The Sony Xperia Tablet S is a touchscreen Android tablet designed by Sony Mobile as part of the Xperia series. It was announced at Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) 2012, and debuted in the US on September 7, 2012. The tablet directly succeeded the Sony Tablet S, with a thinner and lighter design, a faster processor, and an improved camera. It is the first Sony tablet to be marketed with the Xperia branding and altogether succeeded the Sony Tablet branding.
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| Also known as | SGPT13[1] |
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| Manufacturer | Sony Mobile |
| Product family | Xperia series |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Release date | US: September 7, 2012[2] |
| Operating system | Android 4.0.3 "Ice Cream Sandwich" Upgradable to Android 4.1.2 "Jelly Bean"[3] |
| CPU | Nvidia Tegra 3, quad-core, 1.3 GHz[4] |
| Memory | 1 GB [4] |
| Storage | 16/32/64 GB[4] |
| Display | 1280x800 HD TFT LCD [4] |
| Sound | Internal speakers |
| Input | Multi-touch touchscreen display |
| Camera | Rear: 8.0 MP Front: Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 3G HSDPA in UK |
| Mass | 585g (20.64oz) [4] |
| Predecessor | Sony Tablet S Sony Tablet P |
| Successor | Sony Xperia Tablet Z |
| Website | discover |
Hardware
editThe Xperia Tablet S features a magazine inspired design similar to its predecessor's, but the angle is less pronounced than in the original.[5] It includes a full sized SD card slot, along with a proprietary Sony charging port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.[5] It also features an infrared blaster, which acts as a universal remote.[6]
Sony advertised the tablet as "splash proof" with its multi-port cover installed.[7] Sales of the tablet were suspended in October 2012 when it was discovered that a manufacturing error left gaps between the screen and the case, which compromises its waterproofing.[8][9]
Software
editA modified version of Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ships on the tablet. Some alterations include the ability to add multiple user accounts and control of the tablet's IR blaster. It is now upgradeable to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.[5]
Variants
editThe Xperia Tablet S is sold in 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB models. These are Wifi-only in the US, but 3G/4G models are available in the UK.[6][10]
Reception
editCritical reception has been mixed. In his review, Engadget writer Joseph Volpe stated that the Xperia Tablet S "misses the mark in everyday performance."[6] However, David Pierce of The Verge gave the tablet a 7.6 out of 10, concluding that it had "no glaring flaws."[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Questions and Answers about SGPT13 Series | Sony AP".
- ^ Smith, Catharine (2012-09-04). "Xperia Tablet S release". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ "Xperia Tablet S unveiled". Techradar.com. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ a b c d e "Xperia Tablet S Specs". Phonearena.com. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ a b c d "Verge Xperia Tablet S review". Theverge.com. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ a b c "Engadget Xperia Tablet S review". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ "Sony Tablet S: Footnotes". Sony. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Sony halts new Xperia tablet sales". BBC News. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Sony halts Xperia tablet sales after defect found". Reuters. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "Support for Sony products | Sony UK".