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Word. It's going through customs now..
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Posted: 2013-09-25 08:14:21
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I really wonder why there arent any duties on smartphones ? its strange , not that i am complaining
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Posted: 2013-09-25 08:16:27
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Listened to the Verge Mobile Show... yeah, with Vlad writing that review the Z1 isn't going to do all that well. Calling it now, 7.5/10 from Verge once the review comes out.
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Posted: 2013-09-25 08:17:31
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What's really surprising is audio quality in Z1 video, very good indeed. As for zoom in video forget about it, Z1 stabilization is just like on computer software, it crops the video to stabilize it, that requires a lot of computing in real time, hence no
1080p@60fps and no real zoom.
They could do that when stabilization is off, but looks like Sony don't want to underline software stabilization cons with it
This is where OIS would shine.
[ This Message was edited by: admad on 2013-09-25 07:42 ]
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Posted: 2013-09-25 08:41:18
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and there it is... status: DELAYED..
i guess they are either contacting handtec or waiting to contact me. Weird that FEDEX is the only one doing this while DHL isn't. Maybe Clove is providing information Handtec isn't? who knows.. As a company who regularly deals with international customers, you'd think Handtec would have this sorted out for a flawless experience.
Unless this gets sorted quick, doesn't seem like I'll be getting my Z1 on time.. It's only 12 miles away.. yet so, so far.
EDIT: so, i got impatient and called FEDEX, thinking they were just waiting to call me in the morning to fill out a FCC 740 form. Turns out they want more detailed information as to the package contents and itemized listing of everything with their value. Apparently, whatever Handtec gave them wasn't good enough. Tsk tsk Handtec.. Sounds like depending on where it arrives, customs is strict or not strict. Hopefully, it get sorted soon so I still get my package on time! Won't hold my breath cause I'm not that lucky. I think I should have ordered from Clove. Seems like DHL has no issues whatsoever or Clove is just better at the whole importing thing than Handtec is.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-09-25 07:58 ]
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Posted: 2013-09-25 08:47:06
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Sorry to hear that!.
Maybe you can give them a call, because by the time handtec will answer ( time difference to UK ) there might be another day delay on top that you could possibly avoid.
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Posted: 2013-09-25 09:01:54
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@monkeypantz - i did call. they weren't looking for FCC information. They wanted itemized list of contents and value of each. She started listing all sorts of stuff and i'm thinking.. "isn't it just a phone?". So I told her it's probably best to get the info from the shipper (Handtec). Handtec should be 5 hours ahead. they don't start business til 10am their time though.. lazy asses. After i take a few hours nap, I'll find out if it's continuing to my door or if it's delayed some more. Oh well, if it gets delayed a day it's not a big deal. I don't really have a whole lot of time to play with it cause of work, so maybe it's a blessing in disguise.
BTW..
I just came across this site.. maybe some of you already know it. it does simple spec comparisons between devices to help you shop for the best one for you. The iphone 5s one is funny, imho. Needless to say, Z1 wins (on paper at least) against all its top competitors. Of course, we knew that already. This site is just for fun. Clearly, their spec list isn't comprehensive. Still neat
http://geekaphone.com/compare[....]peria-Z1-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4
http://geekaphone.com/compare[....]ia-Z1-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3
http://geekaphone.com/compare[....]ria-Z1-vs-Apple-iPhone-5s-16GB
http://geekaphone.com/compare/Sony-Xperia-Z1-vs-HTC-One
@admad -
1080p@60fps even with digital/electronic image stabilization is possible. There are many examples of it in the camera industry. 1080p is just a 2mp image, so processing it shouldn't be a problem if it can easily burst 31 frames a second at 8mp. If they can use x-reality to process every pixel of every frame of a 1080p movie to enhance it in a multitude of ways, it would follow that they can easily "stabilize" a 1080p video at 60fps. Possibly implement some lossless zoom too (not sure on this one). So, it really is just a software update they can do later. Of course, CAN DO, doesn't always mean WILL DO
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2013-09-25 08:36 ]
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Posted: 2013-09-25 09:08:38
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photo comparisons again...
http://smartmania.cz/clanky/s[....]galaxy-note-3-a-xperia-z1-5781
lg g2 vs lumia 1020 vs note 3 vs z1
translated review:
Social networks are often the absolute winner guessed Nokia Lumia 1020. It is true that the quality of the photos is very good, but on the heels of her pedaling Xperia Z1 and a close second is the LG G2. In some cases Xperia Z1 even bought a slightly sharper image than 41Mpx Lumia. When shooting it always depends on how the camera evaluates the scene being shot - all four phones we therefore used the automatic mode. In the case of Lumie 1020 resulting images are saved in 5 megapixel resolution, the Xperia Z1 automatic captures images at a resolution of only 8MPx (the other is the need to switch to manual mode), the LG G2 we took the initial 10 megapixels and Note 3 to the starting 6Mpx.
[ This Message was edited by: miromiromi on 2013-09-25 08:54 ]
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Posted: 2013-09-25 09:52:39
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Quick question to Z1 owners; while recording video it sometimes briefly stutters? So during playback you see that. I have had it now on several occasions. I'm using a microSD card to store it (http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/microsd/ultra-class10-with-adapter/). Any of you have had the same problem?
[ This Message was edited by: Hatseflats on 2013-09-25 08:57 ]
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Posted: 2013-09-25 09:56:30
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@miromiro - strange. from the sound of that conclusion, they put the note 3 last. it seemed to do better than the G2. *shrug*
I hope Sony implements Hi-Res Sweep Panorama and Intelligent Sweep Panorama in future updates. That'd be great!!! Hi-Res panorama capability is definitely a MISSING feature.
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Posted: 2013-09-25 09:59:08
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