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[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I have found THIS online and I think they are a legit business but I have not ever done business with them. From the sound of it, they know what they are doing. Lets up we hear more update on our orders.

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I think what people think as price for ZL is more like a price for Xperia Z. Sony could release this for $549.99 but I still have to pay tax on it which would be more expensive than BLTShop.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Haldi4803:
Meh.... so can you open the back of the ZL ? is the Battery solded ? You think there will ever be Extra Large batteries ?

Hard decission between ZL and Z :( ZL is compacter, has IR, plastic Back and not glass, but there are way more developers for Z! (don't know if that will improve in the future! on the other hand porting from Z to ZL shouldn't be that hard...) and it's not waterproof.

Will it ever? Tought not even Germany will get the ZL officially.

But Phonehouse does! https://www.phonehouse.de/Sony-Xperia-ZL_LP
[Sony Xperia ZL] randy_c:
eBay start selling Xperia ZL C6503 stock items too.
[Sony Xperia ZL] htc fan89:
it's like 758 dollars, i think..just hope sony prices it reasonable as $599.99 to $649.99
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
Experience says: Just wait till Sony release the phone or price will be up there too high.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Gitaroo:
Ya I would wait until Sony announce the official price for NA.
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
Gonna roll the dice for a $549.99 price tag on the ZL, in sony.mobile store.:laugh:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
oh, you are from Vegas.

I do some wishful thinking here :D after all there are young people and big dreams:cyclops:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Gitaroo:
after seeing the SG4 hype, I dont think Sony will price the ZL higher than it unless they are bat **** crazy. S4 will most likely be 650-700 atleast in Canada.
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
I loled when I saw the gs4. Still getting the zl in white, once it's released in the USA.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I am getting also the white ZL in the USA - C6506. I hope BLT release it on time for March 21.Fingers crossed.:good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Gitaroo:
come on sony, give me the price already.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nik.taylor:
I called BLT to see if they were legit. The guy on the phone was pretty knowledgeable and said that in his experience, the date that Sony gives them moves at least once, often twice. I have my fingers crossed for the 21st as i'm one of the 6 current backorders but i'm not that hopeful.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
maybe i will preorder the red one :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
Can't really decide, if I should pre order now with BLT, or wait for the official Sony Store to carry it. Pricing, will play a role in this. :confused: How's the warranty by the way through BLT?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
Don't be hopeful about warranty from them. At have to see if it's USA release that they are selling.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nik.taylor:
You can of course cancel the BLT order any time up to shipping. They guy told me it takes about 1 min to take effect in the system after you fill out the form on the web. BLT said the price you pre-order for is the most you will pay. If it goes up, you keep the pre-order price, if it goes down, they will charge you the lesser amount. I'm keeping an eye on the Sony store and other places to see who is the cheapest and will cancel if necessary

Unfortunately, they have a no returns or exchanges policy: http://www.shopblt.com/faq.shtml#Q31 so the warranty is through Sony
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
the red color is for us only, right?

I think the price may be $549-$599 because the acro S is $499 now
[Sony Xperia ZL] randy_c:
I already pre-order mine C6506 RED. Six more days...............
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
Yeah, exactly what I was worried about. If I can just pick it up at a Sony store below $600 I'd rather do that, and have the ability to refund /exchange for no trouble.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
will BLT include the screen protector for us? i saw many unbox videos that also including the screen protector inside the box
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
Hi just got a message from BLT regarding warranty.
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
That's good. I've been reading their exchange/return/defective guidelines and found this "Defective and factory sealed items can be returned for replacement, store credit, or refund within 30 days of the purchase date. "Defective" means an item is non-functioning, incompatible with your operating system, or doesn't function as described or advised by the manufacturer". Does that mean no exchanges for dead pixels?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
Im number 6 on RED :)

I think the price in store will not be under $600 (after tax) because the price in India's store is around $700
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
^^ This,

BLT, said in last email that they will honor the price no matter what.
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
Looks like im pre ordering from ShopBLT also. Time to sell my galaxy nexus (regret buying it).
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
A little disappointment that sony USA did not include the screen protector in box.

/Nimche: can you ask BLT?
[Sony Xperia ZL] outsidah:
Did you just buy it recently or something? The Nexus was an amazing the phone while I had it - I sold it just due to lack of LTE.
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
It's an amazing phone, have it since it was released internationally. Even with multiple roms, and kernels the radios sucked. Still an awesome phone though, just regretted paying $600 for it. Lol. I'm just in love with the ZL now :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] gclancer:
I gor the Z from Clove on UK but just got the ZL instead. I do like the Z but ZL just.feel more comfortable in my hand
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I'll ask the questions, but honestly they have not received the phone and they should not know either. That shatter proof plastic layer should be there anyways, and I feel the screen protector should come with it anyways but we should remember anything comes to the US gets strip down to bones.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
I made wrong order >.< because I thought the red color would have the texture like black one, but It didn't -,- Can I cancel and order again?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
its not textured?:confused: I guess you can always email them and let them know what you wish to do.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
yes, it's look like metal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaVmjvwdRLg
[Sony Xperia ZL] randy_c:
And yes Sony will release the red one otherwise it wouldn't be on their website..

http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-Xperia-Smarthphone/en/p/XZLC6506RD
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I was under impression that the red is exclusive to the NA? It looks nice, but I prefer white :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
nice but i wish it had textures like black one
[Sony Xperia ZL] htc fan89:
I'm thinking buying from here, anyone else buying from this seller?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Sony-Xperia-ZL-C6502-Black-Factory-Unlocked-13MP-Snapdragon-S4-Pro-5-HD-3G?item=200905664256&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6292559017622549622#ht_9112wt_1186
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I have dealt with them before and they have a nice service.

The only issue with that listing for me is the C6502 which is not compatible with ATT LTE.

Price is coming down.
[Sony Xperia ZL] hyelton:
I paid $635 for my C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
so expensive, the LTE version from BLT has just $575
[Sony Xperia ZL] Gitaroo:
so I think the phone won't be 759 in NA like earlier report. Why would ppl buy from random ebay guys if ebay cost more than buying from Sony style.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
Phone is not available to be purchased anywhere as we speak but on ebay (*some local Sony store in other countries have them in stock)

Some folks like to have it earlier. I would doubt that it could get priced in NA for that much. Everything comes here goes for cheaper.

Hopefully this is my last week of waiting.
[Sony Xperia ZL] hyelton:
I think it will be about 599/600
[Sony Xperia ZL] Gitaroo:
what I meant was more for after its officially out in the NA market and available on Sony Style.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Spectre51:
Look for it around April 1. Don't expect it much cheaper than what's been said if any.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Xperia ZL] macklobell:
Does anyone know for sure if the Red Xperia Zl will be textured rubber? The photos on the web show it similar to the xperia P but it is impossible to tell from the sonystyle website.
[Sony Xperia ZL] outsidah:
Thanks for the update. I was really hoping to see it this week.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
it's just plastic, not alu or textured rubber.

I saw it on BLT, sound like we have to wait a long time
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
while I don't want to sound too optimistic, I should say that SonyStyle USA sucks. other re-sellers online could have it before even SonyStyle. We will see if anything comes out this week or April Fool's day is the day.
[Sony Xperia ZL] madgalaxy:
WOW! Checked SonyStyle.com this morning and they have a price.... $759! To me, that is WAY over priced.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nik.taylor:
Still $574.74 on BLT
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
I have just canceled the red color and ordered the black one immediately!!!
[Sony Xperia ZL] spridell:
Yes Sony has revealed the price and it is $759

That is wayyyy over priced I think

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666540750
[Sony Xperia ZL] rycexboi:
Yeah, thats overpriced, does anyone know if sony style store u.s have demo units right now?
[Sony Xperia ZL] hyelton:
Well considering it prob won't come to a carrier and that's just a normal price to me when buying phones that usually don't go on a USA carrier.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
sony has just unveiled xperia SP...it's so cool, the transparent bar, aluminum and big battery for dual-core, but still 1gb ram -,-
[Sony Xperia ZL] outsidah:
Honestly it's over what even an unlocked iPhone 5 32GB costs unlocked. Way too much
[Sony Xperia ZL] Gitaroo:
759 is ridicules, even after GS4 is unveiled with much higher specs. I personally prefer ZL still but not at that price; was expecting 599 even the last year XS was released at 499 in Canada. They are already not popular in NA, looks like they want to make them even less popular. My god what the hell are they thinking. And how does these ebay guys sell them for 100 less. We'll have to see how they price it with contract in Canada. Bizarrely it was confirmed coming to almost all carrier in Canada.
[Sony Xperia ZL] rycexboi:
Yeah, I agree it's overpriced, was also expecting around $500. As for ones on ebay those are non LTE versions. I guess I have to buy it elsewhere instead of sony store.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Gitaroo:
ya, I don't like buying Electronics online unless theres a retail store I can return or exchange. Shipping is a pain if the product comes in defected.

Sony Canada $674.99

http://store.sony.ca/webapp/wcs/sto...atalogId=100803&productId=8198552921666540750

Although its locked to one carrier.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
as I mentioned before, NeoBits is selling them as well but for $583.95 but they mentioned that list price is $759.99
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
neobits and BLT, which is better?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
never dealt with neither of them. They have good rating online but NEOBITS for me since I had to pay extra for tax and stuff not worth it.

I stay with BLT, and see what happens.
[Sony Xperia ZL] greatremix:
Just lost the patient on waiting the Z since the ZL is releasing. Placed a order on BLT, hope they are going to stay on the releasing data
[Sony Xperia ZL] madgalaxy:
I think I am gonna order from BLT when they get them in stock.
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
$759.99 is so outrageous! :mad: It's a good thing i ordered mine through shopBLT, hopefully they deliver.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
They have mentioned before that this is the estimated date told by Sony and they have not heard anything else yet, so date stays as is and hopefully they really get it on March 21st.

C6506 is not available anywhere else yet so we are not loosing anything by waiting.
[Sony Xperia ZL] RoChinu:
I fell in love with Z's glass back, ZL should be a great choice though for the people not wanting the annoying flaps, not in need of waterproofing and more compact phone.:victory:
[Sony Xperia ZL] hyelton:
I would have loved the waterproof but problems with sound, Flaps , and No 3G for AT&T.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Spectre51:
C6602 works just fine on AT&T 3G. Full support.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Xperia ZL] RoChinu:
I understand the flaps issue but honestly, how often do you actually use the phone speakers? I for one barely do, my phone is always on vibrate for the simple reason I don't feel the need to let my surroundings know when I've gotten an new notification. When I listen to music, play games or watch movies I either use NFC/Bluetooth speakers or headphones.
[Sony Xperia ZL] hyelton:
True. But I could not find it anywhere.

Also I have seen a lot about its display, But the last phone I got wet, Well Damaged it from being wet haha was my CDMA Moto Rokr back in 2008 lol.
[Sony Xperia ZL] greatremix:
I found one seller in ny is sellin' the 6602....i cancelled my ZL order and ordered a black 6602 instead
[Sony Xperia ZL] paullu:
link please
[Sony Xperia ZL] outsidah:
Probably this guy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-Xperia...1014375712?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2329288120
[Sony Xperia ZL] gtrab:
I got excited for a minute, but no purple, and the ZL he's selling is the non-1900 HSPA one

I'll have to wait a little bit more
[Sony Xperia ZL] hyelton:
Then his listing is a Lie cause he listed the C6602 which has 1900 HSPA
[Sony Xperia ZL] gtrab:
Read my statement again: "no purple" (Z, of course) "and the ZL he's selling is the non-1900 HSPA one"
[Sony Xperia ZL] madgalaxy:
And now the $759 price is gone form the SonyStyle US site. Back to just "Coming Soon". Maybe someone goofed on the price?!?!
[Sony Xperia ZL] outsidah:
LOL saw that as well... Curious indeed
[Sony Xperia ZL] randy_c:
I have couple of questions:

1. When C6606 will release?

2. I heard the screen on the Z series not very good, is this true? compare to the Ion?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
stick with the Ion and wait for the xperia RX on Q3 or Q4 2013
[Sony Xperia ZL] Spectre51:
1. As I've mentioned I'm not permitted to comment on that yet.

2. The screen is fine imho. Blacks do look darker on the ion. Look at the many display threads an judge for yourself.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Xperia ZL] :
I got zl few days ago. This device is pretty good. In my opnion feels very good. I really dig the led notifactions light feels very amazing. The loudspeaker seems to be pretty ok. If u want good pictures with camera u have to mess with settings, there seems to be bug in software. Looks like the same bug in z. If anyone has question i may answer for something.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I wish Sony would have shown some sense of living. Maybe release the ZL here from the begining of Spring (tomorrow).

Time moves way slower when you are waiting...
[Sony Xperia ZL] vicedens2002:
Just played with the Z and ZL at the Sony store. For me the screen looked exactly the same. For me the viewing angles and the colors are good enough. I liked the Z glass back but the ZL back gives more grip to hands which is really needed for a 5inch phone. And the compactness feels more comfortable at hands, can be easily navigated by a single hand. My search for a good walkman android ends here.. :D

Z had a small NFC sticker at back but ZL didn't. Any reasons even though both support NFC.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
Did you only try out the black color? I wonder how would the white ZL feels in hand without the texture?
[Sony Xperia ZL] vicedens2002:
I played with black ZL and purple Z. I wanted the black one so didn't ask about white. Does the white have same texture design??
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
not same like black, white and red don't have textures
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
Apparently not, nor red one has any texture.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Dpk1:
No, reason. The one (Xperia ZL) i bought had nfc sticker at back, didn't see it on XZ in demo though, lol. And yes, both ZL & Z have nfc support.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I think putting a sticker in the back is a retarded wasteful expense.
[Sony Xperia ZL] vicedens2002:
Lol never say one again. Its now HTC property:D. Is there a screen off animation? Or the newer phones with high resolutions come like that? My desire HD just turns off display like unplugging the power cord from the screen.
[Sony Xperia ZL] cdd543:
I picked one of these up to play with until the One make an appearance. First impressions are decent--feels pretty good in the hand...more like a 4.7 or 4.8 incher than 5. Fair amount of jittery/lag happening moving around the home screens. Did the OTA update and set up my ATT apn so I'll see how it does.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I have confirmed with Overseas Electronics. Their model is C6502 and they have it in stock for $649.99

http://www.welectronics.com/gsm/Sony%20Ericsson/Sony-Xperia-ZL-WHITE.HTML?gclid=CI6Pg9fWi7YCFU-mPAodtR0AJw
[Sony Xperia ZL] Dpk1:
Ha ha.. yes, looks like HTC are obsessed by "one"! Screen turns dim (bit hazy) before completely turning off (if that is what u are referring to as animation), and that has been there on my 2012 Xperia S as well.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
so should we buy the ZL immediately on the 1st batch when it releases or wait for more review, report ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] rycexboi:
Man..I'm having a hard time choosing the colors. I'm worried that the textured back of the black one makes it harder to clean and what not.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I don't know if I am waiting to receive the Xperia ZL on time or waiting for BLT to let me know that its delayed.

Every year, this time of the year, I feel the same.

ZL come to your PAPA.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Funk2641:
I just want a release date

I mean, I can decide what color I want easily
[Sony Xperia ZL] rycexboi:
Yeah, I hope BLT's estimated date is right.
[Sony Xperia ZL] randy_c:
I sent them an email but no respond..
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
Usually takes a day. I was thinking in a same way but they have other stuff to sell and fulfill per day.

Maybe they don't know what to say :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] rycexboi:
I hope we get some news today, estimated date said 21st on shopblt. I cant wait any longer, sold my Xperia T and have been using my dumbphone (k800).
[Sony Xperia ZL] Efe64:
I want this b*tch.. But its still not out in the Netherlands :(

Verstuurd van mijn Xperia S met Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
AW: Who's going for the ZL?

I'm going to get this one too! Csn't wait till April 1st when it's released! Hope it isn't April fools day joke... :D

Had anyone found a complete review? I just found some hands ons.
[Sony Xperia ZL] anirudh412:
The textured back looks SO CLASSY and stealth. Gives the back a character. And don't worry about cleaning. Its extremely easy to do so.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
totally agree with you
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
What did you guys do? HAHA:D

BLT has change title for Black Xperia ZL to:

which means we won't see anything this week. :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
I saw it yesterday, but ETA still shows me 3/21. if nothing happens today, I will cancel
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
the question is what are you going to do after cancelling?

I still can not find it anywhere else.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
still wait until official release, many websites will review, then the price will go down =))
[Sony Xperia ZL] rycexboi:
Yeah..ETA still shows 3/21, did anyone of you guys received the email back from them?.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
nope

/oppo find 5 will be alt. choice
[Sony Xperia ZL] djruckuss66:
Status of Xperia ZL C6506 on Shopblt.com

I just wanted to let you guys know that I just spoke to a rep at Shopblt.com and he said that as of now, the item is yet to be in stock at the southern California warehouse. They haven't heard from the manufacturer yet on the delivery and that is why they haven't updated their website. As soon as they hear back from Sony, they should be updating the ETA at the warehouse and those of us who have it on order. Like many of you, I've ordered this item from this website, so I'm just as anxious as you guys, but luckily I've got a few backup android phones to keep me going until this bad boy comes in. No news is good news right?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
yes the Xperia T is running just fine for now but the happiness of getting a new toy is always there but unfortunately not for this weekend :mad:
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
maybe delay until april, I mean we will get it on April -,-
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
From sony Xperia US on twitter:
[Sony Xperia ZL] molo_Ono:
I just ordered the C6502 and should receive it in a few days. The main reason I went with the ZL, as opposed to the Z, is its smaller form. It's about as big as my Nexus 4, which is approaching my physical-size-limit for a phone, but has a 1080p display with a way better camera.

The reason I didn't wait to get a USA, LTE model is because 1) AT&T puts way too much bloatware and branding on their devices and 2) I had a lot of trouble flashing custom ROMs when I had the AT&T Xperia TL. I'm sure some of the other, more experienced Sony guys can comment on why it was so hard to unlock the bootloader for that version.

All in all, I'm really happy with my decision to get the ZL. I might write an opinion-piece comparison with the HTC One when my GF upgrades at the end of the month.

BTW, this guy is selling the C6502 on eBay for $599.99 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Xperia-ZL-C6502-Black-Factory-Unlocked-13MP-Snapdragon-S4-Pro-5-HD-3G-/200905664256?
[Sony Xperia ZL] akong702:
The USA version comes unlocked, with ATT, and Tmobile LTE bands. No carrier branding whatsoever.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
I just had to let it out :D

"Sony USA sucks" at least for the last 4 years
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
did u cancel ur order on blt?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nimche:
me? nah...

its better to be in line just in case they get it earlier than rest
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
did everybody have something new?
[Sony Xperia ZL] greatremix:
On the contrary, I remain on Z... I got mine today and was so happy to demonstrate the water proof to everyone. Sadly my precious have some strange wave on the screen, gotta wait until Monday to receive my new replacement
[Sony Xperia ZL] sonic2911:
Im in Houston too, where did you buy it?
[Sony Xperia ZL] nX3NTY:
Main reason why I'm getting ZL over any other phone is because it push every single button I expected on a phone I need. Power button and volume rocker is in the right place and right location. The back is matte texture and rubberized which is grippy and thus I don't need additional case because of it. The phone is also have smaller footprint as compared to majority of similarly sized screen phones in the market so its as pocketable as my previous phones. The port is not blocked too unlike the Z which needs to be closed with a flap because of its, to me, unneeded water resistant properties.

The only thing I don't like is the soft touch button on the screen. I would rather have capacitive touch button underneath the screen but it's something I could live with. The second thing I don't like is the shatter proof screen protector with engraved Sony logo on it. I like my phone naked but since it's there I'm going to live it there until it badly scratched
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allandacruz:
Guys,

I need to publish a new ROM for us. I'd like to know about credits and permissions.

Example, in my framework-res.apk I got some images here and there, did a xml to battery percentage.. I mixed best png files in few frameworks.. Do I need to get permissions from authors or just give credits is enough?

Please, I think I did a good "work" (copy and paste, but very clean)..

Thanks!

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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allandacruz:
Edited, mixed, copied:

Framework_res

SystemUI

Settings

androidpolice

Walkman player (GB+ICS)

Build.prop (no placebo, best modifications possible)

Xperia Launcher ICS Look 5x4 icons + landscape + Home preferences

Good init.d scripts

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