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[Xperia Z General] Warren.D:
The unit has most probably been raped by many reveiwers. They only have the device for a limited amount of time, then its goes to the next reveiwer and so on.

This is the first I've heard of this problem.

Someone has obviously been careless and not taken the time to ensure the port flaps are 100% flush/closed.

If it was closed, the water mark would not show. Looka like theres residue in the ports aswell.

P.S. Salt Water can be corrosive. Beer has bubbles which will expand the seals. Hot water will also soften the rubber seals. This is why Sony states a maximum of 30mins submerjed before any considerable could be caused.

I for one will not even entertain the idea of exposing my Z to water, same as any non waterproof device I've owned.

Water proofing is a safety precaution for accidents only, not a feature to be abused.
[Xperia Z General] LordManhattan:
Warren D summed it up pretty nicely. As of chlorine, it's a chemical, so i assume the dock connector would be the first one to fail, and also the rubber seals would also get damaged after some time.
[Xperia Z General] marcgear:
This is exactly the way we should all be treating this device,
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/videos/3428481/sony-xperia-z-review/

"The Xperia Z is the first smartphone which Sony has really nailed. We love the stylish, desirable and rugged design. The combination of excellent performance, a stunning screen and great cameras make the Xperia Z a force to be reckoned with."
[Xperia Z General] LordManhattan:
Hahah, that made me go WTF?! Mostly because I read it like:

"The Xperia Z is the first smartphone which Sony has really failed"

And at the end I thought "Well? Where does it fail you stupid man?!" And then I read it again. I need a cup of coffee.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6179/sony-xperia-z-review

"There’s a lot to like about the Sony Xperia Z. It is the strongest Android phone that Sony has produced to date, fusing power, design and features. We don’t find Sony’s customisations to be too intrusive and the attention to battery life is to be welcomed. The practical waterproofing also means you don't have to worry when you drop your phone in the toilet, or spill a pint on it, and these things happen.

It’s not perfect, however, and the camera doesn’t appear to offer much over previous flagship Xperia devices. It’s a reasonable performer, however, but with rivals focusing all their attention on the camera, it’s not the greatest feature of the Z.

However, the display size, in this design of handset we like a lot. With some larger devices, you feel like you’re compromising to for the sake of having a large display. The Sony Xperia Z plays its hand nicely, giving you that large screen experience, battery life that’s well managed and overall performance that makes daily use a pleasure."
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
this guy is a legend. Part 1 of his review (italian).

he dispels all myths about the xperia z screen/speaker in this video. It's funny that he hates AMOLED colors - just like we do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiSaj0cdsBY

Turn the caption translate options on and enjoy.

A preface to the video:

http://www.lucaviscardi.eu/2013/02/sony-xperia-z-i-falsi-miti/
[Xperia Z General] Timaustin2000:
So odd! I don't think I've ever come across a camera on a phone that so divides opinion! One review says it's mediocre/terrible another says it's brilliant!

Might there be scope for thinking that some review unit firmwares are different than others or that some review units have defective RS sensors?

One thing's for sure, I've not seen any images online that are anywhere near as terrible as the ones in the TechRadar review.

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it later this week (finally!) so that I can discover the truth for myself.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Some people just give it bad marks because it is not leaps better than the previous generation
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://www.whathifi.com/review/sony-xperia-z

5 Stars

FOR

Excellent picture

Detailed, punchy sound

Solid build

Attractive design

Quick in use

AGAINST

Poor viewing angles

Feel is up to personal taste

Blacks could be richer
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://www.wired.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phones/2013-02/sony-xperia-z-review

"

The Sony Xperia Z is a terrific handset offering (almost) the best of Android plus a terrific screen, very fine camera, super-powerful processor and lots more besides. If you can handle the size and the weight, it's a phone to be proud of, and throws down the gauntlet for the soon-come Samsung Galaxy S4."
[Xperia Z General] Biffy:
It is possible that reviewer may not be too bright. For the rubber seals to prevent water ingress they need to "seal" against the device. So filling them up with grit for water to seep past will of course reduce their effectiveness.
[Xperia Z General] jameslfc5:
Yeah that's what I'm thinking, when I read the reviews they're basically trying to say the camera isn't much better than the Xperia T but they aren't mentioning the fact that the Xperia T was already one of the best so any type of improvement over one of the best already out there is what I'd call a good camera!
[Xperia Z General] danw_oz:
Yep, for accidents. I know that any water on a touch screen renders the touch operation of it useless until the water has been removed. So will be curious if the Sony can be used to take a photo under water while snorkelling with no dedicated button.

The ratings are straight from the IP7 specs. I am sure it would last a lot longer than 30 minutes submerged.

The waterproof rating beyond IP7 is extremely different, continuous underwater.
[Xperia Z General] LordManhattan:
[YOUTUBE]DJw_RLaha1o[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
We need someone to test how far it can go, anyone that can dive around here :)
[Xperia Z General] AwesomeAHlee:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHG8Wxoi3YQ

(i know it's not a review, but i didn't want to make a new thread just for 1 vid.)

how do you guys add a video to a post?
[Xperia Z General] CaFFeiNe666:
touch operation works when water is on screen (wet finger technology) it doesn't work underwater, cause of water pressure, but works with wet screen

you can use it under water with auto shot or video mode...

very limited snoerkeling in 1mt of water ;)
[Xperia Z General] robogo1982:
1 meter is still better than 0 meter :D
[Xperia Z General] LordManhattan:
Are you a wizard? (Look at the date)
[Xperia Z General] robogo1982:
Am I a wizard?

Well... let's keep that a secret. :D

Sort of ontopic: the Z is allegedly on sale starting next week over here :) finally...
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://en.ocworkbench.com/feature/review-of-the-sony-xperia-z-5-jellybean-smartphone/

Conclusion

It is almost 2 weeks with the Xperia Z and I fell in love with it. The smartphone boots up first and it is speedy, thanks to the powerful processor built in. High performance means higher battery usage. the Xperia Z will be flat within a day of usage. I managed to squeeze in 1.5 days of usage when I enable the STAMINA MODE in the Power Management option. It definitely helps.

Something I don’t quite understand on the Xperia Z is that there is no camera button. So, if you intend to take a quick shot, you have to go to the icon and enable the camera mode. We last heard there is a third party software which can turn your volume up/down key for instant camera but we have yet to test that out.

The speaker is a mono speaker just like the earlier Xperia. Stereo or mono doesn’t matter but the volume level at maximum is probably only 80% of the Acro S. If you put it into your pocket, you might just miss some important messages if the surrounding is too noisy.

In conclusion, the Xperia Z is truly a multimedia phone. In fact, I use it more often than my iPad as it is more compact and provides crisp display with zoom in feature. The Xperia Z is also replacing my aging camera as it can take 1080p HD videos and good quality pictures with macro mode in dim light. I would recommend this phone to anyone who needs an all in one.

We give it a 9 out of 10 and Gold award for it’s quality and performance.
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
Some new non-english reviews:

http://technozein.pathfinder.gr/Sony-Xperia-Z - 4.5/5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO56-E37feY - 5/5
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
Great to read that.
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
Thanks, it was excellent read! Nice to hear about the screen actually being good. Can't wait to get mine, whenever that'll be.

Also, great taste in music - +1 for The National and +10 for Phillip Glass!
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Thanks :)

No long ago I went to see Einstein on the beach they are touring now, if it is available near you, you have to go it is excellent!
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
Unfortunately I live no-where near anything as exciting, but i'll definitely check out their music!

Now this is interesting. In the dialaphone review, the HTC One actually scores less than the Xperia Z :

http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/blog/2013/02/28/htc-one-review-this-is-the-one/

And check this out:

"The 4.7-inch super LCD 3 screen may not be as bright and dazzling as that of the Sony Xperia Z but still offers a clarity that is pretty much unmatched amongst mobile devices."

lolwat?
[Xperia Z General] issy_i:
Sony should make a Xperia Z mini with same specs!!, I love this phone but its a bit biggy for my hand :(
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
added and update to my mini review.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38586217&postcount=355

Still to do:

shures listing test

battery report

daily use
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://www.littlegreenrobot.co.uk/phones/sony-xperia-z-review/

Verdict

The Xperia Z is Sony’s best smartphone to date. It takes the ideas the company has been working on over the last few years, and throws them all together in a more refined and polished manner than ever before. It ticks all the right boxes, yet there’s something missing. Maybe it’s the design – it’s a beautiful, striking phone but it feels larger in the hand than other devices with a similar footprint. Maybe it’s the screen, which has stunning resolution but lacks the vibrancy that we’ve seen elsewhere. Or maybe it is the software, which adds little of true value. Or maybe we’re being too harsh. As a media device, a camera phone or a workhorse capable of devouring any task you throw at it we have absolutely no complaints.

The bottom line is the Xperia Z is a great example of a high-end Android smartphone. It bears comparison with the best phone of the last year, like the Galaxy S III and the Nexus 4, but it does not stand in a class of its own.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Part 1

http://www.hardwareluxx.com/index.p...y-xperia-z-part-12-the-fullhd-smartphone.html

Part 2

http://www.hardwareluxx.com/index.p...gadgets/21876-test-sony-xperia-z-part-22.html

Sony is back, and in style. The extremely good hardware paired with Sony's flair for elegant design makes the Xperia Z something special. When you first see the device, you wouldn't suspect that it has such power, not to mention the fact that it's dust and water resistant. In addition, Sony has thought of most users' needs: light-weight, large display but small casing, fast, NFC, LTE, good battery life, a decent camera, and a sleek design. Granted, the glass back is a matter of taste, but this seems to bother noone, considering the iPhone 4/4S sales figures. How the Xperia Z will fare against the HTC One, which features a better CPU and stereo speakers, is something we'll have to test as soon as test samples of HTC's One will be available.
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
http://www.coolsmartphone.com/2013/02/28/sony-xperia-z-review/

One of the more negative reviews i've seen.
[Xperia Z General] Thor:
Just finished up my review today.

http://geektech.ie/index.php/review-sony-xperia-z
[Xperia Z General] iujona:
Great review
[Xperia Z General] redandwhitearmy:
Drop test and water test of XZ in MWC... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61mW65hPJuY
[Xperia Z General] Akiainavas:
So we finally have a real drop test - on a hard tile floor, not wood. I'm not worried about my phone's durability :)
[Xperia Z General] redandwhitearmy:
I m not gonna buy a case after watching that :P
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
Have to say, i'm really quite impressed by how deep the blacks are on this device. Certainly better than I expected.
[Xperia Z General] hndr_haryanto:
Display comparison: Xperia Z against Xperia T and Xperia V

V is better in my opinion. :)
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/03/sony-xperia-z-australian-review-the-magic-is-back-at-sony/
[Xperia Z General] Warren.D:
Have you found any dead pixels?
[Xperia Z General] hndr_haryanto:
More info about Xperia Z display

Xperia Z: European and Japanese displays compared
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
it's not more, it's the same. more sources posting the same video and screenshots is not more info.

source:

http://mobiltelefon.ru/post_1362318685.html
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z-hands-and-initial-review
[Xperia Z General] shem2409:
I have checked the display using the "display tester app", turning the phone on full brightness and running through the screens with all of the different colors and I didn't find a single one. The display looks perfect on my unit﻿
[Xperia Z General] robogo1982:
Here's my mini review :)

I'll try to sum up my experience so far.

THE GOOD

This phone looks phenomenally good. I love the monolithic design and the all black exterior. The absence of ports (or them being covered with flaps) makes the phone look very sleek. The power button placement is the best I've come across so far, I wonder how no one else has come to the idea to place it there. :) The overall build quality is great, much better than the S3 I had before this phone, although the S3 was put together very well and had no big problems in that department.

The performance of the phone is absolutely staggering. I tried torturing the phone to find its flaws in the software and failed miserably. It works effortlessly, the 2 GB of RAM really shows and makes multitasking a breeze.

The HD resolution is fantastic, I really strained to see individual pixels on the screen but my shoddy eyes can't discern them. :D makes watching HD video (with BRAVIA) a real joy. There are gripes about the screen, yes, more of that in THE BAD section below.

I find the UI reasonably okay, I love the Walkman lockscreen widget. While I'm talking about Walkman, I have to commend the sound quality of the phone and the adjustments that can be made in that department. Makes using the phone as a media centre in my car a joy. Also, the supplied headset is absolutely fabulous, great sound (once you manage to fit it in your ears, though).

THE BAD

The screen. Maybe it's just my unit, but the colors are nowhere near the AMOLED screen on the S3 which has great, rich (over)saturated colours and great blacks. Not that big a deal for me, maybe once we (maybe) get the screen calibration app we will be able to manage the picture. And yes, viewing angles are not that good. BUT - it's not as bright as the S3's AMOLED which made watching Family Guy in bed last night in a pitch black room a joy for my eyes.

The all glass surface of the phone is a massive fingerprint magnet, within 20 minutes of unpacking it my phone already looked as if it came from a muddy trench :D

The protective flaps on the phone's body will be a massive nuisance to some people, I personally don't mind (a small price to pay for having a waterproof phone).

The vibration motor is... weird. Makes a weird sound when typing fast when it winds up. The camera takes a bit too long to open.

Compared to the S3, wifi range is smaller. At the same place (my garage) I got 1-2 bars of wifi with the S3, no reception with the Z.

My LED notifications don't work. I will reset the phone later today and see if it fixes things.

The feeble speaker is the biggest dissapointment. No, wait, it isn't. The speaker placement is. :D it is really hard to hold the phone without covering it.

THE UNKNOWN

Battery life is still a mystery to me, charged it fully the first time last night, gonna give it a couple of full cycles. Also, haven't had the time to try Stamina mode.

This is it so far, will update with more info.
[Xperia Z General] RCJ89:
Looks like we will be seeing the GSM arena review some time soon.
[Xperia Z General] dibdin:
I would say in about 3 weeks or so. Usually GSM arena are one of the last when it comes to reviewing devices.
[Xperia Z General] -]Megacharge[-:
Here's a good one showing some gaming video and viewing angles, in comparison with iPhone 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZZAzUXUoCw

Z and iPhone 5 Cameras and video side by side http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2QIHHTwX5w
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Sony Xperia Z Interactive Image

http://blog.clove.co.uk/2013/02/13/...&utm_campaign=sony-xperia-z-interactive-image
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://www.frandroid.com/test/128142_sony-xperia-z-test-smartphone-android/

is in french
[Xperia Z General] randomuseresato:
Detailed french review of the Xperia Z

Let me post the translation of their verdict.

Design :	★★★★★

Sony understands the expectations of the public: a high-end smartphone should have materials "premium". With all the glass on the phone and a simple design, we have (in our opinion) the best design today. Its dimensions and weight are perfectly balanced and format 5 inches will seem more than ever the ideal format.

Display: ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★

With FullHD resolution, pixels are no longer visible to the naked eye. This very recent slab seems to be a bit too bright and distorts the colors, but it does note that comparing competing models. In normal use, you will not notice anything unusual. Instead, you will be amazed by the density of pixels!

In terms of color reproduction it bests the One X, but they mention that whites are not as bright as One X and blacks in a completely dark room are lighter compared to One X.

Camera: ★ ★ ★ ★ ½

13 megapixels which currently surpasses competitors Android Market. HDR is not so stunning, but this sensor is impressive smartphone.

Performance: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The heavy, very heavy, with Android has never been so fluid through Project Butter.

Software: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

While HTC and Samsung Android appropriated largely by modifying the interface, Sony prefers improve by a few keystrokes. The whole is more than coherent and bundled software is suitable (especially for part Walkman / Albums / Movies).

However, we regret that PlayStation certified phone Mobile does not include a link to download the application directly to the store or better it is directly integrated.

Autonomy: ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★

According to the views, you can find good or bad. If you consider the phone as a phablet (type Galaxy Note), you will have difficulty in exceeding the day. However, if we consider instead the Z Xperia smartphone as a classic, it has similar performance, even better.

Battery life is said to be much better than Nexus 4 and closer to Note 2.

Final Score: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The coherent offered by the Sony Xperia Z deserves a 5/5 because it is the best phone of the year 2013 which is not very difficult as it is one of the first premium that comes to us early this year. More generally, it is also the best high-end smartphone confused every generation taking the best of what is. It is certainly not the cheapest (difficult to compete with the Nexus 4) and will see land competition soon, but Sony has erased all the defects of previous generations of its Android smartphones.

Full Review HERE
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
Thanks for the link.

Pretty great, overall. Inching closer to pulling the trigger on the XZ.
[Xperia Z General] hndr_haryanto:
Promo video Xperia Z from Sony. :)

http://www.mobilexperia.com/xperia-z-promo-video-from-sony-mobile-france.html
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
http://www.cnetfrance.fr/produits/sony-xperia-z-le-test-39786008.htm

Cnet France review.

4/5+ Editors choice, Major cons being viewing angles and camera quality (pending final firmware)

---------- Post added at 05:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:56 PM ----------

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z-Review_id3247

PhoneArena, 8.5/10
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z-reviews-5204.php
[Xperia Z General] DdcCabuslay:
PhoneArena has put up their review. They gave it an 8.5/10. They praised the build quality and the IP certification, but called the camera disappointing and said that call quality was mediocre.

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z-Review_id3247
[Xperia Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
There are couple of reviews saying Camera Quality NOT good, wat say guys !!

sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
[Xperia Z General] Al Gore:
Most reviewers say viewing angles are bad, some say are good, on the videos they seem to be fine (http://youtu.be/A3XjdJgFz7Q?t=15m38s) - confusing. Wish I could test it myself.
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
All reviews based on a production model say the screen is good/great and that viewing angles are not the best but pretty good. Also people on this forum that have the Japanese model say it good
[Xperia Z General] XDA mark:
Finally the reviews are coming, I waited for this :) First of all thanks to everybody that has posted links to reviews!

I have to say I am a bit disapointed, but not enough to change my mind about the Z. The camera should have been fantastic... seems it isn't, I am happy all reviews point out that it is a beautiful, premium design. That's very important to me (aftery years of looking only for raw specs I am now focusing also on design). The phone seems fast and smooth, so that's fine as well. Battery life also seems good from what I have read.

After all the reviews till now the Xperia Z still holds the #1 spot for my next phone. It's also one of the first 4G devices in the Netherlands, so that's a big plus.

When I read this morning that the Galaxy S4 will be very similar to the S3 design-wise, I was sad. I really want something different, not another S3 (but with a slightly larger, higher res screen and some other upgrades).
[Xperia Z General] rycexboi:
Yeah..I didn't really like that review, felt kinda rushed and whats up with saying the screen should be more contrast and saturated?. Sorry, but I like my screen to be natural colored not over saturated.
[Xperia Z General] Gitaroo:
this is what happen when everyone is trying to do an aggressive annual release (this case less than a year). We can only expect a incremental upgrade, not really a generational leap.
[Xperia Z General] omersak:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z-review-884.php

Gsmarena preview.
[Xperia Z General] DdcCabuslay:
Did you see the video review? I stopped watching it because he can't speak without pausing or saying "um". Couldn't stand it.
[Xperia Z General] :
I don't understand how phonearena say its sub par yet all the other sites say its great and the camera is excellent. Won't be reading phonearena again and they won't stop me getting this phone.
[Xperia Z General] hndr_haryanto:
Xperia Z up against Nokia’s camera kings – the Pureview 808, N8 and Lumia 920

No comment. :D
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Thanks,

here you can find the originals

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pureviewclub/sets/72157632928702933/with/8534296302/

I'm wondering what the base ISO is of the XZ since they are all shot at ISO 40 which could be well below base ISO and that could result in the flat and mushy images. But regardless it doesn't seem that Sony has done a good job with this new sensor. Curious to see what the Apple engineers are able to do with this sensor.

Edit:

The lowest setting you can shoose is ISO 100. I think the Superior auto mode just really sucks
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
These shots are on full Auto.

So you know, you have the Menu and the Settings to USE it in order to get better results.

Crap test, and it's a Nokia fanpage...
[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Most people will use it on auto, so at least they tested this capability of the phone (in a daylight setting) and it seems the superior auto doesn't live up to its name. Hope they will fix it.