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I bought my X10 same day it was released in Sweden. (I think it was 31th march last year)
Have upgraded my phone with Free X10 beta 3 and are still using that.
Vignette and other apps does not take as good pictures as stock SE ROM does, but I refuse going back to SE 2.1 again.
Then I became really excited when I noticed that Trip will try to port a ROM from X10 Arc, but now it seems like that is a progress that won't be really finished (I mean working with X10, camera and camcorder).
I think its about time to abandon my X10 now.
My question is, which phone should I buy?
I want a real good camera (and a camcorder that records in HD)
I want speed.
I want good screen behaviour like iPhone. (x10 screen isnt the best IMO)
I want a big screen. (no tablet size)
I want Android 2.3
If I should stay with my X10 for a while, is there a "monster-phone" upcoming? Brand doesnt matter for me now, so long its Android OS.
NO:
iPhone
Arc (Don't think the screen is as good as iphones)
Well theres a lot of phones coming out now..I'd wait and see what reaction they all get before jumping..
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Arc has the better camera ( speed and quality ) till nic, with Exmor R sensors to record low light conditions... Other than that Galaxy S II can record 1080p videos, but will be poor in low light conditions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=7RdNfff_-0g
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im_iceman said:
Well theres a lot of phones coming out now..I'd wait and see what reaction they all get before jumping..
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Where can I see wich one are coming? Which seems to be best?
MJ_QaT said:
Arc has the better camera ( speed and quality ) till nic, with Exmor R sensors to record low light conditions... Other than that Galaxy S II can record 1080p videos, but will be poor in low light conditions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=7RdNfff_-0g
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X10 pro is better than Arc I think? So Arc is a no.
No it's not.. Arc and neo are essentially the same.. And both very good.. There is no such phone as x10 pro! search for mobile world congress.. You'll see all the up coming phones.
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No it's not.. Arc and neo are essentially the same.. And both very good.. There is no such phone as x10 pro! search for mobile world congress.. You'll see all the up coming phones.
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This must be a better phone than Arc or Neo?
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/xperia-pro?cc=se&lc=sv#view=overview
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This must be a better phone than Arc or Neo?
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/xperia-pro?cc=se&lc=sv#view=overview
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Same specs with extra hardware keyboard if you're into that
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Well, is there a non-SE upcoming that is very interesting?
Lol these threads always turn out the same... I would start away from se stuff personally as dual core phones are going to be the next big wave. Buy something more future proof..
Atrix has a good camera, gets quadrant scores of 2400-2800 right out if the box, and has dual core so will be keeping with the times much more than the new sonys...
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Lol these threads always turn out the same... I would start away from se stuff personally as dual core phones are going to be the next big wave. Buy something more future proof..
Atrix has a good camera, gets quadrant scores of 2400-2800 right out if the box, and has dual core so will be keeping with the times much more than the new sonys...
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Atrix looks really good! But is Motorola available in Sweden at all?
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Atrix looks really good! But is Motorola available in Sweden at all?
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I'm not sure! I'll be really jealous if it is, it's not yet in canada lol
Is there something similar? Or is Galalxy II the best available?
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Is there something similar? Or is Galalxy II the best available?
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galaxy 2 is the best otherwise right now anyway...
You definitely want something with a tegra 2 processor
the whole dual core thing has been debated a lot, and not everyone thinks that it's the way to go just yet... it's new and android 2.3 doesn't fully support it... I'm undecided and would rather wait to see the real world reports before deciding if it's a good thing or not..
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the whole dual core thing has been debated a lot, and not everyone thinks that it's the way to go just yet... it's new and android 2.3 doesn't fully support it... I'm undecided and would rather wait to see the real world reports before deciding if it's a good thing or not..
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motorola's custom skin is built around it from what I've read, they get quadrant scores of 2400-2800 with absolutely no customizations..
I'm not even talking just about dual core, but also the graphics performance of tegra 2. There are going to be many awesome games coming out (and many out already) than can only run on the t2 chip..
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Lol these threads always turn out the same... I would start away from se stuff personally as dual core phones are going to be the next big wave. Buy something more future proof..
Atrix has a good camera, gets quadrant scores of 2400-2800 right out if the box, and has dual core so will be keeping with the times much more than the new sonys...
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Quadrant scores mean nothing, they are simply just numbers based on some hardware and software tests. My galaxy tab's score is twice higher than my X10's, yet it lags and too many force-closes, even though flashed it many times and have the latest update. In other words my X10 is a lot smoother
My point is you can't just compare two devices based on those scores, your argument is not strong enough. Have you tried the Atrix? Arc? if you did then you can say which is better, if not, you can't state your opinion as a fact
By the way Atrix will have a bootloader locked similar to the X10's, could be crackable but we have to wait and see the developers here and what they can do... Link
But I have to say, Atrix and Galaxy S II have better hardware specs than the Arc. But in the end you have to go with what suits your needs, dual-core? then don't go with SE. LG Optimus 3D might interest you, with 3D camera and glasses-free 3D parallax barrier screen technology.
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Quadrant scores mean nothing, they are simply just numbers based on some hardware and software tests. My galaxy tab's score is twice higher than my X10's, yet it lags and too many force-closes, even though flashed it many times and have the latest update. In other words my X10 is a lot smoother
My point is you can't just compare two devices based on those scores, your argument is not strong enough. Have you tried the Atrix? Arc? if you did then you can say which is better, if not, you can't state your opinion as a fact
By the way Atrix will have a bootloader locked similar to the X10's, could be crackable but we have to wait and see the developers here and what they can do... Link
But I have to say, Atrix and Galaxy S II have better hardware specs than the Arc. But in the end you have to go with what suits your needs, dual-core? then don't go with SE. LG Optimus 3D might interest you, with 3D camera and glasses-free 3D parallax barrier screen technology.
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I never said anything about performance, though reviews of the atrix are overwhelmingly positive...
I talked about future proofing.
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I never said anything about performance, though reviews of the atrix are overwhelmingly positive...
I talked about future proofing.
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processor technology moves too quick for ANYTHING to be future proofed.. all I really need in a phone is one which runs smoothly doing the things I want it to do, and is stable... that's why i'd rather wait and see how the latest batch perform in real world before I decide for myself which is best for my needs. One of which is Aesthetics - so SE gets my vote for that point.
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Vignette and other apps does not take as good pictures as stock SE ROM does, but I refuse going back to SE 2.1 again.
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I got it for $400 after tax.
I didn't have intention to buy until I heard 2.3 is coming in 2-3 months, so I decide to jump in and get the phone.
I am just wondering is it too late to get it while it has 465MB for storage and 256MB RAM (but I don't see much problem even I open few applications at a time).
Bottom line is: it's a decent phone if it's not better than G2x.
If all you're going to do is use the media player, surf the web, and play some simple games, it'll be just fine. I'm hopeful that 2.3 will make it smoother, but that remains to be seen.
But if I had to get a phone today that worked on t-zones, I'd get the Incredible S, which I got for my gf. And man, that phone is snappy as hell with a Very good screen even though I'm not a huge fan of Sense. Not to say that I'm not happy with my x10, I love the fact that it has actual buttons and wouldn't consider trading it for anything at the moment.
mingkee said:
I got it for $400 after tax.
I didn't have intention to buy until I heard 2.3 is coming in 2-3 months, so I decide to jump in and get the phone.
I am just wondering is it too late to get it while it has 465MB for storage and 256MB RAM (but I don't see much problem even I open few applications at a time).
Bottom line is: it's a decent phone if it's not better than G2x.
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I've had the phone since launch
And thanks XDA devs my phone is now better than most other stock new android phones
If you can get it relatively cheapish I would recommend it
The only thing I think that spoils it is the dual touch isn't too great for multitouch gaming,
Other than that once the 2.3.3 update is out it will last me till April 2012 when 2.4 is out and dual core is at its best
Hope this has helped
EDIT: X10 has 384mb ram
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Dude, i love my X10 but for that price i would have just saved another 150 and got a sgs2 or arc. $400 is kinda expensive today for a X10. Just my opinion tho. If your happy, thats all that really matters.
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$400 is a bit high for a x10. But since you got it already, enjoy it
I wanted to get Incredible S, but difficulty to root is a concern.
X10 is pretty easy to root with SOC, but I have no plan to load custom ROM because I have to find more "workable" 2.2 ROM, but again, as 2.3 is on the way, it should be worth to wait.
Tip: nokia (N8) stereo headset works with mic, and I got a special plug adapter so I can use iphone headset with it.
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I wanted to get Incredible S, but difficulty to root is a concern.
X10 is pretty easy to root with SOC, but I have no plan to load custom ROM because I have to find more "workable" 2.2 ROM, but again, as 2.3 is on the way, it should be worth to wait.
Tip: nokia (N8) stereo headset works with mic, and I got a special plug adapter so I can use iphone headset with it.
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Really? If you're interested in rooting the x10 just to get a better ROM, you should've just gotten the Incredible S. Especially since the Incredible S is getting 2.3 tomorrow and it's a generation ahead of the x10. Hell, if you wanted 2.3, you could've gotten the HD2 for $80 and throw it on there.
Not to say you made a bad decision or anything. The x10 can be a good phone instead of just ok as it is right now.
400? Jesus you could get a phone ten times better for that :S
I like it, but mine was only 200, and not on a contract
Wow 400.. Im considering selling my x10 for 150 lol (locked to Rogers though)
once the 2.3 update hits the X10, it will be a much more respectable phone, but $400 is a bit much, I mean, I have AT&T and got mine from Bestbuy for free, so go figure.
I think you must go for the ARC, the reason is the Multi Touch and more Free Ram, and about the same price, and you will get a lot of future updates, a pretty phone. I don't know, is what i think.(Not in my country yet, because that i have a x10 but uber modded of course)
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I think you must go for the ARC, the reason is the Multi Touch and more Free Ram, and about the same price, and you will get a lot of future updates, a pretty phone. I don't know, is what i think.(Not in my country yet, because that i have a x10 but uber modded of course)
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ARC doesn't work with T-Mobile/Wind AT ALL.
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ARC doesn't work with T-Mobile/Wind AT ALL.
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arc is crap anyway... sgs2 all the way
fiscidtox said:
arc is crap anyway... sgs2 all the way
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Sgs2 is crap horrible battery life.
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Sgs2 is crap horrible battery life.
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lol same battery life as arc and ten times as powerful...
top rated android phone to date.
you don't know much about technology or components do you?
After 20 hours we managed to drag the Galaxy S II down to 15 percent of its original charge
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he 1500mAh battery inside the Arc doesn't quite match the Play's endurance, but will still give you a solid day's worth of regular use (and not much more).
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from reviews....
from many they get the same battery life approximately.
Yet one is light years ahead in specs/components lol
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arc is crap anyway... sgs2 all the way
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Arc is crap? I mean sure, sgs2 is a better buy but cmon... if you've ever used Samsung/TouchWiz you'll know their idea of a UI is either:
1.Ripoff iOS UI in many different ways and get sued for it
2.Bright colourful icons with a font that appeals to a 5 year old
Hardware wise (except for the camera), clearly, it blows everything else out of the water. Software, not so much. Same goes for design
Also I've read a lot of reviews that say the SGS2 has a horrible battery life.. but then again, I've read a lot saying the Arc's is crap too
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Arc is crap? I mean sure, sgs2 is a better buy but cmon... if you've ever used Samsung/TouchWiz you'll know their idea of a UI is either:
1.Ripoff iOS UI in many different ways and get sued for it
2.Bright colourful icons with a font that appeals to a 5 year old
Hardware wise (except for the camera), clearly, it blows everything else out of the water. Software, not so much. Same goes for design
Also I've read a lot of reviews that say the SGS2 has a horrible battery life.. but then again, I've read a lot saying the Arc's is crap too
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easily changed with a diff launcher, and 4.0 blows 3.0 out of the water.
I think it is better than the arc in every way, reviews tend to agree.
The arc is another se fail imo... too little too late
The ARC is sexy though
I don't think the ARC is a fail, though there are better phones you can buy with just a bit more money.
Who's your operating service? Get a 4g 2011 phone with that $$
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hi guys i wont a phone and i am between galaxy s II and xperia play . i wont a phone for games . i know that xperia play is a phone for games but i think galaxy s 2 is better and on games. what do you suggest ? if you know better phone than this two tell me which do you prefer ?
thanks
(i think you have to move this on general discussion. sorry)
If you want want a full selection of games off the bat think about going for one of the tegra 2 handsets... The xperia play is kind of out dated already. While it's the superior handset on the market looking at specs on paper, there are a load of games that won't run on the galaxy s2 out of the box, or at all. A lot of them have been confirmed for support in the future.. And some of the tegra specific ones can be worked around if you're happy to root but at present it's not the ideal phone if your focus is on gaming.
That said, I wouldn't swap mine for anything else. There are more than enough casual time-wasters available and most emulators run nice... And the screen technology means that anything you do run will look jaw dropping.
Hope that helps, as contradictory as it may be.
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sorry friend but my english is not so good and i cant understand everythink... can you tell me which phone do you suggest ? (with name )
thank you very very much
so you think a phone likelg optimus 2x will be better ?
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hi guys i wont a phone and i am between galaxy s II and xperia play . i wont a phone for games . i know that xperia play is a phone for games but i think galaxy s 2 is better and on games. what do you suggest ? if you know better phone than this two tell me which do you prefer ?
thanks
(i think you have to move this on general discussion. sorry)
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FYR
I moved over from xperia ARC to Galaxy S2.
simple comparsion.
ARC == 720p HD, single core 1 G
S2 == 1080p HD, dual core 1.2 G
come on guys tell me more opinions
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come on guys tell me more opinions
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Are you serious?
These 2 can barely be compared.. They're from 2 different generations: single-core vs dual-core.
Galaxy S 2 is far superior in all aspects over the Xperia Play.
Okay.. it doesn't support Tegra games and it's not a Playstation Certified phone, but who cares?
If you want to play games, just buy a PSP or a Nintendo.
Otherwise, just go for the Galaxy S 2.
You won't be disappointed trust me..
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If you want want a full selection of games off the bat think about going for one of the tegra 2 handsets... The xperia play is kind of out dated already. While it's the superior handset on the market looking at specs on paper, there are a load of games that won't run on the galaxy s2 out of the box, or at all. A lot of them have been confirmed for support in the future.. And some of the tegra specific ones can be worked around if you're happy to root but at present it's not the ideal phone if your focus is on gaming.
That said, I wouldn't swap mine for anything else. There are more than enough casual time-wasters available and most emulators run nice... And the screen technology means that anything you do run will look jaw dropping.
Hope that helps, as contradictory as it may be.
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They will not look jaw dropping, as we have a VERY bad gradient problem.
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You can have both, so you can work out the difference.
i am between optimis 2x and galaxy s II .... ??? do you think there are better phones than this 2 ?
Noone considers the sensation? I find it difficult to.chose from between them.cmon between play and sgs2 chose sgs2 ,cmon sgs2 is totally better then play
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S2 all the way.. theer aint any comparision.. Get a DS if you want to have a portable gameboy
I've had got both and the xperia play is TERRIBLE, it has a 1mm 'play' between the pad and the screen which makes texting impossible as it wobbles everytime you tap...
Its quite buggy too, PM me if you need any specific questions answered
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i dont think these two can even be compared.
what do you think about lg optimus 3d ?
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I've had got both and the xperia play is TERRIBLE, it has a 1mm 'play' between the pad and the screen which makes texting impossible as it wobbles everytime you tap...
Its quite buggy too, PM me if you need any specific questions answered
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Hello Guys I have both handsets. I disagree with the previous users comments regarding the xperia play. It is far more better designed than the Galaxy S2 like Stereo Speakers built into the handset brilliant Idea. The Speed for the play is fast aswell for single core aslo looks great. I know theres a wobble but its a moving part a slider phone if it did not wobble it would be stuck. The Battery in the play blows the GS2 out lasts along time also the screen technolody in the play i think is better and more Hi Res shraper than the GS2.
I am Very disappointed in the Galaxy S2 as No Games work for the device compared to to the play inwhich is not agood move so guys if you have a play keep it
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Mark
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Hello Guys I have both handsets. I disagree with the previous users comments regarding the xperia play. It is far more better designed than the Galaxy S2 like Stereo Speakers built into the handset brilliant Idea. The Speed for the play is fast aswell for single core aslo looks great. I know theres a wobble but its a moving part a slider phone if it did not wobble it would be stuck. The Battery in the play blows the GS2 out lasts along time also the screen technolody in the play i think is better and more Hi Res shraper than the GS2.
I am Very disappointed in the Galaxy S2 as No Games work for the device compared to to the play inwhich is not agood move so guys if you have a play keep it
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Mark
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Hi Mark, I'm actually thinking of returning my Galaxy S2 for those reasons. I do like the screen, camera, and the speed of SG2, but it lacks sound and it feels way to fragile for me. I also have a I8910 omnia HD which also has stereo speakers so i am use to having a loud phone. I like the look and feel of the Xperia play, and also like the fact it feels solid in my hands and has stereo speakers, but i have never actually used one.. anyway before i go a head and send my SG2 back, i want to make sure i'm doing the right thing and what the pros and cons are.. cheers mate, any advice would appreciated.. nick..
guys i deside to buy .... optimus 3d hehe
i have a friend who have galaxy s II and when he play games eg real football you can make a coffe on the phone or you can make a sandwich xD
Well I have to say I bought the Xperia S with high hopes it would live up to my past experiences of the Sony brand and the spec list on the Xperia S, however it hasnt really.
I have found it laggy and under-whelming even in normal use and dont get me started on those bottom buttons.
Looking at the spec, I would expect it to be a hell of alot quicker and less laggy than it is. Are these things that will be fixed with an update or is this the best we can expect the device to ever be.
Camera, not that impressed. It is capable of very good shots, but doesnt deal well with light, with areas of a image being washed out due to normal light from sky.
Anyone else considering sending it back / selling it, and buying something else?
I just sold it and decided to wait for a Sony model designed for ICS or with better bottom buttons. I thought the phone had too much Bezel area and length for the screen size. I hope Xperia P buttons are more sensitive. I didn't have long enough to see any performance issues. I seem to love my Arc even more now
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I'm thinking of selling mine purely down to the fact ICS is now planned for a late Q2 release which I think is shocking considering this is Sony's flagship device.
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My only disappointment so far is the damn yellow tint on my display, apart from that I would be happy as Larry.
Right thats it, am definitely selling mine. Anyone know what the going rate for one locked to T-Mobile is...was thinking about £330ish
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Right thats it, am definitely selling mine. Anyone know what the going rate for one locked to T-Mobile is...was thinking about £330ish
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Unlocked they are around 429 so 330 ish sounds about right, especially if it's branded with t mobile. So thinking HTC One X?
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Unlocked they are around 429 so 330 ish sounds about right, especially if it's branded with t mobile. So thinking HTC One X?
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I gotta be honest I'm really not sure. I also dunno if i want such a big screen. Stuck the Xperia s back in the box this morning and been using my trusty old iPhone 4 and I kinda prefer the size...but everything high spec at the moment seems to be going the 4 inches route.
I do agree btw what you said about ICS on the XS...it seems to be last in line..though I'm not really sure if it would make an improvement. You happy with yours aside from that?
Im happy with mine xperia s. Im only disappointed with built-in battery ;/
Very happy with the device, no disappointment.
I believe delaying the ICS is the correct decision, rather than rush out a flawed upgrade.
Had mine since release date I have no regrets. I like the build and NXT iface. battery I get just around 30hrs but I am not really a heavy user. Just waiting for the firmware update ICS right now is not a biggie for me. those wanting gs2 good luck to you just remember GS3 ain't that far away. Good luck to the HTC one guys personally I cannot stand sense or TW. Each to their own
XPS still is one of the most beautiful looking Android phone out there. HTC One X looks ugly to my eyes but I just pulled the trigger on it. Should have it next week. I just don't like how HTC phones have that curved edges at four corners of the screen. Decided to give it a chance till I find more details on Xperia P and the capacitive buttons.
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Very happy with the device, no disappointment.
I believe delaying the ICS is the correct decision, rather than rush out a flawed upgrade.
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I completely agree. This is the best gingerbread device on the market currently and one of the best smart phones currently available.
While lack of ICS for the time being is disappointing. The design, hardware and features more than makes up for that.
People are constantly praising my phone how amazing it looks and feels.
I've even had Nexus owners compliment my phone.
We also have the best screen and camera on the market currently.
You'd have to be crazy to give this phone up.
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I completely agree. This is the best gingerbread device on the market currently and one of the best smart phones currently available.
While lack of ICS for the time being is disappointing. The design, hardware and features more than makes up for that.
People are constantly praising my phone how amazing it looks and feels.
I've even had Nexus owners compliment my phone.
We also have the best screen and camera on the market currently.
You'd have to be crazy to give this phone up.
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Well said.
I just ordered the S as my x10 screen shattered...
I really dont like HTC handsets any more due to my experience with the sensation and the crazy overheating issues..
Glad some of you like the S.. bit disappointed to hear the touch sensitive buttons are a pain.. another non smartphone sony had similar buttons...
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I just ordered the S as my x10 screen shattered...
I really dont like HTC handsets any more due to my experience with the sensation and the crazy overheating issues..
Glad some of you like the S.. bit disappointed to hear the touch sensitive buttons are a pain.. another non smartphone sony had similar buttons...
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There's an easy trick to the capacitive buttons.
Instead of pressing the buttons, slide your finger over the area.
Garanteed 100% accuracy everytime.
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I just ordered the S as my x10 screen shattered...
I really dont like HTC handsets any more due to my experience with the sensation and the crazy overheating issues..
Glad some of you like the S.. bit disappointed to hear the touch sensitive buttons are a pain.. another non smartphone sony had similar buttons...
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Touch sensitive buttons never a problem for me, I don't understand how anyone can have problems with them. When I first got the phone it was a bit hit and miss but got used to where I needed to press very quickly. If you have big fingers maybe but otherwise you shouldn't have a problem.
I had the hd2 for two years prior to owning this phone, and I loved it especially as it was easy to root and there are loads of custom roms and tweaks,it was like having a new phone every week.
Xperia S took a bit of getting used to coz I liked sense, still do, but after all the changing of roms it's nice to have everything working out of the box and I wanted a decent camera and video recorder and the one on the xperia is first class.
I'm not totally happy with everything but I haven't been with any phone I've had, the perfect phone doesn't exist, and never will.
I specifically got this for the camera capabilities, any other positives where a bonus.
So overall I'm very happy, but as someone already mentioned, each to there own.
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Mine no laggy. Works good and I have a couple of other flagship like gnex and I still using the xperia s
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I am also very happy with my Xperia S.. Not laggy at all and handles everything very well
Thanks button everyone for the input. Interesting to see all the different viewpoints.
I am still selling mine, though not sure what to replace it with quite yet.
Does anyone know a reliable unlocker for the Xperia S?
Also, are we allowed to post ebay links on xda?
The phone in itself is fantastic im not denying that. What I am [email protected]&:#/ off with is the fact this device is the flagship but is getting ICS after the 2011 devices and im afraid that is inexcusable on Sony's part.
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Hi, please pardon my bad English.
I really like the looks of this phone, hardware on paper looks pretty good as well, but after reading few posts here on xda it looks like phone is very slow with lots of bugs and choppy UI, on top it seems ICS update has made it worst.
It has got me worried whether i should buy it or not. I can't afford to make mistake as i will be using this phone for next 2-3 years. Please help me figure out!
So, I have few questions please answer them.
Q.1 Is this phone really slow with choppy UI?
Q.2 Does this phone have any hardware related bugs? (I've heard menu, home and back keys are not so responsive.)
Q.3 How much ram is available to user? (After gpu etc. taking its share)
Q.4 How much space is available to user for installing apps?
Q.5 How's gaming on it?
Q 6 Is ICS update an improvement of deterioration.
Q.7 How's video playback? Does it play divx/xvid?
I'm really sorry for asking so many questions but it will certainly help me decide. Thank you very much for your time.
Piyush Rawal said:
Hi, please pardon my bad English.
I really like the looks of this phone, hardware on paper looks pretty good as well, but after reading few posts here on xda it looks like phone is very slow with lots of bugs and choppy UI, on top it seems ICS update has made it worst.
It has got me worried whether i should buy it or not. I can't afford to make mistake as i will be using this phone for next 2-3 years. Please help me figure out!
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Don't worry, I was in the exact same position as you. I was torn between buying sony X S and S2.
Before I reply I must tell you that internet reviews/forum posts don't mean much. You have to go to a store and hold the actual working phone in your hand to get the real feel.
I really wanted to buy S2 because it was cheaper than SXS by about 4000 INR back in April. But once I held the Sony SXS in my hand and looked at the superb display, my mind was made up on buying SXS.
Q.1 Is this phone really slow with choppy UI?
Nope, I am running stock ICS 4.0.4 works perfect.
Q.2 Does this phone have any hardware related bugs? (I've heard menu, home and back keys are not so responsive.)
Again untrue. The menu keys etc are fine, once you get used to them they will never annoy you. But you really should go to a shop and see it for your self.
Q.3 How much ram is available to user? (After gpu etc. taking its share)
After installing about 50 or so apps plus keeping GPRS data on most of the time I have about 225-150MB ram available. But remember that this is not a windows OS, so you don't need free unused ram.
Q.4 How much space is available to user for installing apps?
more than 25GB on internal memory + ~2 GB on phone memory
Q.5 How's gaming on it?
I play riptide which has 3d graphics and can push the hardware to the limit, never had any problems.
Q 6 Is ICS update an improvement of deterioration.
Definitely an improvement over GB in a lot of areas. The UI on SXS is much better than touchwiz provided by samsung.
Q.7 How's video playback? Does it play divx/xvid?
I play both Xvid as well as x264 encoded MP4s without any problems on the stock video player.
Lastly: samsung has been fooling Indian consumers by selling 9100G model which is technically inferior to 9100. so beware before buying.
Thanks a lot, your reply is a big help. I will checkout Xperia S at Sony showroom tomorrow.
One last question if you don't mind.
Have you ever experienced stuttering music playback while using maps or any other hardware intense app?
(Someone mentioned something about stuttering music playback when Bluetooth or GPS is enabled.)
Piyush Rawal said:
One last question if you don't mind.
Have you ever experienced stuttering music playback while using maps or any other hardware intense app?
(Someone mentioned something about stuttering music playback when Bluetooth or GPS is enabled.)
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Yes on ICS 4.0.4. No on Gingerbread.
I love my xperia s.
But if u want samsung, better get sgs3.
No offense.
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uDroid said:
But if u want samsung, better get sgs3.
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S3 is unfortunately out of my budget.
No comparison really IMO. The XS screen alone will make you forget Galaxy SII. Even the Galaxy SIII screen is inferior to XS screen.
I'm very happy with my SxS, I still have it running on GB, I'll wait for the next ICS update-cycle before upgrading (or perhaps that will immediately be Jelly Bean).
But on GB, this is by far the best phone I've had or seen by friends/co-workers. There is also nothing in the ICS update I particulary want or need and I haven't seen (or wanted to use) any apps that require ICS yet.
I have seen the Galaxy S2, but it does have a lot of bugs in the GB Rom. Not sure about the ICS Roms. So I would definately go for the Xperia S. Also Sony support is really good, they read their own forums and really do fix their bugs, imho. Not saying Samsung doesn't, but for example LG is really crap in this area.
Despite of having some doubts i am going for SXS. Let's just hope for the best.
Thanks for your help guys!
mailthesauce said:
Yes on ICS 4.0.4. No on Gingerbread.
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I have stuttery music playback on GB and that can be if I've simply got a browser open in background.
To OP, my advice would be to get the SGSII because, in my experience, this phone hasn't lived up to expectations whatsoever. It might be because I got the phone so early after it was released, but then again it might not be.
Obviously the choice is yours, but I'll put it simply.
If you want a better spec phone with better graphics for gaming, video playback etc, then go for the Xperia S. If you want a great reliable phone to last over the 2-3 years, then the SGSII is your best option
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KidCarter93 said:
I have stuttery music playback on GB and that can be if I've simply got a browser open in background.
To OP, my advice would be to get the SGSII because, in my experience, this phone hasn't lived up to expectations whatsoever. It might be because I got the phone so early after it was released, but then again it might not be.
Obviously the choice is yours, but I'll put it simply.
If you want a better spec phone with better graphics for gaming, video playback etc, then go for the Xperia S. If you want a great reliable phone to last over the 2-3 years, then the SGSII is your best option
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My experience has been great with the Xperia S. I recently sent back a Galaxy Nexus because of the poor samsung build quality. I would never buy a Samsung except maybe a galaxy 3. But it is too expensive and still not worth it. Sorry but the Galaxy S 2 is not even a comparison to the Xperia s.
mrsatan said:
My experience has been great with the Xperia S. I recently sent back a Galaxy Nexus because of the poor samsung build quality. I would never buy a Samsung except maybe a galaxy 3. But it is too expensive and still not worth it. Sorry but the Galaxy S 2 is not even a comparison to the Xperia s.
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For general usage, my experience with the phone has been great and I can't fault it. It's just when it comes to being a heavy duty user, that it just isn't capable of working to the extent it should.
It also depends on how long ago you got your SXS because I got mine on the 2nd day of release in the UK, whereas if I was to have only got it over the last couple of weeks, I probably wouldn't be having these problems with it.
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KidCarter93 said:
For general usage, my experience with the phone has been great and I can't fault it. It's just when it comes to being a heavy duty user, that it just isn't capable of working to the extent it should.
It also depends on how long ago you got your SXS because I got mine on the 2nd day of release in the UK, whereas if I was to have only got it over the last couple of weeks, I probably wouldn't be having these problems with it.
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I would consider myself a heavy user and it has been really good so far. My buddy had a Galaxy S2 and had nothing but problems. The S can only get better too, because Sony has been release updates for it pretty quickly. If anything the op should consider a Galaxy Nexus or the Xperia S. Galaxy S2 is terrible.
Piyush Rawal said:
Despite of having some doubts i am going for SXS. Let's just hope for the best.
Thanks for your help guys!
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it is a really good phone.. I had SII before this and was looking at OneS before I got this.. about 2 weeks now.. and am very happy that I bought this.. ... beautiful phone and good performance.. just hoping that we get JB soon enough
P.S. - didnt try with BT.. but with GPS on.. or browing etc.. no stutter in music.. also smooth playback of 720p videos.. tried lot of BRRips... no lag of any kind..
Piyush Rawal said:
Despite of having some doubts i am going for SXS. Let's just hope for the best.
Thanks for your help guys!
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AWESOMe
do update this thread about your experience.
KidCarter93 said:
For general usage, my experience with the phone has been great and I can't fault it. It's just when it comes to being a heavy duty user, that it just isn't capable of working to the extent it should.
It also depends on how long ago you got your SXS because I got mine on the 2nd day of release in the UK, whereas if I was to have only got it over the last couple of weeks, I probably wouldn't be having these problems with it.
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So basically you guys are telling me there's bug in early builds of this phone?
^
Yes early batches (some of them) had the yellow tint screen issue. But all that is solved now in the fresh batches since May.
SEFanX10i said:
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Yes early batches (some of them) had the yellow tint screen issue. But all that is solved now in the fresh batches since May.
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Yep, That problem was solved long time ago. People who got defective pieces, were replaced by Sony service centres.
18lama said:
Don't worry, I was in the exact same position as you. I was torn between buying sony X S and S2.
Before I reply I must tell you that internet reviews/forum posts don't mean much. You have to go to a store and hold the actual working phone in your hand to get the real feel.
I really wanted to buy S2 because it was cheaper than SXS by about 4000 INR back in April. But once I held the Sony SXS in my hand and looked at the superb display, my mind was made up on buying SXS.
Q.1 Is this phone really slow with choppy UI?
Nope, I am running stock ICS 4.0.4 works perfect.
Q.2 Does this phone have any hardware related bugs? (I've heard menu, home and back keys are not so responsive.)
Again untrue. The menu keys etc are fine, once you get used to them they will never annoy you. But you really should go to a shop and see it for your self.
Q.3 How much ram is available to user? (After gpu etc. taking its share)
After installing about 50 or so apps plus keeping GPRS data on most of the time I have about 225-150MB ram available. But remember that this is not a windows OS, so you don't need free unused ram.
Q.4 How much space is available to user for installing apps?
more than 25GB on internal memory + ~2 GB on phone memory
Q.5 How's gaming on it?
I play riptide which has 3d graphics and can push the hardware to the limit, never had any problems.
Q 6 Is ICS update an improvement of deterioration.
Definitely an improvement over GB in a lot of areas. The UI on SXS is much better than touchwiz provided by samsung.
Q.7 How's video playback? Does it play divx/xvid?
I play both Xvid as well as x264 encoded MP4s without any problems on the stock video player.
Lastly: samsung has been fooling Indian consumers by selling 9100G model which is technically inferior to 9100. so beware before buying.
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Yaaa man u catch me. Now I'm shift to sxs from s2
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