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Indiandawg
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Does Video Calling consume lot of battery? or it's the bad video quality?
If I'm not mistaken, Japan & South Korea are the only countries who use extensive Video Call, please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Arne Anka
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is it that phone companies have figured out that noone actually uses video calling n therefore doesn't include this feature anymore?
That is pretty much the case. At the beginning of 2000 when 3G was new, video calling was one of the selling points, most 3G phones had it and most carriers offered video calling as an added service. However, it never went popular for various reasons (too expensive, too cumbersome to use etc.), so eventually both carriers and manufacturers dropped it.
Nowadays most people seem to have a data plan and making video calls over this data plan with apps like Skype is way cheaper than a regular video call over 3G, so basically there is not much of a market for that kind of services.
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Indiandawg
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On 2013-04-15 09:54:42, Arne Anka wrote:
is it that phone companies have figured out that noone actually uses video calling n therefore doesn't include this feature anymore?
That is pretty much the case. At the beginning of 2000 when 3G was new, video calling was one of the selling points, most 3G phones had it and most carriers offered video calling as an added service. However, it never went popular for various reasons (too expensive, too cumbersome to use etc.), so eventually both carriers and manufacturers dropped it.
Nowadays most people seem to have a data plan and making video calls over this data plan with apps like Skype is way cheaper than a regular video call over 3G, so basically there is not much of a market for that kind of services.
[ This Message was edited by: Arne Anka on 2013-04-15 08:56 ]
I'm sorry but Data Video Call is way more expensive than compared to 3G Video Call.
In India you pay only USD3.66/month for unlimited 3G Video Call. Where as Skype/Tango etc use heavy data. Already prices for 3G data plans are high enough and the best you get in India is 5GB. I've used 5GB 3G data without using Skype.
To me 3G Video Call now looks dirt cheap @ USD3.66/month compared to Data Video call
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Xajel
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In Bahrain data is much better than normal services, voice, texts or video... lot of carriers offers unlimited data plan ( throttled after few GB's )... but some doesn't have this... but even with that peoples use their data package more...
the problem is data plan isn't as reliable as original phone services, for example not every one have skype or have a data plan, so you can't depend on it... thought for text, both Whatsapp and LINE are getting more dependable duo to low data usage and almost no cost compared to SMS ( which will cost 25 - 40 fils per SMS, $0.066 - $0.105 per SMS ) even thought all packages contains some free SMS's (25 to 100) thought most peoples don't use it... for me the last month I only sent 4 - 6 SMS's..
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itsjustJOH
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Finally got a hands-on with a Xperia Z. It really does feel slim and surprisingly light. The power button placement is spot on. It feels premium when holding it. As for the display, I think the grayish UI does make it look washed-out. Viewing angles are decent, but head on it really looks sharp. It still is not as good as the HTC One and Butterfly which I also just got a hands-on, though.  |
worf1000
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On 2013-04-15 17:06:00, itsjustJOH wrote:
Finally got a hands-on with a Xperia Z. It really does feel slim and surprisingly light. The power button placement is spot on. It feels premium when holding it. As for the display, I think the grayish UI does make it look washed-out. Viewing angles are decent, but head on it really looks sharp. It still is not as good as the HTC One and Butterfly which I also just got a hands-on, though.
Haha you have the one with JDI screen  I have the obe wit Sharp panel, that panel wipe the floor with HTC one and SGS4 screen  |
king-james
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worf, are you still dreaming?  And why the hell are you quoting the post JUST over you??? 
Why is it toooooooooooooooo difficult to just reply? Do you think we don't know to who you writing? 
Notice! No matter SHARP or JDI panel, both crap and no chance vs HTC magic screen... 
The ION got the best screen so far what I've seen from SONY. Hoping next flagships get a real nice display.
SONY must keep going next level and not return back...
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doministry
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On 2013-04-15 23:32:31, king-james wrote:
worf, are you still dreaming? And why the hell are you quoting the post JUST over you???
Why is it toooooooooooooooo difficult to just reply? Do you think we don't know to who you writing?
Notice! No matter SHARP or JDI panel, both crap and no chance vs HTC magic screen...
The ION got the best screen so far what I've seen from SONY. Hoping next flagships get a real nice display.
SONY must keep going next level and not return back...
[ This Message was edited by: king-james on 2013-04-15 22:37 ]
Why won'y you stop writing this crap?
There are comparative videos showing Z competes perfectly with any other phone.
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Bonovox
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Xperia Z tear down
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/15/xperia-z-disassembly-video/#more-14245
Phone?? What phone?? |
Ricky D
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Anybody tried one of these yet?
Designed for Xperia Z, slots inside the back cover, allows Qi wireless charging.
I'm slightly worried about water sealing the rear again, but I believe I can do it myself.
This and an SBH20 into the aux should give my car a really nice wireless setup with no messing around with flaps and cables.
[ This Message was edited by: Ricky D on 2013-04-16 01:52 ] I have a dig bick
You read that wrong |
Wishmaster89
Joined: Jun 02, 2006
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Analysts predictions: Sony sold 4,6 milion xperia z units in 40 days
http://gsminsider.com/2013/04[....]-4-6-million-units-in-40-days/ |
Arne Anka
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On 2013-04-15 11:43:42, Indiandawg wrote:
I'm sorry but Data Video Call is way more expensive than compared to 3G Video Call.
Well, India isn't the world and world wide it looks complete differently and that's why video call capabilities are not included in most handsets nowadays. There is simply no market for it. Not at those prices you find in most countries.
On 2013-04-15 11:43:42, Indiandawg wrote:
In India you pay only USD3.66/month for unlimited 3G Video Call. Where as Skype/Tango etc use heavy data. Already prices for 3G data plans are high enough and the best you get in India is 5GB. I've used 5GB 3G data without using Skype.
Are you suggesting you have unlimited video calls for just 3.66 ? No tariff per minute ?
From what I have seen (even in India) it seems there is a tariff involved and in such case that is not cheep. In Sweden the video call tariff alone is like 0.5-1 USD/min. Not cheap at all. Data plans on the other hand are way cheaper considering the versatility. I currently pay around 10 usd/month for 3 GB (speed is throttled after that limit is reached). If I need more, for around 38 USD/month I can get free phone calls, free SMS, free MMS and between 10 and 20 GB download. With that I can even make video calls to other countries with no additional cost. Can you do that with 3G video calls ?
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Tsepz_GP
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If they are correct then this would be finally some good news for Sony, I wonder how things will go when the GS4, HTC One and LG Optimus G Pro are globally available though.
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Luca-S
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Only GS4 will have remarkable sales number.
LG and HTC,no.
Are you nervous? |
Away
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On 2013-04-16 10:32:57, Tsepz_GP wrote:
If they are correct then this would be finally some good news for Sony, I wonder how things will go when the GS4, HTC One and LG Optimus G Pro are globally available though.
No, this 'news' is incorrect. It is outdated. It was stated by 3 sources a while ago. And because you follow this thread carefully, you should have known better. |
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