Distinctive and comfortable design, Some handy exclusive apps, Good battery life
Build quality, Web browser performance
Sony has put a lot of work into the Tablet S and it definitely shows: its the most comfortable Android tablet to hold and use. It also bundles some exclusive, nifty apps that you won't find on any other tablet. We wish the screen was brighter, build quali...
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There's more to the Tablet S than striking looks: it does have substance as well as style. Just not quite enough to make it a compelling buy over similarly priced alternatives. ...
Exclusive apps, Ergonomic design, PlayStation certification, DLNA video and music streaming, Integrated IR universal remote control
It's on the pricey side, Charging adapter is proprietary, Screen brightness isn't what it could be
Sony took its time with Tablet S, and it shows. The industrial design is smart, and the software refinements are both practical and restrained.
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Published: 2011-09-16, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sony Tablet S goes above and beyond the typical Android tablet experience by offering exclusive apps, ergonomic design, PlayStation certification for mobile gaming, DLNA video and music streaming, and an integrated IR universal remote control
It's on the pricey side, the charging adapter is proprietary, and screen brightness isn't what it could be
Sony took its time with the Tablet S, and it shows. The industrial design is smart, and the software refinements are both practical and restrained....
Abstract: As lightweight as the iPad but with a unique design that makes it easier to hold, the Sony Tablet S is the latest innovation from the well-known manufacturer of laptops. For tablet PC users that love the Android operating system, the Sony Tablet S is a gr...
Lovely design, Especially nice to hold in portrait, Great video quality, Movies Unlimited
Not Full HD, Sounds a touch soft
It all adds up to an accomplished do-it-all tablet, and one of our favourite Android devices around. The problem is that the iPad with Retina Display is just £70 more expensive – and worth every penny. MORE: Sony Xperia Tablet Z review Best tablets 20...
The Sony Xperia Tablet S is a pleasant-enough tablet. Not everyone will like the folio-style design, but it has its benefits, plus it's a whole lot slimmer than its predecessor. That said, Sony hasn't been aggressive enough in its pricing of the Tablet S ...
Sony's entertainment services are baffling and over-expensive,
Sony was always going to struggle to get traction with tablets because it's a fairly crowded market and there's lots to choose from. Sony might make solid hardware, but so do most companies these days, so what is there to sell us on the Xperia over...
