Dual core sounds nice doesn't it but what people don't know is that Gingerbread doesn't support dual core operation. It'll be some time before all those features will be unlocked by honeycomb but till then the arc may perform even better that 2x

This post has been edited by mode893: Mar 26 2011, 08:26 AM

maybe tats why dual core is called to be more future proof.. anyway, arc is more selling for its camera, screen and design.. waiting for the feedback from those who attend the preview this afternoon

At the venue now. The Arc has a very nice look. the wifey's hooked, now just wondering abt the price

Pricing unknown yet but is said to be very very good packaged with lots of stuffs. Expected release early Q2

hows the interface of arc? the package should be wat the Malaysian's review web told .. early Q2 its not far..guess by latest may and earliest begining of april should got..do u think its a good buy if the pricing is like rm2k as estimated?

This post has been edited by Hico: Mar 26 2011, 04:55 PM

Edited.

This post has been edited by oldKyoo: Mar 26 2011, 06:19 PM

aiks ..my mistake.... how come so slow..taiwan oledi got stock since last night.. sigh.. we have to wait till may but i think maybe AP set will come in soon like 2X also..

This post has been edited by Hico: Mar 26 2011, 04:57 PM

UI is very slick and smooth, no noticeable lag. Build is classy with 2 colors, silver or black like. Will come with hdmi cable and output demo on videos and games impressive.

Imo, the main attraction for this phone is the display engine. From the demo, when the phone is connected to a tv via hdmi cable, the view on the phone screen can b seen on the tv in real time. Heck, we can play angry birds real time on tv

does it finger print magnet? or look plastic like x10? i really dun like the casing of x10.. once look at it u know its made of plastic...at least some phones make the outlook feel good and classy....

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Added on March 26, 2011, 5:00 pmgreat feature... i guess i am half sold again..

This post has been edited by Hico: Mar 26 2011, 05:00 PM

The arc looks solid enough, doesn't look cheap. I would say most ppl would say it doesn't look plasticky.

Better wait for some user review before buying

Im sorry but if im not mistaken Q1 ends in March and April is early Q2.

Just pointing out that its not such a long wait.

Yup. Q1 ~ Jan - Mar. Last week i ask SE and they said launch End of March. I think the package same as Taiwan~

WTFFFF....LOL... yes sorry sorry, my apologies..... lol sorry Hico for the wrong info..

wth my maths failed...

alfredtwl, so u prepared???

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Added on March 26, 2011, 6:28 pmu also make me blur.. this is the power of the new phones perhaps..

This post has been edited by Hico: Mar 26 2011, 06:28 PM

From the hands on session just now, some of my personal findings:

- UI is surprisingly smooth, with some slight stutter once in a while, but not often enough to hamper the feel.
- Timescape widget is a little laggy
- HDMI mirroring! Very very little lag between display on phone vs dislay on TV. Video playback is awesome, and plays back on both screens (tv and phone), but has a very slight jerk at times.
- Gallery looks very interesting. Like Xrossmedia bar style
- Display is stunning. Pixels are discrenible of course, but the colours are nice, and not washed out like the Desire HD
- Build quality is solid. Rear cover is just a piece of plastic, but everything fits nicely, and there is no creaking which gives it a cheap feel
- Very light, and deceptively thin
- Buttons have a nice click to it, but the camera two stage button i find it a tad bit hard to press

When free I will upload some sample photos taken with the Xperia Arc vs Iphone 4. Haven't compared them yet on a PC so can't say which is better.

Its just a pity that the Arc does not have:
1) Larger RAM
2) Larger in built storage
3) Front facing camera

But other than that, i think SE might have a good top of the line phone coming out soon. It's definately in my KIV list now, along with the Incredible S, and LG Optimus 2X =D.

Thanks to MobileFest for the opportunity

base on ur comment, if the price really rm2k..for me i think still a good buy.. but of cos, only rm200 different compare with 2X..its just depend what feature u wan and can u accept the pros and cons.. with the price u pay perhaps.. if arc comes out few months earlier, it will normally sell over rm2.3k maybe.. SE phone's starting price always not cheap...... some more arc is the flagship phone of SE at the moment.. so this time, SE is at least putting some effort and sincerity to their phone's buyers... although it might come a bit late and not in the suitable time.. . it makes more ppl eagerly waiting for a better phone from SE..

We have an hour hands on with the 6 sets provided. Just before that
we saw the phones accidentally drop from about 4 feet from pedestal onto floor. All survive lah

wow..who drop it?? luckily still survive.. wat do u think arc compare with HTC IS???

Haha ... Hico, if I really change Arc from 2x, you think is right decision ??