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moogoo
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On 2013-10-08 20:30:51, Maratonmannen wrote:
On 2013-10-08 18:36:34, moogoo wrote:
i have been thinking about accessories too. I really wish sony sold the EC21 magnetic charging cord by itself. I want to have two (one for home and one for car/travel) but i don't want to buy TWO docks! I might end up getting a generic chinese magnetic adapter, once i've heard some reviews as to how well they fit and work.
What do you think of the following?
Magnetic USB Charging Cable Adapter for SONY Xperia Z1.
It looks like it´s a Sony cord.
This was discussed awhile back. This site shows you an official SONY cord from the DK30 dock (this is the dock for the Z Ultra). Yes, the same cord can be used to charge the Z1, but DX-box won't send you the official cord. You will get the chinese generic brand. I haven't ordered to know for sure, but I am 99.9% sure based on the price they sell it for and many other uses who have complained that they were sent a product that was NOT pictured and/or described on the website. In addition, they are terrible at responding to customer inquiry and basically ignore you (based on what people have said). I don't trust them  as MNX says, sony doesn't even sell the cord by itself, so they are taking it from the docks. I find it VERY unlikely they would waste docks that sell for $50-60USD, to sell just the cables for $17 USD.
If someone would like to take the chance and see if you get the sony one, please report back!
@deltarick - congrats! glad you stuck with it and got a good one. shame that you had a faulty one but hey, it happens with the best of them. glad you are enjoying it now though! does your new unit not have the yellow tint problem? i don't see this as a real problem because it can be corrected with software correction.
I'm very curious to see the difference in screen (if there is a difference at all) as i have a BH902 serial.. While I am perfectly happy with my screen, if it SHOULD be better, then I want what I paid for.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-10-08 20:21 ] moogoo
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tomorrow morning i'm going to buy it finally !! yeahhhhhhhhhhhh |
deltarick
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Thanks moogoo, the new one doesnt have any yellowing whereas the first one had like a patch which appeared when you tilted it the slightest bit off dead centre viewing, it didnt cover the whole screen more like 2/3rds?......the new one just doesnt do that, when you go off straight ahead viewing it just starts losing the full on contrast impact as I would expect.
I'm only ever looking at my phone full on (ok not quite so when trying to turn the alarm off!) and the whole side on viewing angle stuff doesnt bother me but seems to get a lot of internet attention.
If I remember correctly that site I saw this thing about serial numbers reckoned BH902****'s along with 908**** were the good one's but how accurate it is who knows, sounds like you're happy with yours? Just read today that possible new firmware heading out very soon 14.1.G.2.257......if true wonder what this will bring??! |
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how do you work out your serial number |
moogoo
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@nzrocketman its on the box.
@deltarick - oh i see. i definitely don't have such a big yellow patch but there is a very slight warm color temp which i correct with a software adjuster. you don't even notice it really until you've made the adjustment.
where did you hear about the update coming? xperiablog reported that update was in the process of being certified a few weeks ago but haven't heard anything since. my guess is it will bring more bug fixes mostly and maybe battery/screen optimizations. i don't think it will bring any camera changes yet. but i am just guessing
moogoo
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On 2013-10-08 22:09:30, moogoo wrote:
@nzrocketman its on the box.
@deltarick - oh i see. i definitely don't have such a big yellow patch but there is a very slight warm color temp which i correct with a software adjuster. you don't even notice it really until you've made the adjustment.
where did you hear about the update coming? xperiablog reported that update was in the process of being certified a few weeks ago but haven't heard anything since. my guess is it will bring more bug fixes mostly and maybe battery/screen optimizations. i don't think it will bring any camera changes yet. but i am just guessing
www.xperiaguide.com has it reported coming soon |
deltarick
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Thats where I've seen it on xperiaguide as rocketman says.......meant to mention before but battery seems a lot better than my S3 was aswell, same as you I'd like a magnetic charging lead and was thinking of buying the dock to remove it but its a bit pricey?!
Is it possible to change the home screen clock font without installing a launcher? |
moogoo
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deltarick - if you're talking about the digital clock widget, then no. you'll have to install another clock widget if you want to change the font. the standard one is very basic.
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deltarick
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I was cheers moogoo |
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On 2013-10-08 16:16:33, moogoo wrote:
@geoffxx do it. just put another screen protector on for the next time you drop it on concrete and dance all over it 
just ordered illumishield with the intention of removing the ASF and replacing it - I also have a flip case on the way ordered from Clove - was shipped with my SM2 last week
I'm just angry I was so careless with my Z1 after such a short time and I keep getting reminded every time I look at the screen lol, won't remove the ASF until I have the replacement and flip case
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Gitaroo
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was able to get a hands on the Z1 at my local (Canada) Sony store today. Screen looks great, better or as good as the Z Ultra. Im guessing that will be the NA model, C6906 is going to be like. Had mine preordered cant wait until next week. |
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Accessories XPERIA Z1,
http://dx-box.com/sony-accessories/xperia-z1-honami.html
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moogoo
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sounds great gitaroo.. when are you getting one? 
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On 2013-10-09 04:06:17, moogoo wrote:
sounds great gitaroo.. when are you getting one?
When it's out, oct 15 in canada I believe. What a accessories do you guys recommend? what does the package come with btw. I'm sure canada don't get any preorder bonus. The cheap magnetic charger from dx-box looks like it might be handy, is it only for charging or it works like a USB. |
moogoo
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cool. accessories are personal preference i think. just figure out what you need and get them accordingly
personally i would recommend a fingerprint proof screen protector, a bluetooth headset of some kind, magnetic charger/dock (official or not, you decide), and those car chargers with USB ports (very useful).
i wouldn't order anything from dx-box.. i've heard bad things about them and the fact that they show Sony products in the picture, when chances are they won't send you a sony product, makes them sneaky to me.
i don't know if the magnetic charger is for charging only or not, but I believe it is only for charging. I don't think you can transfer data. but i'm honestly not sure. just guessing
don't have any idea what will come in the package as it's specific to the region, but my guess would be charger and standard earphones and that's about it.
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