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MRU

macrumors Penryn
Aug 23, 2005
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I've like every iteration of sony phones that they put out the last two years. From the build quality to their flavored android skin. Those damn viewing angles are always a deal breaker however. I'm hoping next year they finally get it right.

Agreed. For a company associated with displays (TV's) why they can't seem to get the display spot in in their flagship device is shocking.

Heck the VITA had a 5" OLED screen, how come we haven't seen a killer Sony Smartphone with similar screen technology ?
 

akuma13

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Jan 10, 2006
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It's very strange. Even the new Vita with the regular LCD (despite a good one) is a mistake. Vita games look amazing on that original OLED screen. Whoever is in charge with SONY displays need to be fired.
 

KarmaRocket

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Jan 4, 2009
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I'm seriously thinking of getting either the Sony Xperia Z1 (when they release the US version) or the HTC One. I keep hearing about the bad viewing angles on the screen. I saw some youtube videos and while I know it's not the greatest test (Can't seem to find any stores that carry this model), it didn't seem THAT bad.

I don't mind if the screen loses some contrast and color on extreme viewing angles, but want to know from people who actually have the phone, is it really that bad?
 
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