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jonfensu
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So, Whats next?
Tianchi? Sirius? Castor? D650x? D530x? E1/E1 Dual?
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vivftp
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Did anyone else pick up on the apparent fact that the Core device that's used in the wristband and whatnot is waterproof, yet the micro USB port is exposed? I couldn't find any sign of a port flap. If that's the case, then Sony might be using some sort of coating, and I believe it's the first time they've done that on a USB connector. I'm hoping this will be a sign of things to come for the future waterproof phones and let us get rid of another flap. |
Xajel
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@vivftp,
I guess the Core isn't waterproof, but the band is, so as long as the Core is inside or attached to the band then it will be water proof, sort of making the band working as port cover also...
Just my guess, nothing more...
BTW, will Sony incorporate all Core functions in it's next SW3 ? I hope so, along with BT4 LE and WiFi also ( WiFi only for controlling the camera in the mobile phone... and also that awesome smartstand I saw once )...
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HxH
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On 2014-01-07 16:45:18, Detox wrote:
This year's CES was different than the last 2. In 2012, they announced the S and Ion (platform: Fuji). In 2013, they announced the Z and ZL (platform: Fusion3). This year, they also announced 2 new smartphones, but the platform wasn't new (Rhine), in fact it's known since the Z Ultra/Z1. Many people had absurd expectations, even though there were almost no rumours. Only the Z1 Compact was dead cert. The Z1S was rumoured to be either a Z1 refresh or a Z1 that is destined for the American market, I thought to myself the former for a long time... But to be honest, I wasn't disappointed at all after the press conference, in fact I'm very satisfied because of the progess Sony made.
If you think back, the S/Ion were released outdated, with a processor which was about a year old. Then came the T/TX/V, they were still behind by roughly 9 months, but already a bright spot. Next up, the Z/ZL with, among other things, the S4 Pro. Still behind about 3 to 6 months, but they had the choice: Either S4 Pro + headstart or S600 (which isn't that much of an upgrade) + no headstart. In my opinion, they made the right choice. And after them came the Z Ultra/Z1. They were the first devices to boast S800, that was unthinkable not long ago. Now CES 2014: The first true miniature flagship smartphone. And the rest will be history...
I also want to mention a specific guy, Kunimasa Suzuki. He was really entertaining and brought some actual humour to the show. It was a joy to see him on the stage and I'm looking forward to see him again. Actually, almost everyone in Sony's current team is very genuine, passionate and refreshing. In Sony we trust.
S has outdated processor out of the box but it was best optimized at a time (Qualcomm S3 with 17-20Mbps video recording). And I guess you did not remember that S4 was shortage for several months due to TSMC strain supply capacity, it affected to every manufacturers until Q4 and little later S4 Pro was announced and made it way to Nexus 4.
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DACHA
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XR3
Sirius will come with this display.
http://www.osa-direct.com/osa[....]inch-full-hd-oled-display.html
There is a prototype in the wild with an OLED display. |
itsjustJOH
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^Interesting. I feel 2014 would spawn a fresh Sony, Z1 Compact was 2013 anyway.
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XperiaJunkie
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@DACHA as good as that screen will be I think most if not all flagship devices will move beyond full HD displays which personally I think is a waste unless it is on a 10 inch tablet and it is going to be a massive power drain rather than a major step up in mobile displays. Hopefully Sony can get a blend of the 2 correct or it is useless for the customer.
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amirprog
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@DACHA
That display looks promising: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcC8wWk0wx0
but let's take it with a grain of salt, "...and expects to commence pilot production operation in the spring of 2014.": http://www.j-display.com/english/news/2013/20130521.html
also, other rumors suggest 2k display...
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XperiaJunkie
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if anything I would expect this screen to make it into a future Xperia device a 5.4-inch WQHD TFT LCD Module at a resolution of 1,440 x 2,560 pixels giving a total of 543 ppi
http://www.j-display.com/english/news/2013/20131024.html
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itsjustJOH
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On 2014-01-08 16:04:52, amirprog wrote:
but let's take it with a grain of salt, "...and expects to commence pilot production operation in the spring of 2014.":
Well, spring in Japan starts late March, so I guess it might be possible to release it by April although that's two months away from MWC if people can't wait. Dunno, though, might take longer since it's the pilot production. But then again, Sony's a shareholder of JDI so they might get it quicker. Oh, why I crave for OLED for Sony...
also, other rumors suggest 2k display...
Probably another prototype. I'd like the OLED 1080p better, though.
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miromiromi
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i'm also for that JDI FHD RGBW OLED although i've read somewhere that sony is not using OLED because of the waterproofing. OLEDs don't do well for waterproof devices they say. hope it's not true.
about time for sony to silence viewing angle nitpickers. also, that should mean a better battery life. enough of the triluminos gimmick.
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DACHA
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@amirprog
I think you misinterpreted the text you quoted.
In addition, JDI has also decided to invest in a pilot OLED display manufacturing line in its Ishikawa Plant in Ishikawa, Japan. JDI will begin to set up OLED manufacturing equipment toward the end of 2013 and expects to commence small-quantity mass-production operation in the spring of 2014.
The way I understand it is that JWI is adding additional OLED production lines at the Ishikawa Plant in Ishikawa. Those production lines will go online in the spring of 2014. |
ascariss
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Ya but small quantity production is probably not enough to meet the demand of a Z1 successor or a new flagship.
Rumour has it that not even samsung can manufacture the supposed 2K OLED for their new S5, normal full HD yes and so it seems the next S will be with a sharp LCD at 2K.
Anything above full HD on a 5 inch screen is pointless and just will drain more battery if you ask me. I'd rather take a nice full HD screen, be it oled or LCD, I'd actually prefer oled for the superior viewing angles vs current LCDs in Sonys, but a higher end full HD LCD will do just as fine.
I still feel any high end phone from Sony will arrive at IFA and not MWC. |
DACHA
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I agree with you but as far as I have heard Sony will use a 1080p display on all the devices in H1 2014. This might change in H2 2014. |
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On 2014-01-08 17:28:06, DACHA wrote:
I agree with you but as far as I have heard Sony will use a 1080p display on all the devices in H1 2014. This might change in H2 2014.
Even the mid-range devices? I don't get why another 5 or 5.2 inch phone from Sony should come in Q1/Q2, it makes no sense, the Z1 is just as good as anything out there and with better software for the camera, will still be great. Samsung sticking a 2K screen on the S5 is ridiculous and will lead to more battery drain. The fact they are re-styling touch wiz is saying something, but it still feels more customized than before and thus could hinder updates from sammie.
Sony I feel should simply the UI to make it as easy to update but still customized to some extent that these features add to the android experience. |
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