In the box - some thoughts

[mhaha]

Just got my brand spanking new white Z1c!
A dock (DK32) was included in the box, along with usb cable, charger, headset, manuals, and a limited edition case. No screen protector.

Price was awesome, ~$500, but I guess that's why the packaging is so... non-premium. I'm sure they could have done better without adding to the cost.
Probably also explains why the headset is so frickin' cheap, I thought Sony always bundle with quality buds. Maybe it's because all the Sony products I bought in the past were Walkman branded? Ex. SE W880i, W980, K700i (not Walkman but still came with great buds), CD player D-EJ2000...

The dock looks great, but actually docking in the phone will take practice, it's not entirely fool-proof. Without the phone, it fails to stay in desired position since the usb cable tugs at it a certain way. Included was an adapter to accommodate z1c + case, but I have not tried this configuration yet. Probably won't ever, thing is too sexy to cover up in a case!

The panel on my unit is JDI. :good: Aww yeah!
Compared with a friend who owns a Z1 (sharp panel), difference was amazing. I was surprised the poor performing panel on the Z1 was sourced from Sharp, I always assumed they made only quality stuff - at least all Sharp phones were top of class. Guess the components arm had to cut corners to compete with Korean and Chinese/Taiwanese manufacturers... shame really.

 

[PAVNEET101]

Just got my brand spanking new white Z1c!
A dock (DK32) was included in the box, along with usb cable, charger, headset, manuals, and a limited edition case. No screen protector.

Price was awesome, ~$500, but I guess that's why the packaging is so... non-premium. I'm sure they could have done better without adding to the cost.
Probably also explains why the headset is so frickin' cheap, I thought Sony always bundle with quality buds. Maybe it's because all the Sony products I bought in the past were Walkman branded? Ex. SE W880i, W980, K700i (not Walkman but still came with great buds), CD player D-EJ2000...

The dock looks great, but actually docking in the phone will take practice, it's not entirely fool-proof. Without the phone, it fails to stay in desired position since the usb cable tugs at it a certain way. Included was an adapter to accommodate z1c + case, but I have not tried this configuration yet. Probably won't ever, thing is too sexy to cover up in a case!

The panel on my unit is JDI. :good: Aww yeah!
Compared with a friend who owns a Z1 (sharp panel), difference was amazing. I was surprised the poor performing panel on the Z1 was sourced from Sharp, I always assumed they made only quality stuff - at least all Sharp phones were top of class. Guess the components arm had to cut corners to compete with Korean and Chinese/Taiwanese manufacturers... shame really.

Where did u get this device for 500$ ?? I can't find it cheaper than 600$ ??
Thank you

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[mhaha]

Where did u get this device for 500$ ?? I can't find it cheaper than 600$ ??
Thank you

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That's the MSRP in Taiwan

xperiablog .net/2014/01/28/xperia-z1-compact-to-go-on-sale-in-taiwan-on-7-february/
(new users can't post external links, wtf)

 

[alpha beta gaga]

if you care about audio quality, you'll already own decent headphones/iems and have absolutely zero use for any included iems which would stay wrapped up and un-used and be a waste of sony's dosh. much rather sony spent the money they will save by not bundling cheapo iems on a phones build quality etc

 

[whappack26]

I'm from the Philippines and we're still waiting for its release here. Can you check the flash bleed on your unit? There's a possibility that your phone is from a newer batch. Thanks!

 

[Kess78]

Got mine for the same price and they were no duck or case included... Just an USB OTG cable.

 

[dtosun]

Got mine for the same price and they were no duck or case included... Just an USB OTG cable.

Where did you buy it? Which store?

 

[Milkywaye]

Just got my brand spanking new white Z1c!
A dock (DK32) was included in the box, along with usb cable, charger, headset, manuals, and a limited edition case. No screen protector.

The variation in box contents is amazing

I got a phone and charger and that was it.
no screen protector, case or cheapie headphone etc


Having said that the deal I had with T-Mobile (NL) meant I got some Sony MDR-10RC headphones as an 'extra bundle'
I am loving those headphones for sure!

 

[Kess78]

Where did you buy it? Which store?

Got it on Amazon.de the white one.

 

[mhaha]

I'm from the Philippines and we're still waiting for its release here. Can you check the flash bleed on your unit? There's a possibility that your phone is from a newer batch. Thanks!

I got a screen protector applied the minute I bought it, so I don't think my results will be representative on the actual performance - the extra layers of film will definitely diffuse the light in unpredictable ways. That being said, I took a few sample shots with the flash on, does appear to be brighter on the bottom side (area near the LED).

Not an issue for me though, flash distorts color, I avoid using at all costs.

 

[Gjole86]

I wish i can order from there to be shipped to US ...

500$ for all of that, damn

 

[dtosun]

How can i buy it from taiwan? Can i get it to US? Can you advise me a store to buy it?

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[Gjole86]

shipping from clove, UK is delayed to US ... i hope its going to be here sooner than later.

price looks like 580$ with shipping,

now need to order dock, cables and protectors, this carbon skin looks cool.


what is in the box from clove btw? phone, usb cable and charger only? or headset too?

 

[Cheeze[iT]]

shipping from clove, UK is delayed to US ... i hope its going to be here sooner than later.

price looks like 580$ with shipping,

now need to order dock, cables and protectors, this carbon skin looks cool.


what is in the box from clove btw? phone, usb cable and charger only? or headset too?

Why was yours delayed? Mine won't even ship since my damn bank of America is retarded and doesn't know how to give me the right authorization code for them to ship it

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[dtosun]

Anybody knows, what is content of the box if we buy it from taiwan?

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[mhaha]

Anybody knows, what is content of the box if we buy it from taiwan?

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You can find the answer to that question in the original post.


I seriously have no idea how you can buy it and shipped to the US though, sorry my friend.
I'd bet it's not worth the hassle - I once bought a phone off expansys, had to work my way through customs paperwork, duties, taxes, fees, more forms, declarations... was f'king hell. All thanks to the fact that it's a regulated device (radios) and has batteries.