Sony on Wednesday launched Xperia Tablet Z with a price of Rs 46,990. Though the price is rather steep, the company believes that the tablet's slim and waterproof design will help it compete with other Androidtablets and Apple's iPad.
Xperia Tablet Z uses a Qualcomm quad-core processor running at 1.5GHz. It has 2GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage (extra 16GB microSD card will be bundled with the device) and a 10-inch screen with FullHD resolution(1920x1200pixels). The tablet is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Sony is saying that the tablet will be updated to Android 4.2 soon. The device has a 6,000 mAh battery.
Just like the Xperia Z smartphone, Sony's new tablet is water-resistant and dustproof. It packs in an 8MP primary camera and a 2.2MP front camera. Another unique feature of the tablet is IR sensor, which would allow users to control their television with it. Incidentally, Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One that were recently launched in India also have this feature.
Despite its large screen, the tablet weighs just 495 grams. It is 6.9mm thick.
A senior Sony India executive told TOI that Sony is not going after the numbers with Xperia Tablet Z. "It is a premium product and we hope to attract customers who value great design and unique features like water resistance," he said. "We also feel that people who like their Xperia Z phone will love this tablet."
We checked out the device at its launch event in Delhi. Built using matte plastic that feels soft totouch, the tablet is incredibly light. It is also very thin and easy to hold. The design pattern is similar to that of Xperia Z phone. The tablet has a shape of rectangular box and unlike iPad or the latest Galaxy Tabs doesn't have rounded corners.
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