To "Xperia Tablet" from "Sony Tablet"

Android-powered tablet that is Sony's second generation has emerged. From the traditional "Sony Tablet", to integrate into the "Xperia" smartphone with the same brand of Sony Mobile Communications, has been transformed into a "Xperia Tablet" brand name.

　The Sony Tablet traditional, had been provided with "S" series of body wedge-shaped standard, the line-up "P" series of body folding two screens, two systems, the successor of the S series "This time Xperia Tablet S only "was released. Has no plans to launch in the near future the model that corresponds to the successor of the P series.

　Play with a thinner and lighter than previous models, adding features drip-proof, and equipped with the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core CPU, Xperia Tablet S has also enhanced the basic system and body. In addition, other Xperia smartphones, in terms of software has been to strengthen cooperation with Sony related products. Furthermore, it has been a lot of interest in the alignment of accessories to broaden the range of eye-catching use of tablet.

　The product line-up, are available in three models (16G/32G/64G bytes) of storage capacity difference. Now that you have obtained a prototype of (SGPT123JP / S) 64G-byte model prior to the release of the September 15, 2012, will be the most significant, but this time we will continue to carefully check and performance and feel.

Thin and light body while taking over the image of the predecessor, and sophisticated jerk

　It's attention to the body first. Size of 9.4-inch wide LCD display, but the same as before, are transformed into smart style also lighter and thinner.

　The body size mm (height), weight is about 570 g × 8.8 ~ 11.85 (width) × 174.4 (W) 239.8. Body size when compared with the Wi-Fi model of the Sony Tablet S mm (height), weight was about 598 g × 10.1 ~ 20.6 (depth) × 174.3 (W) 241.2, 8.75 millimeter thinner at the thickest made, lighter weight was about 28 g.

Basic specs comparison of Sony Tablet S and Xperia Tablet S
Product name Xperia Tablet S Sony Tablet S (Wi-Fi model)
LCD Type IPS 9.4 Type IPS 9.4
Screen Resolution 1280 × 800 dots 1280 × 800 dots
CPU NVIDIA Tegra 3 (1.3GHz) NVIDIA Tegra 2 (1.0GHz)
Memory 1G byte 1G byte
Storage Byte 16G / 32G bytes / 64G bytes Byte 16G / 32G bytes
Communication function Wireless LAN IEEE802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Camera 1 million pixels (front), 8 million pixels (rear) 300 000 pixels (front), 5.11 million pixels (rear)
Mounted sensor GPS, digital compass, illumination, 3-axis accelerometer, gyro GPS, digital compass, illumination, 3-axis accelerometer, gyro
Card slot SD Memory Card (with SDHC) SD Memory Card (with SDHC)
Interface × 1 dual-purpose input / output headphone microphone, × 1, stereo speakers, mono microphone multi-port (Option output HDMI, the USB) × input shared / mic headphone output 1, USB 2.0 (micro-AB) × 1, stereo speakers, mono microphone
Battery Capacity 6000mAh 5000mAh
Battery life Standby time: about 1050, the video playback: about 12 hours, when viewing the Wi-Fi Web: about 10 hours Standby time: about 430, the video playback: about 6 hours, when viewing the Wi-Fi Web: about 6.2 hours
Battery charge time About 5.5 hours About 5 hours
Dimensions (width × depth × height) 239.8 × 174.4 × 8.8 ~ 11.85 milliseconds 241.2 × 174.3 × 10.1 ~ 20.6 milliseconds
Mass About 570 g About 598 g

　It is also the point that as a peculiar form folded the magazine was a feature of the Sony Tablet S is alive, three-dimensional dot patterns have been made to make it easier to grip. However, towards the Xperia Tablet S has a new slim and finished in smart obviously. If the conventional model magazine, and now has just booklet. Changed to aluminum from the resin, the material of the back as well as enhanced feeling of luxury.

　If you compare with the actual, well, you feel lighter a little fit when more of the former model applied to the palm side of the center of gravity if there is a curve gentle big was holding, ease of hold even new models In terms of I will not to be outdone. It's impressive and easy-to-grip while taking over the conventional image, it has succeeded in thinning work. Design of the folded part is also very active accessory to connect to introduce later.

　Xperia Tablet S is (drip-proof performance with the seat all the cover, was up against, such as a lamp of an option) body has become equivalent to IPX4 splash proof specifications further. Do not apply a large amount of water, but not in water or I use it while watching the recipes in the kitchen, such as, for example, operate with wet hands when I'm available. Points while significantly thinner, has the added benefit of providing a drip-proof not to be missed.

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