Looks like I am out of date with my S IV rumours. LOL

My basis for the pen-tile statement for the S IV was because weeks ago it was announced that Samsung has begin production of their 4.99" 1080p AMOLED screens, and they method of production that was announced is the same type used to produce pen-tile screens.

Anyway, I did a quick Google search and seems like Samsung might be feeling the heat and is attempting to update their S IV to match the competition.

To each their own. Nothing to do with microscopic eyes.

Just like how some people can tell the difference between a good DAC and a good set of cans, and wouldn't use otherwise, while others will be happy with the stock iPod ear buds.

I had the Xperia S, was given a SIII by my boss (he's an Apple user, he got it as a gift and didn't bothered trying it, lol), and I immediately noticed the difference. You'll notice it when you're reading webpages, typing out emails and all. The fonts will all be blurry and giving the illusion of low contrast. When the Acro S came out I immediately sold the SIII for that.

Again, to each their own. People have different preference. Some prefer more bass with their music, others likes clarity. Some loves the sound-stage.

I do photo editing/processing and therefore I have my LCD monitor's colour settings calibrated. I always cringed whenever I transfer the photos to the SIII.

If it doesn't affect you, by all means enjoy it. AMOLED have fantastic contrast. Unfortunately for me (and some others), we do notice it's flaws when it comes to colour accuracy.

That aside, Sony's screens are not the best as well. Personally it's a step better than the AMOLED, but still, it leaves room to desire.

My only issue is.. It's already 2013 =\.. Stop with the 16gb internal memory.. It's really annoying.. With only 11-12gb usable out of the box, install 2-3 big name 3D games and you're already down to about 2-3gb left for the other small apps.

Or at least give an option of 16 and 32gb or 32gb and 64gb (with MicroSD support of course).

This is the only thing that's confirmed. Dates are still a mystery.

No.

You need to use a microUSB to HDMI cable adapter.

Using speakers underwater will not create any bubbles. It'll only vibrate the water.

As good as the Nexus 4 is, especially for the price.. the lack of external memory is a major factor to me. MSC > MTP always for speed and convenience.

Also, after using the Acro S, IP56 is a very handy thing to have.

This review is referring to the quality using a headphone.

Benny was talking about the quality coming from the phone's loud speakers.

The best loud speaker I have heard so far is that of the X10 mini pro. That one sounds amazing.

Sometimes it kinda sucks for Sony that they are a big company producing a lot of things.

They will need to consider the cannibalisation of sales into their dedicated Walkman, if they do produce phones with good DACs.

What I find really annoying with Sony Malaysia is, everywhere else, they gave an announcement date as to when the phone will be sold, and at what price, and which variant (LTE etc) as well as what comes with it.

While in Malaysia on the other hand, they ONLY hinted that something happening on the 6th of March, that is related to the Xperia Z.

For all you know, the 6th could be the date as to when the demo sets would be in Malaysia and they will announce a release date of end March.

The issue here is, I don't mind waiting, if I am CERTAIN that what I am waiting for, is a fixed date, and at a fixed price and content.

Right now, we are all waiting for a date that may come and go. We are also waiting on a price that's just pure speculation, and we do not even know the contents of their package or pre-order.

I think he was referring to that photo taken a while back showing a stand-up poster with the price RM 2299 on it.

That is not an official pricing. Official would be something announced by Sony themselves with a media release or the price being published on their web site. Even a mention from a representative on their Facebook page would mean more.

Right now, Sony Malaysia is keeping mum on the pricing and package.

Maybe the phone just had its time reset to 12 from being switched off for too long? I don't see how someone who would go through the trouble to fake it, to make such a silly novice mistake.. but then again, we have seen how some doctored photos that was clearly photos shopped making their way to the MSM.... LOL

So then it seems like the 6th of March could very well indeed be the announcement launch date of the phone, and not the release date.

Hmm..

I wonder if Sony Malaysia will launch it quicker this year versus Singapore.

Xperia S launch:
SG @ 7th March 2012
MY @ 21st March 2012

There was a 2 weeks difference.

This year SG @ 1st March 2013.. so if it follows the same 2 weeks difference, 15th March for us?

Then your source would follow the trend of last year, 14 days difference between the launch @ SG and in MY as that's the 15th of March, right in the middle. Right after the announcement of the Galaxy S IV as well, lol.

One disappointment guys.

The vibration takes a while to reach 100% strength.

How does this matter? If you're used to having vibrating haptic feedback for typing.

Ideally, the phone will give short strong burst of vibration every time you type on it etc. But in the case of the XPERIA Z, it is unable to produce that. So the result is no feeling at all. BUT, if like me, you type pretty fast, the vibration actually drags on and connect, so you'll get one bloody long vibration with no break.

It's a total deal breaker for me. It feels like shit to type.

Oh well.. I guess it just feels weird for now. I've been having haptic feedback on all my phones for typing.

Never liked the clicks. Nothing beats actual physical haptic feedback like what a keyboard gives.

I type using T9, and I can type extremely fast. If it's all common words, I type as fast on the phone as I type on a full sized keyboard, and that's at 100wpm. When it's that fast, the vibration will combine.

Think of it as a piano, having the same note/key being hit multiple times, with the sustain pedal held.

Edit: I realised I forgot to talk about the vibration intensity setting. Anything below 40%, and you won't feel it on one hit. At about 60-70%, it feels about right. But the issue is not that, it's the "Sustained" vibration that's annoying. There's barely any gap between the vibration from the first press and that of the 2nd, and if you type really fast, it means the phone is just giving one LONG constant vibration until you stop. And it does not sound good as well, it sounds like some plastic-y toy vibrating.

Edit 2: That aside, loving the phone. Got the white. Absolutely gorgeous. Sadly, Sony should have given a choice to change the colour theme of the menus etc like they did for the Arc back with Gingerbread. I am not digging their use of grey. Keep having the illusion of poor contrast.

This post has been edited by Areas Elysian: Mar 1 2013, 10:59 PM