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Old January 7th, 2011, 07:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I work at TalkTalk, CPW are in the same building, SE were in the canteen today showing off the NEO, ARC and PLAY, i gota admit the arc is gorgeous, screeen was very vibrant and criso, ran very smooth indeed, lightweight, very thin, felt great in the hand and camera was wicked, checked the battery.... 60%left and had been unplugged for just over 9hrs.... i am looki at the optimus 2x... but this has thrown a spanner in the works, very impressed!
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That's good to hear. I have defiantly made my mind up and will be getting the Arc.


Can you tell me if it felt plasticky to the touch?
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Can you tell me if it felt plasticky to the touch?
no it didnt feel plasticky at all, felt solid and luxurous, i know what u mean when u pick up some phones you think yuk, cheap nasty plastic, but this felt wicked, get your hands on 1 you'l love it
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no it didnt feel plasticky at all, felt solid and luxurous, i know what u mean when u pick up some phones you think yuk, cheap nasty plastic, but this felt wicked, get your hands on 1 you'l love it

I will. Can you tell me at all when Carphone we have stock of the Arc?

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I will. Can you tell me at all when Carphone we have stock of the Arc?

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im told the 28th.... three are selling it now too available on their website £40 a mth
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Cheers mate you have been most helpful.
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Three have just told me the eariliest delivery time would be 6th april
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Has the date changed for Carphone or is it still expected on the 28th with them?
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc mobile phone - On Various networks - The Carphone Warehouse

The pricing is there-just not the date
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc deal summary
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Another hands-on of the Xperia arc, with handset photos, camera phones and (soon) HD video samples.

(I should disclose that I wrote and published this material)

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Review | What Mobile
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cpw - update shows 30th

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Ordered my Arc sim free from Carphone yesterday. Maybe just maybe then I could get it by the weekend.
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Yes, enjoyed reading that. A little disappointed to hear that the audio quality is not up to scratch.

Can't wait to get my Arc, but Carphone said I may have to wait till Monday till I get it.
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Yes, enjoyed reading that. A little disappointed to hear that the audio quality is not up to scratch.

Can't wait to get my Arc, but Carphone said I may have to wait till Monday till I get it.
did u get the black/blue or the silver? and you will have to update us on how you get on with your fone, be nice to hear how real life battery is etc
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Cnet UK, Endgadget reviews are in. I'm assuming that the phone is available now. Only problem is that I'm not too sure I want Arc now, since its poor battery life
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Cnet UK, Endgadget reviews are in. I'm assuming that the phone is available now. Only problem is that I'm not too sure I want Arc now, since its poor battery life
poor battery??? ive not seen the reviews u mentioned but the reviews i have seen dont say it has a poor battery
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This phone looks gorgeous...
Can't wait for it to come to Canada.
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poor battery??? ive not seen the reviews u mentioned but the reviews i have seen dont say it has a poor battery
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did u get the black/blue or the silver? and you will have to update us on how you get on with your fone, be nice to hear how real life battery is etc
I have ordered the midnight blue. Have been told by Carphone that the phone is not released till Friday, meaning I am not likely to receive it till Monday. The agony of waiting till then is hard to take, especially when I have heard that customers who have made there purchase from SE direct, expansys and I think Clove too will be dispatching the Arc today for delivery tommorrow.
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I have ordered the midnight blue. Have been told by Carphone that the phone is not released till Friday, meaning I am not likely to receive it till Monday. The agony of waiting till then is hard to take, especially when I have heard that customers who have made there purchase from SE direct, expansys and I think Clove too will be dispatching the Arc today for delivery tommorrow.

gutted, cant you pick it up from a local store?
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gutted, cant you pick it up from a local store?
Can i do that now that the order has been processed and it's been arranged to come to my home address??

EDIT:

Carphone have now told me it will be with me tommorrow.

Will give my initial impressions once I have had a play and will let you know.
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Oh it is between this and the xperia play

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I'm waiting to get my hands on an Arc , but in the mean time I keep seeing the following comments being made about the Arc...

No smart dialing
Display doesn’t have auto brightness control
Display has poor viewing angles
Micro SD card slot is not hot-swappable
No LED notification



can any Arc owners please comment



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I'm waiting to get my hands on an Arc , but in the mean time I keep seeing the following comments being made about the Arc...

No smart dialing
Display doesn’t have auto brightness control
Display has poor viewing angles
Micro SD card slot is not hot-swappable
No LED notification



can any Arc owners please comment



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im no owner but ive played with the arc on several occasions, never noticed any led notification, viewing angles are absolutely fine and it defo does have auto brightness, it is very subtle, take 1 into a dark room, then shine a torch, you will see it adjust
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