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Xperia arc S discussion thread |
Indiandawg
Joined: Sep 18, 2004
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From: Mumbai
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So I got my Arc S last night. It was like blessing cause I had been waiting for like 3 months over using shitty blackberry as a spare phone.
Now overall build quality, yes it looks cheap plastic lol, but it looks neat and impressive, no doubt the arc feature is beautiful.
I'm sure all the X10 owners coming to Arc S will be happy about call audio clarity and sound. It's magnificent. You hear it crystal clear without noise.
Interface is snappy as of now, but I would still doubt once I get into a stage where I have few apps installed. But no lags, like really, complete no lags and the phone started really quick.
xLoud has done it's job pretty well. You can hear the music at more than sufficient volume and it's clear. It's darn clear!
Bravia engine sucks your battery but I still have to figure out how it really helps.
Tried panorama and very impressive. When I tried at first, it failed but then I pressed and hold the camera button and slowly and nicely moving the phone from left to right and it worked like a charm.
Themes, very nice add on. I know it's been there in Arc if I'm not mistaken but I'm coming from X10 so please excuse me.
Still lot of things to try around. I'm just again worried about the battery but since it's just been 1 night, today I'll come to know.
This is what I have for right now. I'll come back, and update a proper review.
Oh ya, I hate the notification light position. On the right side of the handset?
T200 -> T68i -> T610 -> K700i -> P910i -> W800i -> P990i -> M600i -> P1-> Nokia E71 -> X1i -> X10 -> Arc S -> Sony Z1 -> Sony Z Ultra -> Sony Z3+ -> iPhone 6 -> iPhone 7 Plus -> iPhone X -> iPhone XS Max |
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rmk152
Joined: Dec 21, 2005
Posts: 125
From: United Kingdom
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@Indiandawg
Glad you got your arc finally  - now how abt some protection:
I got a Titanuim bumper for mine, check it out:
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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to save people clicking away from Esato... here's the pics.
I actually really like this... its so much more than a bumper!
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mode
Joined: Jan 12, 2007
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@Indiandawg
I had bad battery life initially as well, but after conditioning it (use the phone till it's totally drained then charge to 100% for 4-5 cycles) it got a lot better. I have enough juice for a day with everything on and features ie. camera, internet etc used in moderation.
Ericsson EH97, GA628, GF768, A2618s, T29s Sony Ericsson T68i, S700i, P990i, Z558i, W902, W995, X10, Arc S
*Xperia V*White*Black MW600*Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB microSDXC* |
Indiandawg
Joined: Sep 18, 2004
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From: Mumbai
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On 2011-11-20 00:15:44, mode wrote:
@Indiandawg
I had bad battery life initially as well, but after conditioning it (use the phone till it's totally drained then charge to 100% for 4-5 cycles) it got a lot better. I have enough juice for a day with everything on and features ie. camera, internet etc used in moderation.
I'm having bad battery life. Mobile Bravia engine is off. Brightness is almost near to dim. Screen timeout is 15 seconds but display shows 64% usage battery usage. Now I'm thinking this is because of initial stages from what you have told me but this is pathetic battery life lol.
T200 -> T68i -> T610 -> K700i -> P910i -> W800i -> P990i -> M600i -> P1-> Nokia E71 -> X1i -> X10 -> Arc S -> Sony Z1 -> Sony Z Ultra -> Sony Z3+ -> iPhone 6 -> iPhone 7 Plus -> iPhone X -> iPhone XS Max |
arcmhyke
Joined: Jan 12, 2003
Posts: 334
From: Philippines
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Mobile Bravia Engine doesn't eat your battery, tested by GSM Arena
Phone: Sony Xperia TX LT29i
Camera: Cyber-shot DSC QX10
Speaker: SRS BTV5 Wireless Speaker
Headset: MW1 Smart Wireless Headset pro | MH EX300AP |
skyer
Joined: Dec 17, 2007
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I read from GSMArena that the camera key is a let down...I wonder is this true for frequent users? |
fjcarlsson
Joined: Jan 29, 2008
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On 2011-12-03 13:34:47, skyer wrote:
I read from GSMArena that the camera key is a let down...I wonder is this true for frequent users?
I've never had any problems with the camera key. It's in the right position and it is easy to feel its edge. It is small but in my opinion it does not make it harder to use than if it was a bigger button. |
idumbakumar
Joined: Oct 01, 2007
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From: chennai,india.
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On 2011-12-06 10:27:27, fjcarlsson wrote:
On 2011-12-03 13:34:47, skyer wrote:
I read from GSMArena that the camera key is a let down...I wonder is this true for frequent users?
I've never had any problems with the camera key. It's in the right position and it is easy to feel its edge. It is small but in my opinion it does not make it harder to use than if it was a bigger button.
i will say the camera key isnot comfortable.. being the key on the bottom edge, its harder to press it all the way. focusing is ok but the full press really pains. could have been softer... |
mode
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I think the shutter key is placed at an awkward position. But it is also placed where you have to position your hand to be steady and as a result it has helped me produce sharp photos, but I agree it could have been made softer to the press. I still hate the grainy C902-esque quality and blurring at the edge. I wonder why Apple's implementation of the sensor is better 
Ericsson EH97, GA628, GF768, A2618s, T29s Sony Ericsson T68i, S700i, P990i, Z558i, W902, W995, X10, Arc S
*Xperia V*White*Black MW600*Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB microSDXC* |
arcmhyke
Joined: Jan 12, 2003
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From: Philippines
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On 2011-12-07 06:22:55, mode wrote:
I think the shutter key is placed at an awkward position. But it is also placed where you have to position your hand to be steady and as a result it has helped me produce sharp photos, but I agree it could have been made softer to the press. I still hate the grainy C902-esque quality and blurring at the edge. I wonder why Apple's implementation of the sensor is better
AFAIK, in Iphone 4S keynote, when they introduced the camera they specifically said that they added another "lens" to improve the quality of pictures taken
so it is a modified sony sensor
[ This Message was edited by: mhyke on 2011-12-07 07:35 ] Phone: Sony Xperia TX LT29i
Camera: Cyber-shot DSC QX10
Speaker: SRS BTV5 Wireless Speaker
Headset: MW1 Smart Wireless Headset pro | MH EX300AP |
Indiandawg
Joined: Sep 18, 2004
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From: Mumbai
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After root, can I transfer all the apps to SD card? I got lot of apps and surprisingly I use them lol.
T200 -> T68i -> T610 -> K700i -> P910i -> W800i -> P990i -> M600i -> P1-> Nokia E71 -> X1i -> X10 -> Arc S -> Sony Z1 -> Sony Z Ultra -> Sony Z3+ -> iPhone 6 -> iPhone 7 Plus -> iPhone X -> iPhone XS Max |
mode
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On 2011-12-12 19:16:44, Indiandawg wrote:
After root, can I transfer all the apps to SD card? I got lot of apps and surprisingly I use them lol.
I believe this would be of utmost interest to you http://www.xperiablog.net/201[....]-internal-memory-limits-again/ This is better than apps2sd as it recognizes part of your sd card as an internal disk enabling you to move apps that can't be moved
Ericsson EH97, GA628, GF768, A2618s, T29s Sony Ericsson T68i, S700i, P990i, Z558i, W902, W995, X10, Arc S
*Xperia V*White*Black MW600*Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB microSDXC* |
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
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From: Liverpool City Centre
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50GB Box storage offer is now live.
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mode
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@goldenface
Thanks for the heads up 
Ericsson EH97, GA628, GF768, A2618s, T29s Sony Ericsson T68i, S700i, P990i, Z558i, W902, W995, X10, Arc S
*Xperia V*White*Black MW600*Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB microSDXC* |
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Posted: 2011-11-19 03:49
