Xperia Tablet Z

V4NT0M · 19 May 2013 at 15:55

The nexus 10 is cheaper but that's all you can really say... Not sure why there isn't much hype as for me it looks like an absolutely awesome device.

I've already got rid of my nexus 10 and there is a hole in my life. I'm waiting to see if there are any deals before I order probably some time next week.

grudas · 19 May 2013 at 16:15

we got one at work! its so light im surprised lol! great tablet tbh

Rroff · 19 May 2013 at 20:40

Should have the LTE version turning up sometime during next week

(suprise bonus from work, I'm still on the fence on the battery life and wouldn't have hurried to order one before seeing what people's experience was with it).

Dandle · 20 May 2013 at 16:34

Had my notification of shipment message today so it will be here tomorrow.

Dandle · 20 May 2013 at 16:39

Duplicate post.

V4NT0M · 20 May 2013 at 17:34

Dam, should have ordered it before, going to put my order in tonight and see what happens, did notice sites were saying it was launched today.

Wonder if it's in any shops...

~Mike~ · 20 May 2013 at 17:40

I'm very interest in this tablet, will wait and see what you guys think of it.

V4NT0M · 20 May 2013 at 18:25

Website is now saying expected delivery 12 - 13 June =/

Hmm 32GB white showing 22 - 23rd May

Edit: Have ordered the 32GB White version, express shows tomorrow or Wednesday for delivery.

No cradle though

Rroff · 20 May 2013 at 19:27

Skyfall said:
Website is now saying expected delivery 12 - 13 June =/

Hmm 32GB white showing 22 - 23rd May

Edit: Have ordered the 32GB White version, express shows tomorrow or Wednesday for delivery.

No cradle though

Mines "supposedly" coming tomorrow but I've had no confirmation.

kbc · 20 May 2013 at 19:49

Rroff said:
Mines "supposedly" coming tomorrow but I've had no confirmation.

Ah... so there are people who have ordered this.

darubio · 20 May 2013 at 21:02

looks really nice

Rroff · 21 May 2013 at 12:31

Mines arrived, first impression its light, portable and somewhat fiddly to get to the ports definitely need good nails.

Dandle · 21 May 2013 at 13:09

Mine has been delivered too. Just waiting to finish work now.

V4NT0M · 21 May 2013 at 13:41

What kind of time did you get your shipping emails (I gather you ordered from Sony)? Didn't think it would come today but have not received a shipping email yet either.

Edit: NVM, just got the DPD Text

krooton · 21 May 2013 at 13:51

Is it really waterproof? As in, would it be safe to use in a pool/hot-tub?

kona786 · 21 May 2013 at 13:54

krooton said:
Is it really waterproof? As in, would it be safe to use in a pool/hot-tub?

should be just like the Z phone - think that was 1m deep for half hr.

How's the screen quality Rroff?

Dandle · 21 May 2013 at 14:01

krooton said:
Is it really waterproof? As in, would it be safe to use in a pool/hot-tub?

When m3ebbs had one around my house he dropped it into a washing up bowl full off water, officially it's 30 mins at either 0.5 or 1m, can't remember which.

Rroff · 21 May 2013 at 14:55

kona786 said:
How's the screen quality Rroff?

Screen is sharp, responsive to touch and good color quality, a bit glossy but that will be subject to taste. Seems to be some very minor light bleed along the bottom edge in landscape orientation but only noticeable if you really look for it on a pure black screen.

Portrait mode is slightly dissapointing - theres some IPS type glow at the edges using that orientation - my galaxy note (phone) looks exactly the same in both portrait and landscape.

Overall has the look and feel of a premium tablet. So far everything has been reponsive with very little in the way of slowdown or lag, epic citadel benchmark is mostly hitting well over 60fps at 1920x.

EDIT: Portrait mode isn't broken or unuseable or anything, but it seems to be a trade off with having the overall higher quality screen that it doesn't handle the viewing angles in portrait mode as well as some cheaper screens.

kona786 · 21 May 2013 at 15:01

Nice, my brother has the Z phone and he's after a tablet. This will be right up his street.

V4NT0M · 21 May 2013 at 15:47

Rroff said:
Portrait mode is slightly dissapointing - theres some IPS type glow at the edges using that orientation - my galaxy note (phone) looks exactly the same in both portrait and landscape.

Whilst not good news, I don't think I ever portrait so I guess that won't be a problem, will have a good look at bleed and glow on mine when it comes tomorrow.