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Sony Xperia Tablet S

Based on 120 reviews

Excellent:

22
Good:

65
Average:

21
Bad:

12

Pros

Awesome added software features.
Fast performance.
Cool remote functionality.
Comfortable, high-quality design.
Sharp-looking screen.
Storage expansion.
Potential as a universal remote alternative.
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.
8 MP autofocus camera and 1MP front-facing camera.
Native video calls.
Guest Mode for multi-user access.
Splash proof.

Cons

Expensive compared to competition.
Slightly drab design.
Too many preinstalled apps.
Wi-Fi currently shuts off whenever the tablet sleeps.
Waking the tablet from sleep takes way too long.
Screen flickers intermittently.
Price is a bit high for what's offered.
Poor outdoor visibility.
Splash resistance issues.
Proprietary connector for charging and connectivity.
Peculiar design favors portrait hold, top-heavy in landscape.

By Trusted Reviews on March 20, 2013

As with its phones and TVs, Sony has lagged behind its arch-rival Samsung in the tablet market in recent years. The Sony Xperia Tablet S is out to change all that, but does it make the necessary moves? With a quad-core processor, slim profile and...

70
By TweakTown on February 28, 2013

" on virtually all smart devices I review until we get more of the pure Android experience, but this is what I want to bring my readers - the complete and utter truth, from my personal experiences with these devices. Sony and the rest of the companies...

73
By Pocket-lint on February 04, 2013

The Tablet S has kissed goodbye to the Wi-Fi problems of it's predecessor and is now a cheaper, more stylish and generally better tablet. It's certainly one we'd have no hesitation in recommending anyone buy. Sony's services are still an...

80
By Expert Reviews on December 23, 2012

Sony's best Android tablet yet, with some useful family-friendly features...

80
By Computer Shopper on December 17, 2012

A unique body shape, good performance, and long battery life merge in this Android tablet. It's a good pick if media consumption is your main tablet aim, and it’s light, thin, and attractive, too....

80
By SlashGear on December 13, 2012

It might be time for you to take another look at one of the oddest tablets released in the year 2012, that being the quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor-packing Sony XPERIA Tablet S. This machine is not the most high-resolution nor the most undeniably...

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By TheVerge on December 11, 2012

The Xperia Tablet S is one of my favorite Android tablets yet, but to be honest I can't totally explain why. I suppose it's because it's one of the few devices I've tested with no glaring flaws - there's no hideous UI skin, no major performance...

76
By Digital Versus on October 18, 2012

It's too bad there's so little content available on Video Unlimited and PlayStation Mobile. Not many of the first Tablet S's shortcomings have been corrected here, but Sony has compensated that by developing its strengths. The Xperia Tablet S is a good buy.

80
By DigitalVersus on October 18, 2012

This is a good improvement on the Sony Tablet S. It may not be a mind-blowing update, but the universal remote mode and user sessions are a real plus. It's too bad there's so little content available on Video Unlimited and PlayStation Mobile....

80
By NotebookCheck on October 13, 2012

Sony ultimately brings a breath of fresh air to the tablet market with its Xperia Tablet S. Nevertheless, you should only surf with it on the Internet despite the splash-protected casing.

85