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The appearance of the Sony Tablet Z tablet in the Xperia line did not come as a surprise. It was only a matter of time. Inspired by the success of the recently released Sony Xperia Z smartphone, which was able to compete with popular flagships, the Japanese company has clearly defined the following task for itself.
Appearance: slim and stylish
The developers awarded the Sony Xperia Tablet Z with excellent looks. Exactly the same as the previous smartphone. The device is a rectangle with smooth edges, without rounding, which can be seen from other manufacturers. The rigor of the design indicates that the developers at Sony still have ideas, and not bad ones.
Despite the unusual angularity of the device, as noted in the reviews, it is convenient to hold it in your hands. Indeed, with a weight of 495 grams, its thickness is only 7 mm. It's nice to feel the softness of Soft Touch plastic, from which the back cover of the tablet computer is made. Only in the process of using it actively accumulate fingerprints. AlthoughThis is typical only for black models. The front side is covered with glass, on which there is a protective film glued at the factory. Traces from touches also remain on it, but appear only with time.
Build Quality
Judging by the reviews, the device is assembled with high quality. It can be seen that everything possible has been done so that it does not creak or play. The plugs sit tightly, the probability of their accidental opening is excluded. And this is understandable, because the Sony Xperia tablet is supposed to be waterproof.
The equipment in which the device is sold can hardly be called rich. Includes: USB cable, charger and user manual. That's all, even the headset is not put. The smartphone is more fortunate in this.
Connectors
As already mentioned, all connectors located on the ends of the tablet are protected by plugs. They are labeled so that the purpose of each hole is clear. All buttons are well placed and soft to press.
There is an infrared port and a microphone on the top. Below are speakers, slots for a SIM card and a memory card, as well as a hole for a USB port. The left end is richer than the rest in connectors. There is a button to turn on and lock the device, a speaker, an audio output, a charging sensor, a volume rocker and a place for a docking station. On the right side is another speaker.
It's interesting that the Sony Xperia Tablet Z has only two built-in speakers, but there are four outputs for them.
Screen
Ten inch TFT display turned out welldevices. The smartphone could not boast of this. The main advantage here is Full HD-resolution (224 ppi). The second point is a quality matrix. Although the abbreviation IPS is not present in the list of characteristics, expert opinion boils down to the fact that this is practically it.
The colors are bright and saturated. Pleases black, it looks like a real one. The display of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z should be thankful for the excellent performance of the Bravia Engine 2 technology. The effect is especially noticeable when watching movies and photos.
According to the technical documentation, the screen has an oleophobic coating. But it does not fulfill its main function. The screen gets dirty instantly, but it is difficult to clean.
If you use the Sony Xperia tablet indoors, there are no complaints about the brightness. But direct sunlight makes viewing much more difficult, as the display is highly glare. But this is a problem with many smartphones and tablets.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z Specifications
At the time of release, the characteristics of the device allowed it to be one of the most powerful on the market. To make it clear, there is a 4-core Snapdragon with a frequency of 1.5 GHz, an Andreno 320 adapter responsible for graphics, and a 2 GB RAM module. The company releases two versions of the tablet: Sony Xperia Tablet Z 16gb and 32gb. All this gives the device good performance.
Indicators that the device achieves in popular testprograms explain the fact that the tablet easily handles the most demanding applications. But there is a possibility of a strong heating of the device, since the launch of some games, such as Real Racing 3, has already led to this. Although lags and brakes were still not noticed.
Useful programs
Although the tablet is running Android OS Jelly Bean, it has its own shell - comfortable and visually appealing. Some applications can be called instantly even when the device is locked.
Useful programs include: Office Suite, traditional Walkman player, navigation tool, Chrome browser, file manager and an application for managing all kinds of digital equipment.
It is also important to highlight the Smart Connect program here. This is the official application from Sony, worthy of which is not only a tablet. The phone is also not deprived of them. The program allows you to assign a specific action that will be performed when accessories and other devices are connected to the tablet computer. The SC app recognizes not only devices, but also the time.
Tablet features
Like other modern Android devices, Sony Xperia Tablet Z tablets are not without GPS navigation.
Combination of the built-in infrared port and a special program allows you to remotely control TVs, air conditioners, video projectors and other types of devices. It turns out something like a universal remote control. If aread the reviews, we can conclude that the function works perfectly.
By the way, there is a built-in FM module, which many similar gadgets cannot boast of.
There is also an interesting "tablet-phone" function, with which you can display a picture from the device on the smartphone screen. This allows you to manage incoming calls.
It is worth noting that the device has received compatibility with SP 3, i.e. you can connect a joystick from the set-top box to it. True, sometimes there are problems with this, but you can definitely play GTA Vice City.
As for enabling the Sony Xperia Tablet Z 16gb and 32gb, it can be configured to be unlocked by simply tapping on it.
Protection
The presence of plugs on the holes around the perimeter of the device indicates that it is protected from dust and moisture. Relevant standards allow the tablet to hold out for several minutes at a depth of up to 1 meter. Thus, you can safely use it while lying in the bath or on the beach by the sea, without worrying that something will happen to it. Compared to other similar devices, this moment is head and shoulders above the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. The price is almost the same, but there is no such protection.
Camera
There are two cameras in the device: 8-megapixel main and 2-pixel front. The first uses Exmor R technology and supports HDR shooting. In terms of the number and type of settings, it is no different from smartphone cameras. The picture quality is good, butAt the moment, there are models that are significantly superior to the Tablet Z in this regard. The camera reproduces natural colors, the focus can be set by the mark on the screen.
The videos are shot in Full HD. You can take pictures while doing this, but they will lose a lot of quality.
And, of course, the front camera. It has similar settings, and the video is shot in the same format, which makes it almost perfect for video calls.
Music
Ever since the advent of the Walkman brand, it has become clear that Sony pays special attention to the sound in its devices. And the Sony Xperia Tablet Z is no exception.
The developers claim that it supports S-Force technology, which makes the sound natural. This is also a merit of the audio system, which includes two speakers with four output channels. So the sound is not just loud, it has a good stereo effect.
There are other sound functions. For example, a mode that makes the sound three-dimensional. Although this will please few people, because not everyone will notice this transformation. But the Xloud mode is perfectly implemented, which regulates the frequencies so that the speakers do not wheeze.
In general, the Walkman player has many different settings. There will be no dissatisfied users here. Everyone will be able to choose the sound that suits him best.
Networking
The tablet computer is equipped with all necessary network interfaces. Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, DLNA technologies –they are all present here. There is also an infrared port and an MHL interface for transferring videos in HD quality.
As for wireless communication, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE and 3G versions are different. Of course, you will have to overpay for the 4G module. A smartphone is equipped with it, and you can simply connect it to a tablet via a Wi-Fi network.
Battery life
Tablet Z Tablet is a monoblock, which means that the battery is non-removable. Therefore, it must be handled with care. So, how long will 6000 mAh last?
If you surf the Internet, play games and use applications, in general, use the device for entertainment, the charge will last only 5-6 hours. Seven hours are allotted for watching video files. Although, judging by the reviews, some and a couple of films did not have time to watch.
About 10 hours is allotted for reading, and at minimum brightness and without using the network.
If you do not use the device, that is, keep it in standby mode, the battery is almost not discharged. By the way, there is a charge extension function, when activated, the screen goes blank and the network turns off.
In general, battery life is very good, but not the best. There are devices that can keep a charge longer.
Conclusion
Should I buy a Sony Xperia Tablet Z? Its price differs little from the cost of similar models (from 25 thousand rubles), but it surpasses many of them in certain indicators. Take at least the protective properties that exclude the ingress of dust and moisture. For some it's biga plus. Especially for those who love to travel.
You need to understand that, first of all, this is a device for entertainment, as evidenced by the great functionality of the gadget. It is good to play on it, watch movies or listen to your favorite hits. Although the device is suitable for business people, because it is stylish, productive, and also supports office applications necessary for work.
