastic but they do look good and the back is glass which is better then the widely available z1c plastic back.
z3 and z3c should outdo z2 and z1c and top battery tests.
Thanks Dude, Yeah the sides give a great effect. Looks Concave when they are convex.
Damn, I am in love with the Z3C BUT the prices of Z1C will drop.... humm
[ This Message was edited by: jonfensu on 2014-09-03 20:34 ]
Posted by Wishmaster89
On 2014-09-03 20:42:12, itsjustJOH wrote:
Some sort of cache memory used solely by the display so that it won't keep on refreshing.
So essentially it's the same thing that LG used in G2 last year.
Posted by DACHA
On 2014-09-03 21:43:41, Wishmaster89 wrote:
On 2014-09-03 20:42:12, itsjustJOH wrote:
Some sort of cache memory used solely by the display so that it won't keep on refreshing.
So essentially it's the same thing that LG used in G2 last year.
I sure hope it is not. I have been using the LG G2 as a work phone for the last 6 months and it is terrible. Every time I unlock the phone half of the folders on the home screen are gone and it takes several seconds for them to appear.
Posted by Detox
@itsjustJOH: Thx. So can we assume that the Z3TC also makes use of this...
[ This Message was edited by: Detox on 2014-09-05 00:19 ]
Posted by qqqw
Sony made two very good decisions on Sony Z3C: 1) Did not increase the resolution; 2) Did not reduce the thickness. Both of which lead to a better battery life. If they are claiming that Z3 lasts 2 days, I guess Z3C could easily outmatch it. I planned to wait until February for the price to come down a bit, but I am so eager to buy it. Clove already put their prices and expect the phones by the end of September.
[ This Message was edited by: qqqw on 2014-09-03 23:13 ]
Posted by xell
On 2014-09-03 18:03:55, king-james wrote:
DAT BEZEL!!!!
Jawohl.
Posted by Detox
On 2014-09-03 23:26:23, xell wrote:
On 2014-09-03 18:03:55, king-james wrote:
DAT BEZEL!!!!
Jawohl.
The worst of Sony in a never-ending bezel.
Posted by milukugiuniu
On 2014-09-03 23:45:18, Detox wrote:
On 2014-09-03 23:26:23, xell wrote:
On 2014-09-03 18:03:55, king-james wrote:
DAT BEZEL!!!!
Jawohl.
The worst of Sony in a never-ending bezel.
This is the low-end E3. Why don't you look at Z3 and Z3c?
Posted by AbhiD999
On 2014-09-03 18:05:49, milukugiuniu wrote:
On 2014-09-03 17:20:42, Ricky D wrote:
Z3 Tablet Compact looks nice. Really don't need one but if it's a good price I may not be able to resist.
I like that the naming scheme has finally some semblance of consistency.
Not sure I will buy Z3 itself, may just go for Z4, but the gamble that the bezels will grow between Z3 and Z4
is one I'm not certain I'm ready for.
Yes, you can skip Z3 to go for Z4 because the latter one is a revolutionary product.
A bit more of hint wud be welcome on Z4 !
Posted by milukugiuniu
On 2014-09-03 18:10:06, itsjustJOH wrote:
On 2014-09-03 18:05:49, milukugiuniu wrote:
Yes, you can skip Z3 to go for Z4 because the latter one is a revolutionary product.
What exactly do you mean by "revolutionary"?
On the day you see it, you would understand me well.
Posted by jonfensu
Do Z3 variants come with a special coating on the glass in order to avoid fingerprints?
Posted by randomuser
On 2014-09-04 06:46:40, jonfensu wrote:
Do Z3 variants come with a special coating on the glass in order to avoid fingerprints?
Nope that's only on the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
Posted by JohnnyNr.5
Z3C is my personal Sony IFA "highlight". Nice compact design and a 2600mAh battery in that small housing. But SD801 and especially 16GB ROM is a letdown and the reason why I won't buy it on day one. I'll wait and watch how the price will develop in the coming month. If it take the same route as Z1C then I would consider to buy it in Q1/2015 (25% off).
Just one question to the insiders: Z4 is expected for MWC time, but what about Z4 Compact? Will it get a successor twice a year or will the it remain once a year? Any info on that? thx.
Posted by Xajel
I know I missed the event
I loved Z3, but I'm still waiting for Z4
The only sad fact for me is the 16GB internal ( thought I heard that the T-Mobile version will have 32GB )...
I really hope Z4 will come with minimum 32GB internal + 64GB optional...
Posted by amirprog
@JohnnyNr.5
Just my common sense, only the main flag get updated every half a year. rest of the devices get updated every one year. otherwise it would be ridiculous. sony wouldn't be able to afford it. safe bet.
^^^ i was expecting 1 or 2 more surprises of: two tone led flash/usb 3.1 type c/built in wireless charging/ir remote/32gb built in storage as standard, 3 microphones - hd voice, upgraded front facing camera.
let's hope sony start implementing these features for the next wave of devices as they are becoming a standard and for sony to stay competitive as they are now.
overall, all devices look promising but z3c is the most unique sony device no doubt. its a good time to buy a compact flag. personally i would love to say the same for phablets. i would love to say, "sony, shut up and take my money!"
i would buy the z ultra but its a bit to big for my taste even though i'm 6"4' and it does not have the full flag features. MWC it is.
Posted by milukugiuniu
On 2014-09-04 10:22:04, JohnnyNr.5 wrote:
Z3C is my personal Sony IFA "highlight". Nice compact design and a 2600mAh battery in that small housing. But SD801 and especially 16GB ROM is a letdown and the reason why I won't buy it on day one. I'll wait and watch how the price will develop in the coming month. If it take the same route as Z1C then I would consider to buy it in Q1/2015 (25% off).
Just one question to the insiders: Z4 is expected for MWC time, but what about Z4 Compact? Will it get a successor twice a year or will the it remain once a year? Any info on that? thx.
There is no Z4 compact. Next compact generation is coming in one year.
Posted by kurtdean
^ifa?
Posted by JohnnyNr.5
@amirprog @milukugiuniu thanks!
Posted by miromiromi
http://hi-tech.mail.ru/article/Sony_Mobile_IFA_2014.html
lotsa photos, all products
Posted by JohnnyNr.5
kinda off-topic
The new Sony NWZ-A is a must buy for me. It's a pity that the new Xperias didn't thrill me as much as this little baby.
Posted by bambarah
On 2014-09-04 10:45:04, Xajel wrote:
I know I missed the event
I loved Z3, but I'm still waiting for Z4
The only sad fact for me is the 16GB internal ( thought I heard that the T-Mobile version will have 32GB )...
I really hope Z4 will come with minimum 32GB internal + 64GB optional...
Xajel
Don't make me afraid
you can choose between 16 or 32 GB for Z3 / Z3 Dual
personally I'm waiting for 32 GB Z3 Dual