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Old 8th May 2013, 18:15   #14911
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Thanks Headers! I had figured out how to stop the pics syncing, but was unable to delete the albums which the Gallery had created automatically.
Restarting the phone will delete the galleries from the phone.

A good battery monitor to check out and enjoy is Battery widget reborn.

One may start experiencing better battery life too..
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One of the best things about the XZ are the pogo ports for charging the phone, just below the SD card slot.

I saw a muvit wireless Qi charging case for the phone for about 5K on in.mobilefun.com, but while the wireless charging was good, the case itself wasn't. Waiting for a Brodit case or a Capdase one.
They also have active car docks which can charge you phone when you put it in. Waiting to get me one of those babies.

Already got a Bluetooth headset and an SD card installed so well not need to open any of the flaps any more.
Spruce: I am almost decided on replacing my Defy with Z since it almost has all I need - very good camera, processor power, 2 GB ram and water resistance.

I am only worried with the glass casing since I have 2 toddlers who somehow find ways to access my phone and throw it around. Defy survived all the throwing for 2 years +. What is your opinion on the ruggedness of it? I did see various drop test videos but wanted a real time opinion.

Currently getting a good deal with Next for 34k
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Old 9th May 2013, 09:39   #14913
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Spruce: I am almost decided on replacing my Defy with Z since it almost has all I need - very good camera, processor power, 2 GB ram and water resistance.

I am only worried with the glass casing since I have 2 toddlers who somehow find ways to access my phone and throw it around. Defy survived all the throwing for 2 years +. What is your opinion on the ruggedness of it? I did see various drop test videos but wanted a real time opinion.

Currently getting a good deal with Next for 34k
Well I've dropped my phone twice, from about a meter up and they Is not even a scratch
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What security, antivirus software is recommended to be used. Will it be a battery hog?
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What security, antivirus software is recommended to be used. Will it be a battery hog?
Try out Avast as an all-in-one freeware. Have tried a lot and settled on this one
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Well I've dropped my phone twice, from about a meter up and they Is not even a scratch
Thanks mate. Ordered with Indiatimes for 33k with 5.5k @ 6months 0% EMI along with some freebies.
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Thanks mate. Ordered with Indiatimes for 33k with 5.5k @ 6months 0% EMI along with some freebies.
Sweet... It's a very good phone
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Thanks mate. Ordered with Indiatimes for 33k with 5.5k @ 6months 0% EMI along with some freebies.
How you got it at that price? Any coupons?
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How you got it at that price? Any coupons?
The MRP is 37990, they have Flash sale today of 15% on Mobiles, Tablets etc. The code is " FLASH0905". That reduced the price to Rs 33431.2. They also have 0% EMI for HDFC and ICICI customer which worked to Rs 5572/month for 6 months.

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The MRP is 37990, they have Flash sale today of 15% on Mobiles, Tablets etc. The code is " FLASH0905". That reduced the price to Rs 33431.2. They also have 0% EMI for HDFC and ICICI customer which worked to Rs 5572/month for 6 months.

Hope it helps
Searching one to replace my wifey's Atrix2 and this seems to be a sweet deal
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Sprucegoose and other SXZ users, does it have handsfree where we can attach another earphone or headphone, as I already have a Bluetooth stereo handsfree which I want to use with SXZs bundled handsfree earphone so that I dont have to open the flap.
2. A general question, I hope one can use same apps with one gmail account on multiple devices with different sims.
3. Can we use 3G data on one handset by another handset both with Android?
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Sprucegoose and other SXZ users, does it have handsfree where we can attach another earphone or headphone, as I already have a Bluetooth stereo handsfree which I want to use with SXZs bundled handsfree earphone so that I dont have to open the flap.
2. A general question, I hope one can use same apps with one gmail account on multiple devices with different sims.
3. Can we use 3G data on one handset by another handset both with Android?
I brought the Sony MW600 which is a stereo handfree that clips on and has a 3.5 mm jack on it.
sound quality is very good, but the mic does not have active noise cancellation.
got it for Rs. 3200

http://www.sony.co.in/product/mw600
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wire...roductid=30745

the bundled earphones are not that good, so i'm using my sennheisers with it.

2> You can. All you have to do is use the same Gmail account to setup all the devices.

3> you can use one handset to creat a wireless hotspot and connect to it with the other android device. if that's what you are asking.

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Old 9th May 2013, 20:47   #14923
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I brought the Sony MW600 which is a stereo handfree.
I also have a MW600, think it is cheaper by Rs500 now. Anyways, I am looking for a stereo-to-mono single ear bud to plug into this BT headset, 15..16 inches in length preferred. Let me know of any recommendations.
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Old 10th May 2013, 06:26   #14924
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Sony Xperia Z is available on Homeshop18 Superdeals for 32995/-. Price after applying gift coupon GCG9NF51NEIE. For Citi and HDFC card holders, also available on 6 interset free EMIs of 5500/- odd.
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Old 10th May 2013, 07:08   #14925
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On my wife’s Note 2, we are experiencing WiFi connection problem. Even with just a couple of meters away from the WiFi router, it gives the message 'Network disabled. Poor Connection'. Initially thought it was a problem with the WiFi router, but then my iPhone was showing full signal.
Any comments/suggestions?
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