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MNX1024
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For US Z1 owners that want to get the official DK31 charger from the US. Here's a place you may be able to get it from:
http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bi[....]1113P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID! |
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moogoo
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^biggest reason why japanese versions have more features or slightly higher specs is because of the providers in Japan. They require higher specs and more features. The mobile market in Japan is much more competitive than in other parts of the world. So, for a provider to compete, they need to have better phones. the trade off is an unlockable bootloader..
it's the same reasons samsung releases special versions in south korea. their mobile market is just as fierce.
@MNX - never ordered from them. they don't seem very .. legit. NO returns or exchanges? that's not how I like to shop online..  THIS IS AMERICA!
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-09-30 17:50 ] moogoo
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MNX1024
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@moogoo Early ZL adopter from XDA actually bought from them. They seem legit enough that they will sell you a product and not cheat you for the money. Though, can't say much about their return policy. |
moogoo
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@MNX - i see. well that's nice i guess, but $30 is too much for me to risk whether i'll get a fully working, official product.. or a generic one, or a defective one.. that i can't return or exchange. great price.. but perhaps, too good to be true? i'll wait and see what others, that i trust, sell it for..
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Del
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The .534 update just live for UK unbranded ota  I just updated, it's only 7.1MB download size.
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moogoo
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I just got the .534 update here in the States as well  available via PC Companion or OTA.
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Del
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@moogoo that's great to hear, it looks like Sony are pushing these updates out fast now Let's hope 4.3 comes fast as well.
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moogoo
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yea.. now if i can only get those damn free movies!
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hgautam
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On 2013-09-30 19:02:22, Del wrote:
The .534 update just live for UK unbranded ota I just updated, it's only 7.1MB download size.
7.1??? Are you sure this is. 534 update???
I had to download around 870mb for this update... |
moogoo
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mine was 7.1mb as well. 870mb seems.. uh.. excessive.
moogoo
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ascariss
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My update was 6.6mb. |
Geoffxx
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guys the truth is and I'm trying to be careful what I say here and as you know I'm not a Sony basher
After having owned the Z the ZU and Z1 the Verge is probably more correct about their screen comments than not, the current supply of Z1's do not have as good a screen as the Ultra (that is a fact) the sweetner for early adopters was probably the bundle of freebies, the Ultra had the best screen I've ever seen on a phone and TBH the Z1 should have had as well - maybe it was a market decision to enable the launch of the Z1 at the IFA - maybe the IPS screens simply were not going to be available in the numbers they needed for a late Sept launch - who knows but they did it anyway, I also believe that the same Ultra IPS screen is going to be used going forward.
Now in saying the above - the screen is not bad - it's better than the Z but just falls short of the Ultra but it is still a great screen - unfortunately it leaves reviewers like the Verge to be critical of the almost perfect Z1 and that in my opinion should not/never have happened - it is a slight on what should have been and could have been The Perfect Android Phone - OK it will be in a month or so and we got compensated with a few freebies worth $200 - does that make up for it - well it probably does but you'll always know you have the Z1va and not the Z1ips - shouldn't have happened |
moogoo
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^did you get bitch slapped by the monkey? 
As you said, it could be better. no doubt. but in no way would i say my screen is terrible. i think it's pretty awesome. But, I never owned a ZU or OLED or SLCD.. so i guess i don't have a point of reference.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-09-30 19:31 ] moogoo
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luwi
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Quick Z1 cam test taken at Down Town, Burj Dubai.
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moogoo
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looks pretty decent luwi.. other than the fact that you're making me dizzy with those slanted shots!
some edge blurs on the widest left and right parts of the frame.. but that's to be expected on such a wide angle lens with no hump. pictures could be alil sharper and colors could pop more. it just takes time to get used to the camera i think. the nuances of the sensor, lens, and controls to get the most out of it.
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