Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact: Probably the best Tablet now Launched

Sony added another member to its tablet category with the new Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. It is the lightest and thinnest waterproof tablet on the market. At just 270g and 6.4mm thick, the Tablet Compact might well be the lightest and thinnest tablet full stop, but Sony has added "waterproof" in there just in case.  

Taking its cues from the Xperia Z3 smartphone that leads Sony's IFA offering this year, its guts are equally impressive. A 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor powers the full HD display, with the tablet's 4,500mAh battery said to be good for a solid 13 hours of video playback. On the back is an 8-megapixel camera, which has a forward-facing 2-megapixel counterpart, and a tonne of fun photography features that are built in across the range. 

Also, like the other smartphones in the Z3 category, Z3 Tablet Compact will also be joining the PS Vita in being able to stream and play PlayStation 4 games away from the console. You can even buy a custom mount for your DualShock 4 controller so that you don't have to find a safe resting spot for the slate. 

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has an annoyingly long-winded name, but a decent slug of technology inside its skinny frame. If the price is right, this slim slate could be one of the best tablet offerings on the market. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact will launch globally in autumn 2014, in both LTE and Wi-Fi versions, although pricing details are not available yet.  

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Sony's new flagship Z3 and Z3 Compact is here

Sony is now here to add to the long list of phones being launched today. Although these devices weren’t the best kept secrets but it’s great to see them officially unveiled. Sony keeps on refreshing its flagship phones every 6 months and that’s why we are seeing Xperia Z3 precisely a year after the launch of Xperia Z1. The company on Wednesday officially unveiled the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, two devices that bring both beautiful looks and cutting-edge technology. 

Up first is Sony’s flagship, the Xperia Z3. The new 5.2-inch phone from Sony lacks for nothing, with a 1080p screen resolution, quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a familiar 20-megapixel camera sensor that has now been boosted to reach an unprecedented 12,800 ISO sensitivity. The lens has been made wider, with the new 25mm-equivalent field of view capturing more of the scene around you, and there's improved image stabilization for video, which can once again be recorded at 4K resolution. 

Citing improvements in the efficiency of the display and processor, Sony also says that the Z3 will last a full two days on a single charge. The Xperia Z3 will launch globally later this autumn and is anticipated for an October release in the UK. 

Joining the Z3 on Sony's IFA stage is the 4.6-inch Z3 Compact. It sports a 4.6-inch 720p screen and the premium aluminium edging, but those are intangible losses, but otherwise comes with the same features and design as its bigger brother. You still get that 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 chip, LTE support, and 20-megapixel camera with G Lens for a no-compromise photo experience. The colour scheme of the new Compact has been switched up with a pair of bold and inviting shades of red and green to go with the standard black and white. It has earned an even higher waterproof rating of IP68 .

One of Sony's hidden synergistic weapons here, though, may be PS4 Remote Play. The Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact are joining the PS Vita in being able to stream and play PlayStation 4 games away from the console. Starting in November, the three members of the new Z3 family will allow you to play your PS4 games directly on their screens so long as they are on the same Wi-Fi network as the big games machine. 

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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Launched in India

The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is an immaculate specimen of engineering that’s rare out of Apple’s camp. Other tablets for sure are sufficiently designed but when you pick this up, the lightness, the thinness of the tablet makes you wonder if Sony forgot to add internal components. Sony has always produced a very sophisticated hardware and that can be expected from their latest tablet from Xperia Z2 too. After a gap of a few months since the display of this tablet at Mobile World Congress 2014 it’s finally launched in India and is available on Infibeam at a price of Rs. 49, 900 almost the price of Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone.

Magnetic Charging Dock with Xperia Z2 Tablet

First a look at specifications.

·         Display

• Capacitive touchscreen with on-screen QWERTY keyboard
• Screenshot capturing
• 16 million colours, 1920 x 1200 pixels
• Wide colour gamut
• TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile
• X-Reality™ for mobile picture engine

·         Camera and video

§  8.1-megapixel camera

§  8x digital zoom

§  Front-facing camera (2.2 MP 1080p)

§  HD video recording (1080p)

§  Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor

·         Memory

§  RAM: 3 GB

§  Flash memory: Up to 16 GB

§  Expansion slot: microSD card, up to 64 GB

·         Connectivity and communication

§  3G, 4G

§  MHL 3.0 support

§  Wi-Fi

§  Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

§  NFC

§  GLONASS

At just about 439gm and 6.4mm thick the Z2 tablet is light and durable and with IPS5/8 rating means you don’t have to worry about water or dust, although this is same for every Sony Z series device. And with Android KitKat on-board you expect this thing to fly.

Control Tablet with a Remote like a TV

On the tablet’s left side is a lovely chrome power button, which is a signature of Sony’s mobile products. Below that is a rather forgettable volume rocker—and that’s about it as far as physical buttons go. There’s a headphone jack on the tablet’s bottom left side, and the microUSB and microSD slots sit on the tablet’s head, both of which are covered by flaps. On the back there’s an 8-megapixel camera, and a Sony connection on the bottom for accessories if you’re into that kind of thing. Additionally there’s an IR blaster up top for controlling your TV, which is actually pretty handy on such a wide canvas.

The TRILUMINOS display make sure that the user get the best possible and sharpest image. Sony equipped the device with S-Force Front Surround, which is basically a fancy way of saying the Z2 Tablet now has front-facing speakers.

If you have used a Sony device you know it comes loaded with a bunch of pre-loaded apps which however become a bit overbearing. You’ll have apps such as McAfee Security, Pixlr Express, OfficeSuite, File Commander, Sketch, Socialife. Unless you’re very committed to using Sony apps (WALKMAN, Xperia Lounge, Video Unlimited, etc.), you’ll be stuck with plenty of apps just filling up your device.

A look at Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet gallery.

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Overall Sony Xperia Z2 is “the most powerful Android Tablet in the market”. Now it is launched it will give a tough competition to Apple’s iPad which is at almost the same price but Apple’s synthesis of hardware/software is too strong. But in case of Android no one is better than this.

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