Question to all powerusers about the ergonomy

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take55

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Oct 1, 2008
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Hi all,
i am considering getting the Z, one thing that concerns me is the ergonomy of the omnibalance design. The flat back and 90° edges don't look comfortable to hold in the hand for a longer time. It's hard to test it in the store because with all the security attachments I am unable to hold it in a normal position...
So what's the verdict from those who use it a lot, specially singlehanded?



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iDroid8

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Dec 18, 2012
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Depends how big your hands are. My hands are near enough 20cm x 10cm and I can hold it perfectly fine for long periods of time.
 

oranglewat

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Apr 27, 2012
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I'm around 5 foot 7. I can access everything on the screen though pulling down the pull menu takes a wee bit of stretch when your hand is at the lower part of the screen. The physical buttons are on the side so no problem accessing those. I have no problem with the flat back when handling the handset. The flat and glass back actually make it easier to cling on my finger tips through friction.

Before I bought a tablet, I used to use this to watch tv and webshows, read magazines and books while sitting and lying down for hours.

So ergonomicly, I think the phone is fine.
 

Dsteppa

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May 7, 2012
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Hi all,
i am considering getting the Z, one thing that concerns me is the ergonomy of the omnibalance design. The flat back and 90° edges don't look comfortable to hold in the hand for a longer time. It's hard to test it in the store because with all the security attachments I am unable to hold it in a normal position...
So what's the verdict from those who use it a lot, specially singlehanded?



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You should ask females how the phone feels in their hands since they have smaller hands in general.
I've seen some people complaining about the "sharp" edges, but I haven't found anything bad yet (ergonomically).
 

C1emen7s

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Mar 2, 2013
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Hi all,
i am considering getting the Z, one thing that concerns me is the ergonomy of the omnibalance design. The flat back and 90° edges don't look comfortable to hold in the hand for a longer time. It's hard to test it in the store because with all the security attachments I am unable to hold it in a normal position...
So what's the verdict from those who use it a lot, specially singlehanded?



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I have quite little hands and actually find it ok. Sometimes singlehanded can be a BIT of a stretch (e.g. if reaching to the top notification pull down) but even that you get used to quickly. I got used to the size within about a week (I'd switched from an iphone 4).
 

Michealtbh

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It's very awkward to use one handed. I love my XZ but I'm selling it to buy another Nexus 4 because I mostly use my phone one handed and the XZ is almost impossible to use that way.

If you mostly use your phone with 2 hands it's great though.
 

cordonbleu

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Feb 21, 2013
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It's very awkward to use one handed. I love my XZ but I'm selling it to buy another Nexus 4 because I mostly use my phone one handed and the XZ is almost impossible to use that way.

If you mostly use your phone with 2 hands it's great though.

I can handle my Xperia Z with one hand just fine. Really depends on how big your hands are and what you're used to.