Guys, what's the difference with a the sony NFC tag? I thought an nfc tag is just...well a tag. There's the re-writable one and a single use one right?

Why is the Sony tag so expensive?

Not sure where I read it, but yes, it works apparently - only as a one time use thingy. I remembered the person saying that it can't be reprogrammed.

The article also said that you could use your TnG card. So it'd be easy to set your phone to "car mode" I'd imagine.

Pardon me, but I read that as something not NSFW

Was it your article by any chance? I have no recollection of where I read it. Could be in LYN

I know this is going a bit OT, but when using the other "standard" NFC tag, would it require this ReTag app to re-assign or...

Not too sure how this works and I just flipped my lazy switch and hope to be spoon fed

I see. Must've been your post then. Or someone consolidated all posts regarding NFC and posted it elsewhere

Very very informative. Thanks man

*being spoon fed every once in a while isn't too bad *

junsheng

Just a thought - maybe could arrange the owner's list by colour? That way it'll be easier to know what's the most/least popular colour.

Since a Ctrl+F isn't an accurate representation. Just a suggestion from a fence-sitter

Question to anyone that was previously an iPhone user:

Does the inline remote work for anything other than the iPhone? I tried using mine on an HTC...didn't work.

Would be nice if I could use my current set of in-ears (with all the functions - volume and ans/end call) should I jump ship.

Anyone kind enough to try this out? Google wasn't too helpful unfortunately

EDIT: Answered my own question. All my years in uni should have made me better at searching for info. I bring disgrace upon myself

Anyways, for those interested check this and this out. Second one requires some DIY for those modders out there.

Of course, this could be solved by using a bluetooth set that allows your own set of buds...if you're willing to sacrifice SQ.

This post has been edited by marquis: Mar 21 2013, 12:44 AM

Have you tried the bottom of your phone?

EDIT:

according to jeff10012003

Guys, can we not be like some of the people over at the One thread? Try googling or the search function. It helps. Seriously.

At least the question asked this time isn't something stupid that could be easily googled (No offense philip42 - I think your question is still valid). It's just that it gets bloody annoying to catch up on the thread when you repeatedly read the same thing paraphrased several different ways.

This post has been edited by marquis: Mar 29 2013, 05:36 PM

I think this question was asked before - I can't seem to recall what the solution was though. Might wanna check that thread out - I'll update this post if I find it

NBTD

EDIT: I think better to wait for someone that's done this before

All the best man!

This post has been edited by marquis: Mar 29 2013, 05:44 PM

I notice a few people have answered based on hardware - here's my take based on software. If you're a user that won't customise the phone that much, then I honestly would recommend the iPhone. iOS works brilliantly out of the box and it simplifies everything. In that sense, it's very user friendly.

However, if you're the sort that like to fiddle with the phone and customise it to your liking, then the iPhone is the last thing you should put on your list. An iPhone without jailbreak is like using a phone on training wheels. Your ability to make the phone "yours" is severely limited by apple. The reason why the iPhone works so well to most people is because it is configured to work most efficiently as how Apple has set it. Changing it, makes your phone...not very good. I use the iPhone 4 currently with an insane amount of customisation. My phone is also extremely unstable. It crashes a LOT.

Due to this reason, I'm jumping ship to the android bandwagon. I want my phone to look and operate like how I want it to. Not how the manufacturers want it to. Heck, it's my bloody phone.

TL;DR
I will use my phone stock with little to no customisation - get iPhone 5
I like to fiddle around with how my phone appears and operate - get android

On a different note:

Managed to convince a friend to get the Z He was well impressed with the design. Said he like the One's design too but can't bring himself to buy an HTC (this mirrors my sentiment on a Samsung). This is coming from someone who cares a LOT about aesthetics, mind.

He confessed to never seeing himself buying a Sony prior to this (he's a huge Apple fan). Brought him to a Sony Centre and played around with the phone. He was well impressed.

Question to those in Singapore/knows the techy places well:

Where's the best place he can get a good deal in Singapore? Iirc, someone said bugis street? Is this still the latest info or is there somewhere better to buy it at?

Edit: Sorry for the wall of text guys Just realised how long my reply was

This post has been edited by marquis: Mar 31 2013, 11:31 PM

Replying mainly so I remember where to look for those two mods you mentioned

I'm really looking forward to using an android. Just biding my time before deciding between this and the One. Leaning more towards the Sony now though. Ever since the One didn't fare too well in the drop test and the tear down

My days on an iOS are numbered. Goodbye apple, helloooooo android!

Oh - and thanks to whoever that gave me those links for getting the phone in singapore. For some strange reason, the multiquote isn't working...and it's too much hassle going back to look for it

When I do get an android, first order of business would be to Root the phone. Customisation is a must

Wow. That's better than NFC tags. No need to touch at all!

You, my good sir, share the most awesome of apps

Hand itching to get an android pronto

This post has been edited by marquis: Apr 3 2013, 02:42 PM

I think I'll check the Apple appstore to see if there's something similar. Would be awesome to try it out first.

On a different note, I bought the Zephyr app from the Cydia store for my phone. Is there something similar to it on Android? Googled (albeit very lazily thanks to a laggy computer) and seems like there isn't an exact replica.

This is probably the best app ever designed for a full touchscreen interface imho. Would be great if I could port it over to an Android.

EDIT: We surpassed the 2.5k limit btw. Shouldn't someone start a new thread?

This post has been edited by marquis: Apr 3 2013, 10:19 PM