Z1 compact on the way.

[shortylickens]

http://www.intomobile.com/2014/01/06/ces-2014-sony-announces-xperia-z1-compact/


I like it.
Something like this will probably be my next phone, and I'll use the laptop for writing or playing games.

Link dead, try this:
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/sony-xperia-z1-compact/4505-6452_7-35833437.html

 

[gmaster456]

Looks great. Very sexy phone and similar specs to the full size Z1 which is a nice change from the gimped specs of others like the one mini and s4 mini.

 

[EvilYoda]

Heh...I felt like Goldilocks when I read the Engadget article. Everything sounds great about the phone but I don't want the screen that small...4.5"-4.7" for me.

 

[Ravynmagi]

I think I'd like to read my Twitter while taking a shower.

 

[sweenish]

I'll be interested to see just how small this vocal minority is.

 

[tsupersonic]

Snapdragon 800 on a 720p display? This thing will FLY. I like it

 

[Inspector Jihad]

it's pretty much the same size as the moto x.

this post on reddit has a comparison: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1uob36/z1_compact_size_comparison_to_popular_devices/

 

[dawheat]

it's pretty much the same size as the moto x.

this post on reddit has a comparison: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1uob36/z1_compact_size_comparison_to_popular_devices/

wow color me surprised on the size of the Moto X - helps visualize why I found its in-hand feel surprisingly good when I first picked it up.

 

[shortylickens]

it's pretty much the same size as the moto x.

this post on reddit has a comparison: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1uob36/z1_compact_size_comparison_to_popular_devices/

I like the features better on Sony phones. Things like waterproofing and possibly charging pads.

Assuming you dont use a case, all you have to do is set the phone in a dock. No fiddling with connectors.

 

[shortylickens]

 

[shortylickens]

that might be the best pic of the little charging pads.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

yeah i agree about the features. it's great cause the z1 compact and the moto x have very interesting set of features and both are the perfect size for me. i'd like to play with them and choose one but being on verizon, i think my choice is made for me

i would switch to t-mobile but my sister is on the family plan and is unwilling to leave verizon for coverage issues.

 

[foghorn67]

That looks awesome. Flagships should come in two sizes and screens.

 

[Megatomic]

I hope this becomes the norm also.

 

[Roland00Address]

You really should put sony or xperia in the title for most people including me woudn't instantly knew it was a sony phone just by a letter and a number.

 

[hondaf17]

I have been waiting for this phone. Really like the size and specs. Do not want a huge behemoth and want something to easily hold and fit in my pocket.

Any idea when/if it will come to US market? I need to decide between waiting for this and grabbing the Moto X for $450 now.

 

[shortylickens]

THERES A REVIEW FROM CNET!!!


:awe:

 

[paperwastage]

I have been waiting for this phone. Really like the size and specs. Do not want a huge behemoth and want something to easily hold and fit in my pocket.

Any idea when/if it will come to US market? I need to decide between waiting for this and grabbing the Moto X for $450 now.

might be a while

Sony has been neglecting the US market with regards to the phones

T-mobile is it's exclusive partner. but Z1 was released internationally in September 13, came to US in the online Sony store in Oct 13, and finally a carrier version (Z1s) this year

the Z came out in march, came to US around may, got onto T-mobile as an official carrier release in June

maybe the time-to-market for Z1 compact will be quicker

 

[shortylickens]

Yeah America used to get the best smartphones first but I think we've been lagging behind Europe a bit.

 

[thedosbox]

You really should put sony or xperia in the title for most people including me woudn't instantly knew it was a sony phone just by a letter and a number.

You didn't know it's your responsibility to read every single technology blog on the web before posting? Please hand in your geek card at the door.

Anyhow, I'm happy to see the trend of sensibly sized android phones continue. However, did Sony really need to use a proprietary wireless changing method?

 

[Zaap]

Micro SD slot? Win!

 

[WelshBloke]

Micro SD slot? Win!

That's unpossible!

The SDcard has already been declared dead on these forums.

 

[Dari]

That's unpossible!

The SDcard has already been declared dead on these forums.

Not by the Samsung Choir...

 

[dawheat]

I find it a bit amusing that other vendors like HTC and Sony are moving back to offering micro-sd storage after micro-sd was widely panned as obsolete.

Color me surprised that with a little thoughtfulness, you can add it with no design downside and likely minimal cost.

 

[WelshBloke]

Not by the Samsung Choir...

The Z1 is made by Samsung?