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I'm interested in the HTC One X, and Sony Xperia S, I absolutely hate Sense but I love the Xperia S UI.
My question is how is the performance of the Xperia S with root optimization, etc.
I will probably end up buying this because of the price on Clove: http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-s-white
So yeah advise is appreciated.
And what looks better, White or Black?
Performance is good without any optimization. Less raw power than the OneX, but still very smooth.
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Performance is good without any optimization. Less raw power than the OneX, but still very smooth.
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Awesome
Xperia S has goodlooking, very good performance at ICS.
Don't go with the HTC One X, it has (like the iFail) problems with the antenna or something.
Although it has more developers, and is more powerful, the Xperia S is cheaper.
I have learned the hard way that the only Android device worth buying is the official Nexus device. You get stock Android and the latest updates. It's just less hassle all round IMHO. Sure, there might of been better hardware out in the 8 months since it was launched but at least you'll get an official Jelly Bean update which, if my Nexus 7 tablet is anything to go by, is simply fantastic.
So my advice is to get a Galaxy Nexus!
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Don't go with the HTC One X, it has (like the iFail) problems with the antenna or something.
Although it has more developers, and is more powerful, the Xperia S is cheaper.
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I think I'm going with the Xperia S, I'm familiar with Sony devices (I have an Xperia Play) so yeah I intend on buying this from Sony.
I had my XPERIA S for few months, then i sold because of battery life, lack of roms, developers etc if u compare to other phones.
Then i bought 2nd hand GALAXY S2 and NEXUS S in the same time. I ROOTed and UNLOCKED both phones, overall so disapointed and i was missing a lot XPERIA S :
- camera
- design
- speed
- HD screen
- HDMI out
- ETC
and i actually bought back my SONY XPERIA S from the same guy. Now i dont care about battery and other things just ENJOY my phone !
and at this moment i wouldn't swap it for any other phone !
I love mine, coupled with unlimited data its a great little multimedia device. Here's hoping sky support it soon!
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One X has better specs overall, but we have some unique features like design, led bar, dedicated camera button. Still if you go for One X because of specs then I would say wait for S3 price to drop.
Thanks guys, I'm planning to buy a Black Xperia S soon, I don't really care about battery life anyways, as long as it lasts about 5 hours with constant use I don't care.
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Thanks guys, I'm planning to buy a Black Xperia S soon, I don't really care about battery life anyways, as long as it lasts about 5 hours with constant use I don't care.
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Good choice
I have an Xperia PLAY too (for now, remember me?)
Keiran
KeiranFTW said:
Don't go with the HTC One X, it has (like the iFail) problems with the antenna or something.
Although it has more developers, and is more powerful, the Xperia S is cheaper.
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Good choice
I have an Xperia PLAY too (for now, remember me?)
Keiran
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yep, Used your Darkforest rom until you stopped supporting it, and the kernel , So yeah I remember you more than most other developers at that section, I've had a good ride with the Xperia Play, but now I have the money spare to get a new device (£400, would need to sell my Xperia Play if I wanted to get a One X, which I don't now), Time to move on, I heard your getting an Xperia U, Have fun with it.
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yep, Used your Darkforest rom until you stopped supporting it, and the kernel , So yeah I remember you more than most other developers at that section, I've had a good ride with the Xperia Play, but now I have the money spare to get a new device (£400, would need to sell my Xperia Play if I wanted to get a One X, which I don't now), Time to move on, I heard your getting an Xperia U, Have fun with it.
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I will
I'm on a team (me, nick, K900, championswimmer), and we have currently deployed recovery for STE chip devices
Were going to bring AOKP JB and some AOSP JB too
There's some great devs working on the S, all of FreeXperia team have one, and so does K900, so you'll get your fair share of ROM flashing
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I will
I'm on a team (me, nick, K900, championswimmer), and we have currently deployed recovery for STE chip devices
Were going to bring AOKP JB and some AOSP JB too
There's some great devs working on the S, all of FreeXperia team have one, and so does K900, so you'll get your fair share of ROM flashing
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Love AOKP, Shall be using AOKP JB if it comes to the Xperia S (Will it be built from CM10 source or from AOSP, or whatever)
Anyway I'm not sure if you get Smart tags if you order it from clove, I really want them, but I would be prepared to pay the extra £30 from Sony to have the reassurance you will get them, some say in the reviews on Clove they never had the smart tags.
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Love AOKP, Shall be using AOKP JB if it comes to the Xperia S (Will it be built from CM10 source or from AOSP, or whatever)
Anyway I'm not sure if you get Smart tags if you order it from clove, I really want them, but I would be prepared to pay the extra £30 from Sony to have the reassurance you will get them, some say in the reviews on Clove they never had the smart tags.
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Please don't waste £30 just for some smart tags. Buy some tags that suit your use cases (stickers, keyrings, armbands etc) from somewhere like rapidnfc.com and use my free app to turn them into smart tags. Cheaper and much more useful in daily use
See my sig for the link.
Edit: Oh, an good choice on the Xperia S. In my office we have people with HTC one X, Xperia S, Xperia U, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Nexus. Having played with all of them, ignoring price, I personally would still pick the Xperia S.
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Please don't waste £30 just for some smart tags. Buy some tags that suit your use cases (stickers, keyrings, armbands etc) from somewhere like rapidnfc.com and use my free app to turn them into smart tags. Cheaper and much more useful in daily use
See my sig for the link.
Edit: Oh, an good choice on the Xperia S. In my office we have people with HTC one X, Xperia S, Xperia U, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Nexus. Having played with all of them, ignoring price, I personally would still pick the Xperia S.
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One thing I do like about the smart tags is how durable and small they are. The other keychain NFC tags I have found aren't as small and don't look as good. I got mine for free though.
BigPhil said:
Please don't waste £30 just for some smart tags. Buy some tags that suit your use cases (stickers, keyrings, armbands etc) from somewhere like rapidnfc.com and use my free app to turn them into smart tags. Cheaper and much more useful in daily use
See my sig for the link.
Edit: Oh, an good choice on the Xperia S. In my office we have people with HTC one X, Xperia S, Xperia U, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Nexus. Having played with all of them, ignoring price, I personally would still pick the Xperia S.
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Okay thanks, Will probably end up buying it for cheaper for Clove
Xperia P looks awesome, but lack of developers, etc makes me still go for an Xperia S, In terms of design and build quality I would go with the Xperia P, but that isn't a huge thing for me.
I'd like to announce that the sony smartwatch is fully functional and compatible with the lg optimus g. They works flawlessly as a pair. Its a really nice accessory for the optomus g, especially if you hate having to take your phone out of your pocket constantly. There are endless features and I havent noticed any effect on the battery level. In my opinion its a must have for this phone. Let me know if you have any questions
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I'd like to announce that the sony smartwatch is fully functional and compatible with the lg optimus g. They works flawlessly as a pair. Its a really nice accessory for the optomus g, especially if you hate having to take your phone out of your pocket constantly. There are endless features and I havent noticed any effect on the battery level. In my opinion its a must have for this phone. Let me know if you have any questions
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Where'd you pick yours up and how much? Also could we get a picture of the one you got?
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I got mine off ebay for about 75 bucks brand new. On amazon its around 120.
If you wanna buy it on ebay, please dont confuse the sony smartwatch with the sony liveview. The sony liveview will not work for this device.
Rexzon said:
I got mine off ebay for about 75 bucks brand new. On amazon its around 120.
If you wanna buy it on ebay, please dont confuse the sony smartwatch with the sony liveview. The sony liveview will not work for this device.
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I actually have a live view already and it does work lol. It's just pretty subpar all around as a smartwatch.
Im surprised it works. I thought it was only for the sony ericson. The layout for the live view is pretty nice though. So we can now say that both devices work with the optimus g. OPTIMUS G FTW!
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Hello there,
I am thinking of buying this phone since I really like how durable it seems to be. So I am asking you for some experiences or opinions of this device and if it's really worth buying at all.
I have SE Live with Walkman and I really like it's front camera and dual speakers (which Xperia GO lacks), however, Xperia GO has non-removable battery which seems kind of useful for clumsy situations. I also like GO's ability to shoot pictures and videos underwater, but is it damaging to use the phone in seawater? Is the screen really that tough as people say? How useful do you think the phone really is?
Thank you for your opinions!
Cheers!
Xperia go is a really good durable phone with good hardware and official jb! But if u can spend a little more u i would recommend Xperia p (not waterproof!)
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malharnesari said:
Xperia go is a really good durable phone with good hardware and official jb! But if u can spend a little more u i would recommend Xperia p (not waterproof!)
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Thanks, but I don't really like the looks of Xperia P. Also it's not on sale here, so I don't plan to spend a lot of money for it.
And I also got some people with positive feedback on Xperia GO and therefore I decided to get it.
I've got Xperia Go and i'm loving it. Just 1 problem, dont be overconfident about the screen, mine got 1 scratch during the first 2 weeks and didn't did anything special, better buy a cover.
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I've got Xperia Go and i'm loving it. Just 1 problem, dont be overconfident about the screen, mine got 1 scratch during the first 2 weeks and didn't did anything special, better buy a cover.
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GOOD Choice for GO, same reason why i choose Go Than P, beacause of the look and it is more handy than P
aljazeek said:
Hello there,
I am thinking of buying this phone since I really like how durable it seems to be. So I am asking you for some experiences or opinions of this device and if it's really worth buying at all.
I have SE Live with Walkman and I really like it's front camera and dual speakers (which Xperia GO lacks), however, Xperia GO has non-removable battery which seems kind of useful for clumsy situations. I also like GO's ability to shoot pictures and videos underwater, but is it damaging to use the phone in seawater? Is the screen really that tough as people say? How useful do you think the phone really is?
Thank you for your opinions!
Cheers!
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It's old model,i suggest you to buy non-water resistant Xperia L or M.
Or wait Sony release new waterproof smartphone with 3.5"++
Bought the phone and I am gonna stay on Gingerbread for a while, unless there is a good reason to update to Jelly Bean
So far, loving the phone!
Hey guys
So the title says it all really
I can get both for around the same price, a couple of £'s here and there difference
I love the Xperia Z ultra because of the thinness of the device and how powerful it is, im not to fussed about the camera or that it has no flash. the battery life looks good too, and i must say the screen is the best feature with that X reality engine and Bravia engine, it looks amazing.
Bear in mind im getting either or after xmas, 6 months later im due an upgrade so should i go to a 5" device now and then bigger in June when my contracts up
I love the Xperia Z1 because its still pretty thin and has the same specs, battery life looks to be around the same, and that camera would probably come in handy eventually
what do you guys think?
Ive posted this in both Z1 and Z Ultra thread to get an idea of which to get
Jack
Sony store. You'll pay a little extra, but then you have peace of mind.
I got mine through an online store. Saved $100, but ended up paying more...
Sent it back for repair, had to pay for it to be send back to me... and 7 weeks later its still not arrived back.
www.buybuybox.com
** DO NOT BUY FROM THEM **
It all comes down to size and screen (and camera).
- If you want a phablet, get the Ultra
- If you want the best screen, get the Ultra
- If you want the best camera, get the Z1
That's about it.
Depends on what you want more now a big screen or small screen . And the type of phones coming out in sort of 6months time. I have my xzu and HTC one at the same time and it's pretty awesome. But I would say xzu is great because it's very big I use it as a video player audio book player and mostly satnav in my car for work. Only problem with the waterproof Sony's is the sound quality I'm not fussed about loudspeaker but the actual phone headset in call is dreadful.
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I think ill get the Z ultra xD
I think xzu is better because you get more screen size with better display but with cheaper price (at least xz1 is around 150US$ more here) phone camera can be easily fixed should you choose to buy qx devices. So unless you have problem of small hands, xzu is a better way to go.
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JackHanAnLG said:
I think ill get the Z ultra xD
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I had the same confusion as you.... I picked up the ZU and never once I have regretted getting it.... The camera to be viewed over the phone is Ok... Noting great and that's all I use it for.... So I'm fine with it... Over ZU demands a lot of attention.... Everyday for the last 2 months.... People have come up to me and said... Woaahh that's amazing... It's good to have a phone that not only is good but actually does turn heads and I'm glad I dint go with the note 3
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I had the same confusion as you.... I picked up the ZU and never once I have regretted getting it.... The camera to be viewed over the phone is Ok... Noting great and that's all I use it for.... So I'm fine with it... Over ZU demands a lot of attention.... Everyday for the last 2 months.... People have come up to me and said... Woaahh that's amazing... It's good to have a phone that not only is good but actually does turn heads and I'm glad I dint go with the note 3
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Exactly why i want it XD
Hey guys. I'm currently using an HTC One and I'm thinking of buying the Xperia Z2 in June. The last Sony phone I used was the X10 Mini and haven't used a Sony since. I wasn't at all impressed by the new HTC One or the Galaxy S5, so basically the only phone left that's even remotely interesting would be the Xperia Z2.
Which brings me to my question: Can Sony be trusted? I have read about several issues with their phones.
Same boat as you. Last sony I had was the standard Sony X10. It was awful. Hated every minute of it. Was not as bad as my nokia 5800 I owned before it though.
Phones since then have been the galaxy S2, galaxy S3, now the LG G2 (best phone so far), and now pre ordered the X2. It looks amazing, and am very excited about it. Might not have it long as im planning (stupidly maybe) to take it to my 3yr old sons swimming lessons and get some underwater video footage of him as he loves swimming underwater! Think the slow motion feature will look amazing. So hoping Sony really is true to their word on it being waterproof
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Well, after using some 9 Sony phones I believe this is the only brand which can be trusted so well. In fact I went a step ahead to import their Xperia Ray when it came out some 2 and a half years ago(means no warranty). Not a single issue still, it has fallen face down, been in contact with water, thrown against the wall and it still works with a scratch! Of course, I had to change its battery twice tho, both times after it fell or I threw it in anger, as the battery went a little fluffy and back plate wouldn't completely lock into its place. Recently got the third battery.
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Well, after using some 9 Sony phones I believe this is the only brand which can be trusted so well. In fact I went a step ahead to import their Xperia Ray when it came out some 2 and a half years ago(means no warranty). Not a single issue still, it has fallen face down, been in contact with water, thrown against the wall and it still works with a scratch! Of course, I had to change its battery twice tho, both times after it fell or I threw it in anger, as the battery went a little fluffy and back plate wouldn't completely lock into its place. Recently got the third battery.
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Good to know, haha. I'm not really into throwing 100's of euros worth of smartphones into the wall though. Being unemployed really makes you contain your anger and focus it on something else, lol. :silly:
Trusted? not really.
Let say this, the quality of the materials is without questioning but with the Software they screwed us from day one on Z1 and with the release of KitKat 4.4 they compleated the mess, which is the worst OS seen on Z1, with all the restrictions.
I own Z1 and now is not worth to sell it to buy the Z2 but everybody who did not buy Z1 I recommend to get Z2 as it is very well improved.
So I think even is Sony cannot be fully trusted I think you will not have regrets to buy Z2.
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Trusted? not really.
Let say this, the quality of the materials is without questioning but with the Software they screwed us from day one on Z1 and with the release of KitKat 4.4 they compleated the mess, which is the worst OS seen on Z1, with all the restrictions.
I own Z1 and now is not worth to sell it to buy the Z2 but everybody who did not buy Z1 I recommend to get Z2 as it is very well improved.
So I think even is Sony cannot be fully trusted I think you will not have regrets to buy Z2.
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Well seeing how Slimesung failed with the S5 (they even managed to mess TW up even more, lol. Uglier and STILL lagging) and HTC failed with the M8 in my eyes (they could have put in a higer MP camera...), the Z2 is the only interesting phone out there, in my humble opinion.
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the Z2 is the only interesting phone out there, in my humble opinion.
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I agree with you, if I will not have Z1 I will go for it too.
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Well seeing how Slimesung failed with the S5 (they even managed to mess TW up even more, lol. Uglier and STILL lagging) and HTC failed with the M8 in my eyes (they could have put in a higer MP camera...), the Z2 is the only interesting phone out there, in my humble opinion.
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I agree with you, at least HTC have tried something different, that vould be classed as usefull, dual camera, its definately, and could be useful. I mean come on, a heartbeat monitor, seriously!! I loved my S2 and my S3. The S4 just did not offer enough to make me change, and my anticipation for the S5 was so high. I was convinced I was getting the S5!!
My partner is now asking why im getting a sony after saying I was going to get the S5 for so long. Well darling, its because it is sh.........
The Z2 is definately the best phone available at the moment, and strangely, I find it beautiful! I really cant wait to own it and (geniunly) go swimming with it (im planning on doing a video of my 3yr old at his swimming lesson).
Still, phone of the year I think in my opinion will be...........the LG G3!
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I agree with you, at least HTC have tried something different, that vould be classed as usefull, dual camera, its definately, and could be useful. I mean come on, a heartbeat monitor, seriously!! I loved my S2 and my S3. The S4 just did not offer enough to make me change, and my anticipation for the S5 was so high. I was convinced I was getting the S5!!
My partner is now asking why im getting a sony after saying I was going to get the S5 for so long. Well darling, its because it is sh.........
The Z2 is definately the best phone available at the moment, and strangely, I find it beautiful! I really cant wait to own it and (geniunly) go swimming with it (im planning on doing a video of my 3yr old at his swimming lesson).
Still, phone of the year I think in my opinion will be...........the LG G3!
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I find the Z2 beautiful as well!
LG? Hah. I have no love for LG. They have pretty much always messed upp software wise. Just look at the kitkat update for the G2...
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I agree with you, at least HTC have tried something different, that vould be classed as usefull, dual camera, its definately, and could be useful. I mean come on, a heartbeat monitor, seriously!! I loved my S2 and my S3. The S4 just did not offer enough to make me change, and my anticipation for the S5 was so high. I was convinced I was getting the S5!!
My partner is now asking why im getting a sony after saying I was going to get the S5 for so long. Well darling, its because it is sh.........
The Z2 is definately the best phone available at the moment, and strangely, I find it beautiful! I really cant wait to own it and (geniunly) go swimming with it (im planning on doing a video of my 3yr old at his swimming lesson).
Still, phone of the year I think in my opinion will be...........the LG G3!
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To be fair i though that on release of kit kat on G2, however I have flashed version 20b on it and suffer no problems whatsoever, I know its not officially release in Uk, but hey, thats why im on xda
I have no experience of Sony updates as if yet so cant comment here with an opinion yet. I know im going to love the Z2, the only thing that worries me is battery, but im hoping with a 3200 battery it will last the day as my G2 does with extreme heavy use.
On a side note, i bloody hate pre ordering phones, hate waiting, have zero patience with things like that at least when my phone does come i will have a new shiny sony tv being delivered for free shortly after, nice bonus considering I would have got the Z2 regardless. Samsung, hang your heads in shame :what:
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To be fair i though that on release of kit kat on G2, however I have flashed version 20b on it and suffer no problems whatsoever, I know its not officially release in Uk, but hey, thats why im on xda
I have no experience of Sony updates as if yet so cant comment here with an opinion yet. I know im going to love the Z2, the only thing that worries me is battery, but im hoping with a 3200 battery it will last the day as my G2 does with extreme heavy use.
On a side note, i bloody hate pre ordering phones, hate waiting, have zero patience with things like that at least when my phone does come i will have a new shiny sony tv being delivered for free shortly after, nice bonus considering I would have got the Z2 regardless. Samsung, hang your heads in shame :what:
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You do know Sony aren't offering a TV, right? It's all on Vodafone UK, mate. Don't wanna defend Samsung, just wanna get the facts out.
Besides, if the battery turns out to be a little on the downside on the stock rom, I'm sure you could flash something that improves the battery. That's why we're on XDA.
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You do know Sony aren't offering a TV, right? It's all on Vodafone UK, mate. Don't wanna defend Samsung, just wanna get the facts out.
Besides, if the battery turns out to be a little on the downside on the stock rom, I'm sure you could flash something that improves the battery. That's why we're on XDA.
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Well to be fair its actually Sony doing the promotion, just through Vodafone, which luckily for me I am on.
TV Offer: Promoter, Sony Mobile Communications. First 3000 eligible pre-orders only before 09.04.14. TV can only be redeemed after first bill payment, between 08.05.14 to 08.07.14. Airtime agreement required. Excludes business customers, except small business (1-4 connections). TV offer Ts&Cs at vodafone.co.uk/sonyxperia
Soon as you recieve tv vodafone dont want to know. Hopefully this means that vodafone are one of the 'trusted partners' that will get the phone on release.
And yes your right on the battery side, but always better to get it running good from stock first as a good base to build on. I am hoping to be honest that people really do decide to avoid the Samsung, not because I hate them as I dont, but because I want them to pull something special out of the bag for the S6. The S3 was such a special phone and I loved it, still holds its own now, especially with a custom rom.
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Well to be fair its actually Sony doing the promotion, just through Vodafone, which luckily for me I am on.
TV Offer: Promoter, Sony Mobile Communications. First 3000 eligible pre-orders only before 09.04.14. TV can only be redeemed after first bill payment, between 08.05.14 to 08.07.14. Airtime agreement required. Excludes business customers, except small business (1-4 connections). TV offer Ts&Cs at vodafone.co.uk/sonyxperia
Soon as you recieve tv vodafone dont want to know. Hopefully this means that vodafone are one of the 'trusted partners' that will get the phone on release.
And yes your right on the battery side, but always better to get it running good from stock first as a good base to build on. I am hoping to be honest that people really do decide to avoid the Samsung, not because I hate them as I dont, but because I want them to pull something special out of the bag for the S6. The S3 was such a special phone and I loved it, still holds its own now, especially with a custom rom.
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I stand corrected
Yeah the battery is important nevertheless
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Don't worry Guys, the battery of Z2 is just massive, I got a hell of day with Z1 and I cannot complain, with Z2 it will be even better.
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Hey guys. I'm currently using an HTC One and I'm thinking of buying the Xperia Z2 in June. The last Sony phone I used was the X10 Mini and haven't used a Sony since. I wasn't at all impressed by the new HTC One or the Galaxy S5, so basically the only phone left that's even remotely interesting would be the Xperia Z2.
Which brings me to my question: Can Sony be trusted? I have read about several issues with their phones.
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yeah there was few problem on xperia z, z1 but it doesn't mean no can trust giant tech manufacture; SONY
But u should w8 for reviews & also users feedback
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it s available in East Asia anyone have it?