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Sony Xperia C3 $199, C5 Ultra $299, M5 $399, Cases & Covers from $2, Headphones from $17 + More @ Sony Store

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  • Anyone know the history of those old vouchers? Can they be used with this store or is this some sort of different/new sony store?

  • Sweet!!! Scored a cheap case for my C4, thanks OP

  • Does anyone know how long is Sony phone warranty? I thought it is 2 years for phones in Australia, but found it says 1 year on their website.

    • +2

      Who cares: you are covered by ACL. All you have to remember to do is use it if Sony says no and don't waste your time with them, take 1 no and then use ACL as you are entitled to under AU law.

      • +2

        Spot-on Diji1. I'm amazed at the number of people (particularly a lot of OzB users) who don't understand ACL. Warranty doesn't mean jack-shit anymore. And when they get conned into buying extended warranty, facepalms allround.

        • so how long for ACL cover?

        • @qtntom: All comes down to how long a product is expected to last. For phones, at least 2 or 3 years, maybe more.

  • +1

    thanks Trent - Um I had to pay postage the damn account thing wouldn't let me into in the details

  • Nice price on M5. Also, just got the Marshmallow update yesterday.

    • +1

      So the update is a year behind?

      • +1

        Sony C5 Ultra and C3 have not even received the Marshmallow update.

  • +1

    Serious: Why get the C3 or C5, when you can get a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (kenzo), which has official support of CYanogenmod (and thus, will be constantly updated / up to date, compared to Sony's poor track record of updates)?

    I head that the Redmi Note 3 isn't too shabby with regards to quality too.

    Edit: Yes, it's chinese U WOT MATE… but once you get over that, and install CYanogenmod, then you have a nexus!

    • +4

      Sony's poor track record of updates

      Er … what track record is that? Sony are one of the better companies that provides new Android updates for at least 2 years after device release. There are rumours that they're moving to a 4 update schedule with the X series debut.

      Also most Sony mobile users don't like to use CM because Sony's stock firmware is frankly awesome. It's extremely close to ASOP with thoughtful and useful additions. They're noted for having exceptional battery life out of the box with blistering performance.

      Using CM leaves the user worse off. You can also add many features of CM to many rooted ROMs in any case if you want those.

      • thoughtful and useful additions

        Such as?

        You don't get closer to ASOP than CM.

        Sony's UI? Nice eye candy, but not optimised for daily outdoor usage with its cartoony bubbly 3d (Jellybean era!) icons and dark background (notification panel). Also I'm not a fan of Sony's own software bloat. This is just my opinion.

      • Except my Sony Xperia Z2 has got slower as the phone receives more updates. It was weird experience that updates add more problems rather than fix the existing bugs.

    • Yeah, no idea why one would pick a C3 or C5 over a Note 3 or note 3 pro, just looking at the specs. Its like night and day

      • It has not even Marshmallow update and I think it won't forever. At least Xiaomi has a big user community.

  • the Z5 Premium is also @ 25% off retail! still not worth it @ $899 tho! also, still can't believe how bad Sony's site is. 1 photo per listing & no detailed specs on the phones. no wonder their phone sales are so paltry these days!

    • +1

      On eBay new Z5P has had a price range of 700-750 for AU stock, less for grey market. I guess $680 average for grey market.

      I picked up grey market Z5P for $624 in one of the recent 20% off promos.

  • Cheers.

    Got the C5 case and Sony MDR-NC750W. Will be interesting to see how they compare with the QC25's which I can't afford.

    • if u r using c5, then i don't think u can get the nc. It's for Z5

      • Correct. Have cancelled order. Downer bro.

  • +2

    Anyone know if the WCH10 wireless charging plate will charge the Samsung Galaxy S6?

    • You should be fine
      S6 has both main wireless charging standards built in; Qi and the other one - forgot the 2nd standard :)

      You just won't be able to fast charge the S6

  • +2

    Just heads up to anyone thinking of buying the MDR-NC750 Black or White that they are only digital noise cancelling and only work with the Sony the xperia and other High res audio walkman. I have a pair from the high res walkman and they dont work on other phones and other players.

    • I got a C5 Ultra at the last sale so should be all right.

  • +1

    how's the C5, is it worth the money?

    • Love my C5 Ultra, for $299 it's pretty good value. Can be a bit slow but hardly noticeable unless you play games. However if you go into the Developer Settings and do some tweaks it's pretty good.

      • Cheers,

        I think I will give it a miss this time, not very ozbargain like of me haha

      • can u tell me which setting?

        • Developer Options —> Window Animation Scale to Off, Transition Animation Scale to Off or 0.5x, Animator Duration Scale to Off or 0.5x, Force GPU Rendering to On. I've also turned on Force 4X MSAA but can't tell the difference so turned it off again.

  • Z5 compact smart cover is only $10
    http://store.sony.com.au/SCR44W.html

    • Yes, every colour except for the one I need - yellow. And black / graphite is out of stock. Still, couldn't resist at this price so got the white one yesterday.

  • +1

    Thanks OP!! Bought the DK52 Charging Dock to go with my Z5 Premium and C5 Ultra :-)

  • how does the Digital Noise Cancelling work? is it only for supported sony walkman device or sony windows music app?

    • the DNC headphones are only supported on the newer xperia phones and possibly only the high res walkman devices. I have one of the headphones and they only work on the walkman I have.

      • +1

        The MDR-NC13 seems to be the stand alone noise cancelling earphones (no need for sony products).

        I can't confirm it since I cant get onto the site… seems to be getting a hammering lol.

        • NC13 should be , but the link above is MDRNC31B , not NC13… hmmm

        • +1

          @uccoffee: Oh, hmmm the link description said NC13 so I assumed, the website is not loading for me lol

        • NC13 seems only work for 1 phone as well, the Z2 only

          not even for other xperia …. :(

          cant find any cheap active NC headset that's OK ….

        • @ProjectZero: The NC31B are only compatible with a device that has a 3.5 mm/5 pole audio connector apparently

        • @uccoffee:

          No it will be compatible with the other Z phones too. I am using it on my Z3+. Also worked on my older Z2 (as you say) and also when I had my Walkman F.

    • This of it as in-body DSLR optical stabilisation vs having one in each lens.

  • Thanks OP. Picked up a white cover for my yellow phone (pink was the other choice).

  • Thanks a bunch OP, great price on a white case for my Z5C.

  • Looking to update my trusty z1 compact which i like size wise.

    Whats the main differences between the c5 ultra and m5?

    Is the c5 ultra like the compact series?

  • The noise cancelling earphones are a must get for all Z2,Z3,Z3+/Z4,Z5 users. They are not as good as full headphones but considering you can knock out 60% of ambient noise (such as on a plane) from something ultra pocketable and runs on your phone battery, it's a huge advantage. A plus is that they don't sound all that bad either.

  • Good price on the M5 but still not as good as this deal! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/240289

    • Is there an M5 in that deal? or do you just mean the M4

      • Whoops sorry didn't realise it wasn't up the top. There's a comment by scotty on page 5 of the comments which mentions the $299 price for an M5 though!

    • -1

      Terrible price on the M5 - eglobal has them for $278 + ~$8 postage. Saves over $100!

  • Sony cashrewards no longer active?

    https://www.cashrewards.com.au/sony

    • Doesn't look like it, although after I went through the checkout it displayed this at the top of the window: "Thanks for visiting via OzBargain - don't forget cashback via Cash Rewards!"

  • I'd steer clear of the M5, I was on my 4th one in the space of 2 months with various battery lock/screen/cellular issues before i got rid of it and got a Xiaomi Mi5. The camera (in my opinion), is the worst feature on the phone, it's very slow to take a photo (around 1 sec delay, from pressing the shutter button), and the photos are pretty ordinary as well.

  • Dont forget its FREE SHIPPING on your first three orders for all Sony Members

  • anyone tried to order a DK52 recently?

    The website said it is "in stock", but if you add it to cart and try to check out, it says that it is "no longer available"………..

  • +1

    Just got an email from Sony that the order I placed is now out of stock and will be refunded. It took me chasing Sony to get this information. No wonder they are not a real player in the mobile Market place. Order placed 6 sep.

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