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Ambivalent_
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Guys, which version does H.265?
Congrats moogoo, glad for your screen as well.  |
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moogoo
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^Thanks! C6903 is the only one that lists it in its whitepaper, but even then, it says "only available in certain markets". all the others have H.264
BTW .. as requested:
HANDHELD TWILIGHT MODE (top) vs. NIGHT SCENE MODE (bottom)
both shot at 8mp 4:3. They seem pretty similar in this situation, but i'll have to test it more to know when it will be more beneficial. That being said, I think HHT produces a slightly sharper photo.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-09-27 01:24 ] moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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monkeypantz
Joined: Sep 20, 2013
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@ moogoo , your dispaly looks EXACTLY lime mine guess handtec has the same batch, however I still think the screen lottery is pictured to be more terrible than it is, I think its moreso the taste of people, some people get botherd by it more and complain more, the people who think its fine and love it will not express their opinion as strong.
Its like you go on the Apple forums Mac computers are the most terribly thing invented according to the forum, but then that is just 0.0000001% of all mac owners because noone goes on a forum just to praise the quality of the laptop or the xperia z1 here.
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MyP910
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@moogoo,
I think your screen is gorgeous. No problem there. |
moogoo
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Thanks guys.
@monkeypantz - yah. i guess handtec had a quality batch! how's your camera? does it have the same problem MNX is dealing with?
moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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monkeypantz
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Ill post some pictures later but I dont seem to have any sort of blur on the right hand side. I have not made any software or firmware update at all, not sure if that matters |
moogoo
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sonymobile website says there's a newer version of the firmware, but i'm guessing we won't get it until Z1 is officially out in north america. pc companion doesn't detect it, even though it's there.
i should go look into rooting .. no! i need to get back to work.. ugh.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-09-27 02:08 ] moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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Geoffxx
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On 2013-09-26 20:01:19, moogoo wrote:
well that sucks. not a good move by sony, but perhaps they didn't have a choice since they really wanted a carrier to pick it up and help them market it, the way tmobile markets the Z.
i'm guessing tmobile will be picking it up. the question is, which version.. C6906 or C6903.. and for how much? if that $743 is sony direct price, then Tmobile is probably gonna price it at $649 or $699.
the good thing, is if you're willing to pay the full price up front, tmobile WILL unlock the phone for you. the bad thing, is you're still stuck with all the tmobile branding and bloatware.
guess i made a good decision ordering form handtec.. i hate branding!
you are 100% correct - you can blame the open market in the USA - nothing like healthy competition right, T Mobile had to jump through hoops of regulation to even operate there and it is in name only - nothing else about the T moblile American brand is remotely close to how it operates anywhere else on the planet - closed shop - which in my humble opinion is quite pathetic - the carriers rule the roost and there's not much you can do about it
Companies like Sony can only sell product there if they comply - the LTE channels is a fine example of that fine free market f'ck up |
Felimenta97
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Can someone upload me that pic from the flowers you guys are using on the photos to "test" the Z1 screen? I want to put it into my XS and test the angle view of it, because it seems that mine has a awesome visibility angle...
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Geoffxx
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On 2013-09-26 20:08:18, Hatseflats wrote:
Anybody else having bad reception from WIFI? At my end it's neither really bad but not good either. Where my 4s has good reception my Z1 sometimes is looking for it 
Check out this thread as well : http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/[....]ption-on-Xperia-Z1/td-p/534476
Also this morning it just rebooted itself? For no apperent reason?
[ This Message was edited by: Hatseflats on 2013-09-26 19:13 ]
what I have found is that the wifi signal indicator on the NB is not really worth looking at - if it's lit up at all then you are connected |
Geoffxx
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On 2013-09-26 20:28:30, DACHA wrote:
^^
Z1 vs. ZU
that is a typical comparison between a VA screen and IPS screen - we all know the Z1 has a VA screen |
moogoo
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@Hatseflats - my WIFI has been solid. haven't had a single issue whether i'm near it or far away. even outside my building, i was getting signal.
@felimenta - i have an XS too. Z1 has a better screen. i tested it! and i also uploaded it for you.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/9959119644_1dcceacef4_o.jpg
funny thing.. viewing this handmade flower photo at ORIGINAL size.. it's kinda blurry. 
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Geoffxx
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On 2013-09-26 21:46:28, sponse wrote:
that sucks.
like, i love the design and the sony UI is the best out there... the camera seems nice too!
but why they couldn't use a better screen ? why?
Like what is their problem there in japan ? is this THE BEST OF SONY?? clearly not!!
as the best screen is found in the ULTRA, the Best audio is found in the walkman, the best camera in phones is in the z1, the best battery life is in the ZR.
that one sony is marketing bullshit. anyway i will probably end buying the z1, but i am frustrated with sony.
for me the lg g2, is the better device, (price:quality ratio...).
but i really love the sony design and the UI, AND hate the UI of LG..
so yeah here goes the perfect phone..
define "better screen" you really don't know what you are talking about, there are advantages between both
If looking at a screen from 160degree angle is important to you then IPS is best (XZU)
If wanting better blacks and contrast looking at the screen from the front then VA is best
you choose |
Felimenta97
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@moogoo
Thanks. I will try something and take a picture of it with my mom's Sony Cybershot DSC W320 
I know Z1 is better, but the view angles seems almost as good as your Z1's
[ This Message was edited by: Felimenta97 on 2013-09-27 02:39 ] I don't get people. Never Have, never will. |
vivftp
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On 2013-09-26 22:33:56, DACHA wrote:
@ MNX1024
According to my source the team in Lund has a new package ready to go for the camera which makes the processing much better but they are being blocked by Japanese management at Sony's digital imaging.
There is no legal issues it is just and internal battle at Sony. As soon as Lund gets the approval from Japan the Camera update will be rolled out. Expect some leaked images withe the new software in the near future 
Any hints at what other features the camera update might bring? ie. 4K recording, 120 FPS shooting...? Or is this particular update only related to image processing?
Also was the camera software the only thing the Z1 didn't launch with, or are you aware of anything else that's in the pipeline? Thanks for any answers!
On another note, very interesting that Sony is releasing an Android Walkman with a 128 gig capacity in the ZX1. Makes me sad that they didn't at least offer the option of larger capcities in the Z1. Then again that Walkman is EXTREMELY expensive, so any phone with a similar capacity would be ludicrously expensive. The relatively limited storage won't affect my decision to buy a Z1 since I'll just pop in a 64 gig micro SD card as soon as I can anyways.
Just 2-3 more weeks until Canadian launch! w00t! |
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