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1. Super fast and crystal clear smooth display

   Posted by Lokman on 1st Nov 2013

   Its just as they advertise. Really responsive and smooth transition between apps. Like the inbuilt Health diary and customable icons. Camera and video function are excellent. The docking come together are nice touch for having it docking on bedside table or at office beside PC.
   

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2. Comprehensive Review of the Arrows NX F-06E

   Posted by Alan Li on 22nd Oct 2013

   I’ll start with Kyoex’s service. Kazuto was very courteous and helpful in answering my questions and notifying me of any changes in my order. He was also prompt in shipping out my item. The packaging was sufficient and great, nothing really to complain about.
   
   Although I think he should place a notice about the unlocking taking 3-4 days before the phone is able to be shipped out.
   
   Overall his service is excellent and a standard which I think some Australian businesses should follow.
   
   The Fujitsu Arrows NX F-06E is an interesting smartphone. The utterance of its name will most likely fly over the heads of many who are used to hearing the well-known brands such as Samsung, Apple, HTC, Nokia, Blackberry and Sony.
   
   So how does the Fujitsu compare to its counterparts?
   
   Firstly, the build quality is solid and firm. The Japanese definitely know not to disappoint in this regard. The design is also something to praise as the aluminium sides are a nice addition along with the curved back which makes it appear sleek, a fairly conservative design overall.
   
   In terms of size, the screen measures at 5.2 inches diagonally with only 3mms separating from the sides of the phone. The display is Full HD 1080p and enables video sources of up to 1080p to be viewed in high quality. Comparing it to the Sony Xperia Z, the length and height seem to be exactly the same but the F-06E is just a little bit thicker at the back. It is much bigger than the iPhone 5S (although the iPhone is generally a small phone) and the F-06E is also slightly larger than the Galaxy S4. If size or thickness is a problem for you, then I would recommend the SG4 or the iPhone 5S. However Fujitsu has included an ingenious feature where tapping a button rolls down the screen and allows you to reach parts of the screen where you wouldn't be able to usually with one hand.
   
   In terms of calls, I have found this phone to be sufficient, its microphone and speaker works fine. This phone also supports 4G LTE, 3G, 2G cellular networks and works on Optus's networks which is great. It also supports NFC and infrared transfer for those who use these.
   
   Now the camera quality, I'll get the disappointing aspect out first. Unlike other phones, you are unable to adjust the ISO, Aperture, Exposure or White balance. So if you're a serious photographer or like to tweak these settings manually then I suggest you look towards another phone. However with this aside, I have found the automatic focus and camera to be adequate for taking photos and once you turn on HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo quality increases dramatically due to the more realistic capture of the dynamic range between the light and darkness. However furthermore there is a slight problem with the camera's motion detection as some pictures will blur at some parts if you move while taking a picture. Video capture at 1080p is standard for the smartphones of this range and does not disappoint at all.
   
   Now the display. On the brightest option, there is absolutely no difficulty at all seeing the screen directly in sunlight. Text is clear, videos are very satisfying and pictures are nice to look at. With a 5.2 inch 1080p screen, you can't really go wrong.
   
   In terms of ergonomics, the phone is fairly pleasant to use with one hand thanks to the button that slides the screen down and is not a finger magnet unlike some other phones *Xperia Z* *Cough*. Also with holding down the volume down for a few seconds 'manner' (silent) mode gets activated and vice versa, this is a welcome feature for convenience. The headphone jack is also not obstructed unlike the Xperia Z which I appreciate. The phone also fits easily into my pocket due to it being somewhat slim.
   
   The F-06E is fast in its processing and a good multi tasker as it can run multiple apps in the background without suffering on battery life or speed. It is also good at running games such as Minecraft PE and F-18 Carrier Landing with high-reasonable FPS, no lag should be encountered.
   
   With the recent release of the iPhone 5S, its finger print scanner was an lauded feature and interestingly enough, you'll find an Authentec finger print scanner on the F-06E and notice that the Japanese have been doing finger print scanning for a while now, the F-10D is proof of this. I like the fingerprint scanner as it gets to the point and is efficient in unlocking your phone but you need to provide another method in case the sensor fails.
   
   Now audio, this is often under looked in smartphone reviews. The F-06E comes with Dolby Digital Mobile plus which is essentially a decoder that modifies dynamic range, loudness, output channels etc. to make the music you're listening to sound like something that it wouldn't normally e.g. surround effect. The inbuilt DAC inside the F-06E is sufficient but I occasionally connect the FiiO E17 for a better listening experience. The speaker is located on the back of the phone and in my opinion is loud enough for the ringtone and for listening to music. To put it in perspective I found the Xperia Z's speaker to be underwhelming.
   
   The phone meets IPX standards 5/8 which essentially means that the phone can be submerged deeper or up to 1m and is dust proof to the extent where dust can enter but won't interfere with hardware. I have tested the waterproofing ability several times and I can vouch for it.
   
   Now for one of the most important aspects, the battery life. Upon first receiving this phone, I had found that the battery ran out way too quickly (5-7 hours with use and on standby). However after the battery was let to discharge fully once, I found that in subsequent uses it lasted for 2-3 days on standby and casual use which is quite a feat by Fujitsu. The provided DOCOMO high speed charger charges your phone to 50% in 30 minutes and from 20-30% to 100% in 2 hours, quite impressive. There is also an ECO-mode which can be set to activate when your phone battery runs low at 30%. I found this to be fairly reliable in conserving battery. I would also recommend the use of task killer and battery saving apps.
   
   This phone comes with a 64GB storage memory standard which means you won't need to install a Micro SD card for expandable storage which is impressive since in AUS it costs $1129 for a iPhone 5S to come in 64GB and that is not expandable, this is. The F-06E can take up to 64GB expandable memory for storage space of up to 128GB, that's insane since it only costs nearly half the price of the iPhone 5S. No one offers 64GB and expandable storage of up to 64GB apart from the HTC One and that is 100$+ more expensive.
   
   The phone also features animated illuminations which are a nice addition and makes user experience more satisfying, watch the videos for examples. It uses battery though so turn it off if you want your phone to last longer.
   
   Overall, no phone is perfect. I gave this phone 5 stars since it fulfilled all my needs and is such a bargain for the price I bought it at compared to its competitors. It has the Android 4.2 OS, is fast, has massive storage, good audio, sleek and slim enough for me, high quality picture taking (despite lack of customisation) and it even has a TV antenna if you want to watch digital TV in Japan.
   
   Hope this review helped prospective buyers.
   

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3. Fast, super display, all in one

   Posted by Unknown on 16th Aug 2013

   Very balanced phone - the optimal screen size, you can carry in your pocket and use one hand. A great bright screen, behaves well in the sun. The battery holds steadily for two days. I recommend to buy!

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