Xperia Tablet Z, Sony's next Android tablet?

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The Xperia Tablet Z is finally here! It comes in two colors, black and white. The site linked is the Japanese one and we'll be translating it over here for you guys!

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The device is only 6.9mm thick and 495g in weight. What's amazing still is that the device is also water and dust resistance! Based on these specs alone, it may seem as if the screen size will be smaller than the leading high end tablets. Instead, the Tablet Z spots a 10.1" WUGXA Reality Display (Mobile Bravia Engine should be able included but we're not sure which version). This led us to ponder if the Tablet Z will come with an OptiContrast Panel and sensor on lens technology just like the Xperia Z.

The Tablet Z also features a 8.1MP Exmor R sensor with Full HD video recording capabilities. There's no news of a front camera but based on the pictures alone, there seems to be one.

Powering all these is a 1.5Ghz Quad-core processor with LTE connectivity. We're placing our bet on the same processor that the Xperia Z is using, the Qualcomm S4 Pro with Adreno 320 and 2GB of RAM. With the new technologies launched in CES 2013, this device also supports NFC and probably the one touch mirroring function with the latest Bravia TVs. There's Xperia Link on board to link both smartphone and tablet together too!

Last but not least, the Xperia Tablet Z will be launched with Android version 4.1 and will get a 4.2 update after launch. What do you think about the new Xperia Tablet Z? We think that Sony has raised the standards for themselves to challenge the mights of leading tablet brands. In a competitive mobile market, the Xperia Tablet Z will be the choice for us. The water and dust resistance feature is something that will come in handy if coffee were to spill on a clumsy morning.

**NEW ADDITIONS IN SPECIFICATIONS**
The Tablet Z also comes with a 6000mah battery, 32GB of flash storage and a microSD slot (supports up to 32GB).

CHECK OUT MORE ABOUT XPERIA DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES AT

Know Your Xperia

(a new initiative for Xperia users to understand more about their phones) Cheers! =D
 
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waterproof tablet! :s12:

got Xperia Notebook Z, Xperia Cybershot DSLR Z and Xperia PS 4 Z? :D
 

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waterproof tablet! :s12:

got Xperia Notebook Z, Xperia Cybershot DSLR Z and Xperia PS 4 Z? :D

It should be an improvement of the current Xperia Tablet S, which is also water resistance! Hopefully the new Tablet Z will pack super awesome hardware and a sleek design to challenge the other brands :D
 

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This is new, I never know Sony would announce new tablet so soon. Just after offering the market with Xperia tablet. :D
 

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Seems like its flat uniformly at the back, rather than the ugly flipbook like the tablet s...

Good for z users who can use xperia link to connect internet on tablet using phone data plan... No need to subscribe to another plan soley for tablet....

But i prefer 3g tablet... Though no subscribing , the tablet can accept sim card n can use it during overseas (jus buy prepaid data plan)
 

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can you put a LIKE icon in each of your article in your blog? so that I can share it out with my friends in FAcebook.

Hey, thanks for asking this! WordPress actually has the share function at the bottom of the blog itself. You'll have to click on a post and scroll all the way down. There's an option to share on twitter or Facebook.

Thanks so much for spreading the word! Appreciate it =D
 

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Hey wait a minute. Didn't all those Sony nuts once said quadcore are wasted on all devices? :D Blasphemy!
 

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Hey wait a minute. Didn't all those Sony nuts once said quadcore are wasted on all devices? :D Blasphemy!

It's true to a certain extend. Most applications in the market weren't designed to fully utilize all four cores on a mobile device. Another reason was due to the battery consumption of quad core chips itself. Guess they've figured out the right formula for them to be able to include quad core chips into their devices!
 

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It's true to a certain extend. Most applications in the market weren't designed to fully utilize all four cores on a mobile device. Another reason was due to the battery consumption of quad core chips itself. Guess they've figured out the right formula for them to be able to include quad core chips into their devices!
Yeah. When Sony does it, then it's the correct time. :D

Ridiculous. :D
 

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about time Sony launches a new tablet... been looking forward to it since I have heard rumors since last year late Nov...

Doesn't looks disappointing in terms of form factors, although I find it puzzling some websites compare it with iPad Mini when both tablets are different form factors...

Might consider this as my ultrabook replacement if Sony follows their previous tablet S launch with tons of official accessories...
 

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about time Sony launches a new tablet... been looking forward to it since I have heard rumors since last year late Nov...

Doesn't looks disappointing in terms of form factors, although I find it puzzling some websites compare it with iPad Mini when both tablets are different form factors...

Might consider this as my ultrabook replacement if Sony follows their previous tablet S launch with tons of official accessories...
An Android tablet as an ultrabook replacement? You gotta set your expectations really low......
 

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about time Sony launches a new tablet... been looking forward to it since I have heard rumors since last year late Nov...

Doesn't looks disappointing in terms of form factors, although I find it puzzling some websites compare it with iPad Mini when both tablets are different form factors...

Might consider this as my ultrabook replacement if Sony follows their previous tablet S launch with tons of official accessories...

I used Windows RT ultraportable and an Android tablet before, and I am 101% sure a Windows RT laptop is a lot better if you want a cheap ultrabook replacement...
 

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I used Windows RT ultraportable and an Android tablet before, and I am 101% sure a Windows RT laptop is a lot better if you want a cheap ultrabook replacement...

For now, I am not tempted by W8 RT. I still have a belief that this is a half baked idea to counter the popularity of iPads. Looking at the pricing with limited connectivity on the current generations of W8 tablets, it does not meet my criteria as a highly mobile tablet. If and when someone releases a tablet with built-in 3G or 4G modem instead of relying on WiFi and can last for more than a day of use, I might consider.

Dont even start me on Samsung even though they have one such model...
 

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An Android tablet as an ultrabook replacement? You gotta set your expectations really low......

have already been trying out on my current N7. So far besides the obviously smaller screen, I dont have much complains about it with the ability to replace my notebook. I find myself using it more often than my current ultra notebook to read/reply emails as well as doing my office work on it.
 
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