Sony Xperia tablet s. Tablet for boredom: preview of the Sony Tablet S

In this review, we will look at best models Sony tablets. Let's get acquainted with their characteristics, find out how much they cost, consider their positive and negative sides. We will select the optimal models in terms of price/quality ratio.

Sony Corporation is one of the trendsetters in the field of electronics. Sony tablets are different high quality components and assembly, as well as ideal color reproduction and performance. In addition, Sony is the world's only developer of a waterproof ultra-thin Tablet PC. The gadgets released by the Japanese giant, although they cost incredible amounts of money, are considered one of the best on the planet, not inferior to models from leading companies.

Types of tablets

Sony produces several different lines of tablets aimed at its customers:

1. Xperia Z Tablet Compact. A series of tablets with an 8-inch screen. Latest models equipped with the most advanced developments. They are distinguished by good performance, excellent camera matrix resolution and support for 4G LTE format.
2. Xperia Z. Flagship series of tablet PCs. Specifications lines are ahead of application capabilities. They are also the thinnest and lightest tablets in the world.
3. Xperia Tablet Z. The standard series of tablet PCs. It has good characteristics; many manufacturers would consider it a flagship, but for Sony it is a budget line of tablets. Some models in this line are equipped with a waterproof housing.
4. Xperia Tablet S. A good series of gadgets with Nvidia Tegra processors and increased battery life.
5. Sony Tablet P. A series of foldable tablets with 2 x 5.5 inch screens. Features excellent music reproduction.

How to choose a tablet

Main nuances that must be considered when choosing a Sony tablet:

1. Power and clock frequency processor.
2. Wireless network support.
3. Resolution and screen size.
4. Internal memory capacity.
5. Matrix resolution of the rear and front cameras.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Sony tablets are their undoubted quality and future technologies. By purchasing such a gadget, you can be sure that technical capabilities will remain at the level for a long time. The downside is that the price is not at all affordable.

My rating of the best Sony tablets

1. Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet.
2. Sony Xperia Tablet Z.
3. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
4. Sony Tablet S
5. Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet.
6. Sony Tablet P

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Specifications Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

System
Type	tablet
operating system	Android 4.4
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2300 MHz
Number of Cores	4
Built-in memory	16 GB
RAM	3 GB
Memory card slot	yes, microSDXC, up to 128 GB
Screen
Screen	10.1", 1920x1200
Widescreen display	Yes
Type	TFT IPS, glossy
Touchscreen	capacitive, multi-touch
Pixels per inch (PPI)	224
Scratch-resistant glass	There is
Video processor	Adreno 330
Wireless connection
Wi-Fi support	yes, Wi-Fi 802.11n, WiFi Direct, Miracast, DLNA
Bluetooth support	yes, Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
NFC support	There is
mobile connection
Infrared port	There is
Camera
Rear camera	yes, 8.1 megapixels
Rear camera features	autofocus
Front-camera	yes, 2.2 megapixels
Sound
Built-in speakers	yes, stereo sound
Built-in microphone	There is
FM tuner	There is
Functionality
GPS	There is
GLONASS	There is
	There is
Sensors
QWERTY keyboard	optional
Connection
To computer via USB	There is
External devices via USB	There is
MHL support	There is
Audio/headphone output	yes, 3.5 mm
Connecting a headset	There is
Dock connector	There is
Nutrition
Working hours	13:00
Standby time	100 h
Battery capacity	6000 mAh
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (LxWxD)	266x172x6 mm
Weight	439 g
Additional Information
Frame	waterproof

Advantages and problems of Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Advantages:

1. easy.
2. responsive.
3. fast and powerful.
4. good screen.
5. convenient case.

Flaws:

1. Problems with the screen - yellow spots.
2. poor location of the headphone output.

Video review of Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Specifications Sony Xperia Tablet Z

System
Type	tablet
operating system	Android 4.2
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064 1500 MHz
Number of Cores	4
Built-in memory	16 GB
RAM	2 GB
Memory card slot	yes, microSDXC, up to 64 GB
Screen
Screen	10.1", 1920x1200
Widescreen display	Yes
Type	TFT
Touchscreen	capacitive, multi-touch
Pixels per inch (PPI)	224
Video processor	Adreno 320
Wireless connection
Wi-Fi support
Bluetooth support	yes, Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
NFC support	There is
Infrared port	There is
Camera
Rear camera	yes, 8 megapixels
Rear camera features	autofocus
Front-camera	yes, 2.2 megapixels
Sound
Built-in speakers	yes, stereo sound
Built-in microphone	There is
FM tuner	There is
Functionality
GPS	There is
Automatic screen orientation	There is
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, light sensor
Format support
Audio	AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP3
Video	MPEG-4, MKV, H.264, H.263, MP4
Connection
To computer via USB	There is
External devices via USB	optional
MHL support	There is
Audio/headphone output	yes, 3.5 mm
Dock connector	There is
Nutrition
Opening hours (video)	10 o'clock
Battery charging time	7 hours
Battery capacity	6000 mAh (22.2 Wh)
USB charging	There is
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (LxWxD)	266x172x7 mm
Weight	495 g
Additional Information
Frame	waterproof
Peculiarities	remote control function; support JPEG formats, GIF, PNG, BMP, WEBP; AAC, HE-AAC, MIDI, VP8, AVI; camera recognition of faces and smiles, shooting panoramas and HDR

Advantages and problems of Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Advantages:

1. appearance.
2. screen.
3. CPU.
4. waterproof.
5. own filling.

Flaws:

1. easily soiled.
2. The speakers are weak.
3. The delivery package is rather poor.
4. price.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z video review

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Specifications Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

System
Type	tablet
operating system	Android 4.4
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2500 MHz
Number of Cores	4
Built-in memory	16 GB
RAM	3 GB
Memory card slot	yes, microSDXC, up to 128 GB
Screen
Screen	8", 1920x1200
Widescreen display	Yes
Type	TFT IPS, glossy
Touchscreen	capacitive, multi-touch
Pixels per inch (PPI)	283
Video processor	Adreno 330
Wireless connection
Wi-Fi support	yes, Wi-Fi 802.11n, WiFi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth support	yes, Bluetooth 4.0
NFC support	There is
Camera
Rear camera	yes, 8.1 megapixels
Rear camera features	autofocus
Front-camera	yes, 2.2 megapixels
Sound
Built-in speakers	yes, stereo sound
Built-in microphone	There is
Functionality
GPS	yes, with A-GPS support
GLONASS	There is
Automatic screen orientation	There is
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, light sensor, barometer
Format support
Audio	WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP3
Video	MP4
Connection
To computer via USB	There is
External devices via USB	optional
MHL support	There is
Audio/headphone output	yes, 3.5 mm
Nutrition
Opening hours (video)	15 h
Battery capacity	4500 mAh
USB charging	There is
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (LxWxD)	213x124x6.4 mm
Weight	270 g
Additional Information
Frame	waterproof
Peculiarities	protection class IP65/68; support for 3GPP, AVI, XVID, WEBM, ASF, AMR formats; ANT+

Advantages and problems of Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Advantages:

1. very fast.
2. great screen.
3. fast and accurate gps/glonass.
4. Keeps charging for a long time in wifi+screen+gps mode.

Flaws:

1. camera.
2. quiet sound in the speakers.

Video review of Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Sony Tablet S

Specifications Sony Tablet S

System
Type	tablet
operating system	Android 4.0
CPU	Nvidia Tegra 2 1000 MHz
Number of Cores	2
Built-in memory	16 GB
RAM	1 GB
Memory card slot	yes, SDHC
Screen
Screen	9.4", 1280x800
Widescreen display	Yes
Type	TFT IPS, glossy
Touchscreen	capacitive, multi-touch
Pixels per inch (PPI)	161
Video processor	NVIDIA Tegra 2
Wireless connection
Wi-Fi support	yes, Wi-Fi 802.11n
Bluetooth support	yes, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Infrared port	There is
Camera
Rear camera	yes, 5 megapixels
Front-camera	yes, 0.3 megapixel
Sound
Built-in speakers	yes, stereo sound
Built-in microphone	There is
Functionality
GPS	There is
Automatic screen orientation	There is
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, light sensor
Format support
Audio
Video	MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Connection
To computer via USB	There is
External devices via USB	There is
Audio/headphone output	yes, 3.5 mm
Nutrition
Working hours	8 hours
Battery capacity	5000 mAh
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (LxWxD)	241x174x10 mm
Weight	625 g
Additional Information
Housing material	plastic
Equipment	tablet, AC adapter, power cable, strap
Peculiarities	support MP3, WMA Pro, MIDI, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WBMP formats

Advantages and problems of Sony Tablet S

Advantages:

1. bright screen.
2. quick response.
3. good sensor.
4. convenient form.
5. build quality.

Flaws:

1. equipment.
2. microphone.
3. quiet sound from the speakers.

Sony Tablet S video review

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Specifications Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

System
Type	tablet
operating system	Android 5.0
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 2700 MHz
Number of Cores	8
Built-in memory	32 GB
RAM	3 GB
Memory card slot	yes, microSDXC, up to 128 GB
Screen
Screen	10.1", 2560x1600
Widescreen display	Yes
Type	TFT IPS, glossy
Touchscreen	capacitive, multi-touch
Pixels per inch (PPI)	299
Video processor	Adreno 430
Wireless connection
Wi-Fi support	There is
Bluetooth support	There is
Operation in mode cell phone	There is
mobile connection	3G, EDGE, HSCSD, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, GPRS, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, LTE
Camera
Rear camera	yes, 8.1 megapixels
Front-camera	yes, 5.1 megapixels
Sound
Built-in speakers	yes, stereo sound
Built-in microphone	There is
Functionality
Automatic screen orientation	There is
Sensors	accelerometer
QWERTY keyboard	optional
Format support
Audio	FLAC, MP3
Connection
To computer via USB	There is
External devices via USB	optional
Audio/headphone output	yes, 3.5 mm
Nutrition
Opening hours (video)	17:00
Battery capacity	6000 mAh
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (LxWxD)	254x167x6.1 mm
Weight	392 g
Additional Information
Frame	waterproof
Housing material	plastic
Peculiarities	dust and moisture protection according to IP68 standard (moisture protection for up to 30 minutes in fresh water at a depth of 1.5 meters); colors: black, white; technology fast charging battery

Advantages and problems of Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Advantages:

1. performance.
2. thin and light.
3. The touchscreen response is lightning fast.
4. Holds charge for a long time.
5. Great sound from external speakers.
6. sound quality in headphones.

Flaws:

1. high price.
2. The back side gets hot.

Video review of Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Sony Tablet P

Specifications Sony Tablet P

System
Type	tablet
operating system	Android 3.2
CPU	Nvidia Tegra 2 1000 MHz
Number of Cores	2
Built-in memory	4 GB
RAM	1 GB
Memory card slot	yes, microSDHC
Screen
Screen	5.5", 1024x480
Widescreen display	Yes
Type	TFT, glossy
Touchscreen	capacitive, multi-touch
Pixels per inch (PPI)	206
Video processor	NVIDIA Tegra 2
Wireless connection
Wi-Fi support	yes, Wi-Fi 802.11n
Bluetooth support	yes, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
mobile connection	3G, HSDPA, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900
Camera
Rear camera	yes, 5 megapixels
Front-camera	yes, 0.3 megapixel
Sound
Built-in speaker	There is
Built-in microphone	There is
Functionality
GPS	There is
Automatic screen orientation	There is
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, light sensor
Format support
Audio	AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MP3
Video	MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Connection
To computer via USB	There is
External devices via USB	No
Audio/headphone output	yes, 3.5 mm
Nutrition
Working hours	7 hours
Battery capacity	3080 mAh
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (LxWxD)	180x158x14 mm
Weight	372 g
Additional Information
Equipment	tablet, AC adapter, power cable, SD card, strap
Peculiarities	two screens with a diagonal of 5.5 inches; support MP3, WMA Pro, MIDI, Ogg Vorbis, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WBMP formats

Advantages and problems of Sony Tablet P

Advantages:

1. good sound module.
2. both screens work like two halves of one.
3. works very quickly.

Flaws:

1. The screen is very glarey.
2. Video does not support all formats by default.
3. fonts are too small.

Sony Tablet P video review

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	239.8 mm (millimeters) 23.98 cm (centimeters) 0.79 ft (feet) 9.44 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	174.4 mm (millimeters) 17.44 cm (centimeters) 0.57 ft (feet) 6.87 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	8.8 mm (millimeters) 0.88 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.35 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	570 g (grams) 1.26 lbs (pounds) 20.11 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	368.03 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 22.35 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Silver
Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified.	IPX4

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Nvidia Tegra 3 T30L
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	40 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A9
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	5
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	ULP GeForce
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	12
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	416 MHz (megahertz)
Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	DDR3-L
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	1500 MHz (megahertz)
	8 pixel shaders 4 vertex shaders

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	TFT
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	9.4 in (inches) 238.76 mm (millimeters) 23.88 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	7.97 in (inches) 202.47 mm (millimeters) 20.25 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.98 in (inches) 126.54 mm (millimeters) 12.65 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.6:1 16:10
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	161 ppi (pixels per inch) 63 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	61.46% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch
	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	CMOS BSI (backside illumination)
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Geographical tags

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

A new offshoot from VAIO called Tablet could be an interesting project for Sony. The device with the letter S turned out to be unique, not without its shortcomings, but it has its own charm...

Design, construction

Sony compares the device to a rolled-up magazine; in my opinion, it’s hardly worth saying such things. Look at some glossy magazine, would you like to carry such a thing in your bag all the time, and even rolled up? I don't know, I don't. Thinness as a trend has not gone away; since the time of the RAZR, manufacturers have constantly used this technique, especially when introducing a continuation of a device. Suffice it to remember the iPad 2 and a lot of words about reducing the size.

However, Sony always goes its own way, as if not paying attention to the market as a whole. Then, however, it occurs to someone that something is wrong - and a new round begins. For example, I don't have much to say about the folding tablet called P. There's an old marketing rule that's been tried and tested over the years: people don't like pocket TVs. In the sense that the more exotic the device and the more phrases needed to justify the form factor, the less successful it will be. There will be, oh, there will be rabid fans who are ready to tear up anyone on the forums who says a word about two displays at once. As always.

We're dealing with a thick tablet that really looks like a rolled-up magazine. The stated dimensions are 174.3 x 10.1 x 241.2 mm, weight 598 grams. Apparently, the average thickness is indicated, because I myself measured the thickest place with a ruler, it’s about two centimeters. For comparison, iPad sizes 2 - 241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm, weight 601 grams. The entire Tablet S is made of plastic; there are legs and bumps on the back, “rolled” side, making it comfortable to hold the tablet in your hand. Here I want to especially note that, despite the thickness, the Tablet S is really comfortable to hold in your hand. I can repeat it again. Especially by grasping the end where the thickening is with your left hand. Holding with two hands is not so great, typing on virtual keyboard Also, my thumbs can barely reach some keys. While there is only a black version, the display protection is glossy and quickly becomes covered with fingerprints. It is difficult to remove them even with the help of a miracle rag. On the side there are inserts made of silver plastic; on the right side, under a plug, there is a slot for SD cards and a USB micro-AB connector for connecting an adapter.

The story is this: Sony believes that this is a very strong advantage, you connect the adapter to the tablet and then connect the flash drive to the adapter. Or a camera. Or something else. You need to buy the adapter yourself! This is a very sound idea. Of course, they are sold everywhere, in any stall.

Very strange. There is also a 3.5 mm jack at the same end. Camera lenses are on the front and back, there is a groove on the back for attaching a strap and speakers. The sound of the Tablet S is not bad; in principle, it can be used as a music box without any problems. On the right side there are volume buttons, a power button, and a hidden reset button. Indicator light in Sony style, small, dim.

After three days of wearing it in the bag, no scratches or chips appeared. It seems to me that the lower part at the back is most susceptible to this, there is plastic with a silver coating. Pay attention to the proprietary connector for connecting the power supply; it is not covered by anything. Contacts should be periodically wiped with alcohol or Sasha cologne. Don't forget to do this. Always.

Display

Display diagonal 9.4 inches, resolution 1280 x 800 pixels, LED lights, naturally, the screen is touch-sensitive (capacitive type). It leaves only positive impressions, I really like the brightness and the depiction of various new elements. As you can see, Sony has worked on the icons, reminiscent of PS3, PSP, Sony Ericsson and other products. My sample had only one branded background image; I didn’t find any original “live” wallpapers. Thanks to powerful processor The image on the display quickly turns upside down; when moving between desktops, the brakes are not felt. Viewing angles are good. I recommend using automatic brightness control to make the battery last longer.

All this is true if you don’t compare the screen with what’s on the iPad. Look at the photos. I would like to note that I will not burden you with a hundred screenshots; it will be easier to watch the video in the article, where I show the main programs and capabilities of the gadget. So, if you compare with iPad screen 2, then you will immediately notice that the screen in the Tablet S turns yellow. And the black is not that black, more like a dark dark grey. And the brightness is not that great. All this is a given. At the presentation, many warm words were said about the tablet’s display. Look for yourself at the photos comparing the Tablet S and iPad 2. The brightness is the same. Oh, well, you can also watch the video, let me remind you once again. When using a browser, the difference in displays is especially noticeable; Sony's is a little cloudy.

Performance

It uses an NVIDIA Tegra 2, 1 GHz processor; it seems they have already written about the processor on our website.

Is Tablet S fast? Yes. Moreover, when comparing with the iPad 2, sometimes you don’t know which is faster. “Eska” programs launch quickly, the browser quickly draws pages, games are played, mail arrives. What more could you want?

There is Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, everything is typical here. Sometimes, out of the blue, the connection to the access point drops, we’re talking about Wi-Fi. There is also an infrared port, but more on that in the next part.

We'll talk about Sony's additions to the interface, programs, and OS in the second part.

Modifications

On this moment There are two versions of the tablet available, the names, as always, are exotic - SGPT112RU and SGPT111RU, the differences are in memory, the younger model has 16 GB, the older one 32 GB. On the website Sonystyle.ru it is lovingly written “ HDD" Miracles of translation, as always.

Perhaps it’s worth mentioning the version with 3G; in Europe, sales of this model will begin closer to the New Year. I have nothing to add here, of course, a complete failure. Nowadays, many inexpensive tablets are equipped with 3G, this is the norm. You can’t help but focus on successful experiences iPad sales and Apple's various discoveries when it introduced both Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi connection+ 3G. As practice shows, even the most economical users eventually agree that it would be better to buy a version with both. More than once or twice, while in the city with the Tablet S, I greatly regretted the lack of 3G. Accordingly, it is completely unclear to me why Sony decided to act in such a strange way.

Accessories

While Russian consumers may not particularly scour the stores in search of original supplements, everything will happen, but later. There are three types of cases, among them there is a regular leather folder. There is also a stand, when the Tablet S is installed in the cradle, it becomes even more like a photo frame.

Formats

People at Sony are strange after all. Look, there's a tablet. Usually, people on tablets listen to videos more than they listen to music, right? That is, you can sacrifice support for formats for music, but do as much as possible comfortable viewing video so you can watch everything. Well, at least the usual “avishki”. Now, look at the screenshots, it shows in detail what the Sony Tablet S supports.

A little strange, in my opinion. For example, Samsung is trying to provide support for most formats in its tablets, and especially for video.

Nutrition

Well, is everyone ready to fly to the country of Sony? Then don't forget to take the original one with you. Charger. And if you lose, then that’s it, kaput. Yes, yes, my favorite company is back at it again. It has its own charging connector. Small power supply with long cable, will take up quite a bit of space in your bag. Please note that the laptops had the same power supply Sony VAIO P, well, at least judging by the dimensions. Apparently, there were extra ones left, so Sony decided to add them. It takes about two and a half hours to fully charge; the official website says five hours, but don’t believe that. Or I had such a special, reactive pattern. The stated operating time is about 8 hours, but in reality the tablet works much less. For example, when watching the series “Dexter,” the Tablet S lasted less than four hours. When using a browser, mail client, different programs- the usual daily regimen - enough from the morning (from ten) until the evening (until eight). Then the battery indicator remains almost empty. That is, the Tablet S is far from a champion in terms of operating time. And the powerful power supply sets you up for sad thoughts.

Conclusions on the first part

What's in front of us? Sexy toy from Sony? The tablet is comfortable to hold in your hands, but there is no metal, carbon, carbon fiber or other materials typical of the company. Or rather, typical for a number of devices. You can estimate the dimensions yourself, everything is individual here, but the thing turned out to be massive. Speed ​​of work? Yes, the Tablet S is fast, there are no problems with videos or games, or with loading pages. The display seems nice until you pick up the iPad 2 (and you pick it up and feel the cold metal and all that). Working hours? On iPad 2 you can watch videos almost twice as long. Add to this a massive charger and its own connector. Android version? While I was using the device, version 3.2 arrived by air, was installed, everything is in order. Although there are not so many changes, and all of them cannot be said to significantly increase the functionality of the gadget.

In the next part we’ll talk about the Sony software suite, the camera, changes in the interface, the importance of Playstation certification and other things. While you may be thinking about buying a Sony Tablet S, prices range from 19,000 to 23,000 rubles. In principle, for 23,000 it’s quite possible to buy an iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G. Which would you choose? Although, wait, we’ll talk about this after the release of the second part of the material.

It seems to me that we are faced with an attempt Sony get into the market without noticing that in this china shop there is already a big, big elephant standing and blinking its eyes and ears in surprise, listening to stories about the concept of four screens, rolled up magazines, etc.

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Externally, the Sony Tablet S gives the impression of an expensive and reliable device. The only complaint, besides the questionable thickness, relates to the black glossy cover, which collects fingerprints very well and is likely to be scratched when using the tablet without a case. However, during testing no scratches appeared on it.

Screen

The tablet is equipped with a 9.4-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. Screen protected tempered glass, so it is not easy to scratch it. The display diagonal of the Sony Tablet S is quite a bit inferior to the top models of its competitors, but subjectively the difference is almost invisible.

The image displayed by the Tablet S is distinguished by high viewing angles, which is primarily characteristic of IPS technology. In principle, we have a standard high-quality display that is no different from other products in the same price category. The picture is bright enough, the colors are saturated - there’s nothing to complain about.

As for cameras, in this regard the tablet from Sony also has nothing special to brag about. It looks like installing a 5-megapixel main and 0.3-megapixel camera in such devices front camera became an unspoken rule. As is the case with other tablets, the Tablet S lacks stars in the sky, although in good lighting it takes good pictures. In any case, taking photographs with a tablet is somehow strange; it looks especially funny from the outside.

Hardware platform, autonomy

Like all current Android flagships, the Tablet S is built on NVIDIA Tegra 2 with a dual-core gigahertz chip. Other characteristics include 1 GB of RAM, 16 or 32 GB storage depending on the version, and a Bluetooth module.

It's interesting that I received the tablet infrared port, through which you can control home appliances. Let's pay tribute to Sony - equipment not only from this company is supported, but also from other manufacturers. If necessary, you can independently program Tablet S to control any TV and not just TV. You can pair your tablet with almost any household appliances, providing control from the remote control. It would be naive to think that this is any significant innovation. It was possible to control household appliances from the PDA on Windows based Mobile, but this option is not popular. Why? Probably because the remote control is still more familiar, even if a dozen remote controls for various devices accumulate at home.

I would like to note the high performance of the tablet when working with any applications. It’s comfortable to watch movies on the Tablet S, and games can be played without any problems, including those ported from the first generation PlayStation.

Sony Tablet S is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. This is the average for models under Android control. One charge lasts for less than five hours of video viewing. In a more gentle mode, close to everyday use, the tablet will last a working day, that is, about 8 hours.

Software

The tablet runs Android 3.2, which is much more stable and productive than the first editions of Honeycomb. Unlike smartphones Android versions, this platform is perfectly optimized for large screens.

Interface operating system is already well known to Ferra’s readers. Before us is the main desktop and four additional ones, on which you can place various widgets and application icons. You can change the content of the screens by clicking on the “+” in the upper right corner of the screen. Nearby there is a button to go to all installed programs.

The Google search engine is located at the top left of the screen. Sony has made changes to the design of this element, adding four keys next to the search for quick access to the browser, email client, menu with a remote control and a reader. e-books. In the lower left corner there are virtual buttons “Back”, “Home” and a button for calling the latest running programs. To the right, next to the clock, there is a notification panel and a menu with quick settings.

Sony has done a lot of work on the design of the user interface. The changes cannot be called global, but still they have significantly transformed the standard design. The company added new themes, redrawn shortcuts, and introduced an updated screen installed applications. Looked much more impressive music player and video player, optimized built-in browser and on-screen keyboard.

Both in the design and in the set of applications from Sony, one can feel the company’s desire to demonstrate the gaming orientation of the device. The tablet is certified to run games from the first generation PlayStation and PSP. An emulator for these consoles is included. By the way, a very convenient thing. Of course, it cannot be compared with analog gamepads, but today it is the best that can be implemented on touch screen. However, talking about some kind of unified ecosystem that would unite tablets, consoles and Sony smartphones, it is too early. Thematic design and several applications are not enough for this. One can only hope that the Japanese will not stop there and will continue integration multimedia services to different devices.

Competitors

Apple iPad 2. Perhaps all manufacturers will have to get used to the idea that their most modern tablets will be compared primarily with the brainchild of Apple. In terms of such an important parameter as price, the Tablet S and iPad 2 are similar; identifying a technological leader is also not easy. Both devices are convenient to use - subjectively, the Sony tablet is not inferior in performance to the American device. On the iPad 2 side large quantity versions available for sale - here you have just Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi with 3G, and memory from 16 to 64 GB. Tablet S is available in only two versions - with a 16 and 32 GB drive. This is a significant drawback that limits the scope of application of the device. Still, 3G support guarantees much greater mobility than Wi-Fi.